MAPPA MUNDI: THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST 2008
Cyd-Gynhyrchiad Mappa Mundi | Theatr Mwldan | Creu Cymru Co-Production
Tour Dates: 10 April – 17 May 2008
"I hope you will enjoy my 'trivial' play. It is written by a butterfly for butterflies. [The play] has its philosophy . . . that we should treat all the trivial things seriously, and the serious things in life with sincere and studied triviality." Oscar Wilde
This, the most popular and razor witted of Oscar Wilde’s social comedies is a brilliant demonstration of the dramatic diamond cutter’s art. Mappa Mundi’s brand new and perfectly honed production allows a modern audience to be dazzled by that brilliance. Jack and Algy are in love with Gwendolen and Cecily, who both believe themselves to be in love with the non-existent Ernest. Add a handbag, an absent minded nanny and the redoubtable Lady Bracknell into the wonderful lunacy and symmetry of the plot and you have the ultimate satirical farce. Wilde’s sparkling one-liners shine through to skewer the manners and morals of the pretentious and those to the manor born. Mappa Mundi’s set, costume, music, and lighting display all the mechanics of theatre with an elaborate perfection. Audiences can look forward to a high quality and unique rendition of this, the most dazzling of comedies, from a company at the forefront of theatre in Wales. Make sure you catch them – this is a real gem!
Press Quotes:
“unashamedly populist, cleverly conceived and riotously funny” Western Mail on Mappa Mundi’s Canterbury Tales
Tour Venues:
Theatr Mwldan CARDIGAN
Torch Theatr MILFORD HAVEN
The Grand Pavilion PORTHCAWL
The Welfare, YSTRADGYNLAIS
Theatr Gwynedd BANGOR
Neuadd Dwyfor, PWLLHELI
Hafren NEWTOWN
Beaufort Theatre, EBBW VALE
Blackwood Miners, BLACKWOOD
Aberystwyth Arts Centre, ABERYSTWYTH
Coliseum, ABERDARE
Borough Theatre, ABERGAVENNY
Theatre, CWMBRAN
Theatr Brycheiniog, BRECON
Taliesin Arts Centre, SWANSEA
Courtyard, HEREFORD
Theatr Stiwt RHOSLLANERCHRUGOG
Theatr y Sherman Theatre CARDIFF
Memorial Hall, BARRY
Wyeside Arts Centre, BUILTH WELLS
