Event Description

Presented by OVO, adapted and directed by Adam Nichols

‘The truth is rarely pure and never simple’

Especially when everyone’s pretending to be Ernest…

OVO reimagines Oscar Wilde’s classic with a sparkling 1920s twist: effervescent physical comedy, art-deco design and a live jazz soundtrack.

This musical adaptation conjures up a stylish world of cucumber sandwiches, scandal and mistaken identity, whilst a live band threads re-scored contemporary chart hits (including by Lizzo, Eminem, Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, Lionel Richie and Queen) through Wilde’s sparkling dialogue.

Join Jack, Algy, Gwendolen and Cecily as engagements multiply, handbags are examined and a single name turns society upside-down.

This Earnest is witty, romantic and gloriously playful.

Show times

Wednesday 4 November 2026: 7.30pm
Thursday 5 November 2026: 2.30pm & 7.30pm

Tickets

Various prices – book via the Malvern Theatres website or box office

Thursday 5 November 2026

7:30pm

Malvern Theatres

Website

Location

Malvern Theatres

WR14 3HB

01684 892277

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