An Ideal Husband

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So how far would you go to protect your reputation? Oscar Wilde’s dazzlingly witty four-act comedy play, An Ideal Husband, reveals all as Sir Robert Chiltern faces up to a woman who is hell-bent on ruining his life. This bold new production of the 100 year old Wilde classic is back in town, complete with compelling themes of blackmail, political corruption, scandal and honour, and a plot that never grows old. It may be more than a century since its debut but as you'll discover, basic human nature never changes! You'll be on the edge of your seat as Sir Robert Chiltern, a perfect modern gentleman, meets Mrs Cheveley, a woman with a taste for drama who could easily wreck everything.

This powerful new production, the latest in a very long line of revivals and adaptations for the stage, TV, movies and radio, is directed by the Lyric Hammersmith’s Associate Director Nicholai La Barrie (God of Carnage, Aladdin), with Associate Direction from Gráinne Flynn. The perfect introduction to Wilde's ageless magic, it's set to be a memorable experience. Expect knife-sharp wit, laugh-out-loud humour, brilliant characters and a plot that's just as relevant to the 2020s as it was in the 1890s.

Playing at Lyric Hammersmith (venue info)

King Street, Lyric Square, London, W6 0QL GB

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