Booking is now open for RLT PRODUCTIONS’ much anticipated season of
Oscar Wilde’s immortal comedy
THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST

First produced in 1895, over a century later “The Importance” remains one of the world’s most loved and oft-revived plays.

Generations have been royally entertained by the antics of two love-struck bachelors, either or neither of whom might be called Ernest, as they overcome seemingly insurmountable odds to win the hands of the women they love.

As RLT pays tribute to this comic masterpiece, enjoy the never ending battle of wits between Jack Worthing (Graham Shirley) and Algernon Moncrieff (Neil Wilson) as they pursue Gwendolen Fairfax (Els de Bundel) and Cecily Cardew (Bridgette Dowson) through town and country, with the imperious and imposing Lady Bracknell (Fiona de Sousa) following hot on their heels, determined to foil their plans at every turn. Their dilemmas are compounded with the addition of the ever so-proper Rev Chasuble (Trevor Smith) and Miss Prism (Oriela van der Walt), a seemingly sweet old lady with a dark past and much to hide. Even the conversation of the servants, Lane (Craig Dowson) and Merriman (Christopher Watkins), crackle with the rapier wit and acute observations that Wilde was, and is still, famous for.

Directed by Oriela van der Walt and Bridgette Dowson, the play will be presented at RLT’s exclusive new venue
THE ST CATHERINE’S AUDITORIUM
situated in the tranquil grounds of St Catherines Convent
corner of the Highway and 9th Avenue, Florida Park (secure vehicle entrance in 9th Ave)
on

Saturday 27 September 19h30
Sunday 28 September 15h00

Thursday 2 October 19h30
Friday 3 October 19h30
Saturday 4 October 14h30 & 19h30

Light refreshments will be on sale and, while we can’t offer you 1895 prices, tickets to the show are a mere R45 per person.

To reserve the best seats in the house right now, follow our simple 2-step booking procedure:

1.)Call or e-mail one of our dedicated ticketing agents:
Graham Shirley 083 332 9683 megagray@iafrica.com or
Bridgette Dowson 084 619 5535 bcdowson@mweb.co.za
Simply request the number of tickets needed for a specific performance/s.
These will be confirmed and payment details provided.
2.)Make your bank deposit or electronic transfer and on receipt thereof, your ticketing agent will e-mail or fax your tickets to you. (Collection of tickets at the Box Office can also be arranged.)

“This suspense is terrible. I hope it will last.” (Gwendolen to Cecily, Act III)

Regards

THE RLT PRODUCTION TEAM

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