An Ideal Husband

An Ideal Husband by Oscar Wilde

An Ideal Husband revolves around a blackmail scheme that forces a married couple to re-examine their moral standards — providing, along the way, a wry commentary on the rarity of politicians who can claim to be ethically pure. A supporting cast of young lovers, society matrons, an overbearing father, and a formidable femme fatale continually exchange sparkling repartee, keeping the play moving at a lively pace. Like most of Wilde’s plays, this scintillating drawing-room comedy is wise, well-constructed, and deeply satisfying.

Note that there are 2 performances on Saturday 18th May:- the matinee at 2:30pm and the evening performance at 7:45pm.

The 7:45pm performance on Saturday 18th May will be a Gala Evening celebrating the end of the 2023/24 season. A light buffet following the show is included in the ticket price. Audience members are invited to come in period costume or dress to impress on this celebration evening. Our wardrobe department is open on Sunday mornings for costume hire.