Opera
Garsington Opera: The Importance of Being Earnest
Philharmonia Orchestra
- Date night
- Great for groups
- Early finish
- Date
- Thu, 15 Oct 2026
- Time
- 19:30 · 2h 0m
- Venue
- Garsington Opera
- City
- Garsington
- Conductor
- Douglas Boyd
- Tickets
- from £105
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Summary
Douglas Boyd conducts the Philharmonia Orchestra and a cast featuring Zahid Siddiqui and Jennifer France in Gerald Barry’s operatic adaptation of Oscar Wilde’s comedy at Garsington Opera.
Why it's fantastic
Oscar Wilde’s sharpest wit meets a score that swaps traditional arias for playful chaos and slamming doors. This staging transforms the classic comedy into a fast-paced riot of sound, making it a perfect choice if you usually find traditional opera a bit too slow or serious for your liking.
Programme
- 01Gerald Barry – The Importance of Being Earnest
Soloists
- Zahid Siddiqui
- Seán Boylan
- Jennifer France
- Holly Brown
- Susan Bickley
- Henry Waddington
- Peter Lidbetter
