A Woman of No Importance
Oscar Wilde's Satirical Comedy Comes to Walnut Street Theatre
A Woman of No Importance
Cultures clash, long-held secrets are exposed, and A Woman of No Importance has the final word, as the master of biting wit satirizes the roles we play.
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A Woman of No Importance
Oscar Wilde's Satirical Comedy Comes to Walnut Street Theatre
Why see A Woman of No Importance?
The Classic A Woman of No Importance Prepares Philadelphia Showcase
Oscar Wilde's A Woman of No Importance premiered over a century ago at London's Haymarket Theatre in 1893. Since then, the play has seen many stages across the world as well as undergoing film adaptations in Germany, France and Argentina. The play is an exciting addition to Walnut Street Theatre's 2020 season.
A Woman of No Importance uses humorous satire to mock the British upper classes during the Victorian era. When a desirable and wealthy American woman arrives in England interested in marrying a titled aristocrat, we witness a funny clash of cultures across the Atlantic.
Like all of his works, this play cleverly delves into the lives of the rich and the powerful, highlighting their sometimes hilarious social codes.
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Customer reviews
13 reviews, average rating: (1.5 Stars)
Josh
We really enjoyed it
My wife and I traveled in from out of town to see the play. We were both acquainted with Oscar Wilde, but not with this particular play. It is true that the theater was cold. I’m a big hearty guy who hunts, and I almost never get cold. But I kept on both my wool vest and wool coat to maintain comfort. At the end, the audience members around us were mad; they really disliked this play. But we enjoyed it a lot. The acting was excellent, the sets were very good to excellent. The story line is fantastic, because it captures that period before women got the vote and while aristocracy controlled everything, even when they made mistakes. Plays like this exact one helped change public views and bring about larger shifts in law and custom. So it was a meaningful play done well by the actors. What else do people want out of a play? ... Read more
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