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Shaun MacLaughlin's direction of this Wilde play strives for an effective dramatic reading, rather than a fully realized radio-drama production with sound effects and atmospheric music.The production uses a narrator (Michael Drew) to read the stage directions. Such directorial emphasis calls attention to Wilde's brilliant dialogue and the strong performances. In THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST, one of the most celebrated of all stage comedies, a faster pace helps Greg Wise and Richard Pearce sound young and carefree as they concoct witty deceptions to pursue their sweethearts. Wilde's comic attack on the shams of superficial earnestness in late-Victorian society finds rich expression in Miriam Margolyes's comically formidable Lady Bracknell. She plays the role slightly less broadly than Edith Evans did in the old Angel recording, and her performance keeps with MacLaughlin's subtle approach to Wilde's comedy of manners. G.H. (c)AudioFile, Portland, Maine
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the wittiest play in the English language Financial Times Comes as close to perfection as any comedy I can think of. Daily Telegraph
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5.0 out of 5 stars
the mother of all bon mots,
This review is from: The Importance of Being Earnest (Paperback)
I love this play; I cannot imagine not having read it, not being able to revel in its insane logic of plot and a script that consists almost entirely of epigrams. Even though the play is given over to a frenzy of wit, the characters are likable and well-drawn, not mere vehicles for gag lines. The only problem with this play is that it is too short.
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a high-caliber farce!,
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This review is from: The Importance of Being Earnest (Paperback)
Algernon Moncrieff and Jack Worthing are two young Englishmen in love with, respectively, Cecily Cardew and Gwendolen Fairfax, two young ladies who have always dremed about marrying a man named Earnest. To win their hearts, both men say that is indeed their names ... and thus the confusion begins! The writing of this turn-of-the-century play is timeless in its quick pace, sarcasm and hilarity. I have seen audiences of all ages enjoy the play immensely on the stage, and it is a hit to read as well.
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The Importance of Being Earnest,
By Alisha Dunn (La Jara, CO USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Importance of Being Earnest (Paperback)
Oscar Wilde's "The Importance of Being Earnest," is a superb comedy that will keep you wondering what could possibly happen next. Wilde manages to keep the readers entertained while at the same time keeping their feet on the ground. The use of the "old" language helps the readers identify with the characters. The characters themselves constantly have you laughing at their absurd antics. You never know what lie is going to pop up next and you are continually wondering how the characters are going to get out of the pickle they've gotten themselves into. The constant twisting of the plot keeps the reader happy, excited, and surprised. The different settings keep it interesting and the steady flow of new characters keep a person guessing who really is being "earnest." The dialogue is truly inspired and the choice to have the words "play" on each other manage to keep the play flowing. Oscar Wilde's play is truly brilliant and I would recommend this play to anyone who enjoys a good laugh.
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