While assuming the role of a dutiful guardian in the country, Jack lets loose in town under a false identity. Meanwhile, his friend Algy adopts a similar facade. Hoping to impress two eligible ladies, the gentlemen find themselves caught in a web of lies they must carefully navigate. Three-time Olivier Award-winner Sharon D Clarke is joined by Ncuti Gatwa (Doctor Who; Sex Education) in this joyful reimagining of Oscar Wilde’s most celebrated comedy.

Stage on Screen: National Theater Live

Experience acclaimed productions from London’s National Theatre—without leaving Chicagoland. Captured live from some of the world’s most celebrated stages, National Theatre Live brings the best of British theatre to Wirtz Center audiences, offering extraordinary performances, visionary artists, and the compelling stories shaping contemporary culture. Through this series, the Wirtz Center expands its commitment to artistic discovery and lifelong learning, connecting our community to world-class theatre while inspiring the next generation of artists, audiences, and creative thinkers.