March 5th - 21st, 2026

 

At the Grand Tea Room

Escondido, CA.

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Produced by Katie Burlington

Directed by Jennifer Embers Guttiere

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A sparkling comedy of manners, mistaken identities, and delightfully sharp wit, The Importance of Being Earnest is Oscar Wilde’s most beloved farce—and one of the funniest plays ever written. Set in Victorian England, the play follows two charmingly deceptive gentlemen, Jack Worthing and Algernon Moncrieff, who invent alter egos to escape social obligations and pursue romance on their own terms. Their carefully constructed lies begin to unravel when love, propriety, and the formidable Lady Bracknell collide, leading to a whirlwind of engagements, revelations, and cucumber sandwiches.

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With razor-sharp dialogue, outrageous social satire, and characters who take trivial matters far too seriously, Earnest skewers the rigid conventions of class, marriage, and “respectability”—all while celebrating the absurdity of being human.

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Join 413 Repertory Theater for an evening of impeccable manners, improper behavior, and the vital importance of being—well—Earnest.

Tickets on sale now. Secure your seats and prepare for an unforgettable night of classic comedy.

 

​​​All admissions will include a full English high-tea meal.

Deluxe admission includes a show themed souvenir gift bag and loose leaf tea.