Casting revealed for The Importance of Being Earnest at Leeds Playhouse
The cast has been revealed for Denzel Westley-Sanderson's retelling of Oscar Wilde’s most outrageous comedy, The Importance of Being Earnest, which premieres at Leeds Playhouse from 5th -17th September before heading out on a UK tour.
Westley-Sanderson is melding Wilde’s sharp wit with chart-toppers and contemporary references to offer a sassy promising an unique take on the classic satire about dysfunctional families, class, gender and sexuality.
The cast includes Daniel Jacob, who has gained international recognition as his Drag Queen alter ego Vinegar Strokes, who plays the iconic Lady Bracknell.
Jacob is joined by Midsomer Murders’ Phoebe Campbell as Cecily making her theatre debut, the experienced Valentine Hanson as Merriman/Lane and Joanne Henry as Miss Prism w...
