ROCKLAND — The Importance of Being Earnest, Oscar Wilde’s hilarious story of identity, impersonation and romance, will be presented as a National Theatre Live captured-live screening on Thursday, Feb. 20, at 1 p.m. and 5:30 p.m., at the Strand Theatre. 

Olivier Award-winner Sharon D Clarke (Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom; Doctor Who) is joined by Ncuti Gatwa (Doctor Who; Sex Education) and Hugh Skinner (W1A; Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again) in this joyful and flamboyant reimagining of Wilde’s most celebrated comedy, directed by Max Webster (Life of Pi). 

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. 

This production was filmed live at the National Theatre in London.  

National Theatre Live is an initiative presented by the Royal National Theatre that broadcasts captured-live performances to cinemas, and is now seen by over 900,000 people worldwide. 

This production is rated PG. Running time is 2 hours and 50 minutes, including an intermission.

Tickets are $15/General Admission, $12/Strand Members, and are available at the Strand website at www.RocklandStrand.com, at the walk-up box office when the theater is open for shows, or at the door 30 minutes prior to show time.

The Strand Theatre is located at 345 Main St., Rockland.