Classic turn-of-the-century comedy of social manners. A very complicated plot that includes the famous "A Handbag!" line .. Jack Worthing is in love with Gwendolen Fairfax, daughter of the redoubtable Lady Bracknell, and cousin of his friend Algernon. They cannot wed until the mystery of his parentage (he was found in a handbag on Victoria Station) is resolved. Algy discovers that Jack has a pretty young ward, Cecily, living at the Manor and visits her pretending to be Jack's fictitious (and wicked) brother Ernest. Running time: 2hrs 30mins. (inc. 20min interval), Recommended 12+| 14 Nov 14 to 15 Nov 14 | Northern Stage Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear Performance Details => Venue archive |
