THE IMPORTANCE OF
BEING EARNEST
By Oscar Wilde
February 18-22, 2026 at
KW Little Theatre
MainStage Series

A TRIVIAL COMEDY
FOR SERIOUS PEOPLE.
Against the backdrop of Georgian England, wealthy society gents Jack and Algernon invent fake identities to escape social rules—until love and deception collide in a whirlwind of wit and chaos. In this queer celebration of Wilde’s comedy, mistaken identities and forbidden romances become a joyful journey toward truth, authenticity, and love without disguise.
THE DATES
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18th, 2026 at 8:00 PM
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19th, 2026 at 8:00 PM **
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20th, 2026 at 8:00 PM
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21st, 2026 at 2:00 PM
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21st, 2026 at 8:00 PM
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22nd, 2026 at 2:00 PM
**= DISCOUNT PERFORMANCE
THE LOCATION
KW LITTLE THEATRE
(9 Princess St. East. Waterloo, Ontario, Canada)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
IS EARNEST APPROPRIATE FOR ALL AGES?
Yes! THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST is appropriate for audiences of all ages!
IS KW LITTLE THEATRE WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE?
Yes! If you require wheelchair-accessible seating, please email
pennyandpoundtheatre@gmail.com
WHAT IS THE RUNNING TIME OF
THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST?
TBD
WILL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES BE AVAILABLE?
No. However, non-alcoholic beverages as well as snack items will be available for purchase in The Lobby prior to, during and after the performance.
IS SEATING GENERAL OR ASSIGNED?
Seating is general. Audience members will be admitted on a first come-first serve basis, with those who have pre-ordered tickets receiving priority.
CAN I BUY TICKETS AT THE DOOR?
Yes! Tickets may be purchased at the door prior to the performances with cash or credit. E-Transfer is also accepted
WHEN DO THE DOORS OPEN?
Doors open a half-hour prior to the scheduled performance times (1:30 PM for a matinee performance, 7:30 PM for an evening performance.)
DOES PENNY & POUND OFFER REFUNDS?
Penny & Pound does not refund tickets, unless in the case of a cancelled performance. If you are unable to make the show, please email pennyandpoundtheatre@gmail.com to find out if you are eligible for company credit.
MEET THE PERFORMERS

Jordan Raposo
JACK

Cathy Goudie
LADY BRACKNELL

Kit Gawne
CECILY

Jack Birss
REV. CHASUBLE

Liam Kingsbury
JACK

Liv Gray
GWENDOLYN

Deanna Stevens
MISS PRISM

Emaan ‘Wasp’ Ansari
LANE

James Diamond
ALGERNON

Melissa Ruegg
GWENDOLYN

Holly Marshall
MISS PRISM

Agraj Joshi
MERRIMAN

Steven B. Andrews
LADY BRACKNELL

Halli Kerklaan
CECILY

Ray Kavanaugh
REV. CHASUBLE
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