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THE IMPORTANCE OF 
BEING EARNEST

 

By Oscar Wilde

February 18-22, 2026 at
KW Little Theatre

MainStage Series

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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

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Jordan Raposo

JACK

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Cathy Goudie

LADY BRACKNELL

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Kit Gawne

CECILY

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Jack Birss

REV. CHASUBLE

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Liam Kingsbury

JACK

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Liv Gray

GWENDOLYN

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Deanna Stevens

MISS PRISM

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Emaan ‘Wasp’ Ansari

LANE

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James Diamond

ALGERNON

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Melissa Ruegg

GWENDOLYN

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Holly Marshall

MISS PRISM

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Agraj Joshi

MERRIMAN

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Steven B. Andrews

LADY BRACKNELL

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Halli Kerklaan

CECILY

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Ray Kavanaugh

REV. CHASUBLE

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