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Events

The Importance of Being Earnest

Date & Time

Sat. Aug. 01, 2026 2 PM-5 PM
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Location Main Campus | Law Building

Parking at Beck Garage
Drop off at Beck Building

Film Information

Theater Brown Auditorium Theater, digital
Directed by Max Webster
Year 2025
Length 170 minutes
Country UK
Language English

Live theater from Britain’s most exciting stages offers the immersive experience of seeing exceptional productions at the MFAH.

Call for Questions 713-639-7531

Email Your Questions [email protected]

Events

The Importance of Being Earnest

Date & Time

Sat. Aug. 01, 2026 2 PM-5 PM
This event has passed

Location Main Campus | Law Building

Parking at Beck Garage
Drop off at Beck Building

Film Information

Theater Brown Auditorium Theater, digital
Directed by Max Webster
Year 2025
Length 170 minutes
Country UK
Language English

Live theater from Britain’s most exciting stages offers the immersive experience of seeing exceptional productions at the MFAH.
Sharon D. Clarke joins Ncuti Gatwa (Doctor Who) in Oscar Wilde’s celebrated comedy. While appearing as a dutiful guardian in the country, Jack lets loose in town under a false identity with his friend Algy. Hoping to impress two eligible ladies, the gentlemen find themselves caught in a web of lies they must carefully navigate.
 
Includes 15 minute intermission.
Tickets
  • $10 festival admission; $8 MFAH members, students with ID, seniors (65+)
Plan Your Visit

Call for Questions 713-639-7531

Email Your Questions [email protected]

Underwriting for the Film Department is provided by Tenaris and American Friends of Fundacion Proa Inc., The Robert Frank Foundation, Nina and Michael Zilkha, Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Houston, Laurence P. Unger and Ben Hobratsch, and the Vaughn Foundation.
 
Generous funding is provided by the Foundation for Independent Media Arts; Lois Chiles; Franci Neely; Joanie Patrick and Stephen Bettencourt; Ellen A. Yarrell; and ILEX Foundation.