Carlton Theatre Group Presents: An Ideal Husband

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Studio at New Wimbledon Theatre

Tue 14 May - Sat 18 May 2024

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Written by Oscar Wilde in 1894, An Ideal Husband is a biting satire of Victorian politics, morality and relationships. With almost every line a quotable example of Wilde’s famous wit, the hilarious dialogue sits atop a much weightier story, combining cynicism over British society and hope in the redeeming power of love and forgiveness.

Studio at New Wimbledon Theatre

Tue 14 May - Sat 18 May 2024

93 The Broadway, Wimbledon, London SW19 1QG, UK

Tue - Sat at 19:45

Sat at 15:00

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“Even you are not rich enough, Sir Robert, to buy back your past. No man is.”

Sir Robert Chiltern has it all – wealth, charm, a glowing political career and a wife who idolises him, above all for his apparently impeccable virtue and morally upstanding nature. Into his seemingly perfect life, however, arrives the scheming, scandalous and seductive Mrs Cheveley: a woman who scorns the hypocritical moralising of the age and will stop at nothing to get what she wants. A woman who also knows a dangerous secret about Robert’s past that threatens to bring his whole world crashing down…

“Other people are quite dreadful. The only possible society is oneself. To love oneself is the beginning of a life-long romance.”

This story of a celebrated man leading a double life with a scandal waiting to be exposed, mirrors Wilde’s own life. On the last day of the play’s opening run in 1895, Wilde was arrested for gross indecency after being exposed as homosexual, bringing a tragically early end to his brilliant career.

Cast of An Ideal Husband:

Sir Robert Chiltern - Joe Dillon

Lady Gertrude Chiltern - Emma Bugg

Lord Goring - Josh Mallalieu

Mabel Chiltern - Zoe Spencer

Mrs Cheveley - Philippa Jones

Lord Caversham - Guy Robarts

Lady Markby - Georgina Macfarlane

Lady Basildon - Christina Jenkins

Mrs Marchmont - Jasmine Stock

Mason - Shehrry Javid

Mr Montford/ Phipps - Richard Vaughan-Payne

Vicomte de Nanjac/ Harold - Dan Rhodes

Director - Patrick Brione

Assistant Director - Natalie Romero

Stage Manager - Harry Cowper

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Studio at New Wimbledon Theatre

93 The Broadway, Wimbledon, London SW19 1QG, UK

Wimbledon Rail, Tube (District Line & Tramlink Station). South Wimbledon Tube Station (Northern Line).

The Box Office is open for 30 minutes prior to the performance commencing. See 'What's On' section for performance times

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Studio at New Wimbledon Theatre is our black box theatre with up to 66 seats, where amazing development work from new writers, comedians, directors and producers brings our former ballroom to life.

Home of the #FromTheFringe season in June and our autumn Premieres season of new writing.

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Studio at New Wimbledon Theatre

Tue 14 May - Sat 18 May 2024

93 The Broadway, Wimbledon, London SW19 1QG, UK

Tue - Sat at 19:45

Sat at 15:00

For group bookings of 10 or more:

Submit a request online

Or call 020 7206 1174

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With an ATG+ membership, you can enjoy a host of exclusive benefits across 35+ ATG venues