Olly Alexander REPLACES Ncuti Gatwa in Hot New Play

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The National Theatre has disclosed that their adaptation of The Importance of Being Earnest, earlier played by Ncuti Gatwa, is moving to the West End this fall, with a fresh actor assuming the main character.

The upcoming production is set to be jointly produced with Sonia Friedman Productions. It’s slated for a brief run at the Noël Coward Theatre, and the lead role will be played by the talented actor and musician Olly Alexander, who is also known for his work in Years and Years.

In the upcoming production, it has been revealed that Alexander, known for his role in Russell T Davies’ series titled “It’s a Sin,” is set to portray Algernon Moncrieff. More details regarding additional cast members will follow soon.

Alexander expressed his excitement in a statement, sharing that he’s thrilled to revisit a West End stage, where he will embody the delightful character of Algernon Moncrieff in Oscar Wilde’s beloved and entertaining play, which is most cherished by many.

I’ve long held a deep respect for Oscar Wilde – he’s more than just an iconic 19th-century author, he was also a groundbreaking artist who courageously challenged societal norms as a member of the LGBTQ+ community. He was a trailblazer in advocating for LGBTQ+ rights long before it became a recognized movement, and I’m thrilled and honored to delve into his work.

Max Webster, the director, expressed his excitement about The Importance of Being Earnest moving to the West End in September for a winter season, with the talented Olly Alexander as the lead actor.

Our creative team and I strove to pay tribute to Oscar Wilde’s life, artistry, his iconic wit, flamboyance, and imaginative liberation through this production. We discovered that the play had a remarkably modern and relevant feel, and the audience reaction was phenomenal, night after night during its initial run at the National Theatre.

I’m eagerly looking forward to presenting our production once more, this time for Western theater-goers, and I’m particularly thrilled to collaborate with Olly, who I believe will bring a fresh and extraordinary interpretation of Wilde’s legendary character, Algernon Moncreiff.

Starting on Monday, 16th June, at noon, tickets for the latest performance of “The Importance of Being Earnest” will be available to the public.

A week ago, Gatwa was relieved of his duties in a different position, and in the season finale of Doctor Who, his Doctor transformed into Billie Piper at the end, marking a change.

I’m thrilled to share that you’ll soon find me gracing the stage in “Born With Teeth,” where I’ll share the limelight with Edward Bluemel. Meanwhile, my next on-screen adventure awaits in the film “The Roses,” where I’ll be part of an illustrious ensemble directed by none other than Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman. Can’t wait for these exciting projects!

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2025-06-07 12:04