THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST 1997 Playbill + Ticket Abbey Theatre Dublin LAST WEEK
Description
Original Abbey Theatre program and ticket stub from the final week of performances of Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest, staged by the National Theatre Society at Dublin’s historic Abbey Theatre. This performance took place on Wednesday evening, September 10, 1997, in Stalls Row J, Seat 4, making it part of the production’s concluding stretch—approximately the 47th or 48th performance of a 53-show engagement.
Directed by Patrick Mason and designed by Francis O’Connor, this Abbey Theatre revival brought Wilde’s timeless satire of manners and double lives to late-1990s audiences with an elegant, modern sensibility. The cast featured Des Cave, James Kennedy, Sean Campion, Barbara Brennan, and Alison McKenna, supported by Abbey’s in-house design and wardrobe teams.
The Playbill (excellent condition) displays the memorable “baby pacifier” cover design—an instantly recognizable visual from Abbey’s modern branding era. The ticket stub remains crisp, fully legible, and historically significant as part of the run’s final week at Ireland’s National Theatre.
(A photo shows two tickets for reference; only one stub is included in this listing.)
Condition
• Playbill: EX – Clean, glossy cover, firm spine, minor surface marks only
• Ticket Stub: EX – Clear text, sharp corners, no creases or stains
Item Specifics
• Play: The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde
• Theatre: Abbey Theatre (The National Theatre Society, Dublin)
• Performance Date: September 10, 1997 – Wednesday Evening, 8:00 PM
• Run Placement: Final Week (Approx. 47th–48th of 53 Performances)
• Director: Patrick Mason
• Designer: Francis O’Connor
• Cast Highlights: Des Cave, James Kennedy, Sean Campion, Barbara Brennan
• Format: Original Abbey Theatre Playbill + 1 Ticket Stub
• Country: Ireland
• Condition: Excellent
• Genre: Theatre Memorabilia / Oscar Wilde / Irish Theatre
Shipping & Handling
Ships within 3 business days in archival sleeve with rigid mailer reinforcement for secure international delivery.
This is a vintage theatre collectible and may show minor handling consistent with age. Please review photos carefully. Sold as-is.
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