Carla Lippis: The Importance Of Being Earnest

INTERVIEW: Markus Hamence is in The Jungle Room with Carla Lippis for State Theatre Company South Australia‘s The Importance Of Being Earnest.

Adelaide Cabaret Festival, 27 Club, Mondo Psycho… Carla has done it all, and then some. Carla and Markus chat.

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The Importance of Being Earnest is beloved for its wit, satire, and gleeful skewering of Victorian respectability. But beneath the dazzling dialogue lies something more radical: a world built on performance — of identity, class, and desire.

The play follows two young men, Jack and Algernon, who create elaborate alter egos — “Ernest” — to escape social obligations and pursue love. But when their deceptions unravel, chaos ensues in a world where truth is slippery, and appearances are everything.

This production is fast, furious and wickedly funny. With an entirely South Australian cast, we’re serving up the very best talent with teeth, sparkle, and a whole lot of nerve. Prepare yourself for a bold and joyful night at the theatre.

State Theatre Company South Australia Presents
The Importance Of Being Earnest
By Oscar Wilde

8 May – 30 May 2026
Dunstan Playhouse, Adelaide Festival Centre

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