Oscar Wilde’s dramatic comedy deals with political intrigue, blackmail and marriage – a charming combination! It raises questions about public and private honour and whether a noble future and great contribution to society should be sacrificed for past indiscretions. By setting the play in the 1950s, director Deborah Griffith demonstrates that these issues are timeless and brings an interesting new twist to Wilde’s classic play, which stands with The Importance of Being Earnest as one of his most performed masterpieces.