The Importance of Being Earnest | NEC Theatre

November 18, 2026 - November 21, 2026

Graphic for "The Importance of Being Earnest," the fall theatre production at New England College in Henniker, NH

The New England College Theatre presents its fall 2026 play, The Importance of Being Earnest, by Oscar Wilde.

Regarded as one of the finest comedies in the English language, The Importance of Being Earnest was enthusiastically chosen by the NEC Theatre students as their first show of the 2026–2027 season. The show satirizes social norms, theatrical traditions, and moral hypocrisy, and it has delighted audiences for over a century with its effervescent romance and witty repartee.

Performance Dates and Location
Wednesday, November 18, at 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, November 19, at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, November 21, at 2:00 p.m.

Rosamond Page Putnam Center for the Performing Arts
10 Weare Road, Henniker

Tickets
$6 online or at the door
Free admission for NEC students

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Box Office: 603.428.2382