Insight Talk: The Importance of Being Earnest

Monday 27 April 2026

Ahead of your visit this summer, discover more about The Importance of Being Earnest in this insight talk in conversation with composer Gerald Barry and conductor and Artistic Director Douglas Boyd with musical excerpts performed by artists from our 2026 Festival.

Boyd and Barry will discuss how the opera relates to Wilde’s original story and will delve into Gerald Barry’s musical world.