THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST

A Staged Reading

Oscar Wilde’s masterpiece performed in the glorious setting of West Lavington Manor house and garden.

First performed in 1895, ‘The Importance of Being Earnest: A Trivial Comedy for Serious People’ is widely regarded as one of the jewels of modern theatre. The script sparkles with witty one-liners and eminently quotable dialogue, and epitomises Wilde’s mastery of paradox and aphorism. The plot, revolving improbably around a play on the name ‘Ernest’, is gloriously silly, and the characters utterly charming.
The play is a staged reading (meaning it will be performed with scripts in hand) and a promenade performance (meaning we will move from space to space and seating will be limited). Our ‘stage’ consists of the Hall and garden of the stunning and usually private West Lavington Manor (As seen in Country Life), The Show will go on whatever the weather, so come prepared. We have assembled a superb - and unconventional - cast to bring Wilde’s most famous work to surprising life in a setting he would have adored.

Performances take place on Sunday 8th September at 2pm and 6pm. The grounds will be open to explore from Midday for browsing and picnics, (camp chairs are allowed but not in the house).
There will be a bar available.

Tickets £20 (includes a glass of bubbly) available from: https://tinyurl.com/earnest-2024. Or use QR code:

All profits from the performance will be donated to The Nestling Trust https://www.nestlingtrust.co.uk/
Enquiries to: [email protected]
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THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST

A Staged Reading

Oscar Wilde’s masterpiece performed in the glorious setting of West Lavington Manor house and garden.

First performed in 1895, ‘The Importance of Being Earnest: A Trivial Comedy for Serious People’ is widely regarded as one of the jewels of modern theatre. The script sparkles with witty one-liners and eminently quotable dialogue, and epitomises Wilde’s mastery of paradox and aphorism. The plot, revolving improbably around a play on the name ‘Ernest’, is gloriously silly, and the characters utterly charming.
The play is a staged reading (meaning it will be performed with scripts in hand) and a promenade performance (meaning we will move from space to space and seating will be limited). Our ‘stage’ consists of the Hall and garden of the stunning and usually private West Lavington Manor (As seen in Country Life), The Show will go on whatever the weather, so come prepared. We have assembled a superb - and unconventional - cast to bring Wilde’s most famous work to surprising life in a setting he would have adored.

Performances take place on Sunday 8th September at 2pm and 6pm. The grounds will be open to explore from Midday for browsing and picnics, (camp chairs are allowed but not in the house).
There will be a bar available.

Tickets £20 (includes a glass of bubbly) available from: https://tinyurl.com/earnest-2024. Or use QR code:

All profits from the performance will be donated to The Nestling Trust https://www.nestlingtrust.co.uk/
Enquiries to: [email protected]
 

The sun appeared to crown the afternoon at the Duck Races event at Meadowside, Little Cheverell.
The Nestling Trust would like to thank Vanessa and Darrell Reburn most sincerely for organising and hosting such a wonderful afternoon in their beautiful garden. Young and old enjoyed the excitement and anticipation of watching their chosen individually painted ducks, navigate their way along the bubbling stream, cheering them on to the final bridge. There were other activities for the children to enjoy while teas and delicious homemade cakes were served. 
Thank you to everyone who worked so hard to help make this such a lovely day and thank you to everyone who came and helped raise an amazing £595.52 to help further the work of The Nestling Trust in Nepal.

Bijen , Nestling Trust director in Nepal, has set himself a challenge to run a hundred miles this month raising funds to help establish the Health and Birthing Centre in Baiteshwor. His route takes in the sights and sounds of Kathmandu. Since injuring his knee and undergoing surgery Bijen has not been able to continue with competitive foob all. He has now taken up running and with a great purpose! Well done and good luck Bijen!
Baiteshwor is a remote mountainous area where approximately 12,000 people live without any birthing facilities. Any donations will be gratefully received through either the Paypal or Enthuse donation buton on ths website. Thank you so much.

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This week the WHO highlighted the urgent need for countries in SE Asia including Nepal, to strengthen healthcare systems to help prevent, detect, and manage birth defects. The Nestling Trust together with the Nepal government has funded the construction of a new Health and Birthing Centre at Baiteshwor, now complete. Negotiations are currently underway with the new Nepalese government, for work to commence on clearing the outside area to make access for emergency vehicles - this requires a gabion retention wall, and for staffing of the centre.  

https://www.who.int/southeastasia/news/detail/02-03-2023-world-birth-defects-day-many-birth-defects-one-voice