An Ideal Husband
Oscar Wilde’s classic comedy uncovers love, betrayal and scandal that prevails in modern, affluent London.
Fantastic rehearsal images have been released ahead of the upcoming production of Oscar Wilde’s An Ideal Husband, at Lyric Hammersmith Theatre. The production will run at the venue from Thursday 07 May - Saturday 06 June 2026 before transferring to Bristol Old Vic from 10 - 20 June 2026.
The cast features Emmanuel Akwafo (For Black Boys Who Have Considered Suicide When The Hue Gets Too Heavy) who returns to the Lyric after appearing in multiple pantomimes at the venue as Mason/Phipps, Jeff Alexander (Of Mice and Men) as Earl Of Caversham, Nimmy March (The Farmer’s Bride) as Lady Basildon, Suzette Llewellyn (Eastenders) as Lady Markby, Tamara Lawrance (Get Millie Back) as Lady Chiltern, Tiwa Lade (A Midsummer Night’s Dream - Headlong) as Mabel Chiltern, Chiké Okonkwo (New Tricks) as Lord Chiltern, Aurora Perrineau (KAOS) as Mrs Cheveley, Sule Thelwell (XO Kitty) as Vicomte De Nanjac and Jamael Westman (Hamilton) as Lord Goring, who returns to the Lyric after featuring in Aladdin in 2011.
‘I love London Society! It is entirely composed now of beautiful idiots and brilliant lunatics.’
Present day. London.
Sir Robert Chiltern is riding high on all the very best that modern life has to offer a man of his impeccable taste and pristine reputation. He’s got it all: the house, the wife, the style. All seems well until the arrival of the crafty Mrs Cheveley, who has a taste for drama and secrets to spill. Her revelations threaten disgrace, betrayal and public embarrassment: so how far will this perfect gentleman go to prevent his downfall?
Scandal is trending. Forgiveness is optional. And perfection comes at a price.
Where: Lyric Hammersmith Theatre, King Street, London, W6 0QL
When: Thursday 07 May – Saturday 06 June 2026
Tickets: From £10
Venue details
- Address:
- Lyric Hammersmith Theatre
- King Street
- London
- W6 0QL