Oscar Wilde's

An Ideal Husband

16 July — 25 August 2018

Arts Centre Melbourne, Playhouse

Successful politician Sir Robert Chiltern has it all – money, power and the love of his adoring wife. But when a mysterious character threatens to expose a dark secret from his past, he becomes hopelessly embroiled in a world of insider trading, blackmail and deception.

Approximately 2 hours and 40 minutes, including an interval.

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Artwork for Simon Gleeson

Simon Gleeson

Sir Robert Chiltern

Artwork for Brent Hill

Brent Hill

Lord Goring

Artwork for Jem Lai

Jem Lai

Mrs Marchmont

Artwork for Joseph Lai

Joseph Lai

Nanjac / Butler / James

Artwork for Michelle Lim Davidson

Michelle Lim Davidson

Miss Mabel Chiltern

Artwork for William McInnes

William McInnes

The Earl of Caversham K.G

Artwork for Zindzi Okenyo

Zindzi Okenyo

Lady Chiltern

Artwork for Josh Price

Josh Price

Mason / Mr Montford / Phipps

Artwork for Gina Riley

Gina Riley

Lady Markby

Artwork for Greta Sherriff

Greta Sherriff

Lady Basildon

Artwork for Christie Whelan Browne

Christie Whelan Browne

Mrs Cheveley

Artwork for Dean Bryant

Dean Bryant

Director

Artwork for Dale Ferguson

Dale Ferguson

Set & Costume Designer

Artwork for Matt Scott

Matt Scott

Lighting Designer

Artwork for Mathew Frank

Mathew Frank

Composer & Sound Designer

Artwork for Leith McPherson

Leith McPherson

Voice & Dialect Coach

Artwork for Ellen Simpson

Ellen Simpson

Assistant Director

Artwork for Sophie Woodward

Sophie Woodward

Assistant Costume Designer

More Information

Wilde’s effervescent high-society comedy stars the incomparable Gina Riley (Kath & Kim), as the grand Lady Markby, with a top-drawer cast including Michelle Lim Davidson (Utopia), Christie Whelan Browne (Born Yesterday), Simon Gleeson (Les Misérables) and William McInnes (The Last Man Standing), directed by MTC Associate Director Dean Bryant (Born Yesterday).

You can also download a copy of the show programme for An Ideal Husband before you head to the theatre, and a range of other information about the show – ranging from interviews to podcasts – can be found throughout the season here at mtc.com.au/backstage.

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair Accessible

  • Hearing Assistance

  • Audio Described

  • Open Captioning

Performance Type Performance Date(s)
Audio Described Tuesday 31 July at 6.30pm
Saturday 4 August at 2pm.
Audio Described
auslan interpreted
Saturday 11 August at 2pm
Open Captioning
via screen
Thursday 2 August at 8pm