The importance of being Sharon, Ronke and Eliza

Standard Issue Podcast

Standard Issue

Society & Culture

4.8 • 1.1K Ratings

🗓️ 7 January 2025

⏱️ 27 minutes

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Summary

A new version of Oscar Wilde’s iconic play The Importance of Being Earnest is enjoying a sold-out run at the National Theatre. Jen caught up with its stars, Sharon D Clarke, Ronke Adekoluejo and Eliza Scanlen, to chat about the enduring appeal of the play, how they’re bringing it to a fresh audience, and accessibility of theatre in the UK. The run is now sold out except for Rush tickets, but you can catch it on NT Live from February 20. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Timothy Shalame is Bob Dylan and a complete unknown.
0:03.5	If anyone who's gonna hold your attention on the stage,
0:05.8	you have to kind of be a freak.
0:07.0	Critics agree it's outstanding on every level, five stars.
0:12.0	Shalamee is a revelation.
0:15.0	What do you wanna be?
0:16.0	Whatever it is, they don't want me to be.
0:18.0	Now nominated for the Golden Globes for Best Picture,
0:20.5	Best Actor, and Best Supporting Actor, Edward Norton.
0:23.6	A complete unknown.
0:24.8	Ladies and gentlemen, Bob Bill!
0:26.7	In cinemas, January 17, rated 15.
0:33.2	They've got a text!
0:37.5	That's right, dating royalty returns.
0:40.8	The Love Island All-Stars have got their invites
0:43.5	and are heading back to the villa.
0:45.9	Which couple will wear Love's crown?
0:48.9	Tune in to ITV2 and ITVX on Monday 30th of January at 9pm when love will reign supreme.
1:00.1	Standard issue for all women.
1:02.5	Hello, Jen here to tell you about today's episode of the standard issue podcast.
1:06.7	But before I do, let me tell you about what else is coming up this week.
1:10.3	Tomorrow, we're watching Shallow Grave in Rated or Dated,
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