ShakesBEER: The Importance of Being Earnest
Get ready for a hilariously absurd evening of mistaken identities, witty banter, and drunken escapades in ShakesBEER’s version of The Importance of Being Earnest!
Oscar Wilde’s brilliantly sharp comedy of manners gets a boozy twist as our actors navigate the tangled web of love, deception, and the pursuit of a well-timed marriage proposal—while a little tipsy. From Gwendolen’s obsession with the name “Ernest” to the hilariously complicated revelations about who’s really who, expect the wit and wordplay of Wilde’s masterpiece with a few extra slurred lines and misplaced intentions.
As the charming yet untrustworthy bachelors, the unflappable Lady Bracknell, and the love-struck ladies clash and collide in a riot of social faux pas, the alcohol will flow freely, making this comedy of errors even more riotous. Will the characters ever get their stories straight? Who needs earnestness when you’ve got a pint?
Join us for a night of witty repartee, drunken misunderstandings, and a sparkling good time as we explore Wilde’s comedy in the most entertaining way possible: tipsy, theatrical, and oh-so-much fun!
Cheers to a night of love, laughs, and liquid courage! 🍻
ABOUT SHAKESBEER:
Step into a world where Shakespeare meets happy hour with ShakesBEER, our new, uproarious series at The Alley Stage. Join us for an evening of Shakespearean revelry as our talented actors take the stage to perform drunken readings of the Bard’s greatest plays. With a pint in hand and a tipsy twist on classic lines, these performances promise to bring a whole new level of humor and spontaneity to Shakespeare’s timeless works.
Expect the unexpected as our actors embrace the full spirit of the play—literally! Whether it's a sloshed soliloquy or a tipsy tragedy, ShakesBEER combines the elegance of Elizabethan drama with the hilarity of a night out. So grab your friends, raise a glass, and enjoy a Shakespearean experience like no other.
Cheers to an evening of merriment, mischief, and marvelous misinterpretations! 🍻
ShakesBEER is presented by The Alley Stage Foundation in partnership with North Georgia Shakespeare and is sponsored by the City of Marietta.
Online ticket sales cut off approximately one hour before showtime. Tickets may be available for purchase at the door, depending on capacity.
This show is 18+.
Lineup is subject to change.
Our venue has cabaret seating, which means that you and your party may be sharing a table with other guests. Seating is assigned on the night of the show by our Maitre d’. Our standard tables seat four guests. If you have seating requests with other parties, please include those requests in your order notes or email info@alleystage.org.
To avoid disruption, late seating is not guaranteed and is at the discretion of management. We cannot guarantee that late arrivals will be seated together. Tickets may be re-sold or forfeited if guests have not arrived by showtime.
There is a two drink/item purchase minimum per person.
Doors open 30 minutes prior to the start time of each event, unless otherwise noted.
The Alley Stage is located on the Historic Marietta Square. There is ample free and paid parking on the Square. Please plan to arrive early to find parking.
All sales are final. In the event that you are unable to attend a performance that you have tickets for, you can exchange your ticket for another upcoming event or receive a credit towards a future order. All exchanges or credit requests must be sent to info@alleystage.org at least 24 hours before your scheduled show. Requests received on the day of or after an event will not be eligible.