An Ideal Husband

Oscar Wilde’s classic comedy receives a modern twist in this vibrant production, where secrets, scandal and reputation collide in present-day London.

An Ideal Husband is Oscar Wilde’s comedy of scandal and reputation, reimagined with a bold contemporary twist and directed by Nicholai La Barrie.

Dates: 10–20 Jun 2026

Venue: Theatre, Bristol Old Vic, King Street, Bristol (BS1 4ED)

Tickets: From £13 (school/group references indicate availability of discounted rates; booking fees may apply).

Premise: Sir Robert Chiltern’s reputation is threatened when Mrs Cheveley arrives with secrets to reveal, forcing difficult choices as public scandal looms.