Name: An Ideal Husband by Oscar Wilde
Start: 2025-11-05T19:45:00+00:00
End: 2025-11-05T22:45:00+00:00
Location: Compass Theatre

Proscenium presents Oscar Wilde’s sharp and sparkling social comedy, An Ideal Husband.
VENUE: Compass Theatre, Ickenham, UB10 8PD
DATES & TIMES: Wed 5 to Sat 8 November 2025, 7.45pm
PRICES: £17 (£16 concessions), £13 for groups of 10 or more
Ticket price includes a programme, available on your way in.
Concessions are for 60+ and students.
There is a £1.50 transaction fee on all online bookings.
Book tickets: via website https://proscenium.org.uk/ or 01895 250 615
Robert Chiltern, a respected politician, is being blackmailed by the cunning Mrs Chevely for his former corruption - his career and marriage lie in the balance. Wilde’s witty and thought-provoking play cleverly explores our choices in both public and private life, through timeless themes of morality and ambition.
The play’s appeal lies in its blend of humour and insight, with classic characters who range from the sanctimonious, judgemental and hypocritical to the delightfully cynical and honest Lord Goring, who might just save the day. Wilde questions rigid ideals of perfection in marriage and politics, suggesting that love and integrity are rooted in acceptance and forgiveness of flaws, and not in unattainable ideals.
About Proscenium:
Proscenium is an amateur theatre company, based in Ickenham and Harrow, north-west London. Founded in 1924, the aim of this experienced group is to present classic and contemporary plays to as wide an audience as possible. The company meets three times a week, at the Harrow Arts Centre for rehearsals, performing 3 times per year at Compass Theatre, Ickenham. Social activities, fundraising and play readings take place throughout the year. Go to their website to join the mailing list or find out about joining the company: www.proscenium.org.uk
Some audience feedback from recent Proscenium productions: “Brilliant cast, superb direction, and a setting perfectly capturing the atmosphere…A real highlight of our theatrical year.” … “We enjoyed the show. Our first visit to see this company and first to the Compass Theatre. Incredibly professional, great performances and overall very entertaining.” … “Brilliant, entertaining, and thought provoking.”