An Ideal Husband

A dazzling blend of farce and mortality, An Ideal Husband explores human frailty and social hypocrisy. Sir Robert Chilton’s secret is discovered and exposed as he is accused of having exploited government secrets for his own gain early in his political career. With this revelation from Mrs. Cheveley comes the treat of blackmail and the ruin if Sir Robert’s career. Yet, in order to be a successful blackmailer, one’s own reputation must be beyond reproach. Oscar Wilde’s wonderful wit is at work in this famous, lush costume comedy which features blackmail, stolen jewels, romance and rich satire on the Victorian era.