AN IDEAL HUSBAND

“The legless lizards would have relocated on their own if they had the legs to make the journey.”

An Ideal Husband is a hilarious makeover of Oscar Wilde’s effervescent social satire that for all its melodrama and farce, offers poignant insight into human frailty. 

Produced by La Boite Theatre Company (2022). Directed by Bridget Boyle. Set and costume design by Chloe Greaves. Cast: Will Carseldine, Kevin Hides, Billy Fogarty, Hsiao-Ling Tang, Emily Burton, Kevin Spink, and Christen O’Leary.

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“From start to finish, An Ideal Husband is incredible fun, and a major coup for Brisbane’s La Boite Theatre. A retelling of a 1895 play, packed with 1990s references, that still manages to both make incisive commentary AND the audience howl with laughter? Fantastic stuff. Miss it at your peril.” ★★★★★ The AU Review.

"Treston's makeover of this Wilde classic blends comedy, farce and social satire, with a sprinkle of the classic Wilde-isms and language from the original work. Added with director Bridget Boyle's incredible comic expertise, this pairing creates a work that will be heralded for quite some time.” ★★★★★ Broadway World.

“An Ideal Husband is saucy, tantalising, scintillating and fresh.” ★★★★1/2 Scenstr.

“Lewis Treston’s An Ideal Husband blended Wilde’s wit and philosophising with 90s pop culture and Australian politics for a funny and light-hearted examination of principles, power and political corruption.” ★★★★ Limelight.

“A perfect storm of humour, political commentary, heart, and deeply fruity behaviour this An Ideal Husband is a triumph in Queer Australiana.” Nothing Ever Happens In Brisbane.

“This energetic comedy of manners and morals is a wickedly funny show in its campy humour and political rompery …” Blue Curtains Brisbane.

“An Ideal Husband is a hilarious fresh take on Oscar Wilde’s work with unique Australian flair.” 4zzz.

“Treston’s writing is sexy, satirical and satisfying.” Theatre Haus.