Sir Robert Chiltern is admired for his high moral standards, loved by a virtuous and charming wife and destined for a great political career – but he has a skeleton in his cupboard.

In An Ideal Husband, Oscar Wilde employs his trademark witticisms and cutting social commentaries to bring us a tale of scandal, blackmail, romance and political aspirations. His colourful denizens of the ruling classes in Victorian England grapple with moral and ethical dilemmas that are just as pertinent today as they were then – and they delight us with their witticisms as they do so.