The Rivals
The Rivals, a 18th Century comedy adventure by Richard Brinsley Sheridan
When fashionable 18th century London society comes to take the waters in the spa-town of Bath, comic confusion, daring duels and romantic entanglements abound.
At the centre of it all is heiress Lydia Languish, who is determined to elope with the penniless Ensign Beverly rather than marry the eligible Jack Absolute.
Come and sample the sparkling wit and whirlwind plot of The Rivals, a Restoration Comedy which has delighted audiences for over 250 years with its collection of comic characters, including the formidable Mrs Malaprop, a creation so famous for the way she mangles the English language that her name is now immortalised in the dictionary.
This brand new adaptation combines Richard Brinsley Sheridan’s masterpiece with Rain or Shine’s fast and furious comic flair.
Audience Comments
“This is one of the finest productions I’ve seen at BOAT. This company re-thinks Sheridan in his spirit: clear and steady as lead-crystal struck through with sun. The inventiveness of filleting the text to compliment the five-strong cast is part of their distinction.” – Simon
“Thank you, thank you, thank you for a perfect evening. It was just wonderful – so slick, so clever, so joyful. A complete and utter delight.” — Anita
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Performance:
Sunday 31st August at 4:00pm
Tickets: £16.00 adult, £8.00 child
Gates open 3:00pm for picnics
Tel: 03306 600541
