The Rivals
The Rivals is a comedy by Richard Brinsley Sheridan, produced and published in 1775. It concerns the romantic difficulties of Lydia Languish, who is determined to marry for love and into poverty. Realizing this, the aristocratic Captain Jack Absolute woos her while claiming to be Ensign Beverley. But her aunt, Mrs. Malaprop, will not permit her to wed a mere ensign, and Lydia will lose half her fortune if she marries without her aunt’s permission. Among the play’s many plot complications is the appearance of Sir Anthony (Jack’s father).
Document
Press Article, The Rivals.pdf
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Cast
- Lydia Languish
- Sir Anthony Absolute
- Captain Absolute
- Mrs. Malaprop
- Fag
- Thomas
- Lucy
- Julia
- Faulkland
- Acres
- Sir Lucius O'Trigger
- David
- Servant
- Maid
Production Team & Crew
- Producer
- Stage Manager
- Period Deportment
- Business Manager