Event Description
An al fresco farce for all the family, adapted from the play by Richard Brinsley Sheridan.
When fashionable 18th century London society arrives to take the waters in the spa town of Bath, comic confusion, daring duels and romantic entanglements ensue. The focal point of the play is heiress Lydia Languish, who is set on eloping with the penniless Ensign Beverly rather than marry the eligible Jack Absolute.
Come along to Priory Park to sample the sparkling wit and whirlwind plot of The Rivals, a Restoration Comedy which has enthralled audiences for more than 250 years with its range 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.
Rain or Shine Theatre Company bring their hallmark of fast and furious comic flair to this fresh adaptation of the classic comedy.
In case of inclement weather, the play will be performed inside the Coach House Theatre (right next to the park).
Tickets are available to book online at Ticketsource.
