Citizens Theatre Autumn 2016 Brochure

THE RIVALS
BY RICHARD BRINSLEY SHERIDAN
An 18th-century comedy of manners.
A Citizens Theatre, Bristol Old Vic and Liverpool
Everyman & Playhouse co-production
MAIN THEATRE
2 – 19 Nov 7.30pm
PREVIEW
2 Nov 7.30pm
MATINEES
12 & 19 Nov 2.30pm
POST SHOW TALK
15 Nov. See p21
LUNCH EVENT
19 Nov 12.30pm. See p20
BSL AD CAP
See p36 for details
TICKETS
50p – £22.50 | £9.50 previews
See pp40-41 for all prices
DIRECTOR Dominic Hill
DESIGNER Tom Rogers
LIGHTING Howard Hudson
MUSIC Dan Jones
In the summer streets of Bath, social climber and “pineapple
of politeness” Mrs Malaprop is determined to make her niece
Lydia Languish a fortuitous match. Lydia, however, fuelled by
an excessive indulgence in romantic fiction, has other ideas and
plans to fall in love with a penniless man. Enter the inconveniently
wealthy Captain Jack Absolute, who disguises himself as a poor
soldier in an attempt to fulfil Lydia's romantic ambition and
capture her heart, with hilarious consequences.
The Rivals was inspired by Sheridan's own romantic
entanglements, which fed the gossip-mongers of his day with
endless scandal and tittle-tattle. Artistic Director Dominic Hill
directs a new version of this comedy of manners.
The Rivals is supported by Friends of the Citizens.
Find out more about how you can become a Friend on pp32-33.
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