The Rivals

Romantic havoc ensues in the town of Bath when Sir Anthony arrives to arrange the marriage of his son Captain Jack Absolute to the wealthy Lydia Languish. Jack and Lydia are already in love, but because of Lydia's obsession with romantic novels, Jack has disguised himself as a poor officer named Ensign Beverly and he is only one of Lydia's many suitors.

Release Date

Jan 1, 2004

Runtime

2h 27m

Director

Rachel Kavanaugh

Company

Bristol Old Vic, Heritage Theatre