Captain Jack Absolute is in love with the beautiful wealthy heiress Lydia Languish. But she has romantic notions to marry a humble soldier. To win her affections Jack assumes the role of a penniless ensign. However Lydia runs the risk of losing half her inheritance if she upsets her Aunt the social climbing Mrs Malaprop - ""the very pineapple of politeness"". Set in Bath The Rivals is a sparkling summer comedy of wit love and marriage.
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Live theatre production of Richard Sheridan's first play. A portrait made of material from his own life, the play follows the story of Sheridan's scandalous marriage to a popular singer and the characters he came to know in Bath. This performance was recorded at Bristol Old Vic in 2004.
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