Why then the cause of all this is - LOVE - LOVE.
Elaborate conspiracies conceal passionate liaisons, families are torn apart, and best friends ready themselves for an impending duel to the death.
It is summer, and Lydia Languish is yearning for the charming but penniless Ensign Beverley – the cunning alter ego of a roguish Captain Jack Absolute.
Meanwhile her aunt, a self-professed model of virtue, Mrs. Malaprop is forced to confront her own vulnerability at the hands of a wild and rebellious Irish baronet.
Youth battles age and wisdom eludes both in this mischievous account of human nature and its imperfections. In a world where pretence governs all, can truth and love win through?
The Rivals, R.B. Sheridan’s feisty and spirited celebration of the drama of everyday life, is one of theatre’s most enduring comedies.
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REVIEWS: WHAT THE CRITICS SAID
See all reviewsThe Rivals has little to say in terms of contemporary relevance – and, as such, is to be regarded as nothing more than diversionary entertainment.
Directed by Patrick Mason, this cast – donning Joe Vanek’s elegant, colourful period costumes – brings a lively and at times almost electric energy to the expansive, clutter-free stage.
When truly great classic comedy (or any other kind of play) gets a truly great production, you realise why good theatre seeps into your bones and stays there, renewing itself and your own spirit time after time. And that’s what Patrick Mason’s new production of Sheridan’s The Rivals at the Abbey does.
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REVIEWS: WHAT YOU SAID
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really good play fantastic cast not a bad apple amongst them use of modern props a bit silly and not needed though very funny indeed!
Lisaevent, Belfast 3 Sep 2009, 12:22
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Great Show , Pity the staff is getting the sack!
gerrycullyevent, dublin 3 Sep 2009, 10:37
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Great acting and comic timing- wonderful cast, costumes and set design
Ethnaevent, Dublin 1 Sep 2009, 15:30
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A great night and a humerous insight into the human condition.
jimmy cullenevent, . 31 Aug 2009, 11:56
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generally enjoyed the production particularly Tom Vaughan Lawlor,however the addition of some modern props seemed pointless(a full modern dress production could have made sense)also some of the cast seemed to be playing under a different director,treating it as a straight play rather than broad comedy.Sir Lucius O’Trigger is clearly intended to be a stage Irishman and treated as such by Captain Jack yet was played in a very muted fashion.Overall a very good evenings entertainment
michaelevent, dublin 28 Aug 2009, 20:24
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A great nights fun - brilliantly acted and staged.
Terry McCabeevent, Wexford 27 Aug 2009, 22:32
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I saw the show last night and thought about it most of today.
This is Irish Theatre at it’s very best! It makes for a really exciting evening at The Abbey, just shut down your computer and Go, Go, GOOOOOOOOOO!!!You won’t be disappointed.:)
M Kelly.event, Dublin. 27 Aug 2009, 21:48
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Saw the play several weeks and loved everything about it, especially enjoyed Tom Vaughan-Lawlor’s performance ... The Abbey is a great venue also .. who needs the cinema!!
cora cosgraveevent, Navan Co Meath 26 Aug 2009, 13:21
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REALLY VERY ENJOYABLE,FAST AND FUNNY,WITH EXCELLENT PERFORMANCES BY ALL MEMBERS OF THE CAST.
Gabriel Mc Governevent, Dublin 26 Aug 2009, 11:43
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Absolutely brilliant . Excellent cast and so entertaining.
Eithne Fosterevent, Dublin 3 26 Aug 2009, 09:48
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