The Rivals
Synopsis
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.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Chris Bianchi
Coachman / Servant
David Burke
Sir Anthony Absolute
Elisabeth Dermot Walsh
Julia Melville
Dylan Charles
Bob Acres
Selina Cadell
Mrs Malaprop
James Hayes
Sir Lucius O'Trigger
Martin Hutson
Faulkland
Anna Madeley
Lydia Languish
Carli Norris
Lucy
Adam Rayner
Captain Jack Absolute
Chris Bianchi
Coachman - Servant
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rachel Kavanaugh
- Original Title
- The Rivals
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 27m
- Production Studios
- Bristol Old Vic, Heritage Theatre
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rachel Kavanaugh
Department Leadership Roster
Rachel Kavanaugh
Director
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What is The Rivals about?
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.
Who directed The Rivals?
The Rivals was directed by Rachel Kavanaugh.
Who stars in The Rivals?
The principal cast of The Rivals includes Chris Bianchi, David Burke, Elisabeth Dermot Walsh, Dylan Charles, Selina Cadell.
When was The Rivals released and how long is it?
The Rivals was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 2h 27m.