| Edition |
Unabridged. |
| Description |
1 online resource (1 audio file (2hr., 21 min.)) : digital |
| Performer |
A full-cast production starring Lloyd Owen and Lucy Davis. |
| Summary |
Romantic havoc ensues in the town of Bath when Sir Anthony arrives to arrange the marriage of his son Jack 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. The Rivals was Sheridan's first play, and this charming comedy of manners continues to be widely performed today. Includes an interview with Linda Kelly, author of Richard Brinsley Sheridan: A Life. An L.A. Theatre Works full-cast performance featuring: Lloyd Owen as Captain Jack Absolute; Lucy Davis as Lydia Languish; Rosalind Ayres as Mrs. Malaprop; Kenneth Danziger as Thomas; Neil Dickson as David; Sarah Drew as Julia; Julian Holloway as Sir Lucius O'Trigger; Christopher Neame as Sir Anthony Absolute; Moira Quirk as Lucy; Alan Shearman as Fag; Simon Templeman as Bob Acres; Matthew Wolf as Faulkland. |
| Access |
Digital content provided by hoopla. |
| System Details |
Mode of access: World Wide Web. |
| Subject |
Theater -- 18th century -- Drama.
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Marriage -- 18th century -- Drama.
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Bath (England) -- Social conditions -- 19th century -- Drama.
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| Added Author |
Owen, Lloyd, 1966- Performer.
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Davis, Lucy, 1973- Performer.
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Jarvis, Martin. Director.
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Loewenberg, Susan Albert. Producer.
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| Added Title |
hoopla (Digital media service)
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| ISBN |
9781580818414 (sound recording) (hoopla Audio Book) |
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1580818412 (sound recording) (hoopla Audio Book) |
| Music No. |
MWT10764550 |
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