The Rivals

"The Rivals" by Richard Sheridan. An ACT (Anglo Cypriot Theatre) production.

The Rivals was first performed in 1775 and has since become a classic of English literature, being one of only a few plays from that time period which is still being performed regularly. The Rivals is a comedy of manners, satirising sentimentalism and sophisticated pretensions and the wit still sparkles today. It involves duelling, rapiers at dawn, deceit, double deceit and even double double deceit, all in the name of love, with best friends Captain Jack Absolute, Sir Lucius O’Trigger and Bob Acres all unwittingly falling in love with the same girl, the ravishing and very particular Lydia Languish, whose aunt is the redoubtable Mrs Malaprop, the very embodiment of pretension who delights in using sophisticated sounding words and phrases, most of which are used incorrectly.

This will be a dinner theatre production so don’t forget to bring your coolboxes – or if you don’t want to have to think about bringing along your own food, take advantage of the delicious Get Fresh wraps and sandwiches which will be on sale at the bar along with wine, beer soft drinks and coffee. There will be an extended interval for you to enjoy a relaxing picnic under the stars.

The play will be staged in the grounds of St Paul’s Cathedral, Byron Avenue, Nicosia on Wednesday 26 September, Friday 28 September and Saturday 29 September. Performances will start at 7.30pm prompt.

Remember to book early with our Business Manager, by calling 96 504284 or 99 924363 as seats are limited. For catering purposes, when booking tickets please tell us whether you will be bringing along your own food or whether you would like to buy some Get Fresh sandwiches for the interval picnic.