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3JUL
The Rivals - Open Air Comedy Theatre

Thursday, 3 July 2025
19:30 – 21:00(GMT+1)
Ogbourne Maizey , Rockley Road, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 1RY
The Rivals, a 17th Century comedy adventure by Richard Brinsley Sheridan
When fashionable 18th century London society comes to take the waters in the spa-town of Bath, comic confusion, daring duels and romantic entanglements abound.
At the centre of it all is heiress Lydia Languish, who is determined to elope with the penniless Ensign Beverly rather than marry the eligible Jack Absolute.
Come and sample the sparkling wit and whirlwind plot of The Rivals, a Restoration Comedy which has delighted audiences for over 250 years with its collection of comic characters, including the formidable Mrs Malaprop, a creation so famous for the way she mangles the English language that her name is now immortalised in the dictionary.
This brand new adaptation combines Richard Brinsley Sheridan’s masterpiece with Rain or Shine’s fast and furious comic flair.
Additional Information
Tickets can only be bought in advance, contact the following for more details: Tel: 01672 512125 Email: maizey50@gmail.com Adults - £16 Children (under 16) - £8 Family (2A, 2C) - £42 There is one interval of 15 minutes, gates open from 6pm for picnics - bring your own chairs. Performance in aid of AgeUK
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