Sheridan's Plays

<p>These two classic comedies by Sheridan are staples of English theatre. <em>The Rivals</em> features witty dialogue and mistaken identities while <em>The School for Scandal</em> delivers a sharp critique of gossip and hypocrisy in high society. Both plays showcase Sheridan's brilliant satire memorable characters and insightful commentary on human behavior making them enduring works of 18th-century British drama.</p><p>Richard Brinsley Sheridan (1751-1816) was an Irish-born playwright and poet and long-term owner of the London Theatre Royal Drury Lane. The Rival is a great comedy of manners and The School for Scandal established his work in London.</p>