Sheridan's Plays

These two classic comedies by Sheridan are staples of English theatre. The Rivals features witty dialogue and mistaken identities while The School for Scandal 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.Richard Brinsley Sheridan (1751-1816) was an Irish-born playwright and poet and long-term owner of the L...See More