The Rivals

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Event The Rivals
Venue The Court Theatre (1905-2023), Christchurch, New Zealand
First Date 16 August 1980
Last Date 13 September 1980
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Description Follows the romantic explots of Captain Jack Absolute who is forced to woo his beloved Lydia Languish whilst disguised as an Ensign, much to the disapproval of her aunt, Mrs Malaprop.
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Secondary Genre Comedy
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Katherine Beasley Actor Lucy
Alistair Browning Actor Falkland
David Copeland Actor David
Susan Curnow Actor Julia
John Curry Actor Bob Acres
Stuart Devenie Actor Captain Absolute
Martyn Duffy Actor Fag
Tomascita Edgerton Actor Lydia Languish
Richard Mayes Actor Sir Anthony Absolute
Elizabeth Moody Actor Mrs Malaprop
Paul Wimsett Actor Coachman
Cliff Wood Actor Sir Lucius O'Trigger
Simon Allison Assistant Designer
Adam Cawley Assistant Stage Manager
Peter Lees-Jeffries Costume Designer
Elric Hooper Director
Joe Hayes Lighting Designer Lighting and Sound
Richard Brinsley Sheridan Playwright
Laurie Keighley Properties Officer
Brion Corbett Set Designer
Elric Hooper Set Designer
Joe Hayes Sound Designer Lighting and Sound
Simon Allison Stage Manager
Nigel Petrie Technician
Louisa Davies Wardrobe Assistant
Shirley Havenaar Wardrobe Supervisor/Coordinator/Head
John Readman Workshop Assistant
Brion Corbett Workshop Supervisor
Works
Text Nationality England
Further Information Play first performed in 1775. Music used for this production was by Mozart. Named equal best production of the year (serious play) by the Christchurch Star theatre critic Harold Pointer. Also best costumes.
Event Status Completed
Data Set Theatre Aotearoa
Event Identifier 186877