Archives - The Rivals

by R B Sheridan

Directed by Margaret Hakansson

Saturday 5th – Saturday 12th March 1988 in the Auditorium

Probably the best-known of the Restoration Comedies, with such characters as Lydia Languish, Mrs. Malaprop and Captain Absolute. Love affairs abound in this gloriously complicated comedy of manners.

Part of the Barn’s 1987/1988 season

Presented by The Barn Theatre Club

Cast

Sir Anthony Absolute	-	Dennis Heft
Captain Jack Absolute	-	David Harrold
Faulkland	-	Godfrey Marriott
Acres	-	Keith Bridgeman
Sir Lucius O’Trigger	-	Ron Thomas
Fag	-	John Lloyd
David	-	Andy Creber
Coachman	-	Ron Jolly
Mrs Malaprop	-	Jo Davies
Lydia Languish	-	Sarah Pearce
Julia	-	Jane Pennett
Lucy	-	Isla Petch
Boy	-	Chris Lawson
Girl	-	Emma Warren

Creative team

Director	-	Margaret Hakansson
Stage Manager	-	Peter Holt
Assistant Stage Managers	-	Pamela Gibson
		Victoria Rive
		Nigel Rive
		Emily Fairman
		Ruth Greenhalgh
Set Design	-	Ron Jolly
Set Construction	-	Clyde Wilson
Set Construction	-	Pat Finch
Set Painting	-	Janet Oldland
		Lydia Kay
		Lily Rayner
		Ann Wilson
		Mike Goring
Lighting	-	Denys Wells
Lighting	-	Andrew Baker
Sound	-	Simon Turner
Sound	-	Paul Brown
Costumes	-	Barbara Millard
		Gill Wareham
		Maureen Lane
Properties	-	Jean Amato
Properties	-	Joanne Heyden
Prompter	-	Peggy Thompson
Production Secretary	-	Sylvia Pepper
Loan of Swords and Pistols	-	Brian Richardson
Duel Arranger	-	Brian Richardson
Wig Dressing	-	Pippa Cooke