FROM THE BARN THEATRE ARCHIVE

The School For Scandal

by Richard Brinsley Sheridan
Directed by Mervyn Lloyd
Music Directed Ray Aspey
Assistant Director Joan Goodwin
15th – 22nd September 1979

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Although born in Ireland, Sheridan is arguably the most English of all playwrights. His plays capture a unique quality of both place and time. The language is less contrived than Congreve, more stylish than Vanbrugh and a direct precursor of the wit and wisdom of Wilde and Coward.

The School for Scandal is supreme among his plays for its rich characterisation, polished good humour and the dramatic effect of this exposé of the selfishness, envy and hypocrisy of the brittle society of the time.

CAST & CREATIVE TEAM

Directed by
Mervyn Lloyd
Music Directed
Ray Aspey
Assistant Director
Joan Goodwin

CAST

Sir Peter Teazle
Sir Oliver Surface
Sir Benjamin Backbite
Joseph Surface
Charles Surface
Careless
Crabtree
Sir Harry Bumper
Gentleman
Negro Boy
Lady Teazle
Lady Sneerwell
Mrs Candour

DON'T FORGET, COMING UP AT THE BARN SOON

Midsummer Night's Scream by Adam Long and Allan Plenderleith - Barn Theatre, Welwyn Garden City | 17th-25th October 2025
Opening 17th October
by Adam Long & Allen Plenderleith
Opening 28th October
By Various Local Writers

 

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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

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Charity Preview Night
6th February at 8.00pm

CEDAR Trust Tickets

All Other Performances
7th – 15th February at 8.00pm
Matinee on 15th at 2.00pm