A rollicking new comedy by Richard Bean (One Man, Two Guvnors) and Oliver Chris (Twelfth Night). After an aerial dogfight, Pilot Officer Jack Absolute flies home to win the heart of his old flame, Lydia Languish. Back on British soil, Jack’s advances soon turn to anarchy when the young heiress demands to be loved on her own, very particular, terms. Emily Burns directs this spectacularly entertaining new version of Sheridan’s The Rivals. Featuring a cast including Caroline Quentin, Laurie Davidson, Natalie Simpson and Kelvin Fletcher. Filmed live from National Theatre.

★★★★★ ‘An enormously loveable show’ (Sunday Times)
★★★★★ ‘The perfect comedy’ (Daily Express)
★★★★★ ‘A rare blast of sunshine’ (Daily Mail)

Runtime: NR • 2 hr 38 min