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Wit meets wickedness.Everyman Theatre’s The Rivals is a bold, gloriously queer, modern retelling of Richard Brinsley Sheridan’s classic comedy of manners, and Bath’s most chaotic lovers, liars and social climbers have never looked so good.
Director Jarrad West drags the whole lot into the 21st century, re-arming them with dances, songs, sharper tongues and a deliciously diverse cast. Lydia, Captain Jack Absolute, Sally, Mrs Malaprop and company stumble through love’s minefield in a collision of romantic deception, identity games and theatrical excess.
Expect razor-fast comedy, larger-than-life personalities, and the kind of camp swagger only Everyman can deliver. A celebration of love, language and the glorious messiness of desire.
This is The Rivals like you’ve never seen it before.
By Richard Brinsley Sheridan
Adapted and directed by Jarrad West
Presented by Everyman Theatre
Where: Causeway Hall, ACT Hub, 14 Spinifex Street, Kingston
When: 4 to 19 December 2026
Performances (all 7:30pm unless noted):
Fri 4 and Sat 5 Dec
Wed 9, Thu 10 and Fri 11 Dec
Sat 12 Dec (2pm and 7:30pm)
Tue 15, Wed 16, Thu 17 and Fri 18 Dec
Sat 19 Dec (2pm and 7:30pm)
Tickets:
First in best dressed: $32
Under 30: $37
Concession: $42
Adult: $47
This is a valid ACT Hub Season Pass show.
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ACT Hub, 14 Spinifex Street,Canberra,ACT,Australia
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