The Rivals
A 17th Century comedy adventure by Richard Brinsley Sheridan
Sat 31 May, 2pm
Anne Boleyn’s Walk
When fashionable 18th century London society comes to take the waters in the spa-town of Bath, comic confusion, daring duels and romantic entanglements abound.
At the centre of it all is heiress Lydia Languish, who is determined to elope with the penniless Ensign Beverly rather than marry the eligible Jack Absolute.
Join us to enjoy the sparkling wit and whirlwind plot of The Rivals, a Restoration Comedy which has delighted audiences for over 250 years with its collection of comic characters, including the formidable Mrs Malaprop, a creation so famous for the way she mangles the English language that her name is now immortalised in the dictionary.
This brand-new adaptation combines Richard Brinsley Sheridan’s masterpiece with Rain or Shine’s fast and furious comic flair.
‘We were fortunate enough to watch the brilliant performance of ‘the Importance of being Earnest’ given by Rain or Shine at Cawley Hall, Herefordshire last night. I am an ex-English & drama teacher & inspector so I know the play well.
This is one of the best performances of ‘Earnest’ I’ve ever seen. Well done!👏👏 ’ Jackie
‘Thank you, thank you, thank you for a perfect evening. It was just wonderful – so slick, so clever, so joyful. A complete and utter delight.’ Anita
Running time 2 ½ hours with interval
Uncovered Ticket (Bring your own seating)
£23.25
Allocated Covered Seating Child
£20.25
*Festival Friends & Hever Castle, Hever Golf and Wellbeing Club Members
Uncovered Ticket (Bring your own seating)
£24.00
*Festival Friend membership can be purchased on-line or by phone. When booking online, to receive your discount please buy your membership before booking tickets.
*Groups, over 20 tickets
Uncovered Ticket (Bring your own seating)
£24.00
*Please contact the box office, we can reserve tickets for you while you organise your group.
Joint Theatre and Castle Garden entry
Uncovered Adult Ticket (Bring your own seating)
£42.95
Please Note: Ticket prices have remained at 2024 prices. We have however embedded the booking fee for the first time.
Anne Boleyn’s Woodland Walk
Come prepared for the weather in this dappled woodland glade. You can bring your own seats, beanbags, rugs etc. along with your picnic. Choose where you would like to sit when you arrive, you will view the performance from there whilst enjoying your picnic.
The theatre bar will be open before the event and during the interval (if the show has one) for hot and cold drinks, snacks and ice cream.
Please note: umbrellas are welcome if required, gazebo’s are not.
You are welcome to stay in the gardens after the performance until the Castle closes for the day.
Please check our access page for further information.