The Rivals is a 1664 comedy play by the English writer William Davenant. It is a reworking of The Two Noble Kinsmen by William Shakespeare and John Fletcher.[1]
| The Rivals | |
|---|---|
| Written by | William Davenant |
| Date premiered | September 1664 |
| Place premiered | Lincoln's Inn Fields Theatre, London |
| Original language | English |
| Genre | Restoration Comedy |
It was first acted by the Duke's Company at the Lincoln's Inn Fields Theatre in London. The original cast included Henry Harris as Theocles, Thomas Betterton as Philander, Cave Underhill as Cunopes the Jailor, John Young as Arcon, William Smith as Polynices, Samuel Sandford as Provost, Anne Shadwell as Heraclia and Jane Long as Leucippe.[2]
It was a success running for nine straight nights and being revived on several occasions.[3]
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- Collins, Howard S. The Comedy of Sir William Davenant. Walter de Gruyter, 2015.
- Van Lennep, W. The London Stage, 1660-1800: Volume One, 1660-1700. Southern Illinois University Press, 1960.
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