National Theatre Live
JACK ABSOLUTE FLIES
AGAIN
By Richard Bean and Oliver Chris
Based on Richard Brinsley Sheridan’s The Rivals
Thursday, October 6th at 7:00 PM
Members $20 | Public
$25
A rollicking new comedy by Richard Bean (One
Man, Two Guvnors) and Oliver Chris (Twelfth Night).
After an
aerial dog fight, 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. (approx. 177min.)
“One of the
funniest productions in the National’s history.” Guardian on One Man, Two Guvnors
