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THE SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL by Richard Brinsley Sheridan
Venue: Greenwich 1982
Director: Alan Dossor



Sheridan's immortal comedy of manners lampoons 18th Century London society with characteristic style, wit and ingenuity.  Sir Peter Teazle chooses a simple country maid as his bride, only to see her transformed into the leader of a school for scandal which relishes nothing so much as tearing reputations to tatters. He plans to marry his favourite nephew, Joseph, to his lovely ward, Maria. But Joseph - a man of holy words but lewd intent - is wooing Lady Teazle. Besides, Maria is in love with Joseph's charming rogue brother, Charles.
Cast in order of appearance
Maid Sian Frederic
Snake James Coyle
Lady Sneerwell Jennie Stoller
Joseph Surface David Horovitch
Maria Dione Inman
Mrs Candour Louise Breslin
Crabtree Kenneth Farrington
Backbite David Neville
Sir Peter Teazle Paul Brooke
Rowley Jim Wiggins
Lady Teazle Nina Thomas
Sir Oliver Surface Philip Voss
Moses James Coyle
Charles Surface David Rintoul
Careless Matthew Francis
Sir Toby Bumper Ian Lindsay
Trip Andrew Dunford
Servants and Gents Jonathan Steward
Nicholas Tudor