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NT Live: Jack Absolute Flies Again

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A rollicking new comedy by Richard Bean (One Man, Two Guvnors) and Oliver Chris (Twelfth Night), based on Richard Brinsley Sheridan’s The Rivals.

'An enormously loveable show’ ★★★★★ - The Sunday Times

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. 

Rating Information:

Strong language and sex references

Run time:

180 mins

Year of release:

2022

Company:

National Theatre Live

Director:

Emily Burns

Cast:

Caroline Quentin, Laurie Davidson, Natalie Simpson, Kelvin Fletcher. 

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NT Live: Jack Absolute Flies Again

A rollicking new comedy by Richard Bean (One Man, Two Guvnors) and Oliver Chris (Twelfth Night), based on Richard Brinsley Sheridan’s The Rivals.

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