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Captain Jack Absolute is in love with the beautiful, wealthy heiress Lydia Languish. But she has romantic notions to marry a humble soldier. To win her affections, Jack assumes the role of a penniless ensign. However, Lydia runs the risk of losing half her inheritance if she upsets her Aunt, the social climbing Mrs Malaprop - ".. Read more

Starring	Selina Cadell, Anna Madeley, David Burke
Director	Rachel Kavanaugh
Genres	Music/Musical

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The Rivals

Starring	Selina Cadell, Anna Madeley, David Burke
Director	Rachel Kavanaugh
Studio	HERITAGE THEATRE LTD
Run time	DVD: 2 hrs 27 mins
Certificate
Genres	Music/Musical
Language	DVD: English
Released	To Rent: DVD: 20 Sep 2004

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- ...the best account of Sheridan's play that I have seen. This is a treat.
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  Sharpe without the blood & guts
  
  If you like dashing heroes like Sharpe or the Scarlet Pimpernel, you will probably enjoy this. It is a classic comedy, with scheming, plotting and lovers ... read more »
  
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  Great film/play - especially if like me you are about to perform the play yourelf. very useful!!
  
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  Sharpe without the blood & guts
  
  If you like dashing heroes like Sharpe or the Scarlet Pimpernel, you will probably enjoy this. It is a classic comedy, with scheming, plotting and lovers ... read more »
  
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  Captain Jack Absolute is in love with the beautiful, wealthy heiress Lydia Languish. But she has romantic notions to marry a humble soldier. To win her affections, Jack assumes the role of a penniless ensign. However, Lydia runs the risk of losing half her inheritance if she upsets her Aunt, the ...