The School for Scandal
The School for Scandal is a play by Richard Brinsley Sheridan. It is a comedy. It was first acted at the Drury Lane Theatre in London, England on 8 May 1777. Like She Stoops to Conquer and The Rivals, The School for Scandal is a staple of classic English theatre. Samuel Barber wrote an opera based on the play.
| The School for Scandal | |
|---|---|
 Miss Chester as Lady Teazle, 1828 | |
| Written by | Richard Brinsley Sheridan |
| Characters | Lady Teazle Lady Sneerwell Moses, etc. |
| Date of premiere | 8 May 1777 |
| Place of premiere | Drury Lane Theatre London, England |
| Original language | English |
| Subject | Gossip |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Setting | London in the 18th century |
The School For Scandal Media
Playbill for the fourth performance of The School For Scandal (1777)
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