Cover of The Critic

The Critic

Richard Brinsley Sherian was a prominent British playwright and poet in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Sheridan also served as a Member of Parliament and he was the long-time owner of the London Theatre Royal. Sheridan is now best remembered for classic satirical plays such as The Rivals, The School for Scandal, and A Trip to Scarborough. The Critic is a satirical play that was first performed in 1779. The action centers around the misadventures that occur after an author invites theatre critics to a rehearsal of his play.

Audience
adult

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