The Rival Candidates

The Rival Candidates is a two-act comic opera written by Henry Bate and first performed at the Theatre Royal in Drury Lane in 1775. The story follows two political candidates, Sir Peter Pennyless and Sir Simon Softly, who are both vying for the same seat in Parliament. The two men are also competing for the affections of the same woman, Lady Caroline Braymore, which leads to a series of comical misunderstandings and mishaps. The opera is filled with witty dialogue, catchy songs, and lively dance numbers, and provides a humorous commentary on the political and social issues of the time. This edition of the play includes the full text of the original production, as well as notes and commentary to help modern readers better understand the historical context and significance of the work. The Rival Candidates is a delightful and entertaining piece of eighteenth-century theater that is sure to delight readers and audiences alike.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.