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The Rival Ladies
Written by John Dryden
Date premieredJune 1664
Place premiered Theatre Royal, London
Original languageEnglish
Genre Tragicomedy

The Rival Ladies is a 1664 tragicomedy by the English writer John Dryden. It was originally performed by the King's Company at the Theatre Royal then in Brydges Street. [1] Dryden dedicated the published version to the Irish politician and playwright the Earl of Orrery.

References

  1. ^ Van Lennep p.78

Bibliography

  • Van Lennep, W. The London Stage, 1660-1800: Volume One, 1660-1700. Southern Illinois University Press, 1960.