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