The School for Scandal

Interesting Facts

• "The School for Scandal" is considered one of the finest comedies of manners of the 18th century, mocking societal vices such as hypocrisy and scandal.
• The play was first performed in London in 1777 and immediately achieved great success, establishing Sheridan's reputation as an outstanding playwright.
• One of the central themes of the play is the contrast between sincerity and hypocrisy, revealed through the characters and their relationships.
• Characters like Sir Peter Teazle and Lady Sneerwell have become archetypes for subsequent works in the comedy of manners genre.
• "The School for Scandal" had a significant impact on the development of English drama and remains popular in theatrical productions to this day.