Great Plays

The School for Scandal

English · Drama, Satire

The School for Scandal is a comedy of manners by Richard Brinsley Sheridan, built around gossip, reputation, and the social games of fashionable society. Its sharp wit and tangled relationships make it a lively choice for listeners who enjoy classic stage comedy.

In this radio presentation, Sheridan’s play is brought to the ear through dramatic performance, with dialogue carrying the intrigue and comic misunderstandings. The story’s world turns on what people say about one another—and on the difference between public appearances and private character.

The result is a polished, satirical comedy whose verbal sparring and social reversals suit the intimacy of radio. Sheridan’s elegant language gives the performance its sparkle, while the play’s enduring humor comes from watching rumor and vanity collide with honesty.

This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.