| The Rival Ladies | |
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| Written by | John Dryden |
| Date premiered | June 1664 |
| Place premiered | Theatre Royal, London |
| Original language | English |
| 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.