This is first full-length study to consider Richard Brinsley Sheridan's theatrical and political commitments side by side. It offers a challenging new take on a misunderstood writer and presents important new insights into the relationship between theatre and parliament in the eighteenth century. Overall, Taylor's Theatres of Opposition brings much-needed attention to the importance of political satire and activism in theater. ... Theatres of Opposition is thoroughly researched and well structured ... Although not your standard history, because it is not a history, Taylor's work provides an interdisciplinary look into Sheridan's complex career. It is recommended for an advanced scholar interested in British politics and theater. Nonetheless, Taylor sheds light on the often overlooked career of this political activist playwright.