Author(s): James Sheridan Knowles
In this romantic comedy from 1837, three sets of mismatched lovers bicker, woo, spar, and scheme on their way to matrimonial bliss. James Sheridan Knowles, a cousin of Richard Brinsley Sheridan, seems to take a great deal of inspiration from Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing.” The humor of the piece derives from witty banter and miscommunication as the couples engage in their “steeple-chase of love.” Who will end up at the altar with who? – Summary by Kelly S. Taylor
Cast List
Sir William Fondlove Algy PugWaller Alan MapstoneWildrake Andrew LatheronTrueworth Adrian StephensNeville Tomas PeterHumphreys ToddHWLash Tomas PeterChargewell Wayne CookeGeorge Andrew GaunceWidow Green Wendy Katz HillerConstance Kelly S. TaylorLydia Matea BracicAlice Dawn SuttonPhœbe Bethany BaldwinAmelia Joanna Michal HoytFirst lawyer ToddHWFirst Lady Lynette CaulkinsServant Wayne CookeStage Directions James R. Hedrick