Author(s): Harley Granville-Barker
A comedy with a serious vein running through it about the Leete family who are British rural gentry in 1799. Mr Carnaby Leete is a politician whose career is in trouble. He needs to save his position by marrying his youngest daughter, Ann, advantageously. His only son has married beneath him, and his older daughter’s politically brilliant marriage is now in serious trouble. The play uses symbolism to give weight to the comedy and poses questions about the wisdom of marrying of a daughter solely for political gain. – Summary by Tchaikovsky
Cast List:Mr Carnaby Leete (a politician): Andrew JamesGeorge Leete (The only son): TchaikovskySarah, Lady Cottesham (eldest Leete daughter): Kelly S. TaylorAnn Leete (his youngest daughter): Annie MarsJohn Abud (A young gardener): Alan MapstoneDolly, Mrs George Leete: TallyTigerLord John Carp (A scheming politician): ToddHWLord Arthur Carp (brother to Lord John): Tomas PeterSir George Leete (the family patriarch): Algy PugLady Leete (the elderly and blind matriarch): WendyKatzHillerThe Rev Dr Remnant ( an elderly parson): Larry WilsonThe Rev Mr Tozer: John PaytonMrs Opie (a former governess): Michele EatonDimmuck (an elderly butler): TiwoMr Daniel Tatton: Craig FranklinMr Tetgeen (a lawyer): Algy PugMr Smallpiece (a lawyer): ksb013Mr Crowe (a farmer, Dolly’s father): ChipMr Prestige (a farmer, Abud’s uncle): Craig FranklinMrs Prestige: AvailleStage Directions: Wayne Cooke