Author(s): Hannah Cowley
The first play by Cowley, this was premiered at Drury Lane by actor-manager David Garrick, to whom it is dedicated, in 1776. It was successful and so she wrote two more plays by the year’s end. George Hargrave wants to marry Emily, a runaway who is now the ward of his godfather. However, his father wants George to marry the rich but much older Lady Dinah. Will true love win out? – Summary by ToddHW
Cast list:Mr. Hargrave: Larry WilsonGeorge Hargrave, his son: Greg GiordanoMr. Drummond: ToddHWSir Charles Seymour: Alan MapstoneMr. Morley: redrunJustice: RémiJarvis: HelloCentralLady Dinah: WendyKatzHillerBella: SoniaEmily: Matea BracicHarriet Hargrave: Jacqueline Tyler.Susan: Rita BoutrosFirst Hunter/First Gentleman: redrunSecond Hunter/Second Gentleman: John KennardThird Gentleman: Tomas PeterServant: BeeswaxcandleClerk: David PurdyStage Directions: Wayne CookeEditing: ToddHW