Runaway
By Hannah Cowley · Running time 03:40:57 · Comedy
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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 Wilson George Hargrave, his son: Greg Giordano Mr. Drummond: ToddHW Sir Charles Seymour: Alan Mapstone Mr. Morley: redrun Justice: Rémi Jarvis: HelloCentral Lady Dinah
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