Details

The 1850s. Trenchard Manor, somewhere in the British countryside, is home to a very British family with some very British problems. Sir Edward, patriarch of the household, is close to financial ruin and is desperately seeking ways to satisfy his creditors without losing the family estate. The Manor is sought after by the villainous Coyle who also has designs on Sir Edward's lovely daughter, Florence. Meanwhile, her cousin, Mary Meredith, the rightful heir, is consigned to working as a milkmaid for the Manor. Cultures clash and plans are foiled when Asa Trenchard, a long lost cousin, arrives from the United States of America with his own claim to her inheritance. "I'm Asa Trenchard, born in Vermont, suckled on the banks of Muddy Creek, about the tallest gunner, the slickest dancer, and generally the loudest critter in the state." Amidst all the drama and conspiracy, the ridiculous toff Lord Dundreary is trying to find his hair dye, woo the sickly Georgina, and not bump into the furniture... A unique opportunity to see a play that changed world history.

Cast/Performers

Timothy Allsop (Lord Dundreary), Hannah Britland (Georgina), Kelly Burke (Florence Trenchard), Maria Teresa Creasey (Mrs Mountchessington), Rupert Elmes (Harry Vernon / John Wickens), Lily Howkins (Augusta), Andrew McDonald (Sir Edward), Julian Moore-Cook (Buddicombe / Abel Murcott), Solomon Mousley (Asa Trenchard), Olivia Onyehara (Mary Meredith), Andy Rashleigh (Binny), Daniel York (Richard Coyle)

Creatives/Company

Author: Tom Taylor
Company: Over Here Theatre Company (in association with Neil McPherson for the Finborough Theatre)
Director: Lydia Parker
Costume: Hannah Taylor