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 Pug Waller Alan Mapstone Wildrake Andrew Latheron Trueworth Adrian Stephens Neville Tomas Peter Humphreys ToddHW Lash Tomas Peter Chargewell Wayne Cooke George Andrew Gaunce Widow Green Wendy Katz Hiller Constance Kelly S. Taylor Lydia Matea Bracic Alice Dawn Sutton Phœbe Bethany Baldwin Amelia Joanna Michal Hoyt First lawyer ToddHW First Lady Lynette Caulkins Servant Wayne Cooke Stage Directions James R. Hedrick