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Our American Cousin archiveThe 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.

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Author: Tom Taylor

Archive listings for Our American Cousin

Work type: Play.

T2069708029

Company Over Here Theatre Company (in association with Neil McPherson for the Finborough Theatre). Director Lydia Parker. Costume Hannah Taylor. Performer Timothy Allsop (Lord Dundreary). Performer Hannah Britland (Georgina). Performer Kelly Burke (Florence Trenchard). Performer Maria Teresa Creasey (Mrs Mountchessington). Performer Rupert Elmes (Harry Vernon / John Wickens). Performer Lily Howkins (Augusta). Performer Andrew McDonald (Sir Edward). Performer Julian Moore-Cook (Buddicombe / Abel Murcott). Performer Solomon Mousley (Asa Trenchard). Performer Olivia Onyehara (Mary Meredith). Performer Andy Rashleigh (Binny). Performer Daniel York (Richard Coyle).
29 Mar 15 to 14 Apr 15Finborough, Inner London :: V199
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