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EPISODE · May 15, 2026 · 3H 40M

Runaway - Hannah Cowley

from Runaway · host 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 Wilson George Hargrave, his son: Greg Giordano Mr. Drummond: ToddHW Sir Charles Seymour: Alan Mapstone Mr. Morley: redrun Justice: Rémi Jarvis: HelloCentral Lady Dinah: WendyKatzHiller Bella: Sonia Emily: Matea Bracic Harriet Hargrave: Jacqueline Tyler. Susan: Rita Boutros First Hunter/First Gentleman: redrun Second Hunter/Second Gentleman: John Kennard Third Gentleman: Tomas Peter Servant: Beeswaxcandle Clerk: David Purdy Stage Directions: Wayne Cooke Editing: ToddHW

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: WendyKatzHiller Bella: Sonia Emily: Matea Bracic Harriet Hargrave: Jacqueline Tyler. Susan: Rita Boutros First Hunter/First Gentleman: redrun Second Hunter/Second Gentleman: John Kennard Third Gentleman: Tomas Peter Servant: Beeswaxcandle Clerk: David Purdy Stage Directions: Wayne Cooke Editing: ToddHW

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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...

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