OVERVIEW

• Playwright

  Ken Bourke 

• Synopsis

  A rumbustious episode in the life of Buck Jones, 18th-century nobleman, lover, hero, duellist - and man facing ruin. Determined to avoid destitution by marrying lovely heiress Fidelia, his plans are thwarted by the activities of highwayman Larry Clinch and the arrival of mysterious Crowe Street actress Elvira Daly. As Buck struggles to save the money, the marriage and the day, coincidences and discoveries pile up, until all eventually ends well in a double wedding.

• Play Type

  Plays General
  

  Number Of Acts

  Full-Length

Cast size

• Male

  7

• Female

  5

• Total

  12

• Cast Notes

  Cast doubling is intentional.

Original Production

• Date of First Production

  30 March 1994

• Producer

  Co-produced by Lyric Theatre and Tinderbox Theatre Company

• Original Venue

  Lyric Theatre
  

Source Of Information

The information for this entry was taken from the production script, programme and promotional flyer. Additional information was supplied by Tinderbox Theatre Company.