Sir Arthur Sullivan & Sydney Grundy's
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Production StaffProducer - Denise Young
Assistant Director - Helen Aberger Assistant Music Director - Jenny Craley Bland Choreography - Jane & Carlton Maryott Scenic Designer - Elizabeth Jenkins McFadden Costume Designer - Jesse Shipley Stage Manager - Devin Work Master Carpenter - Devin Work Lighting Design - A. Dawson Smith |
Synopsis
Historically, the marriage of John Manners and Dorothy Vernon took place in 1561. The author, for dramatic reasons, has placed the action of Haddon Hall in the year 1660.
Act I: The Lovers (The Terrace at Haddon)
The Vernon family and friends are gathered to welcome Rupert Vernon, who has been promised Dorothy's hand in marriage by Sir George. By marrying his daughter to Rupert, Sir George hopes to cancel a threatening lawsuit in which Rupert is laying claim to the Haddon estates. But Dorothy will not consider marriage to her Roundhead cousin, for she is in love with John Manners, a younger son of the Duke of Rutland and a proscribed Royalist. With the help of Oswald and Dorcas, the lovers manage to correspond and also manage some stolen meetings...The arrival of Rupert and several long-faced Puritans has a discouraging effect on the company at Haddon Hall, though Rupert begs them not to be influenced by first impressions. He is warmly welcomed by Sir George and asks formally for Dorothy's hand. But Dorothy openly defies her father's wishes and refuses the betrothal.
Act II: The Elopement (Scene 1: Outside Haddon Hall, Scene II: The Long Gallery)
Though Sir George is giving a ball in Rupert's honor, the Puritans are cooling their heels in a particularly moist and unpleasant situation, simply because their conscientious scruples will not permit them to countenance "carnal junketings." Rupert is expecting the arrival of the McCrankie, "a Puritan above proof," who is joining them from the Isle of Rum. When he arrives, he and Rupert get rid of the other Puritans, who withdraw reluctantly, and settle down to a wee drappie or two or three or more. As they are talking (and drinking) Dorcas and Oswald assist Dorothy and John Manners to elope. Rupert and the Puritans rush to the Long Gallery of Haddon Hall where Sir George is entertaining and report the elopement. With a furious cry of "To horse, the fugitives pursue", Sir George sets off on a vain pursuit.
Act III: The Return (The Ante-Chamber)
At the opening of the act, Sir George receives bad news. Parliament has substantiated Rupert's claim to the Haddon estates and Sir George must prepare to leave his ancestral home. But in the nick of time, news comes that General Monk has proclaimed Charles II king. John Manners gallops up to Haddon Hall and hands Sir George a warrant from the new king, reinstating him as Lord of Haddon, and then proudly leads his wife up to her father. Sir George clasps Dorothy in his arms and all is forgiven.
Act I: The Lovers (The Terrace at Haddon)
The Vernon family and friends are gathered to welcome Rupert Vernon, who has been promised Dorothy's hand in marriage by Sir George. By marrying his daughter to Rupert, Sir George hopes to cancel a threatening lawsuit in which Rupert is laying claim to the Haddon estates. But Dorothy will not consider marriage to her Roundhead cousin, for she is in love with John Manners, a younger son of the Duke of Rutland and a proscribed Royalist. With the help of Oswald and Dorcas, the lovers manage to correspond and also manage some stolen meetings...The arrival of Rupert and several long-faced Puritans has a discouraging effect on the company at Haddon Hall, though Rupert begs them not to be influenced by first impressions. He is warmly welcomed by Sir George and asks formally for Dorothy's hand. But Dorothy openly defies her father's wishes and refuses the betrothal.
Act II: The Elopement (Scene 1: Outside Haddon Hall, Scene II: The Long Gallery)
Though Sir George is giving a ball in Rupert's honor, the Puritans are cooling their heels in a particularly moist and unpleasant situation, simply because their conscientious scruples will not permit them to countenance "carnal junketings." Rupert is expecting the arrival of the McCrankie, "a Puritan above proof," who is joining them from the Isle of Rum. When he arrives, he and Rupert get rid of the other Puritans, who withdraw reluctantly, and settle down to a wee drappie or two or three or more. As they are talking (and drinking) Dorcas and Oswald assist Dorothy and John Manners to elope. Rupert and the Puritans rush to the Long Gallery of Haddon Hall where Sir George is entertaining and report the elopement. With a furious cry of "To horse, the fugitives pursue", Sir George sets off on a vain pursuit.
Act III: The Return (The Ante-Chamber)
At the opening of the act, Sir George receives bad news. Parliament has substantiated Rupert's claim to the Haddon estates and Sir George must prepare to leave his ancestral home. But in the nick of time, news comes that General Monk has proclaimed Charles II king. John Manners gallops up to Haddon Hall and hands Sir George a warrant from the new king, reinstating him as Lord of Haddon, and then proudly leads his wife up to her father. Sir George clasps Dorothy in his arms and all is forgiven.
