The Turnpike Gate : Kessinger Publishing : 9781104508715 : 1104508710 : 10 May 2009 : The Turnpike Gate is a musical entertainment in two acts, written by Thomas Knight and originally published in 1799. The story follows the adventures of a group of travelers who become stranded at a turnpike gate during a storm. They are forced to take shelter in a nearby inn, where they encounter a variety of colorful characters and engage in a series of lively musical numbers.The play features a range of musical styles, including ballads, duets, and ensemble pieces, and includes both original songs and popular tunes of the time. The characters include a young couple in love, a group of bumbling highwaymen, and a wealthy landowner who is secretly in love with the innkeeper's daughter.Throughout the play, the characters navigate various romantic entanglements and comedic mishaps, culminating in a dramatic finale that sees the highwaymen brought to justice and the young lovers united.Overall, The Turnp