Humble Maria, who outfits top London theater star Ned Kynaston, takes none of the credit for the male actor's success at playing women. And because this is the 17th century, Maria, like other females, is prohibited from pursuing her dream of acting. But when powerful people support her, King Charles II lifts the ban on female stage performers. And just as Maria aided Ned, she needs his help to learn her new profession.
Humble Maria, who outfits top London theater star Ned Kynaston, takes none of the credit for the male actor's success at playing women. And because this is the 17th century, Maria, like other females, is prohibited from pursuing her dream of acting. But when powerful people support her, King Charles II lifts the ban on female stage performers. And just as Maria aided Ned, she needs his help to learn her new profession.
Top Cast
Claire Danes
Character: Maria
Billy Crudup
Character: Ned Kynaston
Derek Hutchinson
Character: Stage Manager
Mark Letheren
Character: Male Emelia/Dickie
Tom Wilkinson
Character: Betterton
Ben Chaplin
Character: George Villiars, Duke of Buckingham
Hugh Bonneville
Character: Samuel Pepys
Fenella Woolgar
Character: Lady Meresvale
Richard Griffiths
Character: Sir Charles Sedley
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