
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.

Claire Danes
Maria

Billy Crudup
Ned Kynaston

Derek Hutchinson
Stage Manager

Mark Letheren
Male Emelia/Dickie

Tom Wilkinson
Betterton

Ben Chaplin
George Villiars, Duke of Buckingham

Hugh Bonneville
Samuel Pepys

Fenella Woolgar
Lady Meresvale

Richard Griffiths
Sir Charles Sedley

Clare Higgins
Mistress Revels

Rupert Everett
King Charles II

Tom Hollander
Sir Peter Lely

Bekikang: Ang Nanay Kong Beki
Bekikang: Ang Nanay Kong Beki

Alexander
Alexander

Hidden Away
Hidden Away

Trick
Trick

The Next Best Thing
The Next Best Thing

Our Miss Fred
Our Miss Fred

Carol
Carol

Ondine
Ondine

Rent
Rent

The Wounded Man
The Wounded Man

Children of Paradise
Children of Paradise

Closer
Closer