Directed by Richard Eyre
1h 46m
Comedy
| Romance
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
Richard Eyre
Director
Keith Slote
Art Direction
Jan Spoczynski
Art Direction
Caroline Smith
Set Decoration
Roz Abery
Makeup Artist
Beverley Binda
Makeup Artist
Jayne Buxton
Makeup Artist
Karen Cohen
Makeup Artist
Julie Dartnell
Makeup Artist