Synopsis
Barbara Field, born into poverty with a rare condition that means she is entirely covered in hair. Given the precious gift of an education, she is offered the opportunity of a place in the luxurious and decadent court of King Charles II, as a “Natural Wonder” where people with extraordinary appearances mix with the aristocracy.
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Key crew
- Romola GaraiDirector
- Romola GaraiWriter
Cast
- Bella RamseyBarbara Field
- Louis HofmannCast
- Ruth NeggaNell Gwyn
- Dominic WestKing Charles II
- Fiona ShawAphra Ben
Themes
beautyplaywrightperiod dramastruggling playwrightrare condition