Stage Beauty

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.

• Richard EyreDirector
• George FentonOriginal Music Composer
• Jeffrey HatcherWriter

• Claire DanesMaria
• Billy CrudupNed Kynaston
• Derek HutchinsonStage Manager
• Mark LetherenMale Emelia/Dickie
• Tom WilkinsonBetterton
• Ben ChaplinGeorge Villiars, Duke of Buckingham
• Hugh BonnevilleSamuel Pepys
• Fenella WoolgarLady Meresvale
• Richard GriffithsSir Charles Sedley
• Clare HigginsMistress Revels
• Rupert EverettKing Charles II
• Tom HollanderSir Peter Lely