In 1599, near Lancashire, England, the Thomas household is abuzz with elaborate wedding preparations for their only daughter, Isabelle. When a guest of the groom’s family becomes ill at the festivities and the renowned actor Richard Burbage shows up to provide the celebration’s entertainment, things quickly and hilariously spin out of control.
Cast:
ISABELLA THOMAS 19, about to be married, educated, very
impressionable
CATHERINE THOMAS 40s, mother, rather grand, schemer
HELENA BAGWELL 20s, servant, clever, ambitious
NONA UNDERHILL 40s, aunt, perceptive, maternal, crippled
HUMPHREY BLUDGEPOT 30’s, guest for wedding, wants to be more poetic
than he is
RICHARD BURBAGE 40’s, performer for the wedding, extroverted,
clever, articulate and lively artist