

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.

Maria

Ned Kynaston

Stage Manager

Male Emelia/Dickie

Betterton

George Villiars, Duke of Buckingham

Samuel Pepys

Lady Meresvale

Movie / 2007

Movie / 2007

Movie / 2009

Movie / 1979

Movie / 1998

Movie / 2018

Movie / 2007

Movie / 2011

Movie / 2003

Movie / 1999

Movie / 2010

Movie / 1984

Movie / 2010

Movie / 2017

Movie / 2005

Movie / 2016

Movie / 1997

Movie / 2015

Movie / 2015

Movie / 2014

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.

Movie / 2007

Movie / 2007

Movie / 2009

Movie / 1979

Movie / 1998

Movie / 2018

Movie / 2007

Movie / 2011

Movie / 2003

Movie / 1999

Movie / 2010

Movie / 1984

Movie / 2010

Movie / 2017

Movie / 2005

Movie / 2016

Movie / 1997

Movie / 2015

Movie / 2015

Movie / 2014