Inspired by the historical events of 1666 and with the decadent backdrop of King Charles II’s court, The Great Fire focuses on the circumstances which led to the catastrophic fire, Thomas Farriner’s family life at the bakery in Pudding Lane, the playboy King’s extravagant lifestyle, and Farriner’s complex relationship with his fictional sister in law, Sarah.
Thomas Farriner
Sarah
Wilson
Signor Romero
Ruth
Elizabeth Pepys
King Charles II
Lord Denton
Richard Smith
Samuel Pepys
Lord Hyde
James, Duke of York
Mr. Bagwell
Catherine of Braganza
Duke of Hanford
Alfredo
Frances Stewart
Vincent
Gaoler
Mrs. Bagwell
Denton's Man
Vicious Woman
The Ringleader
Rope-maker's Wife