'Maud, her artistic flare crushed by domineering parents. Dot, a wonderfully crazy lady, dressing eccentrically because she comes from a famous artistic family – it is what she feels expected to do as she is continually informed she has no talent. Nate, Dot’s brother, a famous artist and reputed rake and, a whole host of players who play parts that appear to be at best benign, supportive, but come with an underlying desire to address their own ego.'