Character guide

King Magnus

major

Also known as Magnus, Magnus True, Magnus Smiling, Magnus Gravely, Magnus Perfectly, Magnus Lucky man, Magnus Cutting, Magnus Sweetly, Magnus The rascal, Magnus Blandly, Magnus Sublime, Magnus Henpecked, Magnus Goodness gracious, Magnus Frank, Magnus Quite, Magnus Laughing, Magnus More, Magnus Furious, Magnus No, Magnus Rising

The intelligent and politically savvy king who clashes with his cabinet over democracy and power.

Mr. Bill Boanerges

major

Also known as Mr. Boanerges, Boanerges, Bill Boanerges, Boanerges Beaming, Boanerges Confidently, the great Mr. Boanerges, Boanerges Well, Boanerges Rising, Boanerges Democracy, Boanerges Thank Heaven

A loud, self-important labor leader and cabinet member who initially opposes the king.

Mr. Joseph Proteus

major

Also known as Mr. Proteus, Joe, Proteus, To Proteus, Joseph Proteus, Proteus Fiercely crushing, Proteus Rising, Magnus Proteus

The ambitious Prime Minister who schemes to limit the king's power and control the government.

Orinthia

supporting

A charismatic and witty woman who has a close, flirtatious relationship with King Magnus.

Queen Elizabeth

supporting

Also known as Lizzie, old Queen Elizabeth

The pragmatic and down-to-earth queen, wife of King Magnus, who manages domestic affairs.

Amanda

supporting

Also known as Mandy, Amanda Triumphant, Amanda Splutters, Amanda Steady, Amanda Hear, Amanda Postlethwaite, Amanda Poor darling Lizzie, Queen Amanda, Amanda Joe frank

A spirited and outspoken woman, often involved in political and personal intrigues.

Sempronius Pamphilius

supporting

Also known as Pamphilius, Sempronius, Pam, Mr. Sempronius

A classical scholar and secretary who provides historical commentary and comic relief.

Crassus Balbus Pliny

supporting

Also known as Crassus, Balbus, Pliny, Pliny Crassus Balbus, Crassus Sits, Crassus Yes, Crassus Thoughtful, Crassus Things, Crassus Rising, Crassus Breakages, Mr. Pliny, Mike, Pliny Mike

A trio of classical figures used as allegorical commentators on modern politics.

Mr. Vanhattan

minor

Also known as Vanhattan, Vanhattan Rising, Vanhattan Tea

An American ambassador who represents U.S. interests in the political negotiations.

Nicobar

minor

Also known as Balbus Nicobar Hear, Mr. Nicobar, Nicobar Hear, Nicobar Rising

A cabinet minister who participates in the political debates and power struggles.

Alice

minor

Also known as Alice Continuing

A servant or attendant in the royal household, appearing in brief scenes.

Jemima

minor

A maid or household worker with a few lines in the play.

Demos

minor

Also known as Democracy

A personification of the common people or democratic spirit, briefly referenced.

King Robert

minor

Also known as Robert

A historical king mentioned in passing as a point of comparison.

Dean Inge

minor

Also known as the Dean

A real-life clergyman and writer, referenced as a cultural figure.

Sir Christopher Wren

minor

Also known as Wren

The famous architect, mentioned in a historical allusion.

Iky Jacobus

minor

Also known as Iky

A minor character or reference, possibly a tradesman or official.

Nick

minor

A brief named character, possibly a servant or minor official.

George Bernard Shaw

minor

Also known as Shaw, Bernard Shaw, George

The author himself, appearing as a self-referential character or narrator.

Lysistrata

minor

A classical figure referenced as an allegorical symbol of female power.

Alfred Warwick Gattie

minor

Also known as Gattie, the late Alfred Warwick Gattie

A deceased inventor or businessman mentioned in dialogue as a past figure.