Mary Harvey:
56 years old. A gentle, easily dominated, woman who recently lost the husband she had depended on to maintain order, and sanity, in her family. Last Christmas was an absolute disaster without her husband to take charge of their rotten children Stella and Amanda.
Jean Pierre:
Mid-forties – mid sixties. A burnt-out French psychologist with a pet rooster. Neighbour to Mary. He does have a French accent but speaks fluidly and with pace, using pauses for effect.
Stella Harvey:
Mid-thirties. Elegantly and expensively presented. Stella is a selfish, manipulative and domineering woman who takes advantage of others in order to support a lifestyle she cannot afford.
Amanda Harvey:
Early thirties. Dippy, manipulative, childish. In love with Desmond, her sisters partner.
Desmond:
Mid-thirties. Stella’s partner. Intelligent but not socially smart. In love with Amanda.
Ivy:
Fifties to sixties. Conspiracy theorist. Quite possibly, and most likely, stark raving mad.
