Joe Brundit

Elizabeth Trant

Elizabeth and Joe share a loyal, platonic friendship built on mutual respect and their shared commitment to the traveling theatre company.

Jess Oakroyd

Jess and Joe are close friends and fellow performers, often sharing camaraderie and lighthearted banter on the road.

Susie Dean

Joe and Susie share a playful, teasing friendship, with Joe often acting as a protective older brother figure.

Inigo Jollifant

Inigo and Joe develop a solid friendship, with Joe's practical nature balancing Inigo's artistic temperament.

Jimmy Nunn

Jimmy and Joe work together as members of the theatre company, with Jimmy often relying on Joe's stage experience.

Elizabeth Trant

Elizabeth and Joe share a loyal, platonic friendship built on mutual respect and their shared commitment to the traveling theatre company.

Susie Dean

Joe and Susie share a playful, teasing friendship, with Joe often acting as a protective older brother figure.

Susie Dean

Joe and Susie share a playful, teasing friendship, with Joe often acting as a protective older brother figure.

Jess Oakroyd

Jess and Joe are close friends and fellow performers, often sharing camaraderie and lighthearted banter on the road.

Jess Oakroyd

Jess and Joe are close friends and fellow performers, often sharing camaraderie and lighthearted banter on the road.

Elizabeth Trant

Elizabeth and Joe share a loyal, platonic friendship built on mutual respect and their shared commitment to the traveling theatre company.

Jimmy Nunn

Jimmy and Joe work together as members of the theatre company, with Jimmy often relying on Joe's stage experience.

The Dinner at The Royal Standard

Prefers beer, demands many pieces of bread, proposes the name 'The Mugs' for the show.

II: Very Short, and Devoted to Rehearsals

A wooden vocalist with a powerful but off-key voice, comically unsuited to love songs; rehearses with Inigo.

In Which Colonel Trant's Daughter Goes Into Action, Sticks to Her Guns, and May Be Considered Victorious

Objects to evening dress due to collar discomfort; his complaints are ignored.

I

Mentioned as a performer in the Dinky Doos, grumbling about dress collars.

I

Mr. Oakroyd talks with Joe about lodgings, cooking, and the differences between life at home and on the road.

II

Jess asks Joe about how to receive mail while on tour.

IV

Joe simply shakes her head at Oakroyd's condition.

Inigo Jumps Out of a Train and Finds Himself in Love

Plays solo whist and is involved in the discussion about luck and superstition.

I

Plays solo whist and interacts with the group.

IV

Mentioned in Susie's anecdote about a quarrel with Mrs. Joe over how to spend sweepstakes winnings.

The Black Week

Mrs. Joe is ill but insists she can still perform, showing her determination.

I

Joe is a baritone in the company. He argues with his wife about eating before the performance and is part of the Custon Hall show.

All Stolen from the Mail Bag

Mrs. Joe Brundit writes to her sister about the town, her landlords the Juggs, and the joy of having her son George with them for Christmas.

II

Mrs. Joe Brundit's husband, who is optimistic and has been offered work at the Labour Club.

Chapter VIII

Baritone; he and his wife are devastated by their son George's disappointing Christmas visit.

A Wind in the Triangle

Listens sympathetically to Susie's complaints, knits quietly, and admits she once felt similarly about her own talent.

II

Arrives in the bar during the altercation and is briefed on the situation by Jimmy.

III

Mrs. Joe discusses the Bournemouth offer, encourages Susie to be patient, and reflects on her own past aspirations.

Chapter IV

Mentioned as 'Jock Campbell' – Jess's new friend, a veteran footballer with ambitions of owning a pub.

I

Mrs. Joe's ballads are dismissed by Mamie Potter as 'equally ancient,' and she discusses the strange audience behavior with Susie.

Susie's Birthday and the Great Chance

Also criticizes Inigo for being late, with his characteristic lack of tact.

A Benefit Performance

Explains to the Inspector what happened when the trouble began, confirming the troublemakers' actions.

I

The singer who starts off the show; Mrs. Joe is excited and curious about the box.

II

Furious at the hecklers, restrained from confronting them, and comforts his wife after her distress.

III

Still in stage costume, he explains what happened when the trouble began and is told by Susie that Mrs. Joe is waiting for him.

I

Mentioned as having knocked out a revue man during the riot, causing further trouble.

IV

Mrs. Joe's husband; arrives with good news about a resident season, hugs Susie, and celebrates with beer.

V

Mentioned as suggesting Jess might find work if he goes with the troupe to London.

Epilogue

Still in concert-party work with Mrs. Joe, planning a seaside hotel.