Curtain Call for Posy

In Victorian London, theatre is thriving and the word "actress" has been coined. Struggling Irish starlet Posy O'Connor is desperate to hit the big time. With her striking red hair, curvaceous figure and beautiful singing voice, she has no trouble securing a manager. Kindly old Mr Montague is nearing retirement, however. And one day out of the blue, he introduces Posy to his replacement - his nephew Billy Hutton.

Of part Italian descent, the charismatic Billy has firm ideas about Posy's blossoming career. Intrigued by the swarthy impresario, she agrees to a minor role in a new play starring the toast of the British stage - the glamorous Blanche Delaunay. At first, Posy is thrilled at the chance of performing in city's most prestigious theatre. But she quickly gets carried away, flouting orders and insulting her co-stars. To her horror, Billy hauls her backstage for a spanking, overheard by all. When this fails to do the trick and Posy throws another tantrum only days later, his remedy is even stricter discipline ....

Blanche meanwhile observes the tempestuous relationship develop between the red-head and the magnetic Mr Hutton. Old memories stir. Blanche too broke the rules as a fledgling performer, and ended up very sorry over a man's knee. She starts to wonder what it's like, when done a little more willingly...

Will Blanche dare to share her naughty fantasies with exotic younger lover Leon? And will Posy forgive Billy for humiliating her? As opening night looms, both women are forced to confront their true feelings.