Bill Maitland
The protagonist of what is, essentially, a one man play. He is a lawyer facing a damaging mid-life crisis.
Jones
The clerk of the court where Maitland works
Hudson
The judge of the court where Maitland works
Maples
A client of Maitland's who is at risk of being imprisoned for perceived indecency (performing a homosexual act).
Mrs Garnsey
A potential client of Maitland's who is seeking a divorce
Shirley
Maitland's secretary
Liz
Maitland's mistress
Jane Maitland
Bill's daughter, a minor presence in the play