Richard E. Grant and Claire Foy in a rambunctious period-comedy drama complete with big wigs and caked make up? Yes please – bring on the pompos tomfoolery!*
Set against the backdrop of 18th century England, a massive Pox outbreak, and Jacobite Uprising – this is a timely and darkly satirical story of Sir Chauncey Savage (Grant) and Lady Savage’s (Foy) blind pursuit of a better life. It is not without a tinge of irony that their family name is the Savages, for this is a Savage House indeed. Filled with duels, decadence, and bloodshed, this is a madcap play on class and power.
*Suggested serving – one main course of Savage House followed by the rich dessert madcappery of Madfabulous from July 3rd.
Starring:
Richard E. Grant, Claire Foy, Jack Farthing, Bel Powley, Kila Lord Cassidy, Richard McCabe, Vicki Pepperdine and Pip Torrens
Directed By:
Peter Glanz
Running time:
114 mins