Coombe Abbey Hotel

The scene then changes. We move forward in time to 1595. The de Clapper family are in residence at Coombe Abbey. Sir Robin, the Courte Chamberlain, invites his ‘noble’ guests to a great feast. As the feast progresses, the guests are entertained throughout. The de Clapper Family has a vast repertoire of ‘Bawdy Ballads’ and delight in singing them in between courses.

However, the evening is not all plain sailing. The banquet is disrupted by news of an outbreak of plague. Later, a call to arms is necessary as the country prepares for war. Sir Robin copes as best he can, aided by his brother – the drunken, lecherous Sir Nicholas, his Mother – the indomitable Dowager, Lady Ethel and his niece – the flirtatious Frances….