1 fateful night in a little British theatre throughout World War II that a troupe of vacationing actors stage a production of Shakespeares King Lear. Bombs are decreasing, sirens are wailing, the curtain is up in an hour or so but the actor/manager Sir who's playing Lear is to be seen. His vest Norman has to fight when he does will he be able to carry out that evening and to keep the production alive however will Sir turn up in time? The Dresser is a profoundly moving and funny story of devotion and friendship since Sir reflects on his lifelong accomplishments and seeks to reconcile his turbulent friendships prior to the closing curtain with those in his employ.