Casting

An emotional man who lost his father in the war and is now the leader of a gang of child pick-pockets. Tough and strong, but also has a soft side that is hidden. A lost soul who loves puppets, he is known by all as "The Captain."

Always eating food that he has stolen. New to the group and unafraid to challenge Stirrick. Sharp, intelligent, and witty.

One of the boys in Stirrick's gang. He pretends that he is crippled when he begs by attaching bloody slabs of meet to his legs under bandages.

The unofficial second-in-command to the gang. He is tough and ruthless, but also a jokester. Donkin maintains his cool and is practical in difficult situations.

A sensitive daydreamer. Not the sharpest tool in the shed, but loved by the other boys. He is Peg's older brother.

Always paired up with Jem. He is talkative and is usually lying or grossly exaggerating the truth.

The ballet singer. Charlie's sister. She acts as a sort of narrator to the story. Quirky and misunderstood at times.

Part of Stirrick's gang, she is tough and sarcastic. Her tomboyish ways help her easily fit in with the group.

A proud, over-the-top Italian businessman. He is the undisputed head of the family and runs it as such. Rarely in a good mood.

Second-in-command for the Fantocinni puppet show. Always tired and frustrated from dealing with his family and the puppet show.

Carlo's common law wife, she has no tolerance for Carlo's father. A tough broad who is very vocal in her opinions.

Carlo's middle child. She is quick-witted and wise for her age. Has a doll that she loves and takes with her everywhere. Very curious about Stirrick.

The oldest of Carlo's children. He is very protective of Elisa and his family. Does not trust Stirrick or anyone else in his gang.

A complete and total lush, he loves to drink and flaunt his mistress about. Leads a life of entitlement and does not like it when things don't go his way.

Lord Kensington's mistress. Formerly of a lower-class, she lacks grace and dignity. Whiney and childish.

Lord Kensington's secretary and manservant. He is a bit cheeky and has little more than paid tolerance for his employer.

Lord Kensington's attorney. A brute man who knows how to play by the law and how to get around it.

Stirrick's loyal partner in crime. He provides sausage to Stirrick for the whole gang in return for the stolen goods. A slimy fellow without an honest bone in his body who despises children.

The Punch and Judy man puppeteer. He is a drunk and soft in the head, but takes the lives of his puppets very seriously.

Children; Other Gang Members (Daffy, Jack, Jem, Joe, Jones)