All Night Long

Rod is a wealthy jazz aficionado who remodels a Thames-side warehouse into a venue for all-night parties and jam sessions. He funds the venture and provides surface stability, even as ambition, secrets, and rivalries simmer behind the scenes. His role as host places him at the center of the conflict, as he witnesses the unraveling of others' plans unfold around him.

Aurelius Rex is a bandleader and pianist, married to Delia. Confident yet protective, he is drawn into the stress of Johnny's machinations and becomes a target of suspicion and jealousy. His reactions escalate from guarded trust to physical confrontation, highlighting the perilous line between love and control in the jazz world.

Delia is a retired singer who contemplates returning to performance, a choice that threatens her marriage with Rex. She wants to preserve harmony, yet her decisions become entangled with the party's pressures and Johnny's scheming. Her vulnerability and integrity anchor the emotional core of the story.

Johnny is Rex's drummer and a would-be bandleader plotting to start his own venture. He masterminds the deception to break up Delia and Rex, manipulating others and using recording equipment to create fake conversations. His scheming drives the plot's conflict and ultimately reveals his lack of truthfulness.

Cass is an alto saxophonist in Rex's band and also Rex's road manager. He becomes entangled in Johnny's plot and is pressured into acting on rumors, despite his own feelings for Benny. His loyalty and capacity for blame shift as the plan unfolds.

Emily is Johnny's long-suffering wife who ultimately exposes Johnny as a liar. She embodies a steady moral voice amid the chaos and provides emotional clarity when the truth is most needed. Her revelation reframes the participants' actions and loyalties.

Benny is Cass's girlfriend, mentioned as the focal point of Cass's feelings. Her presence grounds the personal stakes of the deception and the relationships tested throughout the night. She becomes a quiet anchor in the torrent of rumors and misinterpretations.

Lou Berger is a powerful booking agent in Rex's circle. He represents the business side of the jazz world, interested in Rex's tour and reputation. He becomes a pawn in Johnny's manipulation, illustrating how commerce and art intertwine within the drama.