The Reluctant Debutante is a light-hearted British comedy about a young woman named Jane who is being launched into society by her parents, Jimmy and Sheila Broadbent. The play follows the chaos that ensues when the parents try to match Jane with a "suitable" husband, but she is more interested in a man they disapprove of. The comedy unfolds through witty dialogue and social commentary, particularly focusing on the mother's anxiety over potential scandals and social mishaps.