Sweet Nell of Old Drury
Paul Kester
Nell Gwynn
by Jessica Swale
Synopsis
London, 1660. King Charles II has exploded onto the scene with a love of all things loud, extravagant and sexy.
And at Drury Lane, a young Nell Gwynn is causing stirrings amongst the theatregoers.
Nell Gwynn charts the rise of an unlikely heroine, from her roots in Coal Yard Alley to her success as Britain's most celebrated actress, and her hard-won place in the heart of the King.
But at a time when women are second-class citizens, can her charm and spirit protect her from the dangers of the Court?
Jessica Swale's exhilarating take on the heady world of Restoration theatre premiered at Shakespeare's Globe, London, in September 2015, before transferring to the West End in February 2016, starring Gemma Arterton.
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Publisher Samuel French
Nell Gwynn is a play written by Jessica Swale and published by Samuel French .
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