Overview
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.