About Nell Gwynn
Gemma Arterton is Nell Gwynn in Jessica Swale's bawdy and brilliant new play. From February 2016.
Nell Gwynn Description
"They've disgraced our trade. Ruined our art. They've put a woman on the stage. "
It is 1660. The Puritans have run away with their drab grey tails between their legs. Charles II has exploded onto the scene with a love of all things loud, French and sexy. And at Drury Lane, a young Nell Gwynn is selling oranges for sixpence. Little does she know who's watching.
Award winning Gemma Arterton (The Duchess of Malfi, Made in Dagenham, Quantum of Solace) stars as cheeky, charming and clever Nell Gwynn, one of the first, and most acclaimed, women to appear on the London stage.
Jessica Swale's blissfully entertaining comedy celebrates an unlikely heroine, who went from lowly orange seller to win the adoration of the public and the heart of the King.
Following a critically acclaimed and sell-out limited season of 11 performances at Shakespeare's Globe, don't miss this opportunity to see Nell Gwynn in the West End.
Reviews
Full cast announced for English Touring Theatre's Nell Gwynn tour! Cast: bit.ly/2jeHBSh Tour details: bit.ly/2f4Ce4I 🍊💕🎭👑💖
So excited that this fabulous show is hitting the road! bit.ly/2cmmB6W Catch it on tour: bit.ly/2f4Ce4I
Big love to this wonderful gang before their final performance!
Who's coming to our final 2 shows today? Still a few tickets available: http://www.nellgwynn.co.uk
Only 3 Gwynns left!
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Queen Catherine is NOT happy 🇵🇹 #NellGwynn ends Saturday!
Spread the word! ★★★★★ "Magnificent and hilarious" (The Times) #NellGwynn ends Saturday.
Happy #Shakespeare400 from all at #NellGwynn!
Nell and Nancy are distraught. There are only 11 performances of #NellGwynn left!
Happy 90th Birthday your Majesty! From your 1st Cousin 9 times removed (!!) - and Milly. #Queenat90 #QueensBirthday
We love these pictures from backstage at #NellGwynn by the always brilliant Curtain Call.
#NellGwynn must end 30th April. Don't miss out!
So about last night... 🍊🎉🍊🎉🍊🎉
On this day in 1665, Samuel Pepys visited the theatre and first described Nell Gwynn as "pretty witty Nell"