The play celebrates love and the triumph of personality over class. Charles, the King falls in love with Nell Gwynn, an orange seller outside Drury Lane Theatre in London after she becomes an actor and thrills local audiences.

As well and being only the second woman to become an actor on the London stage, Nell was one of the many mistresses of King Charles II and one of two who he continued to liaise with until his death.  She was the one who he was truly in love with.  A comment on his deathbed indicates this – ‘… please look after my Nell for me…’

The play tracks the story of their meeting and their continued relationship over the years and is a superb mix of drama and humour. It is very true to the actual events that took place in Restoration England, after Charles had been restored to the throne following the Cromwellian era of austerity.

The play is set in mid-1600’s and is being set in that era – costumes and set will reflect that era. 

 

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Wheelchair accessible seating is available upon request - please phone 0508 iTICKET (0508 484 253) to book this in directly!