Details

The year is 1660. The Puritans have run away with their drab grey tails between their legs and Charles II has exploded onto the scene with a love of all things loud, French and sexy. On Drury Lane, a young Nell Gwynn is peddling her satsumas and wit with equal gusto but, little does she know who is watching...

Cast/Performers

Gugu Mbatha-Raw (Nell), Graham Butler (John Dryden), Greg Haiste (Edward Kynaston), Angus Imrie (Ned Spiggett), Richard Katz (Killigrew), Amanda Lawrence (Nancy), David Rintoul (Arlington), Anneika Rose (Rose Gwynn), David Sturzaker (King Charles II), Jay Taylor (Charles Hart), Sasha Waddell (Lady Castlemaine / Louise de Keroualle), Sarah Woodward (Ma Gwynn / Queen Catherine)

Creatives/Company

Author: Jessica Swale
Producer: Shakespeare's Globe
Director: Christopher Luscombe
Design: Hugh Durrant
Music: Nigel Hess