Nell Gwynn by Jessica Swale

Actress. Mistress, Celebrity. Survivor.

She jokes. She dares. She tells the story before anyone else does.

Nell Gwynn is absolutely not supposed to be here… Plucked from the backstreets of Coal Alley, and thrown into the spotlight at Drury Lane as the first woman ever to act in British theatre; Nell talks her way onto the stage, into the King’s bed, and straight into the history books.

Fame is currency — then and now.

In a world where women are forgotten – what does it take to become unforgettable?

Love, luck, scandal and survival tumble together in a world where being seen is everything- and being heard is revolutionary.

A theatrical romp, a love letter to laughter… This is a play that sweats, sings, flirts, and refuses to behave.

Men stare. Crowds cheer. Power shifts. And a woman becomes a legend.
Come and experience the amazing talent of Bristol Old Vic Theatre School’s MFA Professional Actors, as they take to the stage in this exciting theatrical extravaganza.

Co-Directed by: Emma Callander & Paloma Oakenfold
Set Design by: Lydia Durnall
Costume Design by: Mette Rutter