Nell Gwynn written by Jessica Swale & directed by Susanna Statton
17th - 21st May 2022
Studio at New Wimbledon Theatre, SW19 1QG
At a time in the 17th century when theatre was reviving after being shut down for a long time (unimaginable!), we follow a simple, young orange seller's rise to becoming one of the first celebrated actresses and the favoured mistress of King Charles II. Nell's story is told with bawdy wit and a modern take on restoration humour.
With music by award-winning composter Daryl Griffith, dances, songs and an ensemble of colourful characters; Nell Gwynn is a play full of high energy, heart and fun and a young, spirited woman everyone will fall in love with.
Cast
Nell Gwynn - Siân Marie
Rose Gwynn - Alexa Adam
Nancy - Sharon Czudak
Lady Castlemaine - Kim Ellis
Louise de Keroualle - Natalie Romero
Queen Catherine/ Old Ma Gwynn - Susan Marinakis
King Charles II - Patrick Briône
Charles Hart - David Hall
Thomas Killigrew - Joseph Dillon
Edward Kynaston - Harry Cowper
John Dryden - Dan Rhodes
Lord Arlington - Richard Vaughan-Payne
Ned Spiggett - Andy Perch
Ensemble - Ana González & Rob Smith
Crew
Director - Susanna Statton
Musical Director & Composer - Daryl Griffith
Stage Manager - Jackie Chapman
Assistant Stage Manager - Susan Kitcatt
Lighting Design - Ben Clare
Sound Programmer - Rob Smith
Lighting Operator - Mark Stroud
Sound Operator - David Brown
