Nell Gwynn

About

London, 1660. The theatres are alive, the monarchy's restored, and women are finally allowed on stage. One woman is about to take it by storm.

Orange-seller, wit, trailblazer, Nell Gwynn is a woman who knows what she wants and isn't afraid to go after it. From the chaotic pit of Drury Lane to the polished halls of Charles II's court, Nell's rise to fame as one of Britain's first actresses is equal parts hilarious and defiant. She can dance, she can sing, she can hurl a one-liner sharper than any sword and yes, she might just steal the King's heart along the way.

Packed with mischief, music and plenty of flair, Nell Gwynn is a riotous celebration of performance and women who won't behave. With a fierce female-led ensemble at its heart, this rollicking comedy dances to its own beat and keeps the gents on their toes.

Join us at Theatre by the Lake in Keswick, Cumbria, for a night of song, satire, and stage-crashing brilliance in this gloriously funny, feminist comedy that asks: why play by the rules when you can write your own?

This production is part of the Made by TBTL programme, celebrating theatre created and co-produced by Theatre by the Lake in Keswick. Explore more Lake District theatre this season with the literary classic Lark Rise to Candleford, the beloved comedy Calendar Girls – the musical, and the festive favourite A Christmas Carol.