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Nell Gwynn (NHB Modern Plays)
Jessica Swale
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Description for Nell Gwynn (NHB Modern Plays)
Paperback. Nell Gwynn charts the rise of an unlikely heroine, from her roots in Coal Yard Alley to her success as Britain's most celebrated actress, and her hard-won place in the heart of the King. Jessica Swale's exhilarating take on the heady world of Restoration theatre premiered at Shakespeare's Globe, London, in 2015. Num Pages: 136 pages. BIC Classification: DD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 130 x 197 x 14. Weight in Grams: 150.
London, 1660. King Charles II has exploded onto the scene with a love of all things loud, extravagant and sexy. And at Drury Lane, a young Nell Gwynn is causing stirrings amongst the theatregoers. Nell Gwynn charts the rise of an unlikely heroine, from her roots in Coal Yard Alley to her success as Britain's most celebrated actress, and her hard-won place in the heart of the King. But at a time when women are second-class citizens, can her charm and spirit protect her from the dangers of the Court? Jessica Swale's exhilarating take on the heady world of Restoration ... Read more
London, 1660. King Charles II has exploded onto the scene with a love of all things loud, extravagant and sexy. And at Drury Lane, a young Nell Gwynn is causing stirrings amongst the theatregoers. Nell Gwynn charts the rise of an unlikely heroine, from her roots in Coal Yard Alley to her success as Britain's most celebrated actress, and her hard-won place in the heart of the King. But at a time when women are second-class citizens, can her charm and spirit protect her from the dangers of the Court? Jessica Swale's exhilarating take on the heady world of Restoration ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Nick Hern Books
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
Number of Pages
128
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781848425590
SKU
V9781848425590
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About Jessica Swale
Jessica Swale is a writer and director, and the Artistic Director of Red Handed Theatre Company. Her first play, Blue Stockings, premiered at Shakespeare's Globe and won her a nomination for Most Promising Playwright in the Evening Standard Awards 2013. Other plays include Nell Gwynn and Thomas Tallis (both Shakespeare's Globe); All's Will That Ends Will (Bremer Shakespeare Company); ... Read more
Reviews for Nell Gwynn (NHB Modern Plays)
'Bawdy and brilliant... a wonderful, warm-hearted and generous piece of theatrical history' The Stage; 'An out-and-out celebration of the fun of theatre… if you’re looking for laughs, and a romping brash show, this is great' The Arts Desk; 'Cannily mixes Carry On double-entendres with an explicitly feminist message… a love-letter to theatre itself and the cheerful chaos involved in putting ... Read more