Nell Gwynn
by Jessica Swale
Directed by Polly Beauwin
Read through: 8 January 2020
Auditions: 15 January 2020
Playing dates: 30 April – 2 May 2020
The Restoration of the monarchy in 1660 brought with it a burst of energy and innovation. The King, Charles II was interested in science, exploration, trade and the theatre. And women. Lots of women.
The most popular of those women was, and remains, the incomparable Nell Gwynn. From her downright disreputable beginnings she rose to prominence as an actress through her wit, her humour, her vivacity and a tremendous talent for comedy.
In Jessica Swale’s Nell Gwynn, Charles is asked what he sees in the theatre. He replies “Joy – and gaiety”.And, as he later points out “What’s the point of having a country if it’s sapped of all joy?”
So come and join us for this wonderful play, full of joy and gaiety!
Tickets: seaty.co.uk/NellGwynn (from 29th Feb)
Cast
Nell Gwynn – Cat Lamin
Rose Gwynn – Lynda-Louise Tomlinson
Nancy – Lily Tomlinson
Lady Castlemaine/ Louise de Keroualle – Juliette Sexton
Queen Catherine – Ileana Falcone
Ma Gwynn – Simone White
King Charles II – Tim Williams
Charles Hart – Hugh Cox
Thomas Killigrew – Toby Doncaster
Edward Kynaston – Matt Tester
John Dryden – Scott Tilley
Lord Arlington – Craig C Fisher
Ned Spiggett – Tom Dehlsen
If you would be interested in directing a future production, get in touch with the committee by emailing q2players@gmail.com
