Nell Gwynn
Belvoir Studio Theatre, BELFAST, BT8 7DJ
Friday 26th February 2027 7:30PM
Nell Gwynn
The Original Punk Princess
1660. London. The Restoration. street-smart orange-seller Nell Gwynn defies tradition to become one of the very first female actresses on the Drury Lane stage. Her vibrant talent, wit and charm captivate the newly restored King Charles II who moves her into the palace as his favourite royal mistress. Amidst the perilous politics of the royal court, Nell navigates her celebrity status.
Bawdy humour, sharp feminist themes, original music and dance.
This riotous comedy follows Nell from the slums to the palace.
A superstar who secures her own agency in a male-dominated world.
Written by Jessica Swale
Directed by Ian Mcdonald
Original Music by Rick Hewitt
Choreography by Brian Haslett
Production Design: Mark Irvine and Richard Dowling
The Original Punk Princess
1660. London. The Restoration. street-smart orange-seller Nell Gwynn defies tradition to become one of the very first female actresses on the Drury Lane stage. Her vibrant talent, wit and charm captivate the newly restored King Charles II who moves her into the palace as his favourite royal mistress. Amidst the perilous politics of the royal court, Nell navigates her celebrity status.
Bawdy humour, sharp feminist themes, original music and dance.
This riotous comedy follows Nell from the slums to the palace.
A superstar who secures her own agency in a male-dominated world.
Written by Jessica Swale
Directed by Ian Mcdonald
Original Music by Rick Hewitt
Choreography by Brian Haslett
Production Design: Mark Irvine and Richard Dowling
Event Details
Doors Open at 7:00PM
From 7:30PM to 10:00PM
