NELL !
The Nell of Old Drury, London., WC2B 5JS
Tuesday 12th January 2027
She is pretty and she knows it;
She is witty and she shows it:
Pretty, witty Nell !
A well known 17th century rhyme celebrating Nell Gwynne’s beauty and intelligence. Harlot, comic actress, philanthropist Nell Gwynne was all of these. Born into poverty, sold at nine years old to a brothel. Only to become a leading star of the London stage. An accomplished and much loved comedienne, she caught the eye, and the heart, of Charles II. Nell Gwynne is best known as the orange seller mistress of Charles II.
She is witty and she shows it:
Pretty, witty Nell !
A well known 17th century rhyme celebrating Nell Gwynne’s beauty and intelligence. Harlot, comic actress, philanthropist Nell Gwynne was all of these. Born into poverty, sold at nine years old to a brothel. Only to become a leading star of the London stage. An accomplished and much loved comedienne, she caught the eye, and the heart, of Charles II. Nell Gwynne is best known as the orange seller mistress of Charles II.
Available on Sat 14 Nov 2026 at 1:00PM
Price
Ticket price
£12.00
