Nell Gywnn: West End hit comedy Nell Gwynn comes to the Theatre Royal Brighton

If you missed Nell Gwynn during its sell out run at the Globe Theatre and the West End, you’ll be pleased to hear that Jessica Swale’s blissfully funny play is just about to begin its first ever UK tour from the beginning of March. Its second stop will be Brighton, where it plays at Theatre Royal Brighton from Tuesday 7 – Saturday 11 March.

Winner of the 2016 Olivier Award for Best New Comedy, Jessica Swale’s warm hearted, bawdy play tells the story of an unlikely heroine, who went from lowly orange seller to win the adoration of the public and the heart of the King.

The story of an unlikely heroine, who went from lowly orange seller to win the adoration of the public

When asked what Nell Gwynn is about, Jessica answers:
“It is 1660. The Puritans have run away with their drab grey tails between their legs. Charles II has exploded onto the scene with a love of all things loud, French and sexy. And at Drury Lane, a young Nell Gwynn is selling oranges for sixpence. Little does she know who’s watching”.

Nell is played by Laura Pitt-Pulford who you may have seen in Oliver!, The Sound of Music, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre and the UK tour of Guys And Dolls. The play is directed by Christopher Luscombe who has directed many shows at Theatre Royal Brighton including The Shakespeare Revue, Blue/Orange and Rocky Horror Show. Do not miss this right royal treat!

Tue 7 – Sat 11 Mar
Eves 7.45pm | Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm
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The cast of Nell Gwynn in rehearsal. Photos by Tristram Kenton.