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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?
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Jessica Swale: JESSICA SWALE is a director and workshop leader and was the Associate Director at Out of Joint. She is now directing at Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre. Jessica is the Artistic Director of Red Handed Theatre Company, works regularly with the National Theatre, and leads theatre projects in developing countries for Youth Bridge Global. She lives in South London.
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"They’ve disgraced our trade. Ruined our art. They’ve put a woman on the stage."
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Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. 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 theatre premiered at Shakespeare's Globe, London, in September 2015, before transferring to the West End in February 2016, starring Gemma Arterton. It won the Olivier Award for Best New Comedy in 2016.'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 youre 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 on a play' Guardian'Superbly funny a juicy, well-wrought thing of great fun, a wonderfully layered celebration of theatre, but most of all an apt homage to a woman incredibly ahead of her time' Time Out'[A] gloriously funny and touching bio-drama a right royal treat' Telegraph'An absolute treat a bawdy, witty, engaging romp' The Times'A rollicking good evenings entertainment. an unending delight' Evening StandardBest New Comedy, Olivier Awards 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. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781848425590
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