Highlights Rural Touring Scheme presents Pretty Witty Nell - Two Friends Productions at Whorlton Village Hall, near Barnard Castle.
This sparkling one woman comedy tells the life of Nell Gwyn, the most popular mistress of Charles II. With the King on his death bed and creditors knocking on her door, Nell recalls her radiant life. From the gutters of Covent Garden to glittering actress, Nell survived the Plague and Great Fire to become the best loved character of her day. Admired by Pepys and the muse of Dryden, her life with King Charles lasted for 18 turbulent years. His last words were of her.
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