Overview
Character Name
Nell Gwynn
Gender
Female
Playing Age
Early Teen, Late Teen, Young Adult
Role Size
Supporting
Dancing
Non Dancer
Time & Place
london, 1666
Analysis
Nell Gwynn is the fifteen-year-old mistress of King Charles II. Her mother was a prostitute and her father was in the navy (“That’s why I don’t never do sailors,” she confides). Before becoming involved with “Charlie,” Nell supported herself by selling oranges. Now, she is
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