Details

Aphra Behn and Nell Gwyn were good friends. One of them the first professional female writer and the other an actress turned royal courtesan, they helped each other find success, despite humble beginnings. Oranges and Ink takes place at a time when fake news about a ?Popish Plot' to kill the King is being used to stir up anti-Catholic feelings. When the public seem more interested in the theatre of politics than in the actual playhouses, how is Aphra to continue making a living from her plays? And what will happen to Nell if the King dies? Can she go back to the stage? Set in the vibrant and frequently debauched world of Restoration theatre, the play follows the trials and tribulations of two female libertines in an age of intolerance and social upheaval.

Cast/Performers

Sarah Lawrie (Nell Gwyn), Claire Louise Aias (Aphra Behn)

Creatives/Company

Author: Claire Louise Amias
Presented by(s): A Monkey with Cymbals, And Tomorrow Theatre Co, Alex Pearson Productions
Director: Alex Pearson

Oranges & Ink

Oranges & Ink (Play) production archive for QTIX code T01669069625. Details of all Oranges & Ink archived productions can be found under the QTIX code: S1446242718

Archive Listings

27 Oct 19	New Wimbledon Theatre Outer London, Greater London Performance Details => Venue archive
27 Mar 19 to 6 Apr 19	The Seven Dials Playhouse Inner London, Greater London Performance Details => Venue archive

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