Details

The sorry lives of women who become actresses after the 1669 Royal decree allowing them to perform on stage. A rollicking bawdy story, full of rude hilarity, earthy comedy and heartbreak, proving that there is 'No Business Like Show Business'. The play was expanded for the 1997 Peter Hall Company production. Contains strong language Estimated running time: 1hr 15mins (no interval)

Cast/Performers

Charlotte Happy Beaumont (Nell Gwyn), Kirsty Besterman (Rebecca Marshall), Alexandra Gilbreath (Mrs Betterton), Fiona Hampton (Elizabeth Farley), Susan Tracy (Doll Common)

Creatives/Company

Author: April de Angelis
Corporate Sponsor: Hentys Corporate
Producer: Chichester Festival Theatre
Director: Michael Oakley
Design: Andrew D Edwards
Lighting: Richard Howell
Sound: Tom Meehan

Playhouse Creatures

Playhouse Creatures (Play) production archive for QTIX code T1996430730. Details of all Playhouse Creatures archived productions can be found under the QTIX code: S4607

Archive Listings

19 Jul 12
to
11 Aug 12

Chichester Festival Theatre
Chichester, West Sussex
Performance Details => Venue archive

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