Sweet Nell of Old Drury - Programme, 1921
Title
Sweet Nell of Old Drury - Programme, 1921
Date
12 September 1921
Description
Full programme for drama Sweet Nell of Old Drury by Paul Kester.
What's the story?
Sweet Nell of Old Drury is a 1900 play by American writer Paul Kester based on the relationship between Nell Gwyn and Charles II in the eighteenth century
Julia Neilson and Fred Terry who played Nell Gwyn and Charles II respectively in this production were a married couple, who went into management together producing Sweet Nell of Old Drury at the Haymarket Theatre in London in 1900. They continued to produce plays and perform together in London and on national tours up until the 1930s.
Julia Neilson and Fred Terry who played Nell Gwyn and Charles II respectively in this production were a married couple, who went into management together producing Sweet Nell of Old Drury at the Haymarket Theatre in London in 1900. They continued to produce plays and perform together in London and on national tours up until the 1930s.
Type
Programme
Location of item
Theatre Royal & Royal Concert Hall Nottingham
Rights
Theatre Royal & Royal Concert Hall Nottingham
Contributor
Researcher: David Longford
