THEATRE: Nell Gwynn - QLD Conservatorium, Metro Arts

Title: Nell Gwynn

Presented By: Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University, Metro Arts

Genre: Theatre / Acting

Synopsis: The Stage was built for men, until Nell arrived. Nell Gwynn charts the rags-to-riches story of Nell, London’s first actor-ess (“female actor”), in a saucy, irreverent, not-entirely-historically-accurate but very entertaining look into this woman’s life, featuring the controversial introduction of female performers, a King’s desires and the trials and tribulations of breaking a glass ceiling within a possessive world of theatrical performers.

Performance Dates and Times:

• Sat 28 Feb 2026 - 2PM (Kensington cast)

• Sat 28 Feb 2026 - 7:30PM (Cheapside cast)

• Tue 3 Mar 2026 - 7:30PM (Kensington cast)

• Wed 4 Mar 2026 - 7:30PM (Cheapside cast)

• Thu 5 Mar 2026 - 7:30PM (Kensington cast)

• Fri 6 Mar 2026 - 7:30PM (Cheapside cast)

• Sat 7 Mar 2026 - 12:30PM (Cheapside cast)

• Sat 7 Mar 2026 - 5:30PM (Kensington cast)

Performance Location and Address: New Benner Theatre, Metro Arts, 97 Boundary Street, West End, Queensland 4101

Ticket Costs: Please see Metro Arts website for ticket costs.

Ticket Link: Buy Tickets - Nell Gwynn

Warnings: Adult Themes & Mild Coarse Language; a lockout period applies (latecomers admitted at suitable break).

Recommended Age: Recommended for ages 12+.

Duration: Approximately 120 minutes including interval.

Creative Team: Playwright: Jessica Swale

Production Website: Queensland Conservatorium - Nell Gwynn

Other Information:

• Metro Arts’ New Benner Theatre is wheelchair accessible. For patrons with accessibility needs or Companion Card holders, contact Metro Arts for bookings - limited wheelchair spaces are available per show.