The Peckham Frolic Or Nell Gwyn: A Comedy, In Three Acts (1799) is a play written by Edward Jerningham. The story is set in the 17th century and revolves around the life of Nell Gwyn, a prominent actress and mistress of King Charles II. The play follows Nell as she navigates her way through the tumultuous political and social landscape of the time, and deals with the challenges of being a woman in a male-dominated society. It also explores her relationships...