Barbour Institute, Tattenhall, to host one-woman show about Nell Gwynn

Sep 24 2009 by Naomi Dunning, Chester Chronicle

A ONE-WOMAN comedy show about Charles II’s mistress Nell Gwynn is visiting Tattenhall this weekend.

The show, Pretty Witty Nell, is a Two Friends production starring Caroline Harding and will be at the Barbour Institute on Saturday at 7.30pm.

Two friends was founded by Caroline and Candida Gubbins, actresses who met at the Royal Shakespeare Company.

With the King on his deathbed and creditors knocking on her door, Nell recalls her radiant life. Born in the gutters of Covent Garden, by sheer force of wit and charm she became the most glittering actress and best-loved character of her day, surviving the plague and the great fire (but not quite the pox!),

Pepys adored her and Dryden wrote plays for her.

Tickets are £12.50, to include a hot pie supper, and are available from Village Greens, Church Bank, Tattenhall, or by calling 01829 771442 or 01829 771649.

Organiser Carol Siddorn said: “It will be a lively and relaxed night out.”