Lichfield Festival: NELL GWYNNE – Lesley Smith
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The wonderful and much-loved (and Lichfield’s very own) star historian, Lesley Smith, returns for summer 2026 as Nell Gwynne.
Nell was the mistress of Charles II and for many people they believe that was all she was known for – other than for selling oranges! The real Nell Gwynne is a victory for English womanhood showing great courage and against all the odds became a star of the London stage and beloved of the King of England.
She can be bawdy at times, so be prepared!
Suitable for ages 16+ only
This is a Lichfield Festival event. For more info, visit https://lichfieldfestival.org
