Pretty Witty Nell
by Ryan J W Smith

22 - 26 July 2025, 7.30 pm

Returning to Barons Court Theatre as an OFFIE award winner, Smith’s 7th verse play, Pretty, Witty Nell® is an original one-woman tragicomic history, written entirely in rhyming iambic pentameter, that tells the true story of Nell Gwynne, the famous actress and mistress of the wild British monarch, King Charles II.

The show is a celebration of both women on the stage; and of Nell, “a one-woman force of nature.” Smith asks, rhetorically, “what better way to celebrate the life of this absolutely amazing woman than by writing her a tribute in the style of theatre (rhyming iambic verse) that made her famous?” Pretty, Witty Nell® is indeed the first ever play about Nell Gwynne written in iambic verse.

The show lasts for 60 minutes with no interval.

The show is appropriate for all audiences.

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Pretty Witty Nell
by Ryan J W Smith

All ticket sales are non-refundable.

In exceptional circumstances, we might be able to exchange your ticket for another performance.

Late entry cannot be guaranteed; Latecomers are admitted at the discretion of the visiting company and show with everyone's best experience in mind.

If you would like to request an exchange or a refund, please write to info@baronscourttheatre.com

Pretty Witty Nell by Ryan J W Smith

All ticket sales are non-refundable.

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In exceptional circumstances, we might be able to exchange your ticket for another performance.

​

Late entry cannot be guaranteed; Latecomers are admitted at the discretion of the visiting company and show with everyone's best experience in mind.

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If you would like to request an exchange or a refund, please write to info@baronscourttheatre.com

Pretty Witty Nell
by Ryan J W Smith