Lesley Smith is Anne Boleyn
Join us as Anne Boleyn, the second wife of Henry VIII tells her own story -
one which even today still holds intrigue and romance.
Queen Anne was a loving wife of Henry VIII, and quite possibly his favourite - even though he turned against her when she failed to provide the son he craved. For centuries, she has been portrayed as a cunning and manipulative woman, responsible for causing the bloody aspects of the Reformation in England, whereas in truth she was a highly educated and profoundly religious person, one who cared deeply about her moral standing. As we enter the chamber of the Tower of London, and meet Queen Anne in her execution gown during her final moments, we'll hear her powerful and dark story of rejection, passion, love and terror.
Lesley Smith
Lesley Smith is a firm favourite of Bewdley Festival, and joins us with another highly entertaining and informative costumed historical portrayal for what is now the 14th time! As well as her television career spanning over 120 programmes shown across 38 countries, Lesley is also a medical historian who has produced many academic publications, she holds an MPhil in Tudor medicine, was awarded an Honorary Masters Degree in 2010 by the University of Derby, and is both a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland and a Member of the Society of Medical Writers.
Bewdley Civic Society
We're delighted that today's performance is sponsored by Bewdley Civic Society. Formed as far back as 1944 to conserve Bewdley's beautiful architectural heritage, Bewdley Civic Society has worked for over 80 years to improve the environment of our town and wider parish. The Society has a membership of over 500, an active programme of lectures, visits and social events, and is always keen to welcome new members.
