Pru Poretta, pictured, has been the official Lady Godiva for the past 15 years in the famous naked lady's hometown of Coventry.

She is travelling to Keighley next month with the Coventry-based Bront Theatre for a drama production at the Picture House cinema.

Bront Theatre founder Sylvia Wharton has invited Pru to perform as Lady Godiva before a short play based on Charlotte Bront's novel Jane Eyre.

Pru is well-known in Coventry for her charity work portraying the celebrated 11th century countess who rode naked through the city streets.

She taught herself to ride side saddle, paid for a wig and body stocking, and spent years researching the woman's history.

Sylvia, a friend of Pru, regularly presents dramas based on Jane Eyre and has brought her show to Keighley several times.

Joining her cast of Coventry performers will be Haworth girl Laura Bradley, who appeared in the production last year.

Jane Eyre and Lady Godiva will be performed at the Picture House, North Street, at about 2pm on November 22.

Proceeds will go to the Diana Memorial Appeal, and a collection will be made for the Medical and Scientific Aid charity which helps children in Cambodia and Vietnam.

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