James Bond actor, who is only the second non-royal woman to be celebrated in this way, called the honour âtruly overwhelmingâ Dame Judi Dench is to have a West End theatre renamed after her, becoming only the second non-royal woman to be honoured in such a way. The Shaftesbury theatre will be known as the Judi Dench theatre from February 2027 in celebration of the actorâs âunparalleled contribution to British theatre and the performing artsâ. The theatre said Dench was âone of the greatest actors of our timeâ and that the name change would âensure Dame Judiâs legacy continues to inspire future generations of performers and audiences alikeâ. Dench has a long association with the Shaftesbury, which is one of the largest independent theatre in London and is the only West End location with a dome that opens. She was part of Ray Cooneyâs Theatre of Comedy Company, which had part-shares in the Shaftesbury. Don Taffner, of DLT Entertainment, which produced the sitcom As Time Goes By in which Dench starred, also bought shares in the theatre. Dench said: âThe Shaftesbury theatre has always held a special place in my heart. My relationship to the Theatre of Comedy and
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James Bond actor, who is only the second non-royal woman to be celebrated in this way, called the honour âtruly overwhelmingâ Dame Judi Dench is to have a West End theatre renamed after her, becoming only the second non-royal woman to…
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