Dame Judi Dench
Dame Judi Dench in Conversation at Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds - Livestream Tickets Available
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- 29th May 3:00pm
About this event
Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds are delighted to welcome Judi Dench for this special afternoon. Dame Judi, who is a life patron of Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds, has kindly offered her time and support to Theatre Royal for this event which will help raise funds to support the town's historic theatre.The Seven-time Olivier Award winning actress, Dame Judi Dench, made her professional theatre debut as part of the Old Vic Company in 1957.
Her Olivier Award wins for productions including A Little Night Music and Absolute Hell means that she currently holds the record for the most competitive Olivier Award wins by an actress. Recently, Dame Judi's theatre credits include starring with Kenneth Branagh in The Winter's Tale at the Garrick, The Vote at the Donmar Warehouse and Peter and Alice at the Noel Coward Theatre.
Her notable film credits include M in the James Bond films, a role that she has played on nine separate films. Recent film credits include Belfast, Murder on the Orient Express, All is True with Kenneth Branagh, Red Joan and Six Minutes to Midnight.
All of the proceeds of this fundraising evening will go directly towards supporting Theatre Royal’s core fundraising target. Dame Judi Dench: ‘How lovely to be returning to Bury St Edmunds after such a long time. Its historic auditorium is a magical place and its rich heritage must be preserved for generations to come.’
This live event is now SOLD OUT but the event will be streamed live online - watch this show from the comfort of your living room as it is streamed live from Theatre Royal’s beautiful Regency auditorium.
Tickets for the livestream can be purchased using the website above. Tickets are £15.
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About the Venue
Theatre Royal presents a vibrant, year-round programme of drama, music, dance and comedy, featuring many of this country’s leading companies and performers.
It has built a reputation of producing quality dramas and productions including the ever popular annual pantomime. Browse what’s on at www.theatreroyal.org/upcoming.
Alongside our on-stage programme of shows, the theatre offers a wide-ranging educational and community-based programme of activities and opportunities to engage people from 5 – 105 years of age, see more about our community involvement work at www.theatreroyal.org/get-involved
Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds was designed and built in 1819 by William Wilkins. With many of its original features still intact, it is a superb example of a Regency playhouse and one of the most beautiful, intimate and historic theatres in the world.
Guided Tours operate from 7 April to 27 August bookable through Theatre Royal’s Website or from the box office. If you have requests outside of these times do call us to discuss your requirements. www.theatreroyal.org/shows/theatre-tour-2022/
We look forward to welcoming you to Bury St Edmunds and its Regency jewel.
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