London’s West End theatres are set to dim their lights in a special tribute to Dame Penelope Keith, the acclaimed actress whose death at 86 was announced on Monday. Revered as "one of this country’s most venerated actors," Dame Penelope was widely celebrated for her iconic television roles as Margo Leadbetter in The Good Life and Audrey fforbes-Hamilton in To The Manor Born.
The Society Of London Theatre and UK Theatre confirmed the two-minute tribute will take place at 7pm on Wednesday. Claire Walker, co-chief executive, said: "We are proud to come together as an industry and honour the life and extraordinarily prolific career of Dame Penelope Keith, who will undoubtedly be remembered for many years to come as one of this country’s most venerated actors. We offer condolences to her loved ones and all who knew her."
