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West End theatre to be renamed after Dame Judi Dench

The Shaftesbury theatre will be known as the Judi Dench theatre from February 2027

Evening Standard

West End’s Shaftesbury Theatre to be renamed Judi Dench Theatre

The change at the largest independent theatre in the West End recognises Dame Judi’s contribution to the performing arts.

Evening Standard

London’s Shaftesbury theatre to be renamed after Judi Dench

James Bond actor, who is only the second non-royal woman to be celebrated in this way, called the honour ‘truly overwhelming’

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Dame Judi Dench makes heartfelt admission about how her garden provides ‘hope and joy’ despite her deteriorating eyesight

The legendary actor opens up about the 'sense of solace' her garden provides during her health struggles

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Dame Judi Dench pleads with council to reject bottling plant on woodland

North Yorkshire Council has received more than 1,000 objections to the scheme.

Evening Standard

Rosamund Pike says Judi Dench is the best actress she has ever worked with

The 47-year old acted alongside Dame Judi in a 2009 London production of Madame de Sade as well as the 2002 James Bond film Die Another Day.

Evening Standard

Judi Dench backs campaign to protect London’s green spaces from developers

Actor says it is ‘more important than ever’ to safeguard city’s parks as report finds more than 50 are at risk

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Mick Jagger makes a dream come true for Oscar-winning actor

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Dame Judi Dench greeted with overwhelming reaction after realising ‘dream’ with rock star

‘I’ve been working in the theatre for nearly 60 years and I’ve never known a moment quite like it,’ says friend Gyles Brandreth

The Independent UK

Dame Judi Dench fulfils her ‘dream’ of sharing the stage with Sir Mick Jagger

Sir Mick ‘gave a beautiful speech about Judi’s career’ during the show, according to Gyles Brandreth.

Evening Standard

Acting legend blames social media for ‘marked lack of interest in the arts’

The 91-year-old actress was speaking ahead of the release of Sky Arts’ Tea With Judi Dench

The Independent UK

Judi Dench says social media has led to a ‘marked lack of interest in the arts’

The actress said she worried young people would not benefit from the theatre in the way previous generations had.

Evening Standard

“I Imagine He’s Done His Time”: Dame Judi Dench’s Words In Defense Of Harvey Weinstein Spark Outrage

Dame Judi Dench’s stance on forgiving Harvey Weinstein has drawn intense criticism from fans and critics alike.

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What is age-related macular degeneration, the condition Dame Judi Dench suffers from?

Here’s what to know about age-related macular degeneration (AMD)

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Dame Judi Dench fears she 'will lose the plot' due to deteriorating eyesight as she reflects on turning 91

The legendary star of screen and stage was diagnosed with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) in 2012

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Dame Judi Dench framed earring Johnny Depp ripped out with his teeth

Dame Judi Dench has revealed Johnny Depp ripped her earring out with his teeth when they were filming Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides together and she kept it as a memento.

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Judi Dench Confirms She Has Lost Her Sight, Says Everyday Life Has Become “Increasingly Difficult”

Dame Judi Dench has shared an emotional update about her health, revealing she has now completely lost her sight.

Evening Standard

Dame Judi Dench says she's now too blind to watch theatre or TV but still wants the dirt on Celebrity Traitors

The double Oscar-winning actress, 90, has long battled age-related macular degeneration

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Dame Judi Dench can't watch TV or theatre shows anymore as eyesight deteriorates

Dame Judi Dench has revealed her eyesight has deteriorated so badly that she can't watch television or theatre shows anymore.

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Judi Dench Net Worth, Age: British Actress' Deplorable Living Conditions Go Viral - What's Going On?

Dame Judi Dench reveals her 14th-century Surrey home is crumbling and overrun by mice— but she's not leaving.

Evening Standard

Dame Judi Dench and Sir Ian McKellen to reflect on careers at National Theatre

The event will be hosted by Downton Abbey actor Jim Carter.

The Independent UK

Judi Dench: Government must give people with dementia earlier diagnosis

Almost a million people in the UK are living with dementia, but about a third of them do not have a diagnosis.

Evening Standard

Doctor Who star and Dame Judi Dench join calls to end arms sales to Israel

The letter signed by celebrities also calls on Sir Keir Starmer to ‘use all available means’ to ensure humanitarian aid gets in to the territory.

Evening Standard

Blaise Metreweli appointed first ever female MI6 chief as Britain faces 'unprecedented threats'

She is currently Director General ‘Q’, responsible for technology and innovation at the Secret Intelligence Service, a role made famous by the gadgets chief in James Bond films

Evening Standard

Sculptor produces bust of Dame Judi Dench in front of audience for charity

Dame Judi sat in front of the 200-strong audience as royal sculptor Frances Segelman completed the majority of the bust in two hours.

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