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London West End's Shaftesbury Theatre to be renamed to honour Judi Dench

The name change of one of the West End’s most iconic stages celebrates one of the greatest British performers. Dame Judi Dench has been left “truly overwhelmed” by the news.

Euronews

London West End theatre changing name to honour Judi Dench

Oscar-winning British thespian’s name will be immortalised in lights to ‘ensure legacy continues to inspire future generations’

The Independent UK

OPINION - Dear American gays, you’re welcome in London — but please shush it down a bit

American gym gays: stop telling us you love foreskins and try to be more Judi Dench, says writer Jack Cullen who runs a drag queen agency

Evening Standard

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Judi Dench's suede jacket at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show demonstrates why this style is still a summer wardrobe must-have

The only tan you need this summer is a suede one

Woman & Home

King Charles, David Beckham, and More: 8 Famous Faces Spotted at Chelsea Flower Show 2026

London's iconic garden party is back – see the notable arrivals from Dame Judi Dench to Kim Cattrall

Homes & Gardens

David Beckham is all smiles as he meets the King at Chelsea Flower Show

Three blooms have been named after Charles, Sir David and Alan Titchmarsh.

Evening Standard

David Beckham and King Charles admire rose named in footballer’s honour at Chelsea Flower Show

Sir David, sporting the white bloom in his buttonhole, celebrated its debut at the show

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Swindon is not enough – every new housing estate deserves a Dench Close

Bond Place and Desmond Crescent have been named in honour of the 007 franchise after some scenes were shot nearby in the 90s – why stop there?

The Guardian - UK

Michael Pennington obituary

Distinguished classical actor and co-founder of the English Shakespeare Company who brought sardonic dash and physical grace to his many stage roles

The Guardian - UK

Michael Pennington, Shakespeare and Star Wars actor, dies aged 82

‘Brilliant, wise’ co-founder of English Shakespeare Company celebrated for roles including Macbeth and Mercutio

The Guardian - UK

Rachel Roddy’s recipe for spaghetti with crab, chilli, herbs and lemon

Crab pasta done (mostly) the River Cafe way, with an ‘electric sauce’ of olive oil, red chilli, parsley, garlic and lemon

The Guardian - UK

Dame Judi Dench's surprising confession over why she 'can't' garden - and it's due to a deep-rooted fear of this critter

Don’t expect the iconic Dame to get her hands dirty in her garden any time soon

Woman & Home

Needlecraft: this hobby has a long history as a subversive form of protest

To pass the time while filming, before her eyesight deteriorated, actor Judi Dench could often be found sewing. The picture of submissive femininity, she sat bent over her needlework. The finished work however, which she gave as gifts, were actually expletive-filled insults worked in ornate embroidery.

The Conversation

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

Woman & Home

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The Guardian - UK

To see or not to see? Every single Shakespeare play – ranked!

Antony and Cleopatra? Exhausting. Lear? Magnificent but flawed. Hamlet? Limitless. For Shakespeare’s birthday, the Guardian’s former theatre critic ranks all the plays

The Guardian - UK

A statue of Queen Victoria, memorial trees and a swimming pool: Judi Dench’s garden – in eight poignant items

The storied actor has spent years campaigning to protect green spaces. She invites us into her Surrey sanctuary, where each tree represents a lost loved one

Evening Standard

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.

The Guardian - UK

I wore Meta’s smartglasses for a month – and it left me feeling like a creep

Content creators love the built-in camera; sceptics call them ‘pervert glasses’. Do we really need any more hi-tech wearables, even with a voice assistant that sounds like Judi Dench?

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The Guardian - UK

Robert Fox obituary

Film and theatre producer who made The Audience the starting point for The Crown, and was behind Another Country, The Lady in the Van, Iris and Notes on a Scandal

International Business Times UK

10 Photos of Ursula Andress: Bond Girl Icon 'Devastated' After Losing £16 million Fortune

Iconic Bond girl Ursula Andress reveals her devastation after losing her £16 million fortune due to alleged mismanagement by her late asset manager.

Woman & Home

The under-the-radar volumising mascara Judi Dench swears by for her sensitive, irritation-prone eyes

The serum-packed formula has been specifically designed to be kinder on the eyes and protect lashes from irritation

Woman & Home

Going grey is the most stylish thing you can do in 2026 - these are the chicest ways celebs are doing it

If you've been looking for a sign to embrace going grey, this is it

The Independent UK

Judi Dench affectionately described as a ‘mischief maker’ by former co-star

‘If you ever just want to just hear something short, listen to Judi Dench read a Shakespeare sonnet, just find one on YouTube, and it will move you to tears’

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.

The Guardian - UK

The best theatre to stream this month: big and bold Bacchae ushers in new era at the National

Nima Taleghani’s debut play brings a raucous Greek chorus to the Olivier theatre, while Judi Dench has an enchanting Twelfth Night reunion

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