16 jun 2026
Judi Dench to have London’s Shaftesbury theatre renamed after her
James Bond actor, who is only the second non-royal woman to be celebrated in this way, called the honour ‘truly overwhelming’ 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 actor’s “unparalleled contribution to British theatre and the performing arts”.
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The Shaftesbury Theatre is to be renamed to honour Dame Judi's contribution to the performing arts.
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West End theatre to be named after Dame Judi Dench
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