Dame Judi Dench to appear at The Bristol Hippodrome in October

Dame Judi Dench to appear at The Bristol Hippodrome in October

Posted on: 29 Jun 2023

In what is sure to prove a vastly popular event, the legendary actor will visit the theatre to discuss her love of Shakespeare with fellow thespian Brendan O’Hea.

 

‘Shakespeare and Me: Judi Dench in Conversation with Brendan O’Hea’ will take place at The Bristol Hippodrome on Sunday 22 October 2023.

 

Fans of The Bard (and of Dame Judi) will be able to join the inimitable and beloved national treasure in conversation with her dear friend, actor and director Brendan O’Hea to celebrate the publication of their new book, Shakespeare: The Man Who Pays The Rent.

 

General sale for this event will go live on Friday 30 June 2023.

 

BUY TICKETS HERE

 

 

An acting titan and undisputed national treasure, Dame Judi Dench has conquered it all. She’s won an Oscar, a Tony Award, two Golden Globes, four British Academy Television Awards, six British Academy Film Awards, and seven Olivier Awards. She is widely regarded as one of Britain’s greatest-ever actresses.

 

Throughout her career, Dench has always had a deep relationship with Shakespeare, appearing in numerous productions both onstage and onscreen. This connection got closer still in 2021 when the BBC show Who Do You Think You Are? Discovered that Dench’s ancestors had seen a performance at Elsinore, the castle where Shakespeare’s Hamlet is set.

 

Brendan O’Hea is an actor and director who trained at Bristol Old Vic Theatre School. O’Hea has acted and directed extensively at Shakespeare’s Globe as well as other prestigious theatres. He has also acted in films such as Quantum of Solace, Death at a Funeral and more.

 

 

The pair’s new book Shakespeare: The Man Who Pays The Rent is a witty, insightful journey through the works of the beloved bard. It has been described by fellow enthusiast Sir Kenneth Branagh as “a magical love letter to Shakespeare”.

 

Attendees to this extraordinary event will be treated to never before heard stories, the triumphs, disasters, backstage shenanigans and moments from Shakespeare’s greatest pieces – grab your tickets while you still can!

 

‘Shakespeare and Me: Judi Dench in conversation with Brendan O’Hea’ comes to The Bristol Hippodrome on Sunday 22 October 2023.

 

 

Each ticket comes with a hardback copy of the duo’s new book, Shakespeare: The Man Who Pays The Rent. General sale for this event will go live on Friday 30 June 2023 – secure your tickets HERE.

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Stanley Gray

Stan is a born and bred Bristolian, recently graduated from studying English Literature in Sheffield. His passions are music and literature and he spends the majority of his time in venues all over the city, immersing himself in Bristol’s alternative music scene. A lifelong Bristol City fan, Stan’s Saturdays are spent watching his team both home and away.