Dame Judi Dench heading to Suffolk theatre this May
Dame Judi Dench will appear at the Theatre Royal in Bury St Edmund in May - Credit: PA
One of Britain's acting greats is coming to a Suffolk theatre in May.
Dame Judi Dench will be appearing at the Bury St Edmunds Theatre Royal on Sunday, May 29 for an afternoon of conversation.
The Q & A session will give audience members the chance to hear about the actor's 60 year career, with highlights such as her roles in the Bond franchise and in her Oscar-winning part in Shakespeare In Love.
Dame Judi said: "How lovely to be returning to Bury St Edmunds after such a long time.
"Its historic auditorium is a magical place and its rich heritage must be preserved for generations to come."
Priority tickets will be available from Monday, March 28.
The award-winning actor was born in York in 1934 and made her professional debut with the Old Vic Company in London in 1957.
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After establishing her talents in theatre productions, she went on to become a leading star in British film and has gained eight Oscar nominations during her illustrious career.
