West End theatre to be named after Dame Judi Dench

"My relationship to the Theatre of Comedy and to the Taffner family goes back many years and to have this beautiful theatre renamed after me is truly overwhelming."

— Dame Judi Dench , Celebrity

"We have such fond memories of Judi at the Shaftesbury. We are therefore delighted to recognise her extraordinary talent and extensive contribution to many in the renaming of our theatre."

— Donald Taffner Jnr , Executive

"We don't celebrate brilliant women enough in our West End theatre names, so we are delighted that her name will be forever in lights above our doorway."

— Eleanor Lang , Executive

"Shaftesbury Theatre has always had a special place in my heart."

— Dame Judi Dench , Celebrity

"We are very excited to honor Dame Judi."

— Eleanor Lang , Executive

"The Shaftesbury Theatre has always held a special place in my heart."

— Dame Judi Dench , Celebrity

"We are therefore delighted to recognise her extraordinary talent and extensive contribution to many in the renaming of our theatre."

— Donald Taffner Jnr. , Executive

"We are so excited to rename the Shaftesbury Theatre in honour of Dame Judi."

— Eleanor Lang , Executive