SHAKESPEARE

A LOVE LETTER TO 67 YEARS OF ACTING ON STAGE A witty insightful journey through the plays and tales of our beloved Shakespeare Wonderfully inspiring A delightful spell in the company of one of our greatest actresses Daily Mail Books of the Year Gloriously entertaining Reading it feels like a chat with an old friend Observer A magical love letter to Shakespeare Kenneth Branagh For the very first time Judi Dench opens up about every Shakespearean role she has played in her seven decade career from Lady Macbeth and Titania to Ophelia and Cleopatra Here she reveals her behind the scenes secrets inviting us to share in her triumphs disasters and backstage shenanigans all brightened by her mischievous sense of humour and striking honesty This is Judi s love letter to William Shakespeare the man who pays the rent Praise for The Man Who Pays the Rent This book is pure enchantment Daily Mail This is a gloriously entertaining tour through the canon in the company of perhaps the most experienced living Shakespearean actor Observer An utterly delightful book An unstoppable stream of anecdotes recollections and asides Telegraph Companionable and compelling mischievous and convivial it genuinely feels like you re sitting at her kitch