Shakespeare: The Man Who Pays The Rent

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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 ...