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begum judi dench Is Express worry that spread Of social media Is Contribution “A notable lack of interest in the arts” among the younger generation.
91-year-old actress expresses her fears ahead of Sky Arts release tea with judi denchA special program featuring his friend Sir Kenneth Branagh.
Reflecting on the emerging performance scenario, Dame Judi said: “I can only hope theater has evolved. With the advent of social media and, I believe, a clear lack of interest in the arts, I fear that the younger generation will not have the same benefit or interest in theater as we all have had.”
Formerly, today offers guidance to those starting acting careers James Bond The star advised: “First of all, there’s no point being an actor unless you have tremendous energy.”
“Audiences have paid to see a particular production, and it is our duty to tell the story to the best of our ability.
“I remember playing Ophelia at the Old Vic when the Asian flu pandemic was going on and during a scene at the beginning of the play I was crying all the way through.
“After the scene I was sternly told off and reminded that the audience had come to see Hamlet without the extra bits I had added.
“If you can’t perform well, if you’re not good, let your student move on.”
In tea with judi denchThe veteran actress chats about her life and career with fellow actor Sir Kenneth.
Asked if there was anything she wished she could play again in her career, Dame Judi said: “I would re-do any Shakespearean role that I have played, because I think I never fully explored it until the end of the run.
“Since my passion is Shakespeare and his plays, I would welcome the challenge of playing any role in any play – anything opposite Ken Branagh.”
In 2022, Dame Judi and Sir Kenneth jointly received the Freedom of Stratford-upon-Avon, the birthplace of William Shakespeare, for their contribution to promoting his work on stage and screen.
tea with judi dench It will air on Sky Arts, Freeview and streaming service Now on 22 December.