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Mick Jagger makes a dream come true for Oscar-winning actor

Judi Dench says she struggles to leave home alone due to deteriorating eyesight
  • Dame Judi Dench realised a long-held ambition by sharing the stage with rock icon Sir Mick Jagger during a surprise appearance at a live show.
  • The unexpected moment was orchestrated by broadcaster Gyles Brandreth during their conversational show, What’s The Play? What’s The Part?, at the Sondheim Theatre.
  • Sir Mick Jagger delivered a speech reflecting on Dame Judi’s illustrious career, while she reciprocated by reciting a 17th-century love poem for him.
  • Brandreth stated that Dame Judi had previously expressed a dream of sharing a stage with Jagger, and he kept his appearance a complete secret from her.
  • Oscar-winning actor Jim Broadbent and screen star Dominic West were also among the surprise guests at the event.
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