RICHARD ARNOLD’S week in showbiz
Dame Judi Dench ‘I hope audiences have a lovely time’
Why the esteemed actor loved being spirited away for her latest role in Blithe Spirit…
Tell us about the medium Madame Arcati – it’s a dream of a part!
It is a dream of a part. I saw the play when my daughter [Finty Williams] played Elvira in 2016, and suddenly remembered how lovely it was. So when Ed [Hall, the director] asked me, I was delighted; I have a long history with his dad Peter