Sir Ian and Dame Judi are so legendary, they treat the audience like a mirror: 'Oh look, there's me, but younger and paying for tickets.'
McKellen and Dench play celebrity bingo from the stage
In a new WhatsOnStage clip, Ian McKellen and Judi Dench trade stories about recognizing famous faces in theatre audiences, essentially turning the stalls into their personal celebrity bingo card. The clip is a warm, gossipy peek into how two acting legends pass the time during a show—likely spotting peers who've come to watch them.
Source: McKellen and Dench play celebrity bingo from the stage — WhatsOnStage
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