You could own Dame Judi Dench’s Oscar dress. Her 2006 gown is going up for auction to help raise funds for the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, where she is a patron. Worn by the actress when she was nominated as Best Actress for Mrs Henderson Presents, the dress was created especially for Dame Judi by designers Sandeep Kholsa and Abu Jani.
Judi wore the turquoise and white dress when nominated alongside Keria Knightly, Charlize Theron and Felicity Huffman. Despite losing out to Reese Witherspoon, she has fond memories of the dress saying “I love the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre and I have very happy memories of playing there in the past..
. I do hope my beautiful gown will raise some money for the vital funds to renovate this wonderful theatre.” READ MORE: The leafy Surrey town that's cheapest but prices are rising faster than anywhere else READ MORE: Damning details show how Guildford and Waverley councils failed residents The Yvonne Arnaud is offering the chance to bid for the gown alongside a range of other unusual prizes as part of an online auction, in aid of the venue’s Play Your Part campaign to transform the theatre.
The theatre is embarking on a building programme to radically increase accessibility in front of house areas-and develop its community engagement programme. Other things up for grabs include a solo flight with a fighter pilot, a signed Shane Warne cricket ball, a round of golf and lunch at Beaverbrook with professional golfer Chris Moody, luxury afternoon teas and.
