Judi Dench and Ian McKellen in Conversation with Jim Carter | National Theatre at Home

Judi Dench and Ian McKellen share an intimate glimpse into their remarkable careers, in conversation with fellow actor and friend Jim Carter. Two of the greatest names in British theatre come together for a rare and unmissable evening on the Olivier stage. Join us in celebrating a lifetime of performing on the stage and screen, as told by acting giants. Cast Jim Carter Himself Judi Dench Herself Ian McKellen Himself Filmed at the National Theatre Audio Described Version: https://youtu.be/tmDO79MF8ws Want more of these icons? Enjoy more of Judi Dench´s career on this conversation with Angus MacKechnie → https://youtu.be/-aGhvdZEKUU Enjoy brilliant moments from Ian McKellen talent on this compilation → https://youtu.be/inKR0jyiEvA Get the Book - Judi Dench: Shakespeare the man who pays the bills is available on our bookshop → https://shop.nationaltheatre.org.uk/products/shakespeare-the-man-who-pays-the-rent?_pos=2&_sid=c5d419b10&_ss=r 00:00 Ian McKellen & Judi Dench at the National Theatre 04:50 Falling in Love with Shakespeare 07:27 Judi Dench’s First Years in Theatre 10:46 How Shakespeare Got Ian McKellen into Cambridge 15:09 Judi Dench Becomes Ophelia 21:09 The Legendary Macbeth with Ian McKellen & Judi Dench 30:00 Icons from Stage to Screen 31:45 Ian McKellen: 80 Theatres at 80 35:52 Why Live Theatre Is Irreplaceable 42:45 Gandalf, Harry Potter, Vin Diesel, Glastonbury & Hollywood Subtítulos en español disponibles. -- We believe that great theatre sparks imagination and brings people together. Every day we strive to make the world a better place through theatre; entertaining and inspiring audiences around the world, using our creativity, expertise and unique reach. You’ll find us in theatres. In cinemas. In schools. And online. -- Discover our work: https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/ Broadcast to cinemas worldwide: https://www.ntlive.com/ Streaming online: https://www.ntathome.com/ Subscribe on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/NationalTheatre National Theatre Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nationaltheatre National Theatre Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nationaltheatre National Theatre TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nationaltheatre National Theatre Twitter: https://twitter.com/NationalTheatre National Theatre Live Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ntlive National Theatre Live Twitter: https://twitter.com/NTLive