The Delaunay Presents

An Evening With...Dame Joanna Lumley

The Delaunay plays host to intimate evenings with some of the leading stars of the stage, screen or written word (and sometimes all three), as they share the secrets to their success.

Join us on Sunday 18 May for an unforgettable evening of conversation and dining as we welcome the iconic Dame Joanna Lumley.

With a career spanning decades across stage, screen, and beyond, Joanna has captivated audiences with her elegance, wit, and unmistakable charm. From her unforgettable role as the inimitable Patsy Stone in Absolutely Fabulous to her acclaimed work as an actress, presenter, author, and activist, Joanna’s career has been nothing short of extraordinary.

With tales from her illustrious career, her adventures around the world, and her passionate humanitarian work, this promises to be a truly memorable evening in the company of a true national treasure.

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Our Host

Our series host is writer and journalist Tim Wapshott, who has been well immersed in the world of British theatre, film and music for over three decades.

With previous regular newspaper columns featuring candid revelations in interviews with the likes of Jack Dee, Tony Hawkes and Imelda Staunton, Tim has a penchant for performing natural and engaging interviews with stars of the stage and screen.

Previous Guests

Date: Sunday 16 March 2024

Celebrated for his razor-sharp comedy and larger-than-life stage presence, Julian has captivated audiences for decades with his charismatic charm.

Date: 26th January 2025

Best known for his powerful roles in Succession, Braveheart, and The Bourne Identity, Brian Cox's career spans decades of award-winning work on stage and screen.

Date: 15th December 2024

Known for their sharp wit and charm, Michael and Hilary have become beloved figures on television, most notably through the hit series Travels with My Father, alongside their son, comedian and actor Jack Whitehall.

Date: 10th November 2024

From his remarkable career, from his powerful performances on the West End and Broadway, to his unforgettable roles in television, including Good Omens and his portrayal of Tony Blair in The Queen and the Damned United.

Date: 13th October 2024

From his beginnings with Laurence Olivier as one of the founding members of the National Theatre, to his widely awarded appearances in television, from his BAFTA awarded role in I, Claudius, to his Emmy-award winning appearance in Frasier; Jacobi is also no stranger to the silver screen, appearing alongside Russel Crowe in the iconic Gladiator.

Date: 15th Sept 2024

A familiar face since the early 1990s, Paterson’s roles encompass everything from the classics – having made his name at the Royal Shakespeare Company – to comedy, with roles in both Peep Show and Green Wing. More recently, he starred as the villainous Arthur Slugworth in the musical film Wonka.

Date: 14th July 2024

The actor shares a number of special highlights, from his beginnings at the RSC, to his debut on the big screen, in James Bond film For Your Eyes Only and latterly his acclaimed portrayal of Lord Mountbatten in The Crown.

Date: 16 June 2024

Timothy has an eclectic seven-decade career that has seen him play King Lear four times and Macbeth twice, as well as roles in popular TV shows, including Brass, Coronation Street and EastEnders.

Date: Sunday 12 May 2024

From her portrayal as Barbara in the BBC’s now iconic sitcom The Good Life, through to extensive West End work including multiple collaborations with director Peter Hall, the actress shares her career highlights, as well as personal insights into a fascinating life, including a childhood spent in repertory theatre in India.

Date: Sunday 21st April 2024

Legendary British actor Sir Ian McKellen, fittingly regarded as a cultural icon Sir Ian’s award-winning career spans seven illustrious decades on stage and screen.

Date: 17th March 2024

From an early film with Robert Redford to roles in Emmerdale and EastEnders via a cult pop career, Patsy Kensit is one of the UK’s favourite faces.

Date: Sunday 11th February 2024

Dame Harriet Walter has been lighting up stage and screen for several decades in a prolific career encompassing performances in Downton Abbey, The Crown, Killing Eve and Succession, as well as comedy hits including Ted Lasso.

Sunday 20th January 2024

Anne found early nationwide fame, as Valerie Tatlock in ‘Coronation Street’. But she escaped the cobbles and set off on a long and illustrious career that has so far spanned 66 years. She brought the nation to tears this year, alongside Timothy Spall in the acclaimed BBC four-parter, ‘The Sixth Commandment’

Sunday 19th November 2023

Juliet Stevenson's career in film and theatre has delivered numerous memorable performances. She is perhaps best-known for the raw, heart-wrenching "Truly, Madly, Deeply” and her comedic charm in "Bend It Like Beckham".

Sunday 8th October 2023

Richard’s many career highlights, from his iconic role as Thorin in Peter Jackson’s adaptation of 'The Hobbit' trilogy, to his recent lead role in Netflix’s 'Obsession'.

Sunday 6th August 2023

Sir Michael’s work is beloved by generations and started with many now legendary sketches with Monty Python, a prolific acting and comedy career aside, Sir Michael’s love of history, art and adventure later culminated in ‘Around the World in 80 Days’.

Sunday 25th June 2023

Best known for her huge body of work with the inimitable Mike Leigh; including films such as 'Secrets and Lies', 'Vera Drake' and 'Another Year' - for which she earned a BAFTA nomination.

21st May 2023

Brian Cox was recognised for his outstanding service to science first with an OBE in 2010 and a CBE. He presented the awe-inspiring ‘Wonders of the Solar System’ tv series and he has written a number of best-selling books including ‘The Universe’, ‘Human Universe’ and ‘Why Does E=mc2?‘.

19th February 2023

Michael made his West End debut in ‘Les Miserables’, then later starred in ‘Phantom of the Opera’ in 1987 and ‘Aspects of Love’. Michael had a major UK single 'Love Changes Everything' and was later recognised with two Olivier Awards for his role in 'Hairspray' and 'Sweeney Todd'.

22nd January 2023

Stephen is best known for his iconic roles on television, starring in ‘Episodes’ as Sean Lincoln; ‘Green Wing’ and ‘The Split’. Other performances include the title role in ‘The Norman Conquests’ at The Old Vic and 'Circle in the Square on Broadway', earning a Tony nomination in the process.

20th November 2022

Sir Tony’s comedic dexterity shone playing the role that made him: Edmund Blackadder’s lowly surf Baldrick - he of the cunning plan! Blackadder crowned Sir Tony as a great British King of Comedy - while, in 2013, he was knighted for public and political service.

16th October 2022

From her breakout performance in Mike Leigh’s ‘Abigail’s Party’ in 1977 to her beloved role as Pam in ‘Gavin and Stacey’, Alison is a true icon whose career has spanned more than 50 years on the stage and the screen – and earned her countless awards and accolades along the way.

25th September 2022

First stepping out on the West End in Bob Fosse’s hit musical ‘Pippin’, to gracing the silver screen in 'The Elephant Man' and 'Betrayal', and starring in hit TV shows such as 'Rumpole of the Bailey', ‘All Creatures Great and Small’ and 'Miranda'. Join us on Saturday 25th September for an exclusive evening with Patricia Hodge OBE.

17th July 2022

From starring roles in blockbuster films, such as 'Chariots of Fire' and 'Empire of the Sun', to appearing on our TV screens in 'Don’t Wait Up', 'The Charmer' and ‘Coronation Street’, join us for an exclusive evening with Nigel on Sunday 17th July.

19th June 2022

From gracing our screens as “Beattie” in those BT adverts during the ‘80s to playing Evelyn Plummer in Coronation Street, Maureen Lipman’s storied career has seen her take to the stage, screen and the page across five decades.

24th April 2022

From starring in ‘Four Weddings and a Funeral’, to touring his one-man shows around the UK, acclaimed writer, actor and director, Simon Callow¸ will join us on Sunday 24th April for an intimate evening where he’ll reveal the secrets to his success over the last five decades.

20th March 2022

With a career that’s earned numerous accolades and awards, Hugh is perhaps best known for playing the Earl of Grantham in ‘Downton Abbey’, as well as appearing in the BAFTA award-winning comedy W1A, iconic films such as ‘Notting Hill’ and ‘Paddington’, and stints behind the scenes as writer, producer and director.

The Delaunay Presents

An Evening With...Dame Joanna Lumley

The Delaunay plays host to intimate evenings with some of the leading stars of the stage, screen or written word (and sometimes all three), as they share the secrets to their success.

Tickets

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Previous Guests

Past Event: Julian Clary

Past Event: Julian Clary

Past Event: Brian Cox CBE

Past Event: Brian Cox CBE

Past event: Michael and Hilary Whitehall

Past event: Michael and Hilary Whitehall

Past Event: Michael Sheen

Past Event: Michael Sheen

Past event: Sir Derek Jacobi

Past event: Sir Derek Jacobi

Past event: Paterson Joseph

Past event: Paterson Joseph

Past Event: Charles Dance

Past Event: Charles Dance

Past Event: Timothy West

Past Event: Timothy West

Past event: Felicity Kendal

Past event: Felicity Kendal

Past event: Sir Ian McKellen

Past event: Sir Ian McKellen

Past Event: Patsy Kensit

Past Event: Patsy Kensit

Past event: Dame Harriet Walter

Past event: Dame Harriet Walter

Past Event: Anne Reid MBE

Past Event: Anne Reid MBE

Past event: Juliet Stevenson

Past event: Juliet Stevenson

Past event: Richard Armitage

Past event: Richard Armitage

Past event - Sir Michael Palin

Past event - Sir Michael Palin

Past event - Lesley Manville

Past event - Lesley Manville

Past event - Brian Cox CBE

Past event - Brian Cox CBE

Past event - Michael Ball

Past event - Michael Ball

Past event - Stephen Mangan

Past event - Stephen Mangan

Past Event - Sir Tony Robinson

Past Event - Sir Tony Robinson

Past Event - Alison Steadman

Past Event - Alison Steadman

Past event - Patricia Hodge OBE

Past event - Patricia Hodge OBE

Past event - Nigel Havers

Past event - Nigel Havers

Past Event - Dame Maureen Lipman

Past Event - Dame Maureen Lipman

Past event - Simon Callow

Past event - Simon Callow

Past event - Hugh Bonneville

Past event - Hugh Bonneville