Judi Dench and Siân Phillips become first female members of Garrick Club
by Amelia Gentleman from World news | The Guardian on (#6NXP1)
Exclusive: Veteran actors fast-tracked into venerable London club in wake of men-only rule being jettisoned after 193 years
The Garrick Club has named Judi Dench and Sian Phillips as distinguished members, making them the first women to be allowed to join the club in its 193-year history.
The actors were given fast-tracked membership during the club's annual general meeting on Monday evening. Until now, no woman had been allowed into the Garrick unless invited in and accompanied around the building by a man.
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