Dame Joanna Lumley announced as Arts Council lecture guest

Monday, 25 March 2024 10:44

Dame Joanna Lumley has been announced as the guest for this year's Arts Council Annual Lecture.

Best known for her role as Patsy in Absolutely Fabulous, she's appeared in a number of successful TV dramas and films.

The 'in conversation' style event will take place at the Gaiety Theatre on Monday September 30, with tickets going on sale at 10am this Thursday.

As part of the IOM Arts Council subsidised ticketing programme, all tickets in the Amphitheatre and the Gallery will be priced at £10.

Seats in the circle will be £35, and stalls £30.

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