Dame Dame Judi Dench has been announced as the Omnibus Theatre's latest patron, celebrating its fifth birthday on November 10.

The Oscar-winning actress joins fellow patrons Sir Michael Gambon and Richard Eyre, and commented 'Small theatres such as Omnibus are the lifeblood of our industry. Without them, many actors - myself included - would not have had the same opportunity to hone our craft. I am delighted to be joining as a patron of Omnibus Theatre as it begins its next exciting chapter. It is a wonderful theatre, brimming with talent'.