THE cast of the Archway Theatre's pantomime were thrilled to receive a visit from theatre royalty when Dame Judi Dench dropped in to watch their show.
James Bond star Dame Judi is a patron of the theatre in The Drive, Horley, which staged Dick Whittington as this year's festive theatrical spectacle. After the show, she met members of the cast and posed for photographs.
In recent years, Sir Ian McKellen, patron of the Little Theatre Guild, has also visited the Archway. The panto ran from December 9 until 20.