Mrs Henderson Presents

Mrs Henderson Presents

2005

In World War Two-era London, the eccentric philanthropist Laura Henderson reopens the Windmill Theatre and persuades her reluctant manager to stage the first nude revue in British history to keep audiences coming during the Blitz. Judi Dench and Bob Hoskins star in this affectionate and bawdy comedy-drama.

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Director

  • Stephen Frears

Cast

  • Judi Dench
  • Bob Hoskins
  • Will Young
  • Kelly Reilly
  • Thelma Barlow
  • Christopher Guest

Filming Locations

  • Cliveden House

    Cliveden House provided the exterior and grounds for period society scenes in this film about the Windmill Theatre's wartime revues.

  • Coombe Hill

    Coombe Hill in Buckinghamshire was used for the opening funeral scene, establishing Mrs Henderson (Judi Dench) as a recently widowed woman with time and money to fill.