Judi Dench | The Owl and the Pussy-cat

With the help of Gyles Brandreth, Judi Dench recites a very special rendition of the classic nonsense poem The Owl and the Pussy-cat by Edward Lear.

Recorded during 'I Remember It Well' on Jul 3rd 2022 at the Gielgud Theatre, London.

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[veldasellers]

As a toddler, my dear Mom would recite this poem to me before putting me to bed. I loved this poem so much that I would often dream the scene and imagine myself at sea... in that beautiful pea green boat. Thank you, Dame Judy Dench, for the precious memories. ❤️

[janetfinn]

I've never heard it performed like that. Moving & beautiful. She's so clever ❤️

[barbaracosh]

I was there at the Gielgud Theatre in the front row that Sunday afternoon. Dame Judi and Giles Brandreth were so entertaining with their wonderful stories and memories. It was a privilege to be there in the presence of greatness.

[gypzs]

Utterly charming. Oh to dance by the light of the moon with the same elegance with which Dame Judi performs this classic tale, or perhaps “tail” as this is about a cat and an owl, after all.

[IanLaing-jm]

i consider myself lucky, blessed even, to have lived in a time to hear readings like this.

[bethroot]

What a treat! Judi Dench is such a treasure, and I don’t think I’ve heard the poem in 60 years!

[MystresMyna]

This takes my breath away!! What an absolute treasure, both poem and poetess! Thank you for sharing this! I will be revisiting it often!

[Les]

I could listen to her all day. Such a beautiful voice.

[silvinaprioris]

How extrordinary beautiful you recite it lovely Dame Judy Dench !!!! I admire your art so much ! Thank you from Argentina ❤❤

[tayryn]

LOVE this so much!! Thank you for sharing it!!

[maxinejacobson]

Wonderful to hear this so beautifully performed. I wasn’t able to remember all the words, but enjoyed joining in with Judi when I could.

[bernski-tj]

still the most wonderful poem i've ever heard - not nonsense at all! 🤗

[paulthomson]

Orginally a nursery rhyme for toddlers. But recited so eloquently as classical literature. Brilliant.

[saramcnamara]

Beautifully recited, thankyou it's a favourite.

[CharlesEddings]

I remember this poem, my mother read it to me before going to sleep. I thought they were dancing a jig. Later I changed my thinking. Theye were dancing a slow, sensual walks, paw to wing and check to check. After sll, they deeply in love, having sailed together, for a year and a day seeking a ring.

[giovanniarioli]

The stars are the stars. I love her totally she says

[pobembe]

My favorite poem since I was about 6 yrs old.

[stinam.g.]

How does she fucking do that!!!??? I have tears. Legend.

[mxlten]

Whoever wrote this poem had ideas and priorities 😭🥀💔‼️

[ElleLillian]

istg im going to get this entire poem tattooed onto my body