Judi Dench and Sian Phillips Break Gender Barrier at Historic Garrick Club
The 193-year-old institution admits its first female members following a pivotal vote by its membership.
- The Garrick Club, founded in 1831, overturned its male-only policy in May after a vote by its 1,500 members.
- Dame Judi Dench and Dame Sian Phillips were fast-tracked as the first female members during the club's annual meeting.
- The decision follows pressure and resignations from high-profile members advocating for gender inclusion.
- The club's membership process typically takes two to five years, but exceptions were made for Dench and Phillips.
- Prominent figures like Stephen Fry and John Simpson have publicly supported the inclusion of women.
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