Actress Elizabeth Shepherd was the original choice to play Emma Peel in the 1960s television series The Avengers. However, after filming nearly two episodes, Shepherd left the production and was replaced by Diana Rigg. In 1970 she appeared on Broadway in Barry England’s Conduct Unbecoming, a story of the British Army in Kipling’s India, as Mrs. Hasseltine.

In film she appeared as Lady Rowena in Roger Corman’s The Tomb of Ligeia (1965) as well as Hell Boats (1970), Damien: Omen II (1978) as the ill-fated reporter Joan Hart, The Kidnapping of the President (1980), Deadly Companion (1980), Invitation to the Wedding (1983), Head Office (1983), and Criminal Law (1988).

Her TV work includes the cult series The Corridor People (1966), the TV miniseries The Bastard (1978), and as one of The Cleopatras (1983), a BBC historical drama.

Elizabeth has acted in numerous stage plays in both Shakespearean and contemporary dramas.

Doors open at 18.30, for a 19.30 start.

Refreshments will be available in our licensed cafe/bar.

TICKETS & PRICING

Tickets £15 (£14 concessions).

Advance tickets may be purchased from Billetto, or direct from the Museum by calling 020 7840 2200 in office hours.