Press clippings
Comedy is a massive healer - Sir Lenny Henry returns to stand-up
A lot has changed since Sir Lenny Henry did his last stand-up comedy show in 2009. He's become a grandfather, been knighted, and expanded his writing, acting and music-making careers. But comedy remains his first love, which is why when Perth Festival of the Arts asked him to headline their 2025 event with a one-off show, he said yes.
Pauline McLean, BBC, 19th May 2025Sir Lenny Henry calls on 'allies' to help tackle racial inequality as he declares diversity 'under real threat'
Comedian stated that "woke" is being "weaponised to denigrate anything hated by the right".
Ellie Muir, The Independent, 16th May 2025The giggle map of the UK: in comedy, location matters
Ken Dodd, a Liverpudlian, famously tailored his jokes for regional audiences, but do today's entertainers still find their acts go down differently in Bath or Leeds, or Glasgow?
Robert Chalmers, The Observer, 4th May 2025Alex Horne wants to host a US Taskmaster with Greg Davies
Alex Horne hopes to host a new American version of Taskmaster with Greg Davies, saying that "with a bit of luck we're going to try again" after a previous attempt flopped.
British Comedy Guide, 22nd November 2024Lenny Henry's The Boy With Wings to be adapted for the stage in Polka Theatre season
Polka Theatre is set to present the world premiere stage adaptation of Lenny Henry's best-selling children's book The Boy With Wings.
Alex Wood, What's On Stage, 18th September 2024Wallace & Gromit return with Vengeance Most Fowl
The BBC has confirmed that the new Wallace & Gromit special, the first in 16 years, will be titled Vengeance Most Fowl. It will see the return of iconic supervillain penguin Feathers McGraw.
British Comedy Guide, 6th June 2024Lenny Henry at Hay Festival: From overcoming bullies with comedy to becoming a children's author
Lenny Henry has thanked the two teachers who inspired him to become a celebrated children's author and said it was never too late to get an education.
Katie Timms, Cornwall Live, 25th May 2024Lenny Henry's final appearance in legendary Comic Relief run cements his National Treasure status
For almost 40 years, Sir Lenny Henry has been the face, and beating heart, of Comic Relief's Red Nose Day appeals. As he signs off for the final time, Kevin E G Perry pays tribute to a comedian who kept us laughing while helping to raise a staggering amount of money for good causes.
Kevin E G Perry, The Independent, 16th March 2024Comic Relief: Sir Lenny Henry 'emotional' ahead of final appearance as host
Sir Lenny Henry says preparing to present his final Comic Relief is "very emotional", and he's "incredibly proud" of what its fundraising has achieved.
Ian Youngs, BBC, 15th March 2024Comic Relief review
Lenny Henry hangs up his red nose and deserves every tribute.
Michael Hogan, The Telegraph, 15th March 2024