Press clippings Page 22
Who else can do what Lee Evans does?
The expressive, elastic, inimitable comedian is retiring. I wish he'd consider a Lenny Henry-style reinvention instead.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 21st November 2014Review: Rudy's Rare Records, Birmingham Rep
Starring Lenny Henry, this is a funny, humane play that celebrates the diversity of Britain.
Dominic Cavendish, The Telegraph, 11th September 2014Photos: Rudy's Rare Records first night
Director Paulette Randall and the cast of Rudy's Rare Records led by Lenny Henry were out in force at the Birmingham Repertory Theatre last night.
What's On Stage, 11th September 2014Rudy's Rare Records review
The term 'community theatre' is often the kiss of death for many ostensibly noble productions. It smacks of political correctness and limited horizons. But for Danny Robins and Lenny Henry's glorious radio comedy set in a dusty Handsworth record store, it is the kiss of life.
Neil Norman, The Stage, 10th September 2014Rudy's Rare Records review
Lenny Henry's reggae romp has the audience roaring.
Michael Billington, The Guardian, 10th September 2014Video: Lenny Henry play gets Birmingham premiere
Rudy's Rare Records, a play written by comedian Lenny Henry, which was inspired by a Birmingham record shop, has been premiered in the city.
BBC News, 10th September 2014Lenny Henry: My father never hugged me
The comedian turned acclaimed actor, talks about his lack of childhood affection, friendship with Dawn French and why Shakespeare is 'putting his head straight'.
Matthew Stadlen, The Telegraph, 1st September 2014Fringe Q&As: Henry Paker
Henry Paker speaks to HeraldScotland about playing volleyball with Lenny Henry, bees and running up Arthur's Seat.
The Herald, 22nd August 2014Lenny Henry on performing in Rudy's Rare Records
After two acclaimed dramatic roles, Lenny Henry returns to the stage in a comedy about three generations of one family running a record shop together. Along with the funny lines, Rudy's Rare Records is giving him reason to think hard about his own father.
Nick Curtis, Evening Standard, 20th August 2014News: Lenny Henry to play Richard Pryor?
Comedian and actor Lenny Henry is working on a play with the National Theatre about the life of legendary American stand-up comedian Richard Pryor. Talking to Robert Elms on BBC London today Henry revealed that this is one of the various projects he is currently working on.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 18th August 2014