The legendary Sir Lenny Henry will embark on a brand new UK tour this autumn.  Following the October publication of his memoir, Lenny will travel the length, breadth and width of the country with An Evening with Lenny Henry – Who Am I, Again?, opening in Birmingham on 20 October.  Tickets go on-sale at 10am on Friday 17 May.

In part one of the show, Lenny will take the audience through a jam session of stories both funny and sad  – triggered when writing his memoir – from growing up in the Black Country, puberty, school, friendship, family secrets and unashamed racism. With his mother’s mantra of ‘H’integration’ echoing in his ears, Lenny will recount setting out on his roller coaster ride of a career – but at every stage wondering: Am I good enough? Is this what they want?

In part two, Lenny will be interviewed by friend, broadcaster and author Jon Canter, for further insights into his life and career, followed by questions from the audience. Come and enjoy these honest and tender stories, told with a glorious sense of humour and help Lenny figure out ‘Who Am I Again?’ 

Lenny said: “I’m looking forward to travelling around and telling these stories. Writing the book was a huge feat and I’m very proud of it – I can’t wait to share more stories and fun about growing up in the Midlands, my early days in the clubs, pubs and discotheques and of course working on Tiswas, Three of a Kind and The Lenny Henry Show. The show promises to be an evening of memories, laughter and fun – I can’t wait to get started.”

Lenny Henry has been a comedian since the age of 16. He has risen from being a cult star on children’s television to one of Britain’s best-known and most celebrated comedians, as well as a writer, radio DJ, TV presenter, co-founder of Comic Relief, and an award-winning actor. Henry has a PhD in Media Arts, and in 2015 was awarded a knighthood for services to charity and drama.  His autobiography, also entitled Who Am I, Again?, is published by Faber & Faber on 3 October 2019. 

An Evening with Lenny Henry: Who Am I, Again?

20 October 2019                     Birmingham: Hippodrome

21 October 2019                     Sheffield: City Hall

22 October 2019                     York: Barbican

24 October 2019                     Croydon: Fairfield Hall

25 October 2019                     Bexhill: De La Warr Pavilion

26 October 2019                     Watford: Colosseum

27 October 2019                     Basingstoke: Anvil

29 October 2019                     Leeds: Town Hall

30 October 2019                     Hull: City Hall

31 October 2019                     Gateshead: Sage

01 November 2019                 Edinburgh: Edinburgh International Conference Centre

03 November 2019                 Blackpool: Opera House

04 November 2019                 Salford: The Lowry

05 November 2019                 Bradford: St George’s Hall

06 November 2019                 Liverpool: Empire

08 November 2019                 Hackney: Empire

09 November 2019                 Southampton: Guildhall

10 November 2019                 Plymouth: Pavilions

11 November 2019                 Oxford: New Theatre

12 November 2019                 Bournemouth: Pavilion

14 November 2019                 Nottingham: Royal Concert Hall

15 November 2019                 Tunbridge Wells: Assembly Hall

16 November 2019                 Cardiff: Wales Millennium Centre

17 November 2019                 Coventry: Warwick Arts Centre

18 November 2019                 Northampton: Derngate

20 November 2019                 Southend: Cliffs Pavilion

21 November 2019                 Leicester: De Montfort Hall

22 November 2019                 Dudley: Town Hall

24 November 2019                 Portsmouth: Guildhall

25 November 2019                 Cambridge: Corn Exchange

26 November 2019                 Ipswich: Regent Theatre

27 November 2019                 Wolverhampton: Grand Theatre

28 November 2019                 Bath: Forum

29 November 2019                 Stoke: Regent Theatre

 

Listings Information

Tickets from: lennyhenryontour.net

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