Lenny Henry switches to theatre

Lenny Henry

Comedian Lenny Henry talks about playing Othello in the Shakespearian production currently on at Trafalgar Studio in London.

Lenworth George “Lenny” Henry CBE (born 29 August 1958) is an English actor, writer, comedian and occasional television presenter.

Henry’s first manager was Robert Luff, who signed him in 1975 and gave him the opportunity to perform as part of the Luff-produced touring stage version of The Black and White Minstrel Show. In July 2009, Lenny Henry stated he was contractually obliged to perform and regretted his part in the show.

He was introduced to Shakespeare when he made the 2006 Radio 4 series Lenny and Will. Which saw him going “in search of the magic of Shakespeare in performance.” This was where he first met Barrie Rutter.

Henry is currently studying for an MA at Royal Holloway, University of London in screenwriting for television and film.