THE LEGENDARY Sir Lenny Henry is officially on the road on a brand new UK tour set to run throughout the autumn. 

Following the October publication of his memoir, Henry will travel the length, breadth and width of the country with An Evening with Lenny Henry – Who Am I, Again?, which opened up in Birmingham last month. 

In part one of the show, Henry takes 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, Henry 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, Henry is interviewed by author, co-writer and friend Jon Canter, for further insights into his life and career, followed by questions from the audience.

Henry 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.”

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. 

Tour organisers have implored all fans to come and enjoy these honest and tender stories, told with a glorious sense of humour and help Henry figure out ‘Who Am I Again?’ Tickets are on sale now.

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

29 October 2019                    Leeds: Town Hall

30 October 2019                    Hull: City Hall

31 October 2019                    Gateshead: Sage

01 November 2019                Edinburgh: The Queen’s Hall

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