Performance

VenueGala Theatre
TownDurham
CountyCounty Durham
From27th October 2012
To27th October 2012
When19:45
PricesFrom £24.50. To £24.50.
What is currently on at Gala Theatre (V0146218420)

Lenny Henry

Lenny HenryT01315292965
Lenny Henry has become a crucial influence on the creation of black-centred comedy and characters. Born in Dudley, West Midlands in 1958, he says 'My family came to the UK at a time when blacks were just beginning to be integrated into British society. I was on of just three blacks in our school'. His first television exposure was as a comic on New Faces. He then when on to appear on Tiswas with Chris Tarrant who made a big impression on him. Lenny says: ' It was then that I began to develop my work..I remember going to the Comedy Store and realising that I didn't have to rely on impersonations so much and that I could be funnier by being myself'. Following Tiswas, he appeared on Three of a Kind with Tracey Ullman and David Copperfield. It ran for three years on BBC TV and Lenny's introduction to large television audiences. He has gone on to appear on many different television shows, talking on a range of characters as well as hosting the highly successful The Lenny Henry Show.
Performer Lenny Henry


Archive :: production:T01315292965, comedy:S01656341431, venue:V0146218420

Pop Life!

LENNY HENRY takes us on a hilarious joyride through his life in music. You'll discover what it was like: Being born into a JAMAICAN household with so many pictures of Elvis on the wall "I thought he was a relative". Hanging at the QUEEN MARY DISCO in the Midlands where Northern soul dancers high kicked with such ferocity, "in one tune they could maim the entire room". Sympathizing with multi millionaire singer ADELE's ex-boyfriend ? who dumped her just before she hit the big time. "I bet he regrets THAT phone call". HIP HOP'S obsession with women's bodies: "If that girl in the 50 cent video wants to be recognised she's gotta walk in the party bum first". Lenny Henry: POP LIFE! Is a joyous, funny, freaky show about just how music goes better with everything. Lenny plays the piano during this performance - you have been warned!

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