Dudley comic Sir Lenny Henry ready to return to stand-up with exclusive performance at major music and comedy festival
One of the great names of British comedy is set to share stories about his life as he brings an exclusive performance to a major festival comedy stage.
Dudley comic Sir Lenny Henry will be appearing at the Latitude Festival at Henham Park in Suffolk as one of the headline names of the festival's 20 year anniversary of placing comedy on an equal footing with music.
Appearing alongside comedy greats such as Ross Noble, Jen Brister, Jack Dee, Josie Long, Rosie Jones, Phil Ellis and Fatiha El‑Ghorri, the festival marks Sir Lenny's only festival appearance in 2025 as he sets out on his Still at Large Tour.
For more than five decades, Sir Lenny Henry has been one of Britain's most beloved entertainers and his new show Still At Large, blends stand-up, storytelling, and conversation as he reflects on the experiences that shaped him while exploring the ideas and creativity driving him today.
From The Lenny Henry Show and Chef! to acclaimed dramatic performances in Othello, August in England, and The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, Sir Lenny will trace the roles, characters, and moments that have defined his extraordinary career.
Those attending Latitude can expect big laughs, heart, and a celebration of the many versions of Lenny: the actor, comedian, author, and fundraiser.
He said: "I'm delighted to be bringing Still At Large to Latitude for their 20th anniversary, and it's the only music festival I'll be performing at this year, so this really is a special one.
"Latitude has built this wonderful reputation for comedy over the years, and that means a lot to me.
"This show is my celebration of five decades in this business, from standing up in working men's clubs as a teenager to playing an elf in Middle-earth.
"I'll be sharing stories about the characters I've played, the people I've met, and the moments that have stuck with me from The Lenny Henry Show and Chef! to Othello and everything in between.
"There'll be plenty of laughs, a lot of heart, and hopefully some surprises along the way and It feels like the perfect place to celebrate not just Latitude's incredible twenty years, but my last five decades. Can't wait!"
Twenty years ago, Latitude became the first festival to place comedy on equal footing with music, creating a space where stand-up could command the same stages and audiences as the biggest musical acts.
Today, the Comedy Arena remains the summer's most prestigious comedy destination, with this year's lineup joining previously announced headline music acts David Byrne (UK Festival Exclusive), Lewis Capaldi, and Teddy Swims, alongside The Flaming Lips, The Last Dinner Party, Self Esteem, Wet Leg, Billy Ocean, plus newly announced names including David Gray, The Undertones, Peter Hook and the Light and more.
Melvin Benn, Latitude Founder and Festival Director, said: "Twenty years ago, Latitude became the first festival to place comedy on equal footing with music, and that bold vision has shaped everything we've become.
"This anniversary lineup perfectly captures that spirit.
"From Jack Dee's masterful deadpan to Jen Brister's fierce intelligence and Ross Noble's anarchic brilliance, alongside performers like Marcus Brigstocke, Rosie Jones, David O'Doherty, and Josie Long, who have all been part of Latitude's comedy story over the years, this is a celebration of two decades of laughter.
"We're especially thrilled to welcome Sir Lenny Henry for what promises to be a truly special performance."
