Lenny Henry shares stories from five decades in spotlight during Still At Large show touring to Derbyshire
Lenny Henry has been telling stories on stage, on screen and through a host of characters for more than five decades.
His new live show, Still At Large, which tours to Buxton Opera House on May 9, 2026, is part stand-up, part storytelling and part conversation. Lenny returns to the experiences that shaped him while also exploring the ideas, challenges and creative sparks driving him today.
He achieved household fame half a century ago through The Lenny Henry Show which ran for 11 years on television. His acclaimed dramatic performances include Othello on stage and television’s The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.
Lenny started off in children’s television as a regular cast member of Tiswas in the Eighties. He is in the cast of the new children’s fantasy film The Magic Faraway Tree in which he plays The Great Know-All. Lenny has contributed to a number of films for younger viewers including Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban in which he voiced the character Shrunken Head, Postman Pat: The Movie where he voiced Mr Bernard: Tow Truck Manager, and Trolls Band Together in which he played DJ Cheezie.
The versatile entertainer co-created Comic Relief and last hosted the annual charity fundraiser on television in 2024 when Red Nose Day raised £40million. Lenny was awarded a knighthood by the Queen for his services to drama and charity in 2015.
He will share highlights from his career in Still At Large. Expect big laughs, heart and a celebration of the many versions of Lenny: the actor, the impressionist, the comedian, the fundraiser and the Stand-Up Anecdotalist.
The show is suitable for 16+ years. Tickets cost £33, go to www.buxtonoperahouse.org.uk or call 01298 72190.