Lenny Henry to cameo York Theatre Royal

Fri 23 Mar 2012

York Theatre Royal is delighted to announce that the final actor to play the cameo role of Marcade the messenger in Northern Broadsides’ critically acclaimed production of Love’s Labour’s Lost will be Lenny Henry.

Lenny will be joining the 16 strong cast at the final two performances of the production’s national tour at York Theatre Royal on Saturday 5 May at 2.30pm & 7.30pm.

In 2008 Lenny made his Shakespeare debut in the title role of the Halifax based theatre company’s production of Othello. The production received much acclaim on its national tour and West End run, ultimately leading to winning The Milton Shulman Award for Outstanding Newcomer at the London Evening Standard Theatre Awards. Lenny is currently appearing in the critically acclaimed production of Comedy of Errors at the National Theatre.

Explains Director Barrie Rutter: “I am absolutely thrilled that Lenny is joining us to play the important role of the messenger at York Theatre Royal for our final performances of the Love’s Labour’s Lost tour to play. It’s such a delight to be working with him again”

Barrie Rutter directs a charismatic cast of 16 multi-talented northern actors who will fill the stage in this fast-paced battle of the sexes. In true Broadsides’ style there’ll be rousing song and dance, scintillating performances, jaw-dropping comic timing and hilarious ‘steal-the-show’ scenes. 

Northern Broadsides is a unique theatre company with a true northern voice. Their work is characterised by a high degree of theatrical inventiveness and robust performances from a large ensemble cast of multi-talented and charismatic northern actors who all perform in their natural voices. For the past 20 years, they have delighted audiences here and abroad with a growing classic repertoire which has won them many awards and a loyal following worldwide. 

Tickets for Love’s Labour’s Lost are priced from £10-£22 (Concessions are available) and can be purchased online here - as well as at the Box Office or on 01904 623568.

Please note that Lenny Henry's appearances are subject to any subsequent work commitments.