LENNY HENRY WINS BEST THEATRE NEWCOMER GONG
Lenny Henry has won an award for the most outstanding newcomer to theatre for his stage debut as Othello at the age of 51.
The comedian turned thespian has been honoured at The Evening Standard Theatre Awards held at the Royal Opera House in London.

Henry, who has been in the entertainment business for 30 years, told Sky News as he arrived at the ceremony that this was a "huge day" for him.

He takes his place alongside accomplished Hollywood actress Rachel Weisz.

She won best actress for her role in Tennessee Williams' Streetcar Named Desire.

Jerusalem won best play and Mark Rylance took best actor for his role in the comedy.

Hello Dolly was named best musical while Rupert Goold won best director for Enron.


Last Updated: 2009-11-23 15:27:18

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