Henry Normal is back for a brand new show – Henry Normal: A Normal... Ageing.
The eighth instalment in this acclaimed, occasional series in which acclaimed, occasional writer Henry Normal tackles those subjects so big only radio can possibly contain them.
So far Henry has covered Family, Life, Love, Imagination, Nature, The Universe and Communication; in this new episode he will be talking about Ageing.
Through poetry, stories, jokes and quotes Henry will be exploring being in the autumn of his life, when things are "going a different colour and dropping off".
Henry Normal is a multi-award winning writer, producer and poet. Co-writer of award winning television programmes such as The Royle Family, The Mrs Merton Show, Coogan’s Run and Paul Calf, and producer of, amongst many others, Oscar-Nominated Philomena, Gavin and Stacey and Alan Partridge.
He has published eight collections of poetry including his most recent The Beauty Within Shadow, plus his memoir written with Angela Pell, A Normal Family: Everyday adventures with our autistic son.
Praise for previous episodes in this series:
"It's a rare and lovely thing: half an hour of radio that stops you short, gently demands your attention and then wipes your tears away while you have to have a little sit down."
"It's a real treat to hear a seasoned professional like Henry taking command of this evening comedy spot to deliver a show that's idiosyncratic and effortlessly funny."
"Not heard anything that jumps from hilarious to moving in such an intelligent, subtle way as Henry Normal's show."
Date: Thursday 18 November
Venue: Stratford Play House, Stratford upon Avon
Doors open: 7.15pm
Recording starts: 7.30pm
Recording starts: 7.30pm
All guests will need to provide the following as a condition of entry:
- A negative COVID-19 LFT result (taken in the 24 hours prior to attending the Event) from a UK Government-approved test provider (either via a home kit or via a test centre), with certification shown via email or text.
This event is supported by Covid controls including the requirement for those who are not medically excluded to wear a face covering. Face coverings will be mandatory throughout the recording unless exempt.
Failure to comply will result in the relevant guest being denied entry and no refund will be provided in these circumstances.
In the lead up to the production, to help minimise the spread of coronavirus, we ask that you do not attend the show, if you begin to develop any of the symptoms of coronavirus or if you have come into close contact with someone who has tested positive for coronavirus.
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