Legendary UK comedian and actor Sir Lenny Henry has highlighted the lack of diversity at Glastonbury Festival. Speaking with BBC presenter and journalist Clive Myrie in an interview for the Radio Times, Henry notes it was “interesting” to see the demographic of the UK’s most well-known festival, and is equally “surprised” by other UK festivals […]
That would be November 8th 2016, when Donald Trump was elected president of the United States. Up until then, journalists and news anchors would inform while comedians provided laughter. Each had a role with specific duties. A few weeks into this new presidency however, as American audiences started complaining about late-night shows joking about the President and stand-up comedians focused on the hilarity in the White House, lines were blurred.
I love the Bard. William Shakespeare, the Bard of Avon. The 400 plus-year-old playwright whose words still permeate today has become an integral part of my existence. Being a theater major I suppose this is no surprise. I feel empowered when I perform his works.
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