A lot has changed since Sir Lenny Henry did his last stand-up comedy show in 2009.
He's become a grandfather, been knighted, and expanded his writing, acting and music-making careers.
But comedy remains his first love, which is why when Perth Festival of the Arts asked him to headline their 2025 event with a one-off show, he said yes.
"When you're on the set of Broadchurch and it's all about dead bodies you do wish someone would come on and crash into a bakery by mistake," he jokes.
"You do wish there were more funny lines. I think comedy is a massive healer and is underestimated.
"It doesn't have its own category at the Oscars and I think that's terrible. Comedy deserves more respect.
"Charlie Chaplin, Buster Keaton, Richard Pryor, Steve Martin, Lily Tomlin. So many great comedians in the world who've never been given their flowers and I think we need to start appreciating how wonderful it is."
