You have successfully moved from creating content on platforms like TikTok to performing live on stage. What challenges did you face during this transition, and how did you adapt your material for live audiences? Performing to live audiences is an entirely different experience from creating online content, so it was like starting from scratch. Starting stand-up from scratch, like any new skill, means you have to fail quite a few times before you find success. I think what helped was trusting my sense of humour, no matter how weird or absurd it may seem, and creating new material with that same core approach. Your debut show, "Just Literally," has been well-received. Can you share the creative process behind it and how your experiences influenced its development? It was a case of leaning into my sense of humour and trusting myself. I have a peculiar sense of humour, and I was worried that it may be a bit too weird for the audience, but I took a risk and just went with what I found funny, and people seemed to enjoy it. I owe a lot of that to the incredible directors I worked with, Dec Munro and Elf Lyons, who helped guide that creative process and helped me trust in myself. Your satirical portrayals of posh individuals have resonated with many. What inspired these characters, and how do you balance humour with sensitivity? Well, my dad is called Hungerford, so it’s obviously not too far from home. Also, there’s a thing in comedy where people say you can’t punch down; you have to punch up. So, as a middle- class straight white male, the super posh was kinda the only people I could come for, haha! I think there will always be different levels of sensitivity, and what people think is/isn’t okay. I only make jokes or say things that I feel I can absolutely defend in any context. If not, then I just won’t say it. With over one million followers on TikTok, Henry Rowley has captivated audiences with his sharp wit, impeccable timing, and masterful storytelling. Handsome, versatile, and exceptionally talented, Henry seamlessly transitions from stand-up comedy to acting, proving there’s little he can’t do. He embodies the charisma of James Dean, the charm of Paul Newman, and the sophistication of Jude Law all rolled into one. Hollywood, take notice! Interview: Marcella Martinelli
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