Archie Henderson is an award-winning writer, actor, musician, and creator of viral comedy character Jazz Emu, whose videos and songs have garnered over 50 million streams.In 2023, he was named one of the 50 funniest comedians of the 21st Century by Dominic Cavendish in the Telegraph, landing at number 26 on the list.
Archie released his hilarious 30-minute visual comedy album JAZZ EMU: EGO DEATH earlier this year. It featured Alex Horne, Harry Enfield, Al Roberts, Charly Clive, Phil Dunning, Ellen Robertson, Will Hislop, Ed Jones & more •
His live show JAZZ EMU: KNIGHT FEVER enjoyed sold out runs at Soho Theatre before heading to the Edinburgh Fringe 2024 and has received rave reviews - with The Telegraph calling him 'Britain's finest young musical comedian'.He then took his live show on a tour of the UK earlier this year and will soon be taking the show on his first ever US tourHis musical character comedy show at the Edinburgh Fringe 2022 (JAZZ EMU: YOU SHOULDN’T HAVE), was included on The Telegraph’s “Top Shows To See At The Edinburgh Fringe”, and the British Comedy Guide’s “Best Reviewed Shows At The Edinburgh Fringe”.In late 2022, he took the show to the main stage of London’s Soho Theatre for a week’s sell-out run, receiving stellar reviews. In Chortle's 2023 Awards, Archie won in two categories - 'Best Variety or Character Act' and the 'Social Media Award'.Since 2019, he has been building a cult following with songs and sketches from his awkwardly-smooth comedy character Jazz Emu, resulting in plays on BBC RADIO 1 and multiple performances on BBC RADIO 4’s THE NOW SHOW. Watch his videos on YouTube or TiktokAs well as in his own viral online sketches, Archie has acted in BBC Three pilot BRITNEY, a YouTube-commissioned pilot with band EASY LIFE, and Sky TV’s SO BEANO.This summer, Archie will be taking his new show THE PLEASURE IS ALL YOURS to the Edinburgh Fringe.
