It's our first episode in our new The Comedy About Spies series of Mischief Makers! Dave Hearn sits down with show writers Henry Lewis and Henry Shields to talk about inspirations, the writing process, shelved (for now) projects and who they would spy on given the chance.
Henry Lewis
Henry is an Olivier Award-winning writer, actor and is the Artistic Director of Mischief Theatre. Henry writes and performs for the company as well as producing.
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BIO
Henry is an Olivier Award-winning writer, actor and is the Artistic Director of Mischief Theatre. Henry writes and performs for the company as well as producing.
Henry trained at LAMDA and recent credits include: The Comedy About A Bank Robbery (writer and actor - Criterion Theatre), Magic Goes Wrong, The Play That Goes Wrong (writer and actor - UK and International Tour, West End - Winner of Best New Comedy at the Olivier Awards 2015 and What's On Stage Awards 2014), Peter Pan Goes Wrong (writer and actor - West End, UK Tour, Pleasance London - Nominated for Best Production and Best Ensemble at the Off West End Awards 2014), Peter Pan Goes Wrong (BBC1), The Royal Variety Performance 2015 (writer and actor - ITV) Keep it in the Family (writer and actor - ITV), Lights! Camera! Improvise! (actor - West End, Soho Theatre - Winner of The Spirit of the Fringe Award), The Improvised Ad Break Live (actor - Comedy Central), The Boy with the Cuckoo-Clock Heart (actor - Pleasance), Beasts & Beauties (actor - Hampstead Theatre), The Nativity Goes Wrong (writer - Reading).
Outside of Mischief Theatre Henry teaches at LAMDA and is the co-artistic director of The Trick for whom Henry produced the critically acclaimed revival of Mercury Fur (Old Red Lion Theatre and Trafalgar Studios - Nominated for Best Production & Winner Best Design at The Off West End Awards 2013) and the UK Premier of Tracy Letts' Superior Donuts at The Southwark Playhouse for which he won the Mark Marvin Prize at the Peter Brook Empty Space Awards.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Henry Lewis has appeared on Broadway in 7 shows.
Henry Lewis has appeared on London's West End in 8 shows.
Henry Lewis's first West End show was The Comedy About a Bank Robbery which opened in 2016
Henry Lewis has written 6 shows including Please Sir, How Do I Write a Hit Musical? (Bookwriter/Composer/Lyricist), Joan of Kent (Bookwriter/Composer/Lyricist), The Comedy About a Bank Robbery (Writer), Groan Ups (Playwright), The Play That Goes Wrong (Author), Magic Goes Wrong (Author).
Podcasts
Movie Night Special | Episode 3
Join Henry and Josh as they discuss the very beginnings of Mischief improv, Josh's experience performing at Edinburgh alongside medical school, and a recent Eurovision murder mystery!
Peter Pan Goes Wrong | Goodbye LA
Mischief is back in the USA and is bringing you a brand-new podcast series hosted by Charlie Russell, recorded live in NYC and LA! Hello and goodbye, LA!
We have one more present under the tree... a 2021 lookback with Henry Lewis, Nancy Zamit and Dave Hearn! Join them as they go through a year in Mischief, from Mischief Movie Night In to Magic Goes Wrong and more!
Episode 27: Mischief Movie Night In Special
Dave Hearn, Jonathan Sayer and Henry Lewis have emerged from the Comedy Bunker - to bring you a special episode all about Mischief Movie Night In! Find out what it's like bringing the show from onstage to online audiences, as well as our favourite moments and more.
This week, Dave talks to artistic director, writer and co-creator of Mischief, Henry Lewis. They talk about the writing process, Henry Lewis's interest in magic and the fondest moments of Henry's career so far. Warning: Contains occasional strong language.

