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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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STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Production, 2023
Performer


[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2023
Robert


[West End]
2023
Cast [Replacement]

[Replacement]

[West End]
West End Premiere, 2021
Mind Mangler


[West End]
West End Transfer, 2021
Robert


[West End]
Original West End Production, 2019
Performer


[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2017
Robert


[West End]
Original West End Production, 2016
Robin Freeboys [Replacement]

[Replacement]

[Broadway]
1920
Performer


[Broadway]
1917


[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1916
Adolph Knutt


[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1912
Oliver Fitznoodle


Productions

 
[West End, 2023]
Writer
 
[West End, 2021] [Replacement]
Writer/Artistic Director[Replacement]
 
[West End, 2021]
Writer
 
[US Tour, 2019]
Playwright
 
[West End, 1991]
Musical Director

Writing

Playwright
Bookwriter/Composer/Lyricist
Bookwriter/Composer/Lyricist

TV Shows

The Goes Wrong Show
Robert, Warden, Timmy

Videos

News


THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Begins in July at Flat Rock Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 24, 2025

Flat Rock Playhouse will present the uproarious comedy, “The Play That Goes Wrong.” This riotous show, written by Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer, and Henry Shields, will take the Leiman Mainstage July 24 - Aug. 23.
San Jose's Playful People Productions Reveals 2025-26 Season
by Stephi Wild - Jun 24, 2025

San Jose's Playful People Productions has announced its 15th Anniversary, 2025—26 season: live stage productions of musicals old and new, and more. Learn more here!
Grand Theatre Reveals Key Artists For 2025/26 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 17, 2025

The Grand Theatre Box Office is officially unlocked for the upcoming 2025/26 Season's Spriet Series after months of exclusive access for season ticket subscribers. Learn more about the season's artists and see how to purchase tickets!
THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG to Welcome New Cast Members
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 16, 2025

The Play That Goes Wrong will welcome three new members of the ‘Cornley University Drama Society’. Learn more about the new cast members and about the show here!
Review: THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG is a Riot at The Ruth
by Tyler Hinton - Jun 14, 2025

The Play That Goes Wrong is a riotous good time in the Lindsay Legacy Theater, the smaller of two new performance spaces for The Ruth and Nathan Hale Theater (The Ruth), formerly known as Hale Center Theater Orem.
PETER PAN GOES WRONG Available For Licensing Through Dramatists Play Service
by Michael Major - Jun 11, 2025

Peter Pan Goes Wrong is now available for licensing through Dramatists Play Service! The comedy, which appeared on Broadway in 2023, is now part of the service's catalogue after it was recently acquired by Concord Theatricals.
Top Off-Broadway Shows for June 2025
by Sidney Paterra - Jun 1, 2025

What's happening off-Broadway? BroadwayWorld is here to guide you through the top picks for theatre for the month of June! Learn more about upcoming Off-Broadway shows.
THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Will Come to Vancouver in August 2025
by Emmy Rice - May 24, 2025

Black Box Theatre Co. is bringing The Play That Goes Wrong to the Waterfront Theatre on Granville Island in Vancouver from August 13 to 30, 2025. This brilliant piece of theatre blends farce and physical comedy with a good old murder mystery.
THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Comes to Sydney Opera House
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2025

Audiences old and new will be rolling in the aisles when the Tony and Olivier award-winning fan favourite The Play That Goes Wrong arrives at the Opera House and tours Australia from winter 2025.
THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Extends Tickets Through Early January, 2026
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 14, 2025

The Play That Goes Wrong has extended, with tickets now on sale through early 2026. The production continues its run at New World Stages. Learn more about the show here!
Review: THE COMEDY ABOUT SPIES, Noel Coward Theatre
by Franco Milazzo - May 14, 2025

Has there been a British comedy franchise as successful as Mischief’s since the days of the Carry On films? While The Play That Goes Wrong is still going strong in the West End and New York, their latest The Comedy About Spies rolls off the conveyor belt at the Noël Coward Theatre.
FANCY DANCER World Premiere by Larissa FastHorse and More Set for Seattle Rep '25-26 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 17, 2025

Seattle Rep has unveiled its 2025/26 season, featuring the world premiere of Larissa FastHorse's Fancy Dancer, and more. See the full lineup of shows here!
Photos: THE COMEDY ABOUT SPIES at the Noël Coward Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 15, 2025

The first production images have been released from the World Premiere of Mischief’s The Comedy About Spies, which began previews last night at the Noël Coward Theatre. Check out the photos here!
ANASTASIA, THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG, and More Set For Geva Theatre's 2025/26 Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 8, 2025

Geva Theatre has announced its upcoming 2025/26 season. The One Geva subscription offers a full season of exciting work across our two theatres – now with five shows in the Wilson and two shows in the Fielding!
THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Comes to Theatrikos
by Stephi Wild - Apr 8, 2025

Theatrikos Theatre Company will continue its 2025 season with the hilarious comedy The Play That Goes Wrong, by Henry Shields, Jonathan Sayer and Henry Lewis.
Xian Zhang Conducts Mozart, Bach, And Abels with New Jersey Symphony
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 4, 2025

New Jersey Symphony will present Music Director Xian Zhang conducting Mozart, Bach and Abels, with the Symphony’s principal violins, Eric Wyrick and Francine Storck, stepping up to perform Bach’s Double Concerto with the orchestra.
Review: Greater Boston Stage Company gets everything right with THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG
by R. Scott Reedy - Apr 3, 2025

What did our critic think of THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG at Greater Boston Stage Company?
THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG to Celebrate 8th Anniversary of New York Opening
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 1, 2025

Tomorrow Wednesday, April 2 marks “Crazy Eights” for The Play That Goes Wrong when the eighth anniversary of the show’s opening night in New York takes place. Learn more about the show here!
THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Gets Hinglish Makeover in Delhi as HARSHVARDHAN HAVELI MEIN HATYA
by Joshua Wright - Apr 1, 2025

An Indian adaptation of The Play That Goes Wrong, titled Harshvardhan Haveli Mein Hatya, opens in Delhi. Directed by Ananya Shrangi, the production reimagines the hit British comedy in a Himachali setting with a Hinglish script.
THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG & More Lead San Francisco / Bay Area's April 2025 Top Theatre Shows
by Team BWW - Mar 28, 2025

San Francisco / Bay Area is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for April 2025 include The Play That Goes Wrong & more.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Henry Lewis been in?

Henry Lewis has appeared on Broadway in 7 shows.

How many West End shows has Henry Lewis been in?

Henry Lewis has appeared on London's West End in 6 shows.

What was Henry Lewis's first West End show?

Henry Lewis's first West End show was The Comedy About a Bank Robbery which opened in 2016

How many shows has Henry Lewis written?

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).

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