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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 Shields
Henry is an Olivier Award-winning writer and has been a member of Mischief Theatre since 2009. Theatre includes: recently, The Comedy About A Bank Robbery (Criterion Theatre), The Play That Goes Wrong (Duchess Theatre, UK and International Tour - writer/actor, Olivier Award and WhatsOnStage Award Best New Comedy), Peter Pan Goes Wrong (Apollo Theatre, UK tour and Pleasance, London - writer/actor, 2014 Off West End Awards nominations for Best Production and Best Ensemble), The Nativity Goes Wrong (writer, Mischief Theatre and Reading Rep co-production), Lights!
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BIO
Henry is an Olivier Award-winning writer and has been a member of Mischief Theatre since 2009.
Theatre includes: recently, The Comedy About A Bank Robbery (Criterion Theatre), The Play That Goes Wrong (Duchess Theatre, UK and International Tour - writer/actor, Olivier Award and WhatsOnStage Award Best New Comedy), Peter Pan Goes Wrong (Apollo Theatre, UK tour and Pleasance, London - writer/actor, 2014 Off West End Awards nominations for Best Production and Best Ensemble), The Nativity Goes Wrong (writer, Mischief Theatre and Reading Rep co-production), Lights! Camera! Improvise! (Pleasance, Edinburgh, Soho Theatre, Arcola and Underbelly - actor, Spirit of the Fringe Award 2013) and The Busy Body (Southwark Playhouse).
Television includes: Peter Pan Goes Wrong (BBC1) Royal Variety Performance 2015 - The Play That Goes Wrong, Holby City and Keep it in the Family (ITV).
Photos
Neil Patrick Harris and The Cast of "Peter Pan Goes Wrong" including Stephen James Anthony, Ryan Vincent Anderson, Brenann Stacker, Greg Tannahill, Nancy Zamit, Chris Leask, Bianca Horn, Henry Shields, Ellie Morris, Producer Kevin McCollum, Henry Lewis, Fred Gray, Director Adam Meggido, Matthew Cavendish, Bartley Booz, Jonathan Sayer and Harry Kershaw
Date:
04/20/2023
From: Photos: See Neil Patrick Harris & More at PETER PAN GOES WRONG Opening Night
Neil Patrick Harris, Producer Lucas McMahon, Producer Kevin McCollum and The Cast of "Peter Pan Goes Wrong" including Stephen James Anthony, Ryan Vincent Anderson, Brenann Stacker, Greg Tannahill, Nancy Zamit, Chris Leask, Bianca Horn, Henry Shields, Ellie Morris, Producer Kevin McCollum, Henry Lewis, Fred Gray, Director Adam Meggido, Matthew Cavendish, Bartley Booz, Jonathan Sayer and Harry Kershaw
Date:
04/20/2023
From: Photos: See Neil Patrick Harris & More at PETER PAN GOES WRONG Opening Night
Neil Patrick Harris and The Cast of "Peter Pan Goes Wrong" including Stephen James Anthony, Ryan Vincent Anderson, Brenann Stacker, Greg Tannahill, Nancy Zamit, Chris Leask, Bianca Horn, Henry Shields, Ellie Morris, Producer Kevin McCollum, Henry Lewis, Fred Gray, Director Adam Meggido, Matthew Cavendish, Bartley Booz, Jonathan Sayer and Harry Kershaw
Date:
04/20/2023
From: Photos: See Neil Patrick Harris & More at PETER PAN GOES WRONG Opening Night
Ellie Morris, Chris Leask, Henry Shields, Jonathan Sayer, Charlie Russell, Matthew Cavendish, Neil Patrick Harris, Nancy Zamit, Greg Tannahill, Henry Lewis, Bianca Horn with the full company of "Peter Pan Goes Wrong"
Date:
04/20/2023
From: Photos: The Cast of PETER PAN GOES WRONG and Neil Patrick Harris Take Opening Night Bows
Ellie Morris, Chris Leask, Henry Shields, Jonathan Sayer, Charlie Russell, Matthew Cavendish, Neil Patrick Harris, Nancy Zamit, Greg Tannahill, Henry Lewis, Bianca Horn with the full company of "Peter Pan Goes Wrong"
Date:
04/20/2023
From: Photos: The Cast of PETER PAN GOES WRONG and Neil Patrick Harris Take Opening Night Bows
STAGE CREDITS
[West End]
Original West End Production, 2016
Mitch Ruscitti [Replacement]
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TV Shows
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Videos
Video: San Francisco Playhouse Debuts PETER PAN GOES WRONG Trailer
by Michael Major - 2026-10-14 14:15:09
Video: PETER PAN GOES WRONG Regional Premiere at Hale Centre Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - 2026-02-13 22:45:08
Video: Watch Highlights of Cathy Rigby in PETER PAN GOES WRONG
by Michael Major - 2025-11-04 12:22:34
News
Henry Lewis and Jonathan Sayer Will Join CHRISTMAS CAROL GOES WRONG For Two Weeks Only
by Stephi Wild - Oct 21, 2026
Original MISCHIEF members Henry Lewis and Jonathan Sayer will join the West End cast of CHRISTMAS CAROL GOES WRONG at Wyndham's Theatre, reprising their roles from the production's US run.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 21, 2026
Original MISCHIEF members Henry Lewis and Jonathan Sayer will join the West End cast of CHRISTMAS CAROL GOES WRONG at Wyndham's Theatre, reprising their roles from the production's US run.
Review: STONEWALL'S BUST at Best Medicine Rep
by David Friscic - Oct 20, 2026
An air of merriment and unabashed mayhem pervades the hilarious and totally chaotic, hilarious, satiric comedy Stonewall’s Bust (presented at The Writer’s Center by the Best Medicine Rep). The acting ensemble works comedic wonders under the direction of Evan Morogiello.
by David Friscic - Oct 20, 2026
An air of merriment and unabashed mayhem pervades the hilarious and totally chaotic, hilarious, satiric comedy Stonewall’s Bust (presented at The Writer’s Center by the Best Medicine Rep). The acting ensemble works comedic wonders under the direction of Evan Morogiello.
THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Becomes 4th Longest Running Play in West End History
by Stephi Wild - Oct 15, 2026
MISCHIEF's THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG entered the Society of London Theatre's list of 20 longest running West End shows for the first time, ranking as the 4th longest running play in West End history after 12 years at the Duchess Theatre.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 15, 2026
MISCHIEF's THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG entered the Society of London Theatre's list of 20 longest running West End shows for the first time, ranking as the 4th longest running play in West End history after 12 years at the Duchess Theatre.
Video: San Francisco Playhouse Debuts PETER PAN GOES WRONG Trailer
by Michael Major - Oct 14, 2026
San Francisco Playhouse has shared a trailer video for PETER PAN GOES WRONG, its Bay Area premiere production running September 26 through November 28, 2026.
by Michael Major - Oct 14, 2026
San Francisco Playhouse has shared a trailer video for PETER PAN GOES WRONG, its Bay Area premiere production running September 26 through November 28, 2026.
Photos: CHRISTMAS CAROL GOES WRONG in Rehearsal Ahead of West End Run and UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Oct 6, 2026
MISCHIEF, the multi-award winning company behind The Play That Goes Wrong, Peter Pan Goes Wrong and The Comedy About Spies, has released new rehearsal photos of the cast of Christmas Carol Goes Wrong. Check out the photos here!
by Stephi Wild - Oct 6, 2026
MISCHIEF, the multi-award winning company behind The Play That Goes Wrong, Peter Pan Goes Wrong and The Comedy About Spies, has released new rehearsal photos of the cast of Christmas Carol Goes Wrong. Check out the photos here!
THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Marks 2,500 Performances Off-Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Oct 5, 2026
The Play That Goes Wrong will celebrate its 2,500th performance this month, with a special performance featuring photo ops, a curtain call speech, and more.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 5, 2026
The Play That Goes Wrong will celebrate its 2,500th performance this month, with a special performance featuring photo ops, a curtain call speech, and more.
Photos: PETER PAN GOES WRONG at San Francisco Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 30, 2026
See production photos of San Francisco Playhouse’s Peter Pan Goes Wrong, featuring returning cast members from its 2024 production of The Play That Goes Wrong.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 30, 2026
See production photos of San Francisco Playhouse’s Peter Pan Goes Wrong, featuring returning cast members from its 2024 production of The Play That Goes Wrong.
CHRISTMAS CAROL GOES WRONG Reveals West End and UK Tour Cast
by Stephi Wild - Sep 8, 2026
MISCHIEF announced the cast for CHRISTMAS CAROL GOES WRONG at London's Wyndham's Theatre from December 18, 2026 to January 23, 2027, plus a UK tour starting in Bromley on October 27, 2027 through cities including Norwich, Leeds, Cardiff and Cambridge.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 8, 2026
MISCHIEF announced the cast for CHRISTMAS CAROL GOES WRONG at London's Wyndham's Theatre from December 18, 2026 to January 23, 2027, plus a UK tour starting in Bromley on October 27, 2027 through cities including Norwich, Leeds, Cardiff and Cambridge.
Adam Langdon Will Join THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG; Longtime Cast Member Trevor Braun to Depart
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2026
Trevor Braun departs THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG after his final performance September 3 at New World Stages; Adam Langdon takes over as Dennis beginning September 14.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2026
Trevor Braun departs THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG after his final performance September 3 at New World Stages; Adam Langdon takes over as Dennis beginning September 14.
Henry Shields and Allie Dart Join CHRISTMAS CAROL GOES WRONG
by Stephi Wild - Aug 26, 2026
Henry Shields and Allie Dart will join the original UK cast of CHRISTMAS CAROL GOES WRONG for runs in Manchester (Nov. 17-21) and Portsmouth (Nov. 24-28) before the show opens at LA's Ahmanson Theatre Dec. 12, 2026.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 26, 2026
Henry Shields and Allie Dart will join the original UK cast of CHRISTMAS CAROL GOES WRONG for runs in Manchester (Nov. 17-21) and Portsmouth (Nov. 24-28) before the show opens at LA's Ahmanson Theatre Dec. 12, 2026.
PETER PAN GOES WRONG to Make Bay Area Premiere at San Francisco Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 17, 2026
San Francisco Playhouse will stage the Bay Area premiere of PETER PAN GOES WRONG, directed by Susi Damilano, reuniting cast members from THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG for the comedic sequel.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 17, 2026
San Francisco Playhouse will stage the Bay Area premiere of PETER PAN GOES WRONG, directed by Susi Damilano, reuniting cast members from THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG for the comedic sequel.
PETER PAN GOES WRONG is Coming to San Francisco Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 17, 2026
San Francisco Playhouse will stage the Bay Area Premiere of Peter Pan Goes Wrong. This comedy comes from the award-winning creatives behind The Play That Goes Wrong.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 17, 2026
San Francisco Playhouse will stage the Bay Area Premiere of Peter Pan Goes Wrong. This comedy comes from the award-winning creatives behind The Play That Goes Wrong.
Review: THE COMEDY ABOUT SPIES, Adelphi Theatre
by Franco Milazzo - Aug 10, 2026
Set in 1961, the same year that a balding former milkman and coffin-polisher from Edinburgh was interviewed for the role of James Bond, The Comedy About Spies sees two pairs of agents (one American, one Russian) face off in London’s Piccadilly Hotel as they hunt for the mysterious “Project Midnight” documents. As this is from Mischief Theatre, there’s no prizes for guessing just how straightforward and successful they will be.
by Franco Milazzo - Aug 10, 2026
Set in 1961, the same year that a balding former milkman and coffin-polisher from Edinburgh was interviewed for the role of James Bond, The Comedy About Spies sees two pairs of agents (one American, one Russian) face off in London’s Piccadilly Hotel as they hunt for the mysterious “Project Midnight” documents. As this is from Mischief Theatre, there’s no prizes for guessing just how straightforward and successful they will be.
Photos: THE COMEDY ABOUT SPIES is Now Playing at the Adelphi Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Aug 7, 2026
New production photos have been released from Mischief’s award-winning The Comedy About Spies. The production is running at the Adelphi Theatre. Check out the photos here!
by Stephi Wild - Aug 7, 2026
New production photos have been released from Mischief’s award-winning The Comedy About Spies. The production is running at the Adelphi Theatre. Check out the photos here!
CHRISTMAS CAROL GOES WRONG to Make Australian Premiere at Sydney Opera House
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 28, 2026
The Mischief comedy will have its Australian premiere in the Concert Hall, following its sold-out West End run at London's Apollo Theatre, with a local cast still to be announced.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 28, 2026
The Mischief comedy will have its Australian premiere in the Concert Hall, following its sold-out West End run at London's Apollo Theatre, with a local cast still to be announced.
CHRISTMAS CAROL GOES WRONG to Make Australian Premiere at Sydney Opera House
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 27, 2026
The Mischief production will bring its comic take on A Christmas Carol to the Sydney Opera House Concert Hall this festive season, marking its Australian premiere.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 27, 2026
The Mischief production will bring its comic take on A Christmas Carol to the Sydney Opera House Concert Hall this festive season, marking its Australian premiere.
Photos: THE COMEDY ABOUT SPIES West End Return In Rehearsal
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 23, 2026
Mischief has released new rehearsal photos for the West End return of The Comedy About Spies, which begins performances at the Adelphi Theatre on August 1. The award-winning comedy, written by Henry Lewis and Henry Shields, returns for an eight-week run following its acclaimed 2025 premiere.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 23, 2026
Mischief has released new rehearsal photos for the West End return of The Comedy About Spies, which begins performances at the Adelphi Theatre on August 1. The award-winning comedy, written by Henry Lewis and Henry Shields, returns for an eight-week run following its acclaimed 2025 premiere.
Interview: 'It's A Dream Come True': Matt DiCarlo On Directing Mischief On Both Sides Of the Atlantic And Returning To THE COMEDY ABOUT SPIES In London
by Kat Mokrynski - Aug 12, 2026
After a successful run at the Noël Coward last year, Mischief Theatre’s The Comedy About Spies has returned to the West End for a limited run until September, this time at the Adelphi Theatre. Recently, we had the chance to speak with the director, Matt DiCarlo, about restaging The Comedy About Spies. We discussed how he first became involved with Mischief Theatre, what it’s been like directing The Play That Goes Wrong in both London and New York City and how both he and the cast have been looking at The Comedy About Spies with a fresh perspective.
by Kat Mokrynski - Aug 12, 2026
After a successful run at the Noël Coward last year, Mischief Theatre’s The Comedy About Spies has returned to the West End for a limited run until September, this time at the Adelphi Theatre. Recently, we had the chance to speak with the director, Matt DiCarlo, about restaging The Comedy About Spies. We discussed how he first became involved with Mischief Theatre, what it’s been like directing The Play That Goes Wrong in both London and New York City and how both he and the cast have been looking at The Comedy About Spies with a fresh perspective.
Review: PETER PAN GOES WRONG at Searcy Summer Dinner Theatre
by Theresa Bertram - Jul 21, 2026
What did our critic think of PETER PAN GOES WRONG at Searcy Summer Dinner Theatre?
by Theresa Bertram - Jul 21, 2026
What did our critic think of PETER PAN GOES WRONG at Searcy Summer Dinner Theatre?
LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS and More Set for Arizona Theatre Company 59th Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 21, 2026
Arizona Theatre Company announced single tickets are going on sale for its 59th season, featuring five productions including PROOF, LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, and THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG. Tickets start at $33.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 21, 2026
Arizona Theatre Company announced single tickets are going on sale for its 59th season, featuring five productions including PROOF, LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, and THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG. Tickets start at $33.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Henry Shields been in?
Henry Shields has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.
How many West End shows has Henry Shields been in?
Henry Shields has appeared on London's West End in 5 shows.
What was Henry Shields's first West End show?
Henry Shields's first West End show was The Comedy About a Bank Robbery which opened in 2016
How many shows has Henry Shields written?
Henry Shields has written 4 shows including The Comedy About a Bank Robbery (Writer), Groan Ups (Playwright), The Play That Goes Wrong (Author), Magic Goes Wrong (Author).
Podcasts
Peter Pan Goes Wrong | Rehearsals | Broadway
Mischief is back on Broadway and is bringing you a brand-new podcast series hosted by Charlie Russell, recorded live in the big apple, New York City!
Meet the Mischief Makers | Episode 1 | Henry Shields
In the first ever episode, Dave talks to writer and co-creator of Mischief, Henry Shields. They talk about Henry's alternative careers in nursing and hot air balloon flying, the subjects that make them both geek out and alternative endings to The Play That Goes Wrong and The Comedy About A Bank Robbery.
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