Henry William Lewis (born 21 November 1988) is a British actor and playwright. He co-founded British comedy theatre company Mischief, and co-wrote and starred in The Play That Goes Wrong, Peter Pan Goes Wrong, The Comedy About a Bank Robbery, The Comedy About Spies, Groan Ups, Magic Goes Wrong, Mind Mangler, Christmas Carol Goes Wrong, and The Goes Wrong Show for the BBC1, and co-hosts Riddiculous, an ITV1 daytime quiz show. In 2026, Henry will be part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe playing DUM-E in VisionQuest.
Career
In 2008, Lewis, Jonathan Sayer, and Henry Shields co-founded Mischief Theatre while they were studying a drama foundation course at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art.
In 2012, Lewis co-wrote with Sayer and Shields The Play That Goes Wrong, which premiered later that year at The Old Red Lion, Islington. Lewis played Robert Grove in both the original London cast and the original Broadway cast. In 2013, another Lewis, Sayer and Shields production, Peter Pan Goes Wrong, premiered at The Pleasance Theatre with Lewis amongst its original cast, playing Robert.
In 2016, Lewis', Sayer's, and Shields' play The Comedy About a Bank Robbery opened at the Criterion Theatre; Lewis was amongst its original cast, playing Robin Freeboys. In August 2019, Magic Goes Wrong, a play written by Lewis, Sayer, Shields, and Penn and Teller premiered at the Quays Theatre; Lewis played Mind Mangler and subsequently took him on tour. In September 2019, the next Lewis, Sayer, and Shields play, Groan Ups, premiered at Vaudeville Theatre, as part of a projected year-long residency at the theatre (later curtailed due to COVID-19 restrictions), with Lewis playing Spencer. In 2020, Lewis launched The Mystery Agency, an escape-room style puzzle game, on Kickstarter.
In 2016, a production of Peter Pan Goes Wrong was aired by BBC1, with Lewis playing Robert. The following year, they aired A Christmas Carol Goes Wrong, with Lewis playing Robert. BBC1 aired twelve episodes of The Goes Wrong Show between December 2019 and November 2021. In 2022, he started playing the Riddlemaster in Riddiculous, an ITV daytime game show hosted by Ranvir Singh.
Television YearTitleRoleNotesRef.2015Royal Variety PerformanceRobert Grove (The Play that Goes Wrong)ITV1 (recorded at The Royal Albert Hall)2016Keep it in the FamilyNarratorITV1 (1 episode)Peter Pan Goes WrongRobert GroveBBC1 (Christmas Special, also writer)2017The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy FallonSelfNBC (1 episode)A Christmas Carol Goes WrongRobert GroveBBC1 (Christmas Special, also writer)2018We Are Most Amused & AmazedMind Mangler (Magic Goes Wrong)ITV1 (Prince Charles' 70th Birthday Celebrations at The London Palladium)2019Royal Variety PerformanceSpencer (Groan Ups)ITV1 (recorded at The London Palladium)2019–2021The Goes Wrong ShowRobert GroveBBC1 (2 series, 12 episodes, also writer)2020Children in NeedRobert GroveBBC12021The Heroic Quest of the Valiant Prince IvandoeYucky Duck, The Golden Father, The Golden Grandfather, Axel the GiantCartoon Network (3 episodes)2022Comic ReliefMind ManglerBBC12022–presentRiddiculousSelf/RiddlemasterITV1 (3 Series, 70 episodes)2024The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick TurpinBaron Von LouthApple TV+ (Episode "The Unrobbable Coach")Royal Variety PerformanceAgent X (The Comedy About Spies)ITV1 (recorded at The Royal Albert Hall)2026DUM-EMarvel Studios for Disney+2027BBC Studios for BBC1
Theatre +YearTitleRoleNotesRef.2010Showstopper! The Improvised MusicalEnsembleGreenwich Theatre & Arts Depot2011Beasts & BeautiesEnsemble & Understudy Hampstead Theatre2012Mercury FurParty GuestOld Red Lion Theatre, Islington (also producer)Trafalgar StudiosThe Play That Goes WrongRobert GroveOld Red Lion Theatre, Islington (also producer and co-writer with Jonathan Sayer and Henry Shields)2013Trafalgar Studios 2014Superior Donuts -Southwark Playhouse (as producer)The Play That Goes WrongRobert Grove1st UK & International TourDuchess Theatre, West End2015Peter Pan Goes WrongRobert GroveApollo Theatre, West End (also co-writer with Jonathan Sayer and Henry Shields)2016The Comedy About a Bank RobberyRobin FreeboysCriterion Theatre, West End (also co-writer with Jonathan Sayer and Henry Shields)2017The Play That Goes WrongRobert GroveLyceum Theater, BroadwayMischief Movie NightEnsemble & OscarArts Theatre, West End (also co-creator)20181st UK Tour2019Groan UpsSpencerVaudeville Theatre, West End (also co-writer with Jonathan Sayer and Henry Shields)2020Magic Goes WrongMind ManglerVaudeville Theatre, West End (also co-writer with Penn and Teller, Jonathan Sayer and Henry Shields)Mischief Movie NightEnsemble & OscarUK Tour (Open Air Theatres)Mischief Movie Night-InLive Stream (50 episodes) broadcast from Immersive LDN & Riverside Studios2021Magic Goes WrongMind ManglerApollo Theatre, West End2022Mind Mangler: Member of the Tragic CircleMind ManglerPleasance Edinburgh (also co-writer with Jonathan Sayer and Henry Shields)Mischief Movie NightEnsemblePleasance EdinburghStarship ImproviseFrank BrassGood Luck, Studio -UK Tour (as director)2022-presentAustentatiousEnsembleArts Theatre, West EndVaudeville Theatre, West EndUK Tours, Edinburgh Festival - Underbelly, McEwan Hall2023Mind Mangler: Member of the Tragic CircleMind ManglerGarrick Theatre & Prince of Wales Theatre, West End1st UK TourPeter Pan Goes WrongRobert GroveEthel Barrymore Theater, BroadwayAhmanson Theater, Los AngelesMind Mangler: A Night of Tragic IllusionMind ManglerNew World Stages, Off Broadway, New York City2024Mind Mangler: Member of the Tragic CircleMind ManglerApollo Theatre, West End2nd UK TourMischief Movie NightEnsemble & OscarThe Other Palace, West End (also producer)Live Stream (8 episodes) broadcast from Sadler's Wells2025The Comedy About SpiesDouglas WoodbeadNoël Coward Theatre, West End (also co-writer with Henry Shields)Uncle Glen's MenagerieImproviserSoho TheatreChristmas Carol Goes WrongRobert Grove1st UK TourApollo Theatre, West End (also co-writer with Jonathan Sayer and Henry Shields)2026Thespians - UK Tour (as executive producer)Shoot from the HipGuest ImproviserLeicester Square TheatreThe Comedy About SpiesDouglas WoodbeadAdelphi Theatre, West End
Books & playtexts +YearTitlePublisher2013The Play that Goes Wrong (One Act Edition)MethuenPeter Pan Goes WrongThe Nativity Goes Wrong2014The Play that Goes Wrong (Two Act Edition)2016The Comedy About A Bank Robbery2019Groan Ups2020The One Act Play that Goes Wrong2023Mystery Agency: The Museum HeistSphere2024Mind Mangler: Member of the Tragic CircleMethuen2025The Comedy About SpiesMystery Agency: The Bookshop MurderSphereChristmas Carol Goes WrongMethuen202666 MurdersSphere
Awards and nominations YearAwardCategoryWorkResultRef2012OffieBest ProductionMercury Fur2014WhatsOnStage AwardBest New ComedyThe Play That Goes Wrong2015Laurence Olivier Award2016Laurence Olivier AwardPeter Pan Goes WrongMolière AwardBest ComedyThe Play That Goes Wrong2017Laurence Olivier AwardBest New ComedyThe Comedy About a Bank RobberyDrama League AwardBest PlayThe Play That Goes WrongMolière AwardBest ComedyThe Comedy About a Bank Robbery Broadway.com Audience Choice AwardFavorite New PlayThe Play That Goes Wrong2018Laurence Olivier AwardBest New ComedyMischief Movie Night2020TV Choice AwardsBest New ComedyThe Goes Wrong ShowLaurence Olivier AwardBest New ComedyMagic Goes Wrong2022WhatsOnStage AwardBest New PlayBest Performer in a Male Identifying Role in a PlayBest West End ShowThe Play That Goes WrongTV Choice AwardsBest Comedy PerformanceThe Goes Wrong Show2023Outer Critics Circle AwardsOutstanding New Broadway PlayPeter Pan Goes WrongBroadway.com Audience Choice AwardFavorite New Play Drama Desk AwardUnique Theatrical ExperienceDrama League AwardOutstanding Production of a Play2024Off Broadway Alliance AwardsUnique Theatrical ExperienceMind Mangler: A Night of Tragic Illusion2025West End Wilma AwardBest New West End PlayThe Comedy About SpiesWest End Best Friend2026WhatsOnStage AwardBest New PlayLaurence Olivier AwardBest New Comedy or Entertainment
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