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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).

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2023
Chris

[West End]
West End Premiere, 2021
Sophisticato

[West End]
West End Transfer, 2021
Chris

[West End]
Original West End Production, 2019
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2017
Chris

[West End]
Original West End Production, 2016
Mitch Ruscitti [Replacement]

Productions

 
[West End, 2023]
Writer
 
[West End, 2021] [Replacement]
Writer[Replacement]
 
[West End, 2021]
Writer
 
[US Tour, 2019]
Playwright

Writing

Playwright


TV Shows

The Goes Wrong Show
Chris, Billy Wheeler, Richard, Prince of the England

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News


MISCHIEF MOVIE NIGHT (IN) Returns to the Stage and Screen This Winter

Making Merry Mischief will return to London for a strictly limited festive season with Mischief Movie Night (In), the improvised movie live on stage. Learn more about the show here!
THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Returns to Stage West

 After selling out every performance and adding six additional shows during its wildly successful 2023 run, Stage West has announced the return of The Play That Goes Wrong.
Review: THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG at Mary Moody Northen Theatre

If you’re a fan of slapstick, quick-witted humor, and clever theatrical twists, Mary Moody Northen's production of “The Play That Goes Wrong” is the perfect play for you. Don’t miss it! #ATXTheatre
Broadway Buying Guide: November 4, 2024- SWEPT AWAY Arrives on Broadway

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Broadway Buying Guide: October 28, 2024- Fall in Love with ROMEO + JULIET

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THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Comes to The Mary Moody Northen Theatre at St. Edward's University

The Mary Moody Northen Theatre at St. Edward’s University will present the side-splitting farce The Play That Goes Wrong by Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer, and Henry Shields, running from November 7 – 17, 2024.
Photos: THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG At San Francisco Playhouse

San Francisco Playhouse kicks off its 2024-25 season with the Olivier Award-winning comedy The Play That Goes Wrong. See photos from the production. 
WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME, FAT HAM Are the Most-Produced Plays of 2024/25

American Theatre magazine, published by Theatre Communications Group, has released Top 10 Most-Produced Plays and Top 20 Most-Produced Playwrights for the new season. This list was based on the 1,281 productions at 305 TCG member theatres, plus 176 productions at commercial or non-member theatres.
Broadway Buying Guide: September 23, 2024- See the New Stars of CABARET AT THE KIT KAT CLUB

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Broadway Buying Guide: September 16, 2024- HAMILTON, CHICAGO & WICKED Are on Top

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THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Celebrates 10th Anniversary & Extends to February 2026

THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG celebrates its 10th anniversary in the West End with performances extended to February 2026. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Broadway Buying Guide: September 9, 2024- See Alyssa Milano in CHICAGO Starting Next Week

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Review: THE (ONE-ACT) PLAY THAT GOES WRONG at Burbage Theatre Company

Burbage Theatre Company (BTC) kicks off its season with the delightfully disastrous “The (One-Act) Play That Goes Wrong,” a howlingly funny play-within-a-play written by Henry Lewis, Henry Shields, and Jonathan Sayer.
Broadway Buying Guide: September 3, 2024- Long-Running Hits Top the Week

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Interview: 'We Talked About a Ten Week Run': Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer And Henry Shields on Celebrating 10 Years of THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG

The Olivier Award-winning comedy, The Play That Goes Wrong, is celebrating its 10th anniversary on the West End at the Duchess Theatre. Recently, we had the chance to speak with the writers of the show, Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer and Henry Shields on what it is like to be celebrating this anniversary!
Broadway Buying Guide: August 26, 2024- See Ariana Madix in CHICAGO

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THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Offers £10 Front Row Tickets for All September Performances

As The Play That Goes Wrong, the Olivier and Tony Award-winning smash hit running at the Duchess Theatre prepares to celebrate 10 years in the West End on September 10th, Mischief will release over 360 £10 front row tickets throughout September.
Cast Set For THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG at San Francisco Playhouse

San Francisco Playhouse will kick off its 2024-25 season with the Olivier Award-winning comedy The Play That Goes Wrong. Learn more about the cast here!
1812 Productions Unveils 2024-25 Season Featuring THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG & More

1812 Productions announces its 2024/2025 season featuring popular hits like THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG, and more.
Burbage Theatre Co Sets Five Plays for 13th Season

Burbage Theatre Co's 13th Season, themed Confronting Chaos, will feature five plays. Learn more about the season and see how to purchase tickets.

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 4 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).

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