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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

Videos

News


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.
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.
PRIMARY TRUST and More Set for Portland Center Stage 2025-26 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 26, 2025

Portland Center Stage’s 2025-2026 season will celebrate The Stories That Bind Us — a range of plays that connect us to ourselves and each other. See the seven show lineup and learn more!
Jason Alexander-Directed SWEENEY TODD and More Set For La Mirada's 2025/2026 Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 24, 2025

La Mirada Theatre For The Performing Arts and McCoy Rigby Entertainment have announced its 2025/2026 season of shows. The season will include a production of Sweeney Todd, directed by Jason Alexander.
THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Will Celebrate Spring Break With Games and Discount Tickets
by Stephi Wild - Mar 20, 2025

To celebrate Spring Break at The Play That Goes Wrong, The Cornley University Drama Society is inviting ticketholders to play their favorite games including “Cornley Corn Hole” and “Pin the Moustache on Chris Bean” next month.
Review: THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG at Studio Tenn
by Carolan Trbovich - Mar 17, 2025

Studio Tenn brings yet another delightful production to their stage in Mischief Theatre’s, The Play That Goes Wrong, a masterclass in comedic chaos, blending slapstick humor, impeccable timing, and rapid delivery of theatrical mayhem.
Hillbarn Theatre Reveals 2025-2026 Six-Show Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 14, 2025

Hillbarn Theatre is launching Season 85, a six-show season that examines change, transformation, and rebirth in ways both literal and metaphorical. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.
Photos: Mischief’s THE COMEDY ABOUT SPIES in Rehearsals
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 11, 2025

You can now get a first look inside rehearsals for Mischief’s brand new West End show,  The Comedy About Spies. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Mischief Will Bring CHRISTMAS CAROL GOES WRONG to London This Year
by Stephi Wild - Mar 7, 2025

Mischief will return to the West End for a predictably chaotic Christmas season with their new festive stage show - Christmas Carol Goes Wrong.  Learn more about the show here!
THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Comes to Tulsa PAC This Month
by Stephi Wild - Mar 4, 2025

The Play That Goes Wrong is coming to Tulsa Performing Arts Center this month. This production is part Monty Python, part Sherlock Holmes, all comedy gold.
THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG And More Announced for Grand Theatre 2025 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 4, 2025

Grand Theatre has unveiled its 2025/26 season, titled “You Are Here.” The lineup features six productions, including, Tony, Olivier, and Pulitzer Prize winning shows. Check out all of the detials here!
THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Extended Again At New World Stages
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 27, 2025

The Play That Goes Wrong has announced another extension with tickets now on sale through August 31. The smash hit continues its run at New World Stages.
THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Will Hold First ASL Interpreted Performance
by Stephi Wild - Feb 20, 2025

The Play That Goes Wrong will hold its first ever American Sign Language (ASL) interpreted performance. ASL interpreters will be present for the performance to offer audiences a new way to experience the hit show.
Mischief's THE COMEDY ABOUT SPIES Extends West End Run
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2025

An extra 30,000 tickets for Mischief's brand new West End show,  The Comedy About Spies have been released, with the show extended through Summer 2025 by four weeks due to phenomenal demand.  

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).

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