Henry Shields

Get Henry Shields Email Alerts

Be the first to get news, photos, videos & more.

Henry Shields 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).

Henry Shields Photos

Henry Shields 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]

Henry Shields Productions

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

Writing

Playwright


Henry Shields TV Shows

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

Henry Shields Videos

Henry Shields News


THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG & More Set for Theatre Calgary's 24-25 Season

Theatre Calgary has revealed its 2024-25 season of  plays. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.

Francis Wilson Playhouse To Present The Clearwater Premiere Of THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG

THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG, a farcical play-within-a-play, is coming to Francis Wilson Playhouse. Learn when you can see the show and how to purchase tickets.

Broadway Buying Guide: March 18, 2024- THE WHO'S TOMMY Tops the Week

Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, March 18, 2024.

Review: THE LONDON 50-HOUR IMPROVATHON, Wilton's Music Hall

'Directed by Adam Meggido and Ali James, The London 50-hour Improvathon is exactly what it says on the tin - a show that takes place over fifty hours in London, bringing together improvisational actors to create an absolutely wild weekend.'

Broadway Buying Guide: March 11, 2024- DOUBT is Back on Broadway

Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, March 11, 2024.

Photos: First Look at THE LONDON 50-HOUR IMPROVATHON: THE WEDDING PARTY

Check out photos from The London 50-Hour Improvathon: The Wedding Party here!

THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG to Celebrate 7th Anniversary

The Play That Goes Wrong will celebrate its 7th anniversary in New York. Learn more about the special performance.

THE ADDAMS FAMILY & More Set for Theatre Tuscaloosa 24-25 Season

Theatre Tuscaloosa has revealed its 2024-25 season. See the plays and learn how to purchase tickets.

Northern Stage Announces WAITRESS, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST And More for 2024/25 Season

Discover the exciting 2024/25 season announced by Northern Stage, featuring five main stage productions including SISTERS, Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, KING JAMES, THE VERMONT FARM PROJECT, and WAITRESS. The season also promises new works and musical events.

New Cast Set For THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG in London; Booking Extended!

Experience the chaos with a new West End cast for THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG. Tickets on sale until May 2025 for this global smash hit celebrating its 10th year!

Mischief's MIND MANGLER Will Embark on UK Tour Following West End Premiere

Henry Lewis and Jonathan Sayer, creators of The Play That Goes Wrong and BBC TV’s The Goes Wrong Show, are heading back out on tour with Mind Mangler: Member of the Tragic Circle. Learn more about when and where to catch the show here!

Photos: First Look at THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG at Cleveland Play House

Cleveland Play House is presenting the regional premiere of the international hit comedy, The Play That Goes Wrong. Check out photos here!

LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, PIPPIN & More Set for Garden Theatre's 2024-2025 Season

The Garden Theatre has revealed the 2024-2025 Broadway on Plant Theatre Season, running from July 2024 - June 2025. See which shows are being presented, and learn how to purchase tickets.

Broadway Buying Guide: February 12, 2024- Get Tickets to MOULIN ROUGE!, SWEENEY TODD, and More

Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, February 12, 2024.

THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Comes to Northern Stage Next Month

Northern Stage closes its 2023/24 main stage season with The Play That Goes Wrong this March and April. Learn more about the play and find out how to get tickets here!

Broadway Buying Guide: February 5, 2024- Get Tickets to SWEENEY TODD, HADESTOWN and More

Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, February 5, 2024.

Cast Set For PETER PAN GOES WRONG at Theatre Royal, Glasgow in March

Mischief, the multi award-winning company responsible for the global comedy phenomenon, The Play That Goes Wrong, and the BBC One television series, The Goes Wrong Show, has announced full casting for its forthcoming UK Tour of Peter Pan Goes Wrong.

Broadway Buying Guide: January 29, 2024

Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, January 29, 2024.

Review: THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG: A Triumphant Disaster!

If you need a prescription for winter blues, get to the Omaha Community Playhouse and laugh yourself red in the face with THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG. I dare you to not get caught up in its zany, madcap shenanigans. It is two hours of nonstop fun!

Playwright Mark Ravenhill to Join The London 50-Hour Improvathon: The Wedding Party

Playwright Mark Ravenhill joins the cast of The London 50-Hour Improvathon: The Wedding Party, featuring top improvisers.

Henry Shields 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).

What is Henry Shields next theatre project?

Henry Shields's next show will be Peter Pan Goes Wrong which opens on 4/19/2023 on Broadway.

Get Henry Shields Email Alerts

Be the first to get news, photos, videos & more.

Videos