Damian Lewis in Henry V

Damian Lewis is an internationally acclaimed stage, television, and film actor best known for his Emmy and Golden Globe award-winning performance in Homeland opposite Claire Danes and his role as King Henry VIII in the BBC miniseries Wolf Hall. He is set to star as King Henry V in Rupert Goold’s new production of Shakespeare’s Henry V at the Old Vic, marking the theatre’s inaugural season under Goold’s artistic direction.

Damian Lewis plays King Henry V in a provocative new production of Shakespeare’s Henry V at the Old Vic from 26 January to 27 March 2027. Directed by new Artistic Director Rupert Goold, this new production explores the young English monarch who leads his army into war against seemingly insurmountable odds. The production marks a significant moment for Lewis, who brings his commanding presence and depth to one of Shakespeare’s most complex monarchs.

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About Damian Lewis

Damian Lewis is an internationally acclaimed British actor renowned for his work across stage, television, and film. After training at the prestigious Guildhall School of Music and Drama, Lewis joined the British theatre community and established himself as one of the country’s finest classical and contemporary actors.

He is best known to international audiences for his Emmy and Golden Globe award-winning performance as CIA operative Nicholas Brody in the critically acclaimed television series Homeland, and for his portrayal of King Henry VIII in the BAFTA-winning BBC miniseries Wolf Hall.

Lewis has built a parallel career in major British theatre productions with the Royal Shakespeare Company and the National Theatre, as well as acclaimed West End performances. His film credits span blockbusters and critically acclaimed features, establishing him as one of Britain’s most versatile and distinguished actors.

Theatre Credits

Damian Lewis has built an extensive and distinguished theatre career spanning classical Shakespeare roles at the RSC and National Theatre to contemporary drama on the West End.

Appeared in numerous productions with the Royal Shakespeare Company between 1993-1998, including Little Eyolf and Cymbeline
Starred as Laertes in Jonathan Kent’s Broadway production of Hamlet opposite Ralph Fiennes
Appeared in the National Theatre’s production of Ibsen’s Pillars of the Community (2005)
Starred opposite his late wife Helen McCrory in Five Gold Rings (Almeida Theatre, 2003)
Played the Wolf in Into The Woods (Donmar Warehouse)
Played Martin in Edward Albee’s The Goat, Or Who is Sylvia? (Theatre Royal Haymarket)
Starred as Alceste in Martin Crimp’s 2009 adaptation of The Misanthrope (opposite Keira Knightley)

Film and Television Credits

Notable film and television credits include Homeland (Showtime), Wolf Hall (BBC), Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light (BBC), Billions (Showtime), The Forsyte Saga (ITV), Life (NBC), Band of Brothers (HBO), Our Kind of Traitor, Queen of the Desert, The Silent Storm, Romeo & Juliet, The Sweeney, Stormbreaker, The Escapist, Will, Your Highness, and An Unfinished Life.

Book Henry V Tickets

Henry V plays at the Old Vic from 26 January to 27 March 2027, featuring Damian Lewis as King Henry V in Rupert Goold’s inaugural production as Artistic Director of the theatre. This provocative new staging of Shakespeare’s masterpiece explores themes of power, war, and leadership. Book early so you don’t miss out.

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