Iwan Lewis
Born
Iwan Hedd Lewis

(1988-12-28) 28 December 1988
Llandeilo, Wales
Occupation(s)Stage and Film Actor
Years active2010–present

Iwan Lewis (born 28 December 1988) is a Welsh theatre and film actor. He is known for the roles of Emmett in the UK tour of the stage version of Legally Blonde[1] and Bahorel in the film version of Les Miserables.[2] Lewis graduated from the Guildford School of Acting in 2010.[3] In 2007, during his time at the GSA, he was a recipient of an award from the Elizabeth Evans Trust.[4] In addition to his roles in Les Misérables and Legally Blonde, Lewis also appeared in the 2010 London Revival of Stephen Sondheim's Passion.[5]

Lewis appeared as Oarsman in the Park Theatre transfer of Therese Raquin, which ran from the end of July through to August in 2014.[6] He is represented by Stuart Piper and Oliver Thomson at Cole-Kitchenn.

In March 2017, he became Artistic Director of the Barn Theatre.[7] The theatre's first production, a folk rework of The Secret Garden musical in March 2018, received 4 stars from The Stage, calling it "A delight for all ages".[8] Lewis received a 2018 The Stage Debut Awards nomination for his direction on the theatre's 2018 Built By Barn production of Simon Stephens' One Minute.[9]

In 2023, Lewis became engaged to Faye Brookes after three months into their relationship and in August that year, is now married to her.[10]

References

  1. ↑ Owens, David (9 August 2012). "Legally Blonde Star Iwan Lewis Aims To Be A Homecoming Hero". South Wales Echo. Retrieved 9 April 2013.
  2. ↑ Moses-Lloyd, Rachel (10 January 2013). "Llandeilo actor on bet with Russell Crowe and filming Les Miserables with Hugh Jackman". This is South Wales. Retrieved 9 April 2013.
  3. ↑ "Cast | Legally Blonde Tour". 2011. Retrieved 9 April 2013.
  4. ↑ "Recipients - Ymddiriedolaeth Elizabeth Evans". The Elizabeth Evans Trust. Archived from the original on 17 December 2013. Retrieved 24 August 2013.
  5. ↑ "Domnar Warehouse: Passion". Archived from the original on 13 September 2013. Retrieved 28 April 2013.
  6. ↑ "Park Theatre".
  7. ↑ "The Barn Theatre". The Barn Theatre - Cirencester. Retrieved 18 October 2019.
  8. ↑ "Former actor launches 200-seat theatre in Cirencester". The Stage. 9 March 2017. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
  9. ↑ Masso, Giverny (23 September 2018). "The Stage Debut Awards 2018: the winners in full | News". The Stage. Retrieved 18 October 2019.
  10. ↑ "Faye Brookes kisses new husband after marrying in stunning Cotswolds wedding". Retrieved 3 January 2024.
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