Lewis Doherty

Lewis Doherty is a British theatre artist, actor, writer, and director known for his dynamic solo performances and innovative storytelling techniques. Emerging from Nottingham and trained at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, Doherty has become particularly acclaimed for his action-packed, multi-character one-man shows, notably the “BEOWULF” and “WOLF” trilogies. His work blends physical theatre, cinematic influences, and razor-sharp wit, often immersing audiences in vibrant genre worlds such as crime noir and epic fantasy, all delivered with remarkable vocal dexterity and physicality.

Doherty founded the company BEAR, through which he continues to create and tour his inventive pieces, challenging the boundaries of what solo theatre can accomplish. He is celebrated for his original scripts, dynamic stage presence, and ability to conjure entire universes using minimal props and maximal imagination, earning critical praise and cult followings at venues including the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and Soho Theatre.