Henry Ashby
Actor and Musician
London and Aotearoa Based
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Henry Ashby is a London-based actor, musician and musical theatre performer, originally from Pōneke, Aotearoa New Zealand.
Currently undertaking a Master of Arts in Musical Theatre at the London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art (LAMDA), Henry has worked extensively across theatre, television and music in Australasia.
Their theatrical credits include Ricky Potts in Ride the Cyclone (Aotearoa Premiere), Nino Quincampoix in Amélie (Australasian Premiere), Anatole in Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812, and Fiyero (Alternate) in Wicked. Their screen credits include Shortland Street. Henry is also known as the lead singer and guitarist of theatrical pop-rock band Skram. With two albums, multiple charting singles, national tours and a performance opening for OneRepublic at Spark Arena under their belt, music remains a huge part of their creative life.
A passionate storyteller with a love for the wonderfully weird, Henry brings a healthy dose of curiosity, humour and heart to everything they do.