ABOUT | henryesdon

As a London/Manchester based actor, I graduated from the University of Central Lancashire in 2016 on the BA (Hons) Acting Course studying TV, Film, Stage and Radio. Shortly after, I got accepted onto the senior acting intake course to become a member of the National Youth Theatre of Great Britain.

Some other training includes; Theatrical Biomechanics, Shakespeare and Classical Acting, Viewpoints, Choreographic and Devised Theatre, Stage & Screen Combat, Performance/Motion Capture, Puppetry, Acting for Camera, Radio Technique and Physical Theatre, Comedy/ Clowning etc.

Most recently, I am a member on 'The Actors Class' Foundation Course 2023.

Since then, I have broadened my experience in acting, writing, producing, directing and teaching, as well as improving my skills in Movement and Physical Theatre with both Meyerhold's Theatrical Biomechanics and training in Frantic Assembly's practices. I have gone onto act in some films (e.g. Red Devil), starred in a short film that won an award at the Lancashire Film Festival as well as a stop motion voiceover shortlisted at the 'Barcelona Planet film Festival' in Sitges, acted in two music videos with one that went viral on one of Youtube's biggest streaming channel 'T-Series'. I co-wrote and acted in a show that was taken to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, participated in several stage and screen readings as well as acting, producing and co-directing on several short films and plays. This includes collaborating with the founder of the production company 'Loud Voices, Silent Streets', where I helped direct the short web series 'About Robbie' recording via video link, bringing actors together from the U.K and America.

Currently, I am writing and producing new projects which I am collaborating with other film and theatre makers, my aim is to complete a play I am currently writing, to trial in scratch nights before taking it on a tour across venues around the local theatres near me in the south of the U.K. This includes the process of starting up my very own production and theatre company.

Recently, I toured with The English Theatre company across Europe running from October 2019 to March 2020, filmed an ITV DocuDrama (2021) which aired in the U.K and America, filmed recon scenes for the TV series 'Britain's Deadliest Kids' (2021) that aired on QuestRed and Discovery+, including filmed two TikTok Commericals and played the role of Beckim in the short film 'Quiet' with My Bubble Films which will include DOP/Cinematographer Sally Low.

The next projects that I am currently working on will be a short film based on events around World War II, that was written and produced by myself as well as an award-winning production company in Ealing, I am set to play the role of Young Grindelwald in 'The Order' web-series with PhoenixWorks Films, as well as playing the role of Thomas in an indie feature film 'Sacrifice', Jonathan in 'Forever Yours' short film, and currently filming a short film with Dutch London Pictures written by Holly De Jong.

Within the next couple of years, I will be working on a new exciting TV project called 'Flinders - Uncharted Waters' where I will be taking on the role of Matthew Flinders, and telling the story of his extraordinary life.

I am currently working with close friends of mine to perform two plays that we have an interest in and performing in local theatres within the Buckinghamshire/Bedfordshire area. Updates nearer the time will follow.