Damian Lewis to Star in Henry V at the Old Vic

Damian Lewis returns to the London stage to star in Henry V at the Old Vic.

Damian Lewis will return to the stage to play the monarch in a production of Henry V at the Old Vic in London. The Shakespearean play marks the opening of Rupert Goold's tenure as artistic director of the venue. Lewis returns to major theatrical roles for the first time in nearly 10 years.

• The productionRupert Goold will direct the Shakespeare play as a provocative exploration of modern leadership.
• The backgroundDamian Lewis last appeared in a major stage role roughly a decade ago.