Singer, actor and dancer Lou Henry sat down with fairypowered to answer 20 questions.
Lou is currently in Heathers. Currently on tour around the UK – in Leeds until 5 September, get tickets here
Let’s start with a few favourites
Favourite show (whether you have been in it or not)?
Les Miserables
Favourite Book
Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom. Humans by Matt Haig. Delirium by Lauren Oliver
Favourite theatre?
The DeLaMar in Amsterdam
Favourite song?
August by Flipturn
Favourite music?
Paolo Nutini, Michael Buble, Etta James
Favourite food?
Italian
Favourite drink?
Coffee. Or champagne
What is your favourite role?
Hard to say. Audrey in Little Shop has a great arc. Anything Julie Andrew’s has played. The Grinch.
What was your first role?
Professionally: Katharine Howard in Six
And what role would you really like to play?
Fantine in Les Mis
If you weren’t a performer , what would you be?
Something creative. I love cooking and buildings. Anything crafty or architectural.
What made you decide to be a performer?
I’m an attention seeker and was brought up on all the golden oldies. Julie Andrew’s in Sound of Music
Do you enjoy touring?
Yes! I love exploring new places and feeling like I’m on a holiday staying in different accommodation every week
What advice would you give the 16-year-old you?
If you don’t try you’ll never know!!! The world will keep turning regardless
Do you fancy branching out in Producing or Directing?
I’d love to direct! Maybe in the future
What was the last stage show you saw and really enjoyed?
Pride at the National. 5/5
Favourite line from any show?
I love overhearing adlibs that make their way into cast recordings. Hamilton has some GREAT ones!
If you could be anyone else for the day, who would it be?
Probably one of the gazillionaires and I’d donate all their money
What are the nicest/weirdest things you have ever received from fans?
Someone crocheted me a gilet which is just incredible. She also made me a fish keyring which I love.
Can you tell us what you will be up to next?
I’ll be on tour with Heathers until September 2027! This industry hardly ever works beyond the next year of your life. So come catch us on tour!
Lou Henry stars in Heathers on tour in Leeds until Saturday 5 September – more details here