Damian Lewis

Damian Lewis Tunes Up For His Biggest Gig Yet

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Latitude Fest: Potential of 8,000 Festival Goers

by Staff | BBC | April 30, 2024

The TV and stage actor Damian Lewis has revealed he had already booked tickets for camping at Latitude Festival when he was later asked to perform.

The 53-year-old and his band have been announced for the Second Stage at the festival in Henham Park near Halesworth, Suffolk, on Friday, July 26, 2024.

He will join Duran Duran, Kasabian, London Grammar, Keane and Rick Astley in the line-up.

Lewis said Latitude would be his “biggest” gig and he was “really excited”.

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Damian Lewis Announces Latitude Festival

On April 30, 2024May 1, 2024 By Gingersnap Comments Off

Second Stage Line-Up

by Gingersnap | damian-lewis.com | April 30, 2024

Surprise! Damian and his fantastic band are scheduled to play Latitude Festival this summer at Henham Park in Suffolk on Friday, July 26. Latitude Fest is a summer adventure that awaits you. Let your curiosity guide you through the very best in music, dance, comedy, poetry, theatre, literature, podcasts, family activities and wellness. Weekend and day tickets are on sale now here.

Virgin Radio UK reports Damian will make his big Latitude debut with some of his latest tracks from 2023 album Mission Creep and new music from his upcoming second album, too. Damian admitted he was already booked to enjoy the festival as a camper with his children before being asked to play on stage.

“It’s a huge privilege, I feel really grateful. We’re on the Second Stage, which is a big stage. There are potentially going to be up to 8,000 people there, that’s the biggest gig I will have played, so I’m really excited.”

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Fan Sightings

Damian Lewis Spotted at London Restaurant

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Fan Sighting

by Gingersnap | damian-lewis.com | April 30, 2024

Photo Cred: AlenaRachelCopeland Instagram

Damian was spotted at one of his favorite restaurants J Sheekey last night, April 29, 2024. J Sheekey is an iconic London restaurant in the heart of Covent Garden and the West End, serving the best seafood, fish, shellfish and oysters with al fresco dining on the terrace. The restaurant is close to the vibrant quarters of Soho, Leicester Square and The National Gallery.

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Damian Lewis Was Guest Inspector in Whodunnit3 [Unrehearsed]

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Polishing His Magnifying Glass

by Gingersnap | damian-lewis.com | April 28, 2024

Surprise! Damian was one of the random guest Inspectors in the limited run mystery play Whodunnit3 [Unrehearsed] at Park Theatre London on April 28, 2024, where he tried to solve a crime live on stage with no rehearsal whatsoever. Audience members were also treated by Damian singing a special cover of “I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles)” by The Proclaimers, just like he did at his recent Oxford gig back in March.

This isn’t the first time Damian has been the guest Inspector. Read about his 2019 appearance here. The special fundraising event was to raise funds for the Park Theatre building and its community outreach programme. The play runs from March 27 – May 4. Get tickets now why you still can, here. Continue reading Damian Lewis Was Guest Inspector in Whodunnit3 [Unrehearsed]

Music

Damian Lewis Studio Time for Second Album

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Sound Mixing

by Gingersnap | damian-lewis.com | April 28, 2024

Photo Cred: Dave Archer

Recently Damian and his band were back in the studio for a string of days recording in Camden. Pictured above, Lewis Durham of Durham Sound Studios provides his expertise as Damian and band members look on. The music production studio provides phonographic services specializing in vintage analogue equipment, which was a key sound on Damian’s first album Mission Creep.

Back on March 27 we interviewed Damian backstage after his Norwich gig, where he shared details about his forthcoming second album.

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Events Poetry

Damian Lewis To Recite Invictus Poem

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Invictus Games 10th Anniversary

by Gingersnap | damian-lewis.com | April 28, 2024

The Invictus Games Foundation will celebrate 10 years of changing lives and saving lives with a ‘Service of Thanksgiving’ at St Paul’s Cathedral on May 8, 2024. Damian is set to recite the Invictus poem during the service and will be joined by Patron, Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex, and members of the worldwide Invictus Community to mark the occasion. The original author of the poem is William Henley, who’s memorial bust is on display within the Crypt of St Paul’s Cathedral. This marks a decade since the inaugural Invictus Games London in 2014, founded as a sporting event for injured and sick military personnel and veterans.

For more information, visit The Invictus Games Foundation here.

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A Spy Among Friends Awards

A Spy Among Friends Wins VLV Award for Excellence in Broadcasting 2023

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Best TV Drama 2023

by Gingersnap | damian-lewis.com | April 25, 2024

A Spy Among Friends won an VLV Award for Best TV Drama 2023. The Voice of the Listener and Viewer (VLV) Awards for Excellence in Broadcasting were held on April 24, 2024 at the Geological Society in central London presented by broadcaster Clive Myrie with VLV President Tony Hall, Lord Hall of Birkenhead CBE. Nick Murphy, director of A Spy Among Friends, accepted the award and attended the presentation.

Congrats to all the cast and crew. We are proud of the drama mini-series and its accolades.

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Artwork painting

Painting of Damian Lewis, Benedict Cumberbatch and Matthew Macfadyen

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Cumberbatch, Macfadyen, Lewis…Oh My!

by Gingersnap | damian-lewis.com | April 25, 2024

Photo Cred: Benjamin Sullivan’s Instagram (permission of usage granted)

Artist Benjamin Sullivan has painted a contemporary portrait of the actors trio Damian Lewis, Matthew Macfadyen and Benedict Cumberbatch, titled “Three Actors” and commissioned by the Garrick Club. The painting was unveiled at the club on Thursday, April 25, 2024 in London. Notice Damian’s CD of his debut album Mission Creep? Great detail!

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Events Poetry Readings

Damian Lewis Recites Poetry at U.S. Embassy London Event

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The Poetry Hour: The Josephine Hart Poetry Foundation

by Gingersnap | damian-lewis.com | April 24, 2024

Photo Cred: Joanne Davidson

It truly was the art of diplomacy last night. Damian was one of several readers who recited selected poems at the American Ambassadors Residence in London on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. The intimate evening titled The Poetry Hour, is an ongoing project that is part of The Josephine Hart Poetry Foundation. Other readers included Elizabeth McGovern and Charles Dance.

Poems from Elizabeth Bishop, Emily Dickinson, TS Eliot, Robert Frost and Robert Lowell were selected for Tuesday’s reading. Guests of the evening included Gloria Obianyo, Parth Thakerar, Alison Mosshart and more. The event was led by director Dr. Mary Wellesley and sponsored by US Ambassador to the UK, Jane Hartley. View more photos from the event in our Gallery here.

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Dream Horse Screening and Q&A at Draycott Community Cinema

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Q&A Session With Director and Memorabilia Auction

by Laura Linham| Wells Nub News | April 23, 2024

Draycott Community Cinema is set to offer a unique cinematic event on Saturday, May 11, 2024 with a special screening of the 2020 film ‘Dream Horse’. The screening will include a Q&A session with the director, Euros Lyn, and a memorabilia auction in the Draycott Memorial Hall located on Latches Lane in Draycott, Somerset at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 7:00 p.m.

This special screening offers an intimate look at the making of ‘Dream Horse’ and a chance to engage with Euros Lyn, a leading figure in contemporary filmmaking – and tickets are available now for what promises to be a memorable evening for film enthusiasts and the local community alike. ‘Dream Horse’, directed by Euros Lyn from a screenplay by Neil McKay, stars Toni Collette, Damian Lewis and Owen Teale.

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Gallery Personal and Family Life Print Media

Damian Lewis and Alison Mosshart Attend Bella Freud’s Birthday Bash

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Birthday Party and New Collection Preview

by Lily Jobson | Daily Mail | April 18, 2024

Damian and Alison attended fashion designer Bella Freud’s 63rd birthday celebration and new collection preview at her Chiltern Street store in London on Thursday, April 18, 2024. Others in attendance were comedian Noel Fielding, Noel Gallagher’s daughter Anais Gallagher, Lady Mary Charteris, Lliana Bird, of course the honoree Bella Freud and more. View more photos from the event in our Gallery here.

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Narrator Poetry Readings Voice Work

Listen to Damian Lewis Recite Shakespeare on Spotify

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Shakespeare For Every Day of the Year

by Gingersnap | damian-lewis.com | April 15, 2024

Want to listen to Damian narrate Shakespeare right into your earbuds? You can now listen to Shakespeare for Every Day of the Year on both UK and US Spotify. Allie Esiri’s beautiful book features a perfect piece of topical Shakespeare for every day of the year, whether it be a sonnet, soliloquy, extract from a narrative poem or play, or a quote. Full cast of narrators are: Allie Esiri, Ben Allen, Damian Lewis, Hattie Morahan, Helen McCrory, Jade Anouka, Jot Davies, Paapa Essiedu and Sir Simon Russell Beale. Enjoy!