Lewis Hetherington: The Visitors

Lewis Hetherington is a Scottish performance artist, theatre-maker and playwright creating bold, socially engaged work that often unfolds beyond traditional theatre spaces. His practice explores identity, community and belonging, using humour, spectacle and participation to invite audiences into shared, often unexpected experiences.

Working across live art, performance and collaborative projects, Lewis’s work is rooted in place and shaped through deep engagement with local communities. He creates immersive encounters that blur the boundaries between performer and audience, encouraging people to reflect on how we see ourselves — and each other — within shared spaces.

Alongside his performance practice, Lewis is a playwright and co-founder of Fieldwork Performance and Constellation Points. He has worked with organisations including National Theatre of Scotland, Citizens Theatre, Platform Theatre, National Youth Theatre and Traverse Theatre, with his work touring internationally across China, Canada, Saudi Arabia, Australia, the US, Japan and beyond.