Lee trained at Arts Educational and East 15 (BA Hons Drama). His work in UK and European theatres has seen him tour extensively and win the occasional award. Theatre roles include The Aviator in THE LITTLE PRINCE (Tour with Lyngo), Ivy AFTER THE RAIN (UK tour Sabotage), Roland Maule PRESENT LAUGHTER (Jersey Arts Centre), Robinson Crusoe ROBINSON AND FRIDAY (Teatro Gioco Vita), Mr Sea SUNSHINE (Lyric Hammersmith/Theatre 503), Arlecchino HAZARDS OF LOVE (Cockpit Theatre), Mr Green SNOW PLAY (Theatre by the Lake), Petruchio ROYAL FLUSH (Spanish Tour), Francisco Di Medici THE WHITE DEVIL (Tristan Bates), William Mulcahy 189 PIECES (British Museum), Mr Hazell DANNY THE CHAMPION OF THE WORLD (Brentwood Theatre), Bottom A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM (Chelsea Theatre), Bob Cratchett A CHRISTMAS CAROL (Greenwich Theatre), and James LUNATICS (Pleasance Theatre).

Lee has been seen on TV and film including EASTENDERS, THE BILL, DANGEROUS LIAISONS, and EXTRAS. This is Lee’s first season with The English Theatre of Hamburg and he is thrilled to have been invited. He is also a master practitioner of Commedia dell arte, a mask maker, puppeteer and writer. 

Versatile actor Ismail Khan brings depth and nuance to every role. With a background in Stage and Screen Acting from The University Of Chichester, he’s worked with esteemed directors and teachers. Notable performances include William Shakespeare’s HAMLET and Bobby Brook’s BLOODY WIMMIN. Khan has also created solo and collective theatre pieces, including the acclaimed solo performance RING OF REMEMBRANCE. As a creative thinker, he’s explored the intersection of politics and performance in his writing, including an analysis of neoliberalism in Christopher Nolan’s THE DARK KNIGHT (2008) and Todd Phillips’ JOKER (2019). With a strong foundation in classical and contemporary theatre, Khan delivers compelling performances on stage and screen.