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The Play That Goes Wrong Tickets

Name: The Play That Goes Wrong
Start: 2024-11-27T19:30:00
End: 2024-11-27T21:35:00
Location: Duchess Theatre

The Play That Goes Wrong West End Tickets

The Play That Goes Wrong Duchess Theatre

Slapstick comedy at its best, The Play That Goes Wrong is the comedic escape you’ve been waiting for! Created by Mischief Theatre Company’s talented team, Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer and Henry Shields, it won Best New Comedy at the 2015 Laurence Olivier Awards and continues to impress critics and audiences alike. Don’t miss the fun and laughs of this brilliant West End comedic masterpiece.

Why Watch The Play That Goes Wrong

The Play That Goes Wrong premiered at West End’s Old Red Lion Theatre in 2012 and has been sending audiences in a fit of laughter ever since. "As it all goes awry it becomes hard not to gas yourself with laughter. At one point I feared I was going to hyperventilate,” commented theatre critic Quentin Letts of the Daily Mail. A hit with audiences of all ages, it has especially appealed to young fans. The dysfunctional set design coupled with the superb ‘clumsy’ acting by the cast adds the required charm to good writing. It’s entertainment that will leave your ribs hurting from laughing and your mouth stuck in a smile.

The Story

The Play That Goes Wrong follows the antics of the Cornley University Drama Society. The society has the miraculous fortune of staging their production ‘The Murder at Haversham Manor’ at a big city theatre. What happens next is one mishap after the other, with the complete mix of misplaced drinks, actors slipping out of ‘character’ and malfunctioning sets. It’s the story of the behind-the-scenes drama that unfolds in a big theatre production - albeit through a comedic lens!

Good For

Comedy lovers | Family audiences

Critics Reviews

“A great-looking, brilliantly performed piece.”

– Sunday Telegraph

“Deliriously funny.”
– The Stage

Cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Reviews

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Raegan

5/5

Nov, 2024

The epitome of slapstick comedy! From the complicated set to the absolutely outstanding cast, this show is a must-see. The characters are so brilliantly portrayed, and the crowd work makes you feel like you're a part of the show. You will leave the theatre with a stomach ache from laughing so hard. I will never stop recommending this show.

Caroline

5/5

Nov, 2024

Show was easy to see from my seats. Very funny show, loved the jokes done before and during the intermission of the show. Would very much recommend

Sabrina

5/5

Nov, 2024

The whole show was incredibly beautiful and I laughed so much and had so much fun from start to finish. Thank you! A great service was that I spontaneously got an upgrade and thus had a really excellent seat. Thanks again here too. I will definitely watch the show again :)

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Jennifer

5/5

Oct, 2024

The play was amazing! Having been involved in local amdram, I really appreciated the amount of work that was involved in this hilarious performance to ensure that the many things that went wrong went wrong at the right time. It was incredible. The interaction between the actors and the audience was wonderful!

Sigurdur

4/5

Oct, 2024

Last minute desicion ...go to London ...and see a musical! Sadly ...all musicals were sold out! We decided on this show, did not know much about it, had no expectations and in general, I am rather skeptical when it comes to commedies ...but we were very pleasantly surprised, maybe a bit predictable but had me laughing most of the show. I will(and actually have) recommend it.

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Know Before You Go

Show Details

Genre: Play

Audience: Suitable for 8+

Theatre Name: Duchess Theatre

Theatre Facilities: Theatre bar, Cloakroom, Booster seats, Toilet, Assistive listening system

Dress Code: Smart casual

Cast & Crew

Director

Mark Bell

Costume Design

Roberto Surace

Additional Tips

Keep in mind, most theatres are air-conditioned throughout the year and can get a bit chilly. Bring along a light jacket if needed.

My tickets

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