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.
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.”
“Deliriously funny.”
– The Stage
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Guests from United States, Germany, Australia and over 45 countries have loved this experience
Sabrina
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 :)View original review in German
Elisa
Jul, 2024
The performance was fantastic, the show us hilarious and very crowd interactive, even children would love it. The stage is great and moves a lot. Even the cheapest seats at the very back of the theater had great, unobstructed view of the stage.
Steven
Jul, 2024
Great mid-balcony seat with extra leg room! Stupendous cast and tech treats.
Elena
May, 2024
Great cast, such a fun chaotic story performed to perfection! Will see it a second time in few days and I cannot wait!
Diane
Mar, 2025
The venue was small enough for interaction, despite being packed, the actors were brilliant. The incidentals beautifully managed. The concept, writing and delivery were very clever. Superb.
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.
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