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 42 countries have loved this experienceGlenn
Apr, 2025
The characters had invented their own 'actor personalities' which was like playing two characters a piece. The frustration aspect kind of easy to relate to as we all get that in life.
Candace
Apr, 2025
The Theater is not that big so every seat in the house is a pretty good one. The staff serving at the bar are great. And the show was full of hilariously well timed mishaps. I'd say it's a relatively PG show as well, so I think I'll take my 10 year old nephew to see the show next time he's in town.
Sharon
Mar, 2025
So funny, really well done right from before the play began when they said the dog went missing and the lost Duran Duran CD, lol - definately recommend to go and see
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.
Ulrich
Feb, 2025
The very British humour and Nonsense ! 👍🐕 Best actor: Winston Churchill 🤣🤣
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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