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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 41 countries have loved this experienceGlenn
Apr, 2025Verified booking
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.
Pamela
Jun, 2025Verified booking
Very funny play. well acted and very professionally done. We are both 75 +, our grandson is 16 - we all thoroughly enjoyed it.
Sharyce
May, 2025Verified booking
The show was funny, and well performed. The atmosphere was great, and the seating arrangements lovely. Refreshments, equally lovely. I was wildly disappointed though, that the massive billboard out front of the theatre advertised the original crew from The Goes Wrong Show, and the expensive show we paid for was not them. I had never heard of the crew we saw. They were still good, but not nearly as star of a cast as the original crew. So, there was some false advertisement, I think. Beyond that, I don't regret going. My partner and I were just SOO looking forward to seeing the original cast and left feeling a little scammed.Dieter
May, 2025Verified booking
I enjoyed the play but I've seen it before last year. So it could not exceed my expectations. Our grandson who saw ist for the first time loved it.
Robert
May, 2025Verified booking
The good, family friendly comedy with nonstop laughs was just great - loved everything about this show! Great cast, great script, great gags and timing...
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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