Plays

The Play That Goes Wrong Tickets

Name: The Play That Goes Wrong
Start: 2026-02-20T19:30:00
End: 2026-02-20T21:35:00
Location: Duchess Theatre

Actors performing a chaotic scene in "The Play That Goes Wrong" on stage.

Actors performing a comedic scene in "The Play That Goes Wrong" on stage.

Actors in a comedic scene from "The Play That Goes Wrong" on stage.

Cast members on stage during a chaotic scene from "The Play That Goes Wrong.

Duration

2 hr 5 min

Winner of the Olivier Award for Best New Comedy, The Play That Goes Wrong in London is a riotous farce where everything, literally goes off the rails. Catch this slapstick comedy live at the Duchess Theatre.

4.6/5

(2,540)

Kian

Jan 2026

Verified booking

This was our second time of watching this show. We've seen Peter Pan goes wrong and we are due to see the Christmas show in February. Absolutely love them and have an actual "belly laugh" during the performance. If you need cheering up and you haven't seen this show then you're missing an important date in your diary. Book it and you won't be disappointed. The acting is hilariously brilliant and how they manage the stage props is beyond me. Fabulous cast.

Kathryn

Jan 2026

Verified booking

We sat in the center of dress circle, which is a great place to sit (unless you are very short, then I would suggest the front row of the dress circle). It was non-stop laughter the entire time. The only downside was the length; I think the second half was a little too long, and the audience was getting tired. Otherwise, a wonderful play, and a good choice for the one play that we were able to see on our short visit to London!

Marcella

Feb 2026

Verified booking

Very funny show. The WiFi at the theatre made it very difficult to pull up the ticket on our phone (and a bit embarrassing since we were a bit brusquely told to step aside til we had it visible) then when he saw we were waiting for it to come up he changed gears and nicely said the WiFi is bad here so go to the windows). But still overall a great experience.

The Play That Goes Wrong in London is the longest-running comedy on the West End and a firm audience favourite.

This Olivier and Tony Award-winning production from Mischief Theatre is a masterclass in physical comedy, razor-sharp timing, and theatrical mayhem.

With its clever “play within a play” concept, it has earned global acclaim and has been staged in over 30 countries. Loved by families, tourists, and comedy fans of all ages, it's the perfect pick for a night of laugh-out-loud entertainment.

Don’t miss your chance to catch this West End comedy classic, book The Play That Goes Wrong tickets now and blend into the chaos!

The story

There’s been a murder at a country estate, and Inspector Carter is on the case. But with the Cornley Drama Society in charge, solving the crime is the least of their worries. Props malfunction, doors won’t open, actors miss cues, and one even gets stuck in a grandfather clock. The cast desperately tries to hold the show together through all the chaos, resulting in relentless, side-splitting comedy. Will they make it to the curtain call? Probably. Will anything else survive?

Critics reviews

“A great-looking, brilliantly performed piece.”

– Sunday Telegraph

“Deliriously funny.”

– The Stage

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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What our guests say
Marcella
Feb 2026
Verified booking
Very funny show. The WiFi at the theatre made it very difficult to pull up the ticket on our phone (and a bit embarrassing since we were a bit brusquely told to step aside til we had it visible) then when he saw we were waiting for it to come up he changed gears and nicely said the WiFi is bad here so go to the windows). But still overall a great experience.
Andrey
Feb 2026
Verified booking
We have seen the TV shows, but the theater performance is exploring a very different plot line, adding so many surprises and twists that it made us laugh all the way through. The actors are amazing in physical comedy and the decors hide many secrets. Worth seeing.
Alexis
Feb 2026
Verified booking
The performance of the actors with an incredible immersion and the stage settings were absolutely wonderful, all designed to make the audience laugh with every trick. It works wonderfully well and makes for a very lovely evening in London.
Wayne
Feb 2026
Verified booking
The actors interacted with us, the audience, in such a way that it felt like we were in on each gag. That made it all the more enjoyable. It was great, great fun.
Anya
Feb 2026
Verified booking
Very funny and engaging from before the curtain went up. The teenagers in the group loved it and were laughing out loud. A great night out.

Show Details

Categories: Play, Comedy, Critics' choice

Audience: Suitable for 8+

Theatre Name: Duchess theatre

Find the best seats in the house with Duchess theatre seating plan

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

Dress Code: Smart casual

Cast & Crew

Leading roles: Jordan Akkaya as Trevor, Daniel Anthony as Dennis, Joe Bolland as Jonathan, Daniel Fraser as Chris and Billie Hamer as Annie

Direction: Mark Bell

Music: Rob Falconer

Written by: Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer & Henry Shields

Additional Tips

Children aged under 5 years will not be admitted to this show. This show is recommended for ages 8 years and above.

For all productions at Nimax Theatres, children aged 14 and below must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or over and sat in seats next to each other.

Please keep in mind that the theatre does not have an age classification organization. This means that all age recommendations are subjective. Please use your judgment while purchasing tickets for any show.

Access performances: Captioned – Sun, Nov 16, 2025 at 3pm | Audio Described – Fri, Nov 21, 2025 at 7:30pm | BSL Interpreted – Sun, Nov 23, 2025 at 3pm

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

You will be contacted by the theatre 48 hours before the performance with instructions on how to check-in and retrieve your e-ticket. This delivery method is a part of the theatre's COVID-19 Secure measures and allows staggered arrival times to be advised on your ticket should this be considered necessary. If you do not receive your e-tickets, please contact 0330 333 4815 or boxoffice@nimaxtheatres.com.