The Play That Goes Wrong Tickets
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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.
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The Play That Goes Wrong in London is the longest-running comedy on the West End and a firm audience favourite.
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This Olivier and Tony Award-winning production from Mischief Theatre is a masterclass in physical comedy, razor-sharp timing, and theatrical mayhem.
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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.
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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
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4.7/5(2,903)
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The Play That Goes Wrong in London is the longest-running comedy on the West End and a firm audience favourite.
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This Olivier and Tony Award-winning production from Mischief Theatre is a masterclass in physical comedy, razor-sharp timing, and theatrical mayhem.
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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.
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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
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These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
- 2,903 reviews4.7
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CoupleVerified bookingLast week4/5Very funny, silly, slap-stick and well acted! We laughed throughout the play. If you like serious drama, you might not like this one. But it's a safe bet for the entire family. We enjoyed watching kids laugh who were seated around us.VValerie S
GroupVerified booking3 weeks ago5/5I love how the cast began interacting with the audience prior to the beginning of the play. Tonight an understudy was performing the role for the first time and did a fantastic job. The entire play was full of side splitting humor.KKirsty W
GroupVerified booking3 weeks ago5/5Fantastic audience interaction, hilarious content, lines and actions executed with perfect precision. Loved laughing and couldn't wait for the interval to finish so that the laughter could continue. Thanks for such a great night!RRobert R
CoupleVerified booking3 weeks ago5/5I found the theaters seating fantastic - it did not appear there was a bad seat in the house. The collapsing floor was quite an entertaining prop and the slapstick comedy was funny. Overall an enjoyable performance.HHolland S
CoupleVerified booking2 weeks ago4/5i'm a fan of silliness in the Monty Python style, and this show delivered in spades. i was certain the whole set would have to collapse before it ended, and i was on the mark. lots of belly laughs, a bit long
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
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Leading roles: Jordan Akkaya as Trevor, Daniel Anthony as Dennis, Joe Bolland as Jonathan, Daniel Fraser as Chris and Billie Hamer as Annie
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Direction: Mark Bell
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Music: Rob Falconer
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Written by: Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer & Henry Shields
Additional Tips
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Children aged under 5 years will not be admitted to this show. This show is recommended for ages 8 years and above.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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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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.
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