Plays

The Play That Goes Wrong Tickets

Name: The Play That Goes Wrong
Start: 2026-01-21T19:30:00
End: 2026-01-21T21:35:00
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

(2,475)

Alessandra

Nov 2025

Verified booking

5/5

The Play That Goes Wrong was an incredible surprise! The actors were phenomenal, full of energy with impeccable comedic timing. I can’t remember the last time I laughed this much—every scene was a clever, brilliant twist delivered with perfect rhythm. It was my first time at the theatre in London, and this show completely won me over. It honestly made me want to fly from Italy every weekend just to come back and watch another comedy. An experience I’ll remember for a long time. Absolutely recommended!

Kathryn

Jan 2026

Verified booking

5/5

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!

Jolien

Nov 2025

Verified booking

5/5

When a show claims to be hilarious I sometime wonder if ot truly is? Well, The Play That Goes Wrong is indeed absolutely hilarious! I have never seen anything like it in a theatre and I was laughing so hard that my cheek muscles started to ache. Amazing cast, excellent timing, incredibly funny and one of the best shows I've seen in many many years!

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.

4.6
2,475 reviews
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What our guests say
Kathryn
Jan 2026
Verified booking
5/5
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!
Kian
Jan 2026
Verified booking
5/5
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.
Andrew
Jan 2026
Verified booking
5/5
Intimate atmosphere added to the anticipation and the performance didn't disappoint. Excellent cast and crew delivering a superb show which I would highly recommend to anybody.
Mark
Jan 2026
Verified booking
4/5
Fun, intimate atmosphere. Enjoyed the character interactions at the start. Seems we had a number of understudy for our performance.
Simon
Jan 2026
Verified booking
5/5
Flawless performance. Top of the genre. Very impressive staging mechanics. A slapstick comedy at its best. Higly recommend.

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.

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.