Plays

The Play That Goes Wrong Tickets

Name: The Play That Goes Wrong
Start: 2026-04-07T19:30:00
End: 2026-04-07T21:35:00
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

(2,631)

Emily C

Solo

Verified booking

3 weeks ago

This play was hilarious, well acted and i had so much fun. I laughed so hard that i thought i was going to wet myself. I would definately reccomend this show to everyone. I will watch this again. I loved how the cast inculded the audience with the play and talked back to us because we found it so funny. I am at a loss on how to fully describe how much of an incredible experience i had watching this play.

Nigel M

Solo

Verified booking

3 weeks ago

A great old fashioned English farce of the kind I enjoyed so much back in the sixties and seventies. The acting was great, the timing superb- had to be with sets collapsing! and the set itself was just right for the play. I especially enjoyed the daft introduction and the input from the sound engineer. A treat for anybody, especially someone with an interest in amateur drama.

Marcella H

Couple

Verified booking

Feb 2026

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.

Anna M

Solo

Verified booking

Feb 2026

Great play, great actors, big laughters! If you want to forget everyday's problems and get out of the theatre being really happy this is the play for you! If you can, try to be seated in the first rows close to the stage: you can appreciate it even more.I was very lucky to be seated in the second row! Really hilarious!

Erika W

Group

Verified booking

Last week

All the actors performed excellently. The show itself is one of the most hilarious and physicaly demanding. I have seen it in Czech language and now in English and though about all the word jokes and translations. We had an amazing time as a family with teenage kids. Thank you

Andrey P

Couple

Verified booking

Feb 2026

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.

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
Emily C
Solo
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
This play was hilarious, well acted and i had so much fun. I laughed so hard that i thought i was going to wet myself. I would definately reccomend this show to everyone. I will watch this again. I loved how the cast inculded the audience with the play and talked back to us because we found it so funny. I am at a loss on how to fully describe how much of an incredible experience i had watching this play.
Nigel M
Solo
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
A great old fashioned English farce of the kind I enjoyed so much back in the sixties and seventies. The acting was great, the timing superb- had to be with sets collapsing! and the set itself was just right for the play. I especially enjoyed the daft introduction and the input from the sound engineer. A treat for anybody, especially someone with an interest in amateur drama.
Erika W
Group
Verified booking
Last week
All the actors performed excellently. The show itself is one of the most hilarious and physicaly demanding. I have seen it in Czech language and now in English and though about all the word jokes and translations. We had an amazing time as a family with teenage kids. Thank you
Yula G
Couple
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
My second time to view the show, this time with my teenage son, who's English in not perfect. The show is a physical comedy, which is great for travelers because you don’t need to catch every word of the dialogue to understand the jokes. We both loved it!
Cheryl D
Couple
Verified booking
6 days ago
So funny! We never stopped laughing through the entire performance, even the fun stuff going on with some of the characters prior to the main performance. Something happens with everything you see in the photo, have fun figuring out what!

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.