Plays

The Play That Goes Wrong Tickets

Name: The Play That Goes Wrong
Start: 2025-10-24T19:30:00
End: 2025-10-24T21:35:00
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

(2,296)

Shiyan

Oct 2025

Verified booking

5/5

The Play That Goes Wrong is absolute chaos — and that’s what makes it brilliant. Watching a group of actors desperately trying to keep a collapsing murder mystery alive is both hilarious and strangely impressive. Every door that refuses to open, every line forgotten, every ‘dead body’ that won’t stay still turns disaster into art. By the time the corpse stood up and accused the detective, I wasn’t watching a play anymore — I was watching reality fall apart in the funniest way possible.

Ioana-delia

Sep 2025

Verified booking

5/5

how chaotic it was. I mean I laughed for 2 hours straight. I'm an international student at The University of Surrey in my first year. So leaving home and being alone is something new. So I wanted to plan a one day solo trip to London. I am a musical theatre kid but for some reason this play spoke to me. And it made me laugh so much and feel so good that it got my mind of the being alone in a new place. I 100% recommend it and will come back for the Christmas one!

Donna

Sep 2025

Verified booking

5/5

The play that goes wrong was superbly executed. The physicality of the humour was positively exhausting!!! The Duchess theatre was easy to locate and the matinee crowd were enthusiastic. I appreciated the early time slot as the crowds became three fold in the district for evening performances

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
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What our guests say
Ellen
Oct 2025
Verified booking
5/5
This was a unique experience and immensely funny. The running jokes such as the 'you can tell I'm dead by my crossed arms' were done well. If you're someone who has ever done anything behind the stage, the show becomes even more amusing with things breaking and forgetting lines. The audience rarely stopped laughing, and the younger children especially enjoyed the fast pacing and pratfalls. That's high praise when you consider the screen time that rivals their attention. The set is as much a part of the cast as the actors. The intimate setting of the theater does as much to include the audience in the show as the actors do. The actors are each playing dual roles as the community theater actor and then the part in the show. Many actor stereotypes were referred to such as the one who blindly repeats the line he is given when it's requested or the arrogant one who lectures the audience on proper theater etiquette (Look up fourth wall during the interval. Idiots!) The actor playing Cecil as slightly empty headed and feeling the warmth of getting his first laugh was especially delightful. The final coup de grace was the climax of the play within the play that tied other moments together beautifully and had the audience applauding the unexpected hero. Truly unique, and I'd happily do it again!
Shiyan
Oct 2025
Verified booking
5/5
The Play That Goes Wrong is absolute chaos — and that’s what makes it brilliant. Watching a group of actors desperately trying to keep a collapsing murder mystery alive is both hilarious and strangely impressive. Every door that refuses to open, every line forgotten, every ‘dead body’ that won’t stay still turns disaster into art. By the time the corpse stood up and accused the detective, I wasn’t watching a play anymore — I was watching reality fall apart in the funniest way possible.
George
Oct 2025
Verified booking
5/5
My family and Insaw this play during a recent visit to London. I have not laughed so much in years. A very entertaining play with an incredibly capable cast.
Aliza
Oct 2025
Verified booking
4/5
Very surprising thibgd go wrong wasn't expecting fire and the whole set breaking and their being fake crew that were also actors.
Rachet
Oct 2025
Verified booking
4/5
it's very visual and very well acted ... the actors play with the audience .... They are all different and all funny ... Bravo

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.