Plays

The Play That Goes Wrong Tickets

Name: The Play That Goes Wrong
Start: 2026-07-15T19:30:00
End: 2026-07-15T21:35:00
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 hrs 5 mins with interval

Age Limit

Suitable for 8+ yrs

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.

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

4.7/5(2,888)

Samantha C

Group

Verified booking

Yesterday

Hilarious. LOL. In the moment and when remembering it afterwards... Would highly recommend for an entertaining evening. Fun for all the family. Thumbs up all round! 👍👍👍

Mary V

Couple

Verified booking

5 days ago

Fabulous! Best show for all ages! The audience participation was hilarious with the actors and the actors with the audience! The expressions were on point! Loved it!

Stephen C

Couple

Verified booking

5 days ago

The cast. The crowd work they did before the show even started. The spirited, heated deliveries. The dynamic set was fantastic and practically its own character.

Sheree B

Group

Verified booking

2 days ago

Great show. Easy to book tickets. Easy to find and getting in was very quick. Laughed so much. Have seen these shows on u tube but live was not disappointing. Highly recommend it

Martyn F

Couple

Verified booking

Jun 2026

We had seen a short clip of this play on FB and had high expectations that it would be a fun play to see. Our expectations were blown away with the constant laughing at the brilliant actors and sheer chaotic performances of all those involved. Cannot recommend this play more highly. If you want a laugh, go see it! Just make sure you pee first!

Danny G

Couple

Verified booking

Jun 2026

Lovely theater. First time in West end and thoroughly enjoyed. The sheer art direction, and the ability to keep it all cohesive was outstanding. Particularly found the part where one of the characters broke the fourth wall to chastise the audience hilarious.

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
Danny G
Couple
Verified booking
Jun 2026
Lovely theater. First time in West end and thoroughly enjoyed. The sheer art direction, and the ability to keep it all cohesive was outstanding. Particularly found the part where one of the characters broke the fourth wall to chastise the audience hilarious.
Nikolaos A
Couple
Verified booking
Jun 2026
The show was absolutely incredible. There were moments that I was crying from laughter. I had heard many praises from others and reviews about the show and I am glad that I got to experience it myself. 10/10 and I will definitely visit again
Alan G
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
Very 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.
Valerie S
Group
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
I 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.
Kirsty W
Group
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
Fantastic 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!

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.