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Slapstick comedy at its best, The Play That Goes Wrong is the comedic escape you’ve been waiting for! Created by Mischief Theatre Company’s talented team, Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer and Henry Shields, it won Best New Comedy at the 2015 Laurence Olivier Awards and continues to impress critics and audiences alike. Don’t miss the fun and laughs of this brilliant West End comedic masterpiece.
The Play That Goes Wrong premiered at West End’s Old Red Lion Theatre in 2012 and has been sending audiences in a fit of laughter ever since. "As it all goes awry it becomes hard not to gas yourself with laughter. At one point I feared I was going to hyperventilate,” commented theatre critic Quentin Letts of the Daily Mail. A hit with audiences of all ages, it has especially appealed to young fans. The dysfunctional set design coupled with the superb ‘clumsy’ acting by the cast adds the required charm to good writing. It’s entertainment that will leave your ribs hurting from laughing and your mouth stuck in a smile.
The Story
The Play That Goes Wrong follows the antics of the Cornley University Drama Society. The society has the miraculous fortune of staging their production ‘The Murder at Haversham Manor’ at a big city theatre. What happens next is one mishap after the other, with the complete mix of misplaced drinks, actors slipping out of ‘character’ and malfunctioning sets. It’s the story of the behind-the-scenes drama that unfolds in a big theatre production - albeit through a comedic lens!
Good For
Comedy lovers | Family audiences
Critics Reviews
“A great-looking, brilliantly performed piece.”
“Deliriously funny.”
– The Stage
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Guests from United States, Germany, Australia and over 40 countries have loved this experienceGlenn
Apr, 2025Verified booking
The characters had invented their own 'actor personalities' which was like playing two characters a piece. The frustration aspect kind of easy to relate to as we all get that in life.Jennifer
Jun, 2025Verified booking
Really well orchestrated and choreographed to feel like accidents were truly happening. The swordfights and women fights were hysterical as were the times when the audience had to interrupt. Great show!!
Lori
Jun, 2025Verified booking
During our trip to London we wanted a thoroughly British comedy and this show delivered! So fun and enjoyable. We laughed the entire show and the cast was phenomenal.
Byron
Jun, 2025Verified booking
The whole thing was hilarious and well performed. I could not stop laughing. I have seen alot of plays and it has to be one of the best plays I have ever seen. The cast and timings of mishaps were perfect
Diana
Jun, 2025Verified booking
It is the third time I've seen it - and it just gets funnier every time! I took my granddaughter with me this time and she was thrilled!
Show Details
Genre: Play
Audience: Suitable for 8+
Theatre Name: Duchess Theatre
Theatre Facilities: Theatre bar, Cloakroom, Booster seats, Toilet, Assistive listening system
Dress Code: Smart casual
Cast & Crew
Director
Mark Bell
Costume Design
Roberto Surace
Additional Tips
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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