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An Olivier & Tony Award-winning comedy, The Play That Goes Wrong lands in Madrid where chaotic whodunnit, slapstick mayhem, and nonstop laughs is guaranteed!
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Martha
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Sandra
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An Olivier & Tony Award-winning comedy hit from Mischief Theatre, this play-within-a-play whodunnit is packed with slapstick blunders and perfectly timed disasters.
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Presented at the Amaya Theater, this acclaimed comedy is the "perfect recipe for absurd slapstick" (The Telegraph) with a proven record of making audiences laugh worldwide.
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The Spanish adaptation is produced by SOM Produce, NEARCO, Cobre, and Olympia Metropolitana, which are also the teams behind hits like Billy Elliot and West Side Story.
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Expect collapsing sets, missed cues, and misplaced lines, book your tickets to The Play That Goes Wrong in Madrid to witness mayhem at its best.
The story
At the Amaya Theater, a drama society attempts the grand premiere of The Murder at Haversham Manor. What should be a classic whodunnit unravels into chaos—props fall, actors forget lines, and every cue spirals out of control. The accident-prone cast battles on, determined to finish despite disaster after disaster. Will they make it to curtain call, or will everything truly go wrong?
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Show Details
Genre: Comedy
Audience: Suitable for all ages
Theatre Name: Amaya Theater
Theatre Facilities: Cafe, Bar, Cloakroom, Restrooms
Theater Accessibility: Wheelchair Access, Ramp, Accessible Restrooms, Guide Dogs
Dress Code: Smart casual
Cast & Crew
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Leading Roles: Adrià Olay as Chris, Victor de las Heras as Robert, Carla Postigo as Sandra, Ruben Casteiva as Dennis
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Playwright: Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer, and Henry Shields
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Original Version Direction: Mark Bell
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Spanish Version Director: Sean Turner
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Resident Director: Víctor Conde
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Adaption: Zenón Recalde
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Set Design: Nigel Hook
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Lighting: Ric Mountjoy
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Sound: Andy Johnson
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Costume Design: Roberto Surace
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Photography: Helen Murray
Additional Tips
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Note: The musical is performed in the local language.
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The show is suitable for all ages.
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Keep in mind, most theatres are air-conditioned throughout the year and can get a bit chilly. Bring along a light jacket if needed.
Frequently asked questions about The Play That Goes Wrong
Q: Where is The Play That Goes Wrong playing in Madrid?
A: The show is playing at the Amaya Theater.
Q: How long does the performance run?
A: The show lasts for about 1 hours and 40 minutes, with no intermission.
Q: What’s the story about?
A: An amateur drama group attempts a classic whodunnit, but every possible mishap, from collapsing sets to forgotten lines, turns the play into pure comedy.
Q: Is the show suitable for children?
A: There’s no strict age limit; it is recommended for all ages.
Q: In what language is the show performed?
A: The Madrid production of The Play That Goes Wrong is performed in Spanish.
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