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The Play That Goes Wrong - Tickets

An Olivier & Tony Award-winning comedy, The Play That Goes Wrong lands in Madrid where chaotic whodunnit, slapstick mayhem, and nonstop laughs is guaranteed!

4.4/5(189)

Jeff E

Couple

Verified booking

Last week

A great performance of a modern farce. The actors were uniformly wonderful. Although my wife and I have limited knowledge of Spanish, the actors, through their physical expression and non-verbal cues conveyed the essence of the play. The set design and the execution of multiple and sometimes simultaneous stage effects added to the enjoyment.

Evgenia S

Couple

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

Watched this play for the second time. First time was in Malaga, this time wanted my son to see it. It is hilarious, very well organized prompts and the actors make it a one super funny play to enjoy

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.

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.

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.

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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What our guests say
Jeff E
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
A great performance of a modern farce. The actors were uniformly wonderful. Although my wife and I have limited knowledge of Spanish, the actors, through their physical expression and non-verbal cues conveyed the essence of the play. The set design and the execution of multiple and sometimes simultaneous stage effects added to the enjoyment.
Evgenia S
Couple
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
Watched this play for the second time. First time was in Malaga, this time wanted my son to see it. It is hilarious, very well organized prompts and the actors make it a one super funny play to enjoy
Mercedes Z
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
Very fun, interactive, and suitable for all audiences; recommended for people who are not fluent in Spanish, but are learning it.
Laura C
Group
Verified booking
Last week
Hilarious play, incredible work by the actors who keep this comedy at an extremely high level right until the end.
Jesús C
Couple
Verified booking
Mar 2026
We had a blast!!! A very lively and entertaining show

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

Leading Roles: Adrià Olay as Chris, Victor de las Heras as Robert, Carla Postigo as Sandra, Ruben Casteiva as Dennis

Playwright: Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer, and Henry Shields

Original Version Direction: Mark Bell

Spanish Version Director: Sean Turner

Resident Director: Víctor Conde

Adaption: Zenón Recalde

Set Design: Nigel Hook

Lighting: Ric Mountjoy

Sound: Andy Johnson

Costume Design: Roberto Surace

Photography: Helen Murray

Additional Tips

Note: The musical is performed in the local language.

The show is suitable for all ages.

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.