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The Play That Goes Wrong Tickets

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

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.

4.6/5

(2,204)

Deborah

Jul 2025

Verified booking

5/5

The uncertainty and unexpected drama of what stage prop was going to fail. Very entertaining. Great audience interaction. However there was an American family behind us who left at intermission because the husband didn't get the slap stick comedy of the play. Typical American

Sharyce

May 2025

Verified booking

4/5

The show was funny, and well performed. The atmosphere was great, and the seating arrangements lovely. Refreshments, equally lovely. I was wildly disappointed though, that the massive billboard out front of the theatre advertised the original crew from The Goes Wrong Show, and the expensive show we paid for was not them. I had never heard of the crew we saw. They were still good, but not nearly as star of a cast as the original crew. So, there was some false advertisement, I think. Beyond that, I don't regret going. My partner and I were just SOO looking forward to seeing the original cast and left feeling a little scammed.

Liat

Apr 2025

Verified booking

5/5

My husband and I both come from the world of theater — we’re comedians ourselves — and we just spent two hours laughing non-stop! The cast was absolutely brilliant: professional, sharp, and full of energy. The effects were out of this world — creative, surprising, and added so much to the overall experience. It’s rare to find a show that is so tightly executed yet feels so alive and spontaneous. A true theatrical gem. Bravo to everyone involved!

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.”

– Sunday Telegraph

“Deliriously funny.”
– The Stage

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Guests from United States, Germany, Australia and over 35 countries have loved this experience
Sandhya
Aug, 2025Verified booking
5/5
The play was very funny with the stellar cast all performing very well. The comedic timing was right on the mark and it was great to see a full house with all the patrons thoroughly enjoying the play.
Teresa
Jul, 2025Verified booking
5/5
The show was absolutely delightful in every single way. We could not stop laughing the entire time. At one point my sides starting hurting from the laughter.
Liliana
Jul, 2025Verified booking
5/5
This was one of the most funniest shows I've watched! It didn't go 30 seconds before i was laughing again and again. The actors were amazing and so were the staffmembers
Boissin
Jul, 2025Verified booking
5/5
Awesome play ! The cast is really good and interract so well with the public. Beautiful scene and perfect moment spent in London during our vacations !
Deborah
Jul, 2025Verified booking
5/5
The uncertainty and unexpected drama of what stage prop was going to fail. Very entertaining. Great audience interaction. However there was an American family behind us who left at intermission because the husband didn't get the slap stick comedy of the play. Typical American

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

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