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About The Play That Goes Wrong
Laugh out loud at the West End's longest-running comedy play that continues to leave audiences laughing eight times a week. The Play That Goes Wrong tickets are available on London Theatre now.
When The Play That Goes Wrong play started at the Old Red Lion Theatre, the show opened to 60 theatregoers a night. Now, thousands of audience members enjoy Mischief’s trademark hijinks each week in The Play That Goes Wrong West End performances. It’s a beautiful blend of traditional British characters like Monty Python and Sherlock Holmes, all rolled into a farcical comedy for the ages. It’s even premiered in Australia and on Broadway, so something must have gone right, right?
LAMDA graduates Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer and Henry Shields formed Mischief Theatre to honour their British comedy heroes. Now, their plays inspire and shape a future generation of theatregoers. Since Mischief Theatre made its West End mark with The Play That Goes Wrong, they’ve lent their slapstick style to unique adaptations of Peter Pan, A Christmas Carol, and even Magic with Penn and Teller. Discover more about Mischief Theatre shows in the West End.
What is The Play That Goes Wrong about?
Meet the Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society — the real stars of The Play That Goes Wrong. They are in the middle of rehearsals for "Murder at Haversham Manor", a 1920s murder mystery. But, as the title suggests, it's not so easy for them. See the accident-prone thespians battle against all odds to make it through to their final curtain call, with hilarious consequences!
Tickets to The Play That Goes Wrong are available now. Book your The Play That Goes Wrong tickets on London Theatre today.
BSL:
- Friday, 13th November 2026, 7:30pm
- Sunday, 14th March 2027, 3pm
Captioned:
- Friday, 5th February 2027, 7.30pm
- Sunday, 19th September 2027, 3pm
Audio Described:
- Sunday, 18th April 2027, 3pm
Run time
2hr. Incl. 1 interval.
Venue
Categories
Plays, Crime / Thriller / Mystery, Comedy, Family / Kid-friendly, Award winners, West End
Age
Ages 8+. Children aged 14 and under must be accompanied by, and sat next to, an adult aged 18 or over.
Start date
18th June, 2021
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“Non-stop belly laughs from hilariously choreographed chaos”
Gloriously Chaotic Comedy That Delivers Laughs
Audiences overwhelmingly adore this long-running West End favourite, praising its impeccably timed physical comedy and ingeniously collapsing set design. The premise of an amateur dramatics society at...
What It Feels Like
- Pure escapism
- Belly-aching laughter
- Gleeful chaos
You’ll Love This If…
- You enjoy slapstick and physical comedy
- You want a light-hearted night of pure fun
- You appreciate brilliantly timed theatrical farce
You must see the play that goes wrong, it’s full of original humour, love the atmosphere and how the theatre created such intimacy you felt like you were in it. The cast brought such good energy.
A hilarious comedy of errors guaranteed to be a good time
Comedic: worth the watch with audience involvement and family moments throughout
Our Review
The Play That Goes Wrong Review
The Play That Goes Wrong cast and creative team
By: Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer, Henry Shields
Director: Mark Bell
Producer: Kenny Wax Ltd and Stage Presence Ltd
Design: Nigel Hook
Costumes: Roberto Surace
Lighting: Ric Mountjoy
Sound: Andy Johnson
Venue
Directions
Location: West End
Railway station: Charing Cross
Bus numbers: (Aldwych) RV1, 6, 11, 13, 23, 59, 68, 87, 171, 172, 188, X68
Night bus numbers: (Aldwych) 6, 23, 188, N11, N13, N26, N47, N68, N87, N89, N155, N171, N551
Car park: Drury Lane, Parker Street (5mins)
Directions from tube: (5mins) Go right on Long Acre; turn right into Bow Street and after 100 metres turn left (Russell Street) then immediately right onto Catherine Street, where the theatre is located 100 metres down.
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Show schedule
| Day of week | Matinee | Evening |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | - | - |
| Tuesday | - | 7:30 PM |
| Wednesday | - | 7:30 PM |
| Thursday | - | 7:30 PM |
| Friday | - | 7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 2:30 PM | 7:30 PM |
| Sunday | 3:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
Frequently asked questions
What is The Play That Goes Wrong about?
The show must go on– no matter what goes wrong! The original hit from Mischief Theatre went from pub theatre to the West End, and has played to sell-out crowds everywhere along the way. The hilariously inept Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society won’t let anything stop them from putting on a good show in this riotously funny slapstick comedy. Book your tickets to The Play That Goes Wrong at the Duchess Theatre today.
How long is The Play That Goes Wrong?
The running time of The Play That Goes Wrong is 2hr. Incl. 1 interval.
Where is The Play That Goes Wrong playing?
The Play That Goes Wrong is playing at Duchess Theatre. The theatre is located at 3-5 Catherine Street, London, WC2B 5LA.
How much do tickets cost for The Play That Goes Wrong?
Tickets for The Play That Goes Wrong start at £26.
What's the age recommendation for The Play That Goes Wrong?
The recommended age for The Play That Goes Wrong is Ages 8+. Children aged 14 and under must be accompanied by, and sat next to, an adult aged 18 or over..
How do you book tickets for The Play That Goes Wrong?
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Who wrote The Play That Goes Wrong?
The Play That Goes Wrong was written by Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer, Henry Shields.
Who directed The Play That Goes Wrong?
The Play That Goes Wrong is directed by Mark Bell.
What do audience members think of The Play That Goes Wrong?
The Play That Goes Wrong has received a Show-Score of 92/100 — Must See!, based on 2556 audience reviews. Read audience reviews.
Is The Play That Goes Wrong West End or Off-West End?
The Play That Goes Wrong is West End.
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