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'The Play That Goes Wrong' celebrates 10th anniversary, releases new tickets

The smash spectacle has played more than 3,500 performances on the London stage and will now extend at the Duchess Theatre through February 2026.

Kyle Turner
Kyle Turner

Nothing this wrong could feel so right! The smash hit farce The Play That Goes Wrong celebrates its 10th year in the West End at the Duchess Theatre, and tickets are now available through 1 February 2026.

Critically acclaimed and loved by audiences for over a decade, theatregoers have enjoyed the antics of its clumsy characters night after night.

This clever and raucous piece of meta-theatre centers on The Cornley Drama Society's amateur thespians as they stage their latest murder mystery show, only for disaster and hilarity to the main attraction.

The mad-genius work of co-writers Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer, and Henry Shields is winner of Olivier and Tony Awards, and it celebrated its 10th year on stage with a special gala performance featuring original cast members and special guests.

Originally debuting at the Duchess Theatre in September 2014, the show has gone on to play over 3,500 performances there. The longest-running show in London couldn't contain itself there, and The Play That Goes Wrong has had productions in 49 countries and every continent except for Antarctica.

Book The Play That Goes Wrong tickets on London Theatre.

Photo credit: (c) Danny Kaan (Phto courtesy of production)

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 requirement for The Play That Goes Wrong?

The recommended age for The Play That Goes Wrong is Ages 8+..

How do you book tickets for The Play That Goes Wrong?

Book tickets for The Play That Goes Wrong on London Theatre.

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