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4.6
Glenn Michael MondshineUnited Kingdom
The characters had invented their own 'actor personalities' which was like playing two characters a piece. The frustration aspect kind of easy to relate to as we all get that in life.
The Play That Goes Wrong
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DURATION
2 hrs, 5 mins with 1 interval
AGE LIMIT
Suitable for 8+
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£24
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Why watch The Play That Goes Wrong?
- Winner of the 2015 Olivier Award for Best New Comedy, The Play That Goes Wrong is playing at the Duchess Theatre and is as funny as ever!
- The show-within-show concept of The Play That Goes Wrong makes it one of the most fascinating plays on West End at the moment. Best described as Noises Off meets Fawlty Towers, the play is an absolute riot for the entirety of its duration.
- During the production of the whodunnit mystery play - The Murder at Haversham Manor, by the Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society, - disaster strikes at every possible moment. Witness everything falling into chaos to hilarious effect!
- The Play That Goes Wrong has received singularly positive reviews since its premiere over five years back, making it one of the hottest-selling shows on West End.
The Play That Goes Wrong debuted at the Old Red Lion Theatre in 2012 and has been delighting audiences ever since. The show follows the trials and tribulations of the Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society. After mega-successful productions including James and the Peach, Cat, The Lion and the Wardrobe, and more, the drama society is taking on a murder mystery that’s strikingly similar to Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap. Named The Murder at Haversham Manor, the play quickly becomes a theatrical disaster in every sense of the word.
The show offers audiences a glimpse of all the hilarious backstage drama including performing last-minute repairs on the set pieces. As the play proceeds, a series of mishaps begin to unfold one by one including falling props, collapsing floors, actors forgetting lines, stomping on fingers, breaking character, and getting stuck in a grandfather clock. Anything that you can imagine going wrong on stage during a play, goes wrong in The Play That Goes Wrong!
Storyline
There has been a murder at a country manor and an inspector is assigned to find the culprit. In the hands of the accident-prone thespians, The Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society, this classic murder mystery gets turned around its head and everything that can go wrong does! Watch the cast and crew fight all odds to get through to their final curtain call, with laugh-out-loud consequences!
Show timings
- Tue-Sat: 7.30 PM
- Sat: 2:30 PM & 7:30 PM
- Sun: 3 PM & 7 PM
Cast & crew
- Leading Roles: Tomisin Ajani as Trevor, Jo Ben Ayed as Dennis, and Ashh Blackwood as Annie
- Direction: Mark Bell
- Music: Rob Falconer
- Written by: Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer & Henry Shields
Note: Producers can not guarantee the appearance of any particular artist, which is always subject to illness and holidays.
Age & content guide
- Children aged under 5 will not be admitted to this show. This show is recommended for ages 8 and above.
- Please keep in mind that the theatre does not have an age classification organization. This means that all age recommendations are subjective. Please use your judgment while purchasing tickets for any show.
Duchess TheatreRead more
One of the smallest proscenium-based theatres in the West End, the Duchess Theatre
was designed by Ewen Barr. He fought against the many challenges of the unorthodox-shaped site to design a moderately successful theatre. The Duchess Theatre opened in November 1929 with a production of Hubert Griffith’s Tunnel Trench. The early years of the theatre witnessed short runs of plays by successful playwrights.
Seating Capacity: 479
The Duchess Theatre Seating Plan will help you find the best seats in the theatre.
Getting there
Address: Duchess Theatre, 3-5 Catherine Street, London
Tube: The nearest tube stations are Covent Garden (Piccadilly Line), Holborn (Central/ Piccadilly Lines) Charing Cross (Northern/Bakerloo Lines) and Temple (Circle and District Lines).
Bus: 1, 4, 6, 9, 11, 13, 15, 23, 26, 59, 68 76, 87, 91, 139, 168, 171, 172, 176, 188 from Lancaster Place (Stop T) and Aldwych Somerset House (Stop R).
Facilities & accessibility
Available Facilities: Theatre bar, Cloakroom, Booster seats, Toilet
Accessibility: Assistive listening system
Additional information
Security: Please be aware that for your comfort and security all audience members will be subject to security checks upon arrival at the Duchess Theatre.
Outside Food: Most theatres do not allow outside food inside the theatres but most of them also have a café or restaurant inside the premises or nearby.
Dress Code: Smart and casual wear or semi-formals are recommended. Keep in mind, that most London theatres are air-conditioned throughout the year and can get a bit chilly.
Tickets redemption
- You’ll get an instant email confirmation right after you book your tickets.
- Enjoy a hassle-free entrance to the venue by showing your mobile ticket and a valid photo ID – no printout necessary!
Cancellation & refunds
Tickets cannot be refunded, amended or rescheduled.
What the critics think
From actual fringe beginnings, Mischief Theatre's ‘The Play That Goes Wrong’ has become the most successful comedy in the West End...This comedy has, of course, actually done everything right.
Mark Brown, The Guardian
Ratings & reviews
4.6
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Glenn
Apr 2025Verified booking
The characters had invented their own 'actor personalities' which was like playing two characters a piece. The frustration aspect kind of easy to relate to as we all get that in life.
liat
Apr 2025Verified booking
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!
Katharina
Apr 2025Verified booking
It's a very funny play, we haven't laughed so much in a long time. We had great seats (stalls row H 12&13). The interaction with the audience was also funny. Very good actors!
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Candace
Apr 2025Verified booking
The Theater is not that big so every seat in the house is a pretty good one. The staff serving at the bar are great. And the show was full of hilariously well timed mishaps. I'd say it's a relatively PG show as well, so I think I'll take my 10 year old nephew to see the show next time he's in town.
Sharon
Mar 2025Verified booking
So funny, really well done right from before the play began when they said the dog went missing and the lost Duran Duran CD, lol - definately recommend to go and see
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What age is The Play That Goes Wrong appropriate for?
The show is suitable for ages 8+.
Where is The Play That Goes Wrong playing in London?
The Play That Goes Wrong is playing at Duchess Theatre in London.
How long does The Play That Goes Wrong run for?
The running time of The Play That Goes Wrong is 2 hrs, 5 mins with 1 intermission.
What is The Play That Goes Wrong about?
The Play That Goes Wrong is a play within a play where all that could possibly goes wrong on a stage does go wrong.