The Play That Goes Wrong tickets
About The Play That Goes Wrong
Can the Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society make it to curtain up? Revel in the hit Mischief Theatre play and book The Play That Goes Wrong tickets on TodayTix.
The Play That Goes Wrong has a long way from its early performances at the Red Lion Theatre. It’s now the longest-running West End comedy, and put British comedy troupe Mischief Theatre on the map. They’re the brains behind farcical plays like The Comedy About a Bank Robbery and Peter Pan Goes Wrong. Their original play continues to leave audiences in fits of laughter.
London Theatre couldn’t stop giggling throughout the show, saying “It's divinely daft, gloriously preposterous and utterly silly.” When The Play That Goes Wrong premiered, the show was hailed as “a substantial little hit.” Now look at it fly!
What the Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society may lack in apparent skill and finesse, they more than make up for it in enthusiasm. Their past performances of iconic theatre shows include The Lion and The Wardrobe, James and the Peach and the beloved musical, Cat. Their latest production is a murder mystery, Murder at Haversham Manor.
It's set to be the society's shining moment; The Mousetrap, eat your heart out. If only they could make it through a show without the set burning down that is. The hapless cast struggle to remember where they're meant to be, props are misplaced or broken and lines are frequently forgotten. Basically, everything that could go wrong, does. But can the play that goes wrong… go right?
BSL:
- Friday, 13th November 2026, 7:30pm
- Sunday, 14th March 2027, 3pm
Captioned:
- Sunday, 18th October 2026, 3pm
- Friday, 5th February 2027, 7.30pm
- Sunday, 19th September 2027, 3pm
Audio Described:
- Friday, 25th September 2026, 7:30pm
- Sunday, 18th April 2027, 3pm
Run time
2hr. Incl. 1 interval.
Venue
Categories
Plays, Award winners, Comedy, West End, Family / Kid-friendly, Crime / Thriller / Mystery
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
“Non-stop laughter as everything hilariously falls apart”
Brilliantly Chaotic Comedy Gold
Audiences are overwhelmingly delighted by this masterfully orchestrated farce, praising its impeccable comic timing, ingenious set design, and the sheer athletic commitment of its talented cast. The s...
What It Feels Like
- Pure chaos
- Belly-aching hilarity
- Joyful escapism
You’ll Love This If…
- You adore slapstick and physical comedy
- You want a lighthearted escape from everyday life
- You enjoy clever staging and theatrical in-jokes
Such a funny play. Full of energy and joy.
We sat in the first row which is fun because the actors engage with you. But, the front row is a bit scary when the set violently falls apart. It's an incredibly tight and funny show. So incredibly clever and the cast was brilliant even though it's the 9th or 10th cast in a long running show. We saw one understudy Phoenix Edwards who was also brilliantly funny in her debut (this was a couple months ago). Everyone was great but Joshua Lendon shined. I've never seen anything quite like this show and we laughed uproariously.
A super fun night out, we laughed so much! Very enjoyable, highly recommended
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.
More information about The Play That Goes Wrong
London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art graduates Henry Lewis, Henry Shields, and Jonathan Sayer formed Mischief Theatre as a nod to their shared interest of British comedy films. They wanted to create lovable characters that get up to... mischief! Some of the characters in The Play That Goes Wrong appear in their other shows, like Chris Bean, Robert Grove, and Sandra Wilkinson.
Don’t worry about the “mistakes” you may see on stage. They're carefully added into the show to make you worry just enough. The Play That Goes Wrong actors rehearse for weeks to ensure the slick changes are rehearsed to perfection.
What to Watch For:
- When the show was featured in the 2015 Royal Variety Performance, the company performed in front of 4,500 audience members including Prince Harry. 8 million people watched at home — now that's a lot of people.
- Antarctica is the only continent that hasn’t welcomed The Play That Goes Wrong.
- The 2017-18 cast played for 50 weeks and 1 day, which amounts to 379 performances. During that time, 430 sugar glass vases were blown to bits, 145 fire extinguishers were used and 31 charity collections from the show raised over £68,000.
- If you enjoy the Mischief Theatre antics in The Play That Goes Wrong, why not watch The Goes Wrong Show on television? The original Mischief troupe brings their trademark comedy to a variety of situations.
Frequently asked questions
Is The Play That Goes Wrong playing in the West End or Off-West End?
The Play That Goes Wrong is West End.
What are audiences saying about The Play That Goes Wrong?
Audiences have given The Play That Goes Wrong a Show-Score of 89/100 — Excellent, based on 2279 audience reviews. Read audience reviews.
Who is the director of The Play That Goes Wrong?
Mark Bell is the director of The Play That Goes Wrong.
Who is the writer of The Play That Goes Wrong?
The writer of The Play That Goes Wrong is Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer, Henry Shields.
How do you get tickets for The Play That Goes Wrong?
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What is the running time of The Play That Goes Wrong?
The Play That Goes Wrong runs for 2hr. Incl. 1 interval.
Which theatre is The Play That Goes Wrong at?
The Play That Goes Wrong is at London's Duchess Theatre, which is located at 3-5 Catherine Street, London, WC2B 5LA.
What is the age recommendation for The Play That Goes Wrong?
Ages 8+. Children aged 14 and under must be accompanied by, and sat next to, an adult aged 18 or over.
How much are tickets for The Play That Goes Wrong?
The Play That Goes Wrong tickets start at £23.
What is The Play That Goes Wrong about?
The Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society are putting on a 1920s murder mystery, but as the title suggests, everything that can go wrong... does! The accident-prone thespians battle against all odds to make it through to their final curtain call, with hilarious consequences!
