The Play That Goes Wrong West End

The Play That Goes Wrong

Run Time:
2 hrs 5 mins including a 20 min interval
Ages: 8+
Opened: June 18, 2021
Closing: November 03, 2024

Upcoming Schedule:

Tuesdays: 7:30 Wednesdays: 7:30pm Thursdays: 2:30pm and 7:30pm Fridays: 7:30pm Saturdays: 2:30pm and 7:30pm Sundays: 3:00pm and 7:00pm

Buy Tickets from: £15

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Duchess Theatre
3-5 Catherine Street London, WC2B 5LA London

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The Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society attempt to put on a 1920s' murder mystery, but as the title suggests, everything that can go wrong... does, as the accident prone thesps battle on against all the odds to get to their final curtain call.

This brilliant new laugh out loud comedy performed by Mischief Theatre Company has enjoyed two successful runs in the West End and was the sell out smash hit of the Edinburgh Festival with its sensational reviews, numerous accolades and awards. The Play That Goes Wrong is guaranteed to leave you aching with laughter!

"I feared I was going to hyperventilate."- Daily Mail

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Photos: First Look at the New London Cast of THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG
by Stephi Wild - April 9, 2024


As the new cast of The Play That Goes Wrong begins performances tonight, 9 April 2024, at the Duchess Theatre, all new production photos have been released. Check out the photos of the new cast in action here! 

Save up to 57% on THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG at the Duchess Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - December 20, 2023


Get tickets from just £12 for The Play That Goes Wrong-the longest running comedy in the West End.

THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Extends to 3 November 2024
by Stephi Wild - September 12, 2023


To celebrate its 9th anniversary, The Play That Goes Wrong, the Olivier Award-winning hit comedy, has announced an extension at The Duchess Theatre, with tickets now on sale until 3 November 2024. Learn more about the production and how to get tickets to the new dates here!

Save Up To 56% on THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG at the Duchess Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - August 18, 2023


Tickets From £15 for The Play That Goes Wrong. Do not miss Mischief’s award-winning ‘masterpiece of malfunction’ (The Times) The Play That Goes Wrong as it crashes into its ninth chaotic year in the West End at the Duchess Theatre. 

Interview: 'We Couldn't Do It Without Each Other': Rolan Bell and Ross Virgo on Corpsing, Instant Chemistry and Love for THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG
by Kat Mokrynski - August 11, 2023


BroadwayWorld UK spoke with Rolan Bell and Ross Virgo about what it’s been like to be a part of The Play That Goes Wrong since their first performances several months ago. We discussed what it's been like to be in a play within a play, what audience reactions have been like, and even which character they would love to perform as!

Photos: Check Out Photos of the New Cast of THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG in London
by Stephi Wild - April 4, 2023


All new cast production photos have been released for The Play That Goes Wrong - currently booking at The Duchess Theatre until April 2024.

Photos: First Look at the New Cast of THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG in Rehearsal
by Stephi Wild - March 7, 2023


All new stunt rehearsal photos has been released, featuring the new cast of The Play That Goes Wrong, who begin performances at the Duchess Theatre on Tuesday 4 April 2023. 

London Theatre Week: Save up to 34% on THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG
by Aliya Al-Hassan - February 28, 2023


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!

THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Extends Booking and Announces New Cast
by Stephi Wild - February 15, 2023


The Play That Goes Wrong, the Olivier Award-winning smash hit, has announced a brand new cast at the Duchess Theatre from Tuesday 4 April 2023 as well as a new booking period until 28 April 2024.

Video: THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Celebrates 3000 Performances in the West End
by Stephi Wild - January 19, 2023


The Olivier Award-winning smash hit, The Play That Goes Wrong, yesterday celebrated its 2999th performance at the Duchess Theatre. The Play That Goes Wrong is the longest running play at The Duchess Theatre (since the theatre opened in 1929), and is the longest running comedy in the West End.

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by Aliya Al-Hassan - December 30, 2022


Save up to 50% on The Play That Goes Wrong at the Duchess Theatre

THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Celebrates its 8th Anniversary In the West End and Extends Through 29 October 2023
by Stephi Wild - September 28, 2022


As it celebrates its 8th anniversary in the West End, The Play That Goes Wrong, the Olivier Award-winning smash hit announces an extension to the mayhem and chaos at The Duchess Theatre, with tickets now on sale until 29 October 2023.

Edinburgh 2022: Review: CHARLIE RUSSELL AIMS TO PLEASE, Pleasance Below
by Fiona Scott - August 8, 2022


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Edinburgh 2022: Review: MIND MANGLER: MEMBER OF THE TRAGIC CIRCLE, Pleasance Below
by Fiona Scott - August 7, 2022


What did our critic think of MIND MANGLER: MEMBER OF THE TRAGIC CIRCLE at Pleasance Below?

Photos: In Rehearsal With the Original Cast of THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG
by Stephi Wild - May 26, 2022


The original cast of The Play That Goes Wrong will reunite for 2 weeks only to perform the production to UK audiences for the first time in over 5 years. Performances run at Opera House Manchester, 30 May – 4 June 2022, and Theatre Royal Newcastle, 6 – 11 June 2022 as part of the current UK tour.  

VIDEO: Check Out a New Trailer for THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG in the West End
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 13, 2022


Mischief has released a brand new trailer for the Olivier Award-winning box office hit The Play That Goes Wrong, the longest running comedy in the West End that’s currently blundering through its eighth catastrophic year at the Duchess Theatre. 

Guest Blog: Mikhail Sen on THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG!
by Guest Blog: Mikhail Sen - May 11, 2022


I stepped into the audition room for The Play That Goes Wrong with trepidation. It was my first in person audition since 2020 and my nerves were on edge. In preparation, I remember reading and re-reading the script and there were moments I literally could not stop howling with laughter (every time!). I’d never seen the show and I decided not to see it as I wanted to go into the room with no biases.

Photos: Check Out the New Cast of THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 7, 2022


The Play That Goes Wrong at The Duchess Theatre has released images featuring the new cast that began performances on Tuesday 5th April. 

Photos: Go Inside Stunt Rehearsals for THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 17, 2022


The Play That Goes Wrong is blundering its way through its 8th year in the West End and is currently booking until April 2023. In August 2021 it became the longest running play at The Duchess Theatre (since the theatre opened in 1929), and is the longest running comedy in the West End.

New Cast Announced for THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - March 16, 2022


The Play That Goes Wrong, Mischief’s Olivier Award-winning box office hit that continues to entertain audiences on a global scale, today announces casting for its 2022 UK Tour. T

Book London Theatre Week Tickets Now For THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG
by Marianka Swain - March 10, 2022


You all know the classic whodunnit story, there has been a murder at a country manor and an inspector is set on the case to find who the culprit is. However, when this plot is given to the accident-prone thespians, The Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society, everything that can go wrong… does!

THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Announces New London Cast
by Stephi Wild - March 3, 2022


The Play That Goes Wrong, the Olivier Award-winning box office hit today announces a brand new cast at The Duchess Theatre from Tuesday 5th April 2022.

Photos: Check Out New Production Images of THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 30, 2021


The Play That Goes Wrong recently celebrated its 7th birthday and is currently booking until Sunday 30 October 2022. In August 2021 the production became the longest ever running play at The Duchess Theatre and has now played over 2500 performances.

THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Announces New Casting
by Stephi Wild - October 15, 2021


The Play That Goes Wrong, the Olivier Award-winning box office hit, today announces that a new-ish cast of some of the world's unluckiest actors will be at the Duchess Theatre from November 2021.

BWW Review: GROAN UPS, King's Theatre
by Fiona Scott - September 29, 2021


​Are we really that different from who we were at school? Mischief Theatre’s Groan Ups takes a light-hearted look at this question. This comedy, a diversion from Mischief’s usual “goes wrong” flavour of plays, tugs at the heartstrings but still leaves you in stitches.

The Play That Goes Wrong FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How long has The Play That Goes Wrong been running on the West End?
The Play That Goes Wrong opened at the Duchess Theatre on Friday Jun 18, 2021 and has now been running for 2 years.
What productions of The Play That Goes Wrong have there been?
The Play That Goes Wrong has had 5 productions including Broadway which opened in 2017, which opened in 2018, US Tour which opened in 2019, West End which opened in 2021 and Off-Broadway which opened in 2021.
What theatre is The Play That Goes Wrong playing at on the West End?
The Play That Goes Wrong is playing at the Duchess Theatre, which is located at 3-5 Catherine Street London, WC2B 5LA London.

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