The theatre loves nothing more than itself, especially when things aren't going to plan: this kind of self-sustaining narcissism has made hits of everything from The Producers and Spamalot to Michael Frayn's Noises Off. And in The Play That Goes Wrong, we're here to prick the pomposities and artifice of theatre yet again in a bustling portrait of an amateur dramatic company from Cornley Polytechnic, as they attempt to put on a 1920s murder thriller called Murder at Haversham Manor.The result is...
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Putting Mischief Theatre firmly on the map, The Play That Goes Wrong continues to leave audiences in fits of giggles at the Duchess Theatre. The Play That Goes Wrong tickets are available on London Theatre now.
The Play That Goes Wrong plays follows a fictional troupe. Aiming to put on their annual show, the Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society 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!
The Play That Goes Wrong play received its world premiere at the Old Red Lion Theatre, entertaining just 60 theatregoers a night. Now, thousands of audience members are entertained by Mischief’s trademarks hijinks each week in The Play That Goes Wrong West End performances. It’s even premiered in Australia and on Broadway, so something must have gone right, right?
It’s the world-renowned theatre company’s first show in a West End theatre, that went on to pave the way for shows like The Comedy About a Bank Robbery and Magic Goes Wrong. But, if you’re wanting to see the original ‘Goes Wrong’, then you’ve come to the right place.
Tickets to The Play That Goes Wrong are available now. Book your The Play That Goes Wrong tickets on London Theatre today.
Cast and creative
By: Mischief Theatre company members Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer and Henry Shields
Director: Mark Bell
Producer: Kenny Wax Ltd and Stage Presence Ltd
Cast list: Blayar Benn, Ross Green, Elan James, Michael Keene, David Kirkbride, Jack Michael Stacey, Ciara Morris, Ellie Morris, Rosemarie Akwafo, Euan Bennet, Colin Burnicle, Sally Cheng and Oliver Clayton.
Design: Nigel Hook
Lighting: Ric Mountjoy
Costume: Roberto Surace
Sound: Andy Johnson
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The Play That Goes Wrong will welcome in a new West End cast this spring. The new The Play That Goes Wrong company will begin performances at the Duchess Theatre from 5 April, and The Play That Goes Wrong tickets are on sale now. The Play That Goes Wrong cast includes Tomisin Ajani as Trevor, Jo Ben Ayed as Dennis, Ashh Blackwood as Annie, Anya de Villiers as Sandra, Tendai Humphrey Sitima as Robert, Scott Hunter as Max, Oliver Mott as Jonathan and Mikhali Sen as Chris. The Play That Goes Wrong...
The Play That Goes Wrong has released a new block of tickets for West End performances. The Play That Goes Wrong is now at the Duchess Theatre to 2 Apr. 2023, and The Play That Goes Wrong tickets are on sale now.The Play That Goes Wrong follows an amateur dramatics society as they stage their annual play — a 1920s murder mystery called The Murder at Haversham Manor. While preparing for the show, the cast struggle to make it to their places, thanks to missing props, set, and even actors.Since...
New cast members will be joining The Play That Goes Wrong next month, with The Play That Goes Wrong continuing its record-breaking run as the longest production to play at the Duchess Theatre. Oliver Clayton and Elena Valentine will join The Play That Goes Wrong as Jonathan and Sandra respectively from 9 November. On 30 November, Tom Bulpett will take over the role of Chris, with Damien James joining the company. The cast is completed by Blayar Benn as Trevor, Michael Keane as Dennis, David...
Ahead of The Play That Goes Wrong's reopening next month, a new cast has been announced. The Olivier Award-winning comedy play will resume performances at the Duchess Theatre from 18 June, with The Play That Goes Wrong tickets on sale now.The cast includes Blayar Benn as Trevor, Ross Green as Chris, Elan James as Jonathan, Michael Keene as Dennis, David Kirkbride as Robert, Jack Michael Stacey as Max, Ciara Morris as Annie and Ellie Morris as Sandra. The understudies are Rosemarie Akwafo, Euan...
Mischief Theatre is taking their shows on the road! The company announced today that it will launch UK tours of The Play That Goes Wrong, Magic Goes Wrong, and Groan Ups this summer. "Our priority over the past year has been to help kick start the industry in any way we can and we're delighted to be mounting three Mischief shows on tour, working together with the regional venues to welcome audiences back into theatres nationwide," producer Kenny Wax said in a statement. "We hope to provide much...
The Play That Goes Wrong will reopen in the West End this summer, it has been confirmed. The Olivier Award-winning comedy play will resume performances at the Duchess Theatre from 18 June.Henry Lewis and Jonathan Sayer, Company Directors of Mischief said: "We are so excited that The Play That Goes Wrong will soon be delighting audiences again. Cornley have been rehearsing on Zoom throughout lockdown and have assured us that the play is now ready and will go ahead without a hitch."The Mischief...
UPDATE: The Play That Goes Wrong will now reopen at the Duchess Theatre, with performances from 9 December.After West End theatres being closed, it has been announced today that The Play That Goes Wrong will reopen. Mischief Theatre creatives are rewriting and restaging sections of the play, in order for upcoming performances of The Play That Goes Wrong to comply with government guidelines.Speaking about the play reopening, producers Kenny Wax and Stage Presence Ltd. said: "The Play That Goes...
New casting has been announced for the Mischief Theatre comedy The Play That Goes Wrong, which is currently in its fourth year at the West End's Duchess Theatre.The production sees a drama group, Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society, staging a new production of a murder mystery titled The Murder at Haversham Manor. But in typical Mischief Theatre style, things don't quite go to plan, often resulting in hilarious consequences.The new cast for The Play That Goes Wrong at the Duchess Theatre...