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The Play That Goes Wrong - a Mischief Theatre production

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Booking from
Friday, 18 June 2021

Booking until
Sunday, 1 February 2026

Running time
2hr. Incl. 1 interval.

Performance Times

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The Play That Goes Wrong

Meet the Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society. They're absolutely dreadful, one of the most inept and talentless college amateur dramatics societies in Britain. When they come into an unexpected sum of money they can finally afford to stage a 1920s murder mystery. But everything that can go wrong does go wrong, as the group of horribly accident prone Thespians try, against considerable odds, to achieve the final curtain call.

If you like your plays funny you'll fall about laughing at the antics of this lot, a classic spoof if there ever was one. And it's already well on its way to becoming a cult theatre hit in the making. As Charles Spencer, the Telegraph's theatre critic, said: “For one hour the audience is bludgeoned with a succession of sight gags, mistimed lines, misplaced props and collapsing scenery that creates a rising tide of hysteria in the audience. I haven’t laughed so much in a theatre since the last revival of Noises Off.

You will never forget the hapless police inspector who pretends to take notes using a bunch of keys and a vase. The chaos that happens when the butler serves raw white spirit to the characters because he poured the fake whisky into a coal bucket. Or the lead role, who has a brilliant knack of mispronouncing the simplest words. One of the funniest plays to hit the West End for ages!

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The Play That Goes Wrong
I did laugh a lot & if going - make sure you are in your seat 15 mins before the start or you will miss very funny preamble...I think the director could have asked the actors to speed up some of the slap stick gags but the way the set contruction is set up to help it all fall apart is genius- I genuinely had my heart in my mouth for a few moments ....some great acrobatics added in for good measure.....for those who love slap stick- this is right up your street
Heather, 17 Nov 2024
Brilliant
The funniest show. The actors timing and delivery brilliant most enjoyable
Breeda, 15 Nov 2024
Hysterical
Best show I watched in years! I haven't laughed like this in a ling time
Helite, 03 Nov 2024
The review that is never wrong
Excellent show! My teenagers loved it. As did the adults. Very witty and clever.
Helena, 01 Nov 2024
Funny two hours!
Fun, fab and folish!!
Ida, 31 Oct 2024
Great show
What a fantastic show! Had me in stitches! Great actors, I have fallen in love with them all! They cracked me up throughout the whole show! Highly recommend.
roberto, 23 Oct 2024
Funniest 2 hours of my life!
So much fun, side splitting antics.
Nicola, 17 Oct 2024
Great Fun and Entertainment Throughout
Hilarious entertainment and so well acted and performed. Have seen it a few times and it always puts a big smile on my face
GARRY, 07 Oct 2024
If you need a laugh, see this show
We laughed from the time the first person appeared on stage until the final curtain came down. Leave your worries at the door and immerse yourself in this silliness. You’ll be glad you did.
Kenneth, 06 Oct 2024
Great night out
Extremely funny and entertaining
Kerri, 04 Oct 2024
A wonderful interactive show
A good laugh and very enjoyable
Bernard, 03 Oct 2024
Exceptionally good!
It was really good and we can’t stop laughing. Highly recommended, don’t miss it!
Duygu, 11 Sep 2024
Comedic timing!
My Dad and I came to watch, and had the absolute best time, we were laughing from start to finish, we thought the show was excellent, the timing supurb and just well rounded goodness!! Thank you for the experience we won’t soon be forgetting!
Aaron, 06 Sep 2024
Energetic Wonkyness!
They even “told us off” for laughing! I nearly fell out of my seat at that point!
Peter, 31 Aug 2024
Brilliantly funny. Cast amazing
This show was such fun for all ages.It was so funny and the cast were amazing. I would go again and recommend it to anyone who enjoys a good laugh. 11 out of 10.
Gail, 02 Aug 2024
Enjoyable
I had great expectations and expected different actors but my kids enjoyed it. Second act better.
Indira, 29 Jul 2024
Very funny very enjoyable
It was a great slapstick very funny and I would highly recommend it. A very enjoyable way to spend an afternoon.
Mary, 22 Jul 2024
Incredibly funny
This is a very unique play that is incredibly funny and almost interactive in parts. Simply brilliant and literally laugh out loud throughout the entire play.
Anthony, 20 Jul 2024
Simply funny
Not to be missed if you like crazy comedy.
Ron, 20 Jul 2024
Hilarious!
I couldn't stop laughing! The cast was top-notch and I loved sitting so close.
Julie, 14 Jul 2024
Acting and improv at it's best!
Loved it all. It does exactly what it says on the billboards!
Michael, 12 Jul 2024
Fun
Good fun and very well acted
Andrew, 08 Jul 2024
Great comedic timing
Look out for the dog!
Valerio, 07 Jul 2024
Fun from start to finish
The show began with us all laughing and ended the same way. Absolutely fantastic!!
Robert, 30 Jun 2024
The Play That Goes Wrong - Hit and Miss
Was really looking forward to seeing the show after positive feedback from friends. Very strong performances from all the actors, and a very clever idea, but became more and more predictable as the show continued after the interval. A must for fans of slapstick.
Mark, 29 Jun 2024
Great Show
I and my friend enjoyed the show. It was hilarious. Many thanks to the actors and everyone else employed in the production who were all fantastic.
Alexandra, 22 Jun 2024
What a lovely surprise
What a fantastic show. Going in not knowing much about it. So many laughs. Would 10/10 recommend
Alina, 15 Jun 2024
Laughing for days! Amazing comedy!
Had a great time
Claudia, 15 Jun 2024
A breath of fresh air!
I was expecting a comedy and something different but this really does surprise and exceeds all expectations. Feel good and entertaining from start to finish. Super for families and youngsters too 👍
Libby, 08 Jun 2024
Laughable
Absolutely brilliant play. Very clever and well choreographed. I couldn’t stop laughing.
Mark, 08 Jun 2024
Laughed til we cried
Just incredibly funny!
Alison, 07 Jun 2024
Fabulous farce
Arrive early the performance is taking place as you take your seats. The audience was convulsed with laughter throughout the very professional performance
Gordon, 05 Jun 2024
Funny
Really enjoyed the show. Great fun for the audience
Julia, 01 Jun 2024
FUN TIME!
A spirit lifting two hours! GOOD LAUGHS!
Patricia, 26 May 2024
Goes Wrong In All The Right Ways!
A must see! Covers all genre's. Hilarious, fun for all!!
Sheila, 15 May 2024
Great night out for all!
Fun from start to finish 😊
Tania, 12 May 2024
A must see
The show is absolutely brilliant and extremely funny.
Roy, 09 May 2024
Everyone has plesure, very very nice.
Lovely, lovely , lovely, lovely
Bernulpha, 07 May 2024
Good Old Laugh Out Loud Fun!
A fantastic production full of lots of laughter and brilliant comedic timing from the actors. Can't wait to see more!
Jason, 05 May 2024
Wonderful fun
Escape from all worries and enjoy two hours of pure and inventive humour. Laugh until you cry. And no rudeness for bonus.
Maria, 05 May 2024
Absolute Reconmendation
Very funny and easy understanding for us Austrians 😃 The only thing that wasn‘t so good was the Quality of sitting.
Maria, 29 Apr 2024
Hilarious ❣️
Absolutely brilliant,from the cast to costumes,set,writing and venue.Sooo pleased I went,haven't laughed soo much in ages.Thanks to the writers!
Debbie, 24 Apr 2024
Stupidly funny.
Basil fawlty comes to mind. Mood lifting hilariously stupid.
Suzanne, 21 Apr 2024
Comedy at its finest and funniest
An absolute must see, haven't laughed so much in a long time
Janet, 17 Apr 2024
Very entertaining
I was a bit uncertain as there are mixed reviews. Although it was recommended by 2 of our friends. My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed this play, it is funny in many parts (not side splitting hilarious but silly and slapstick) it appealed to our sense of humour. What I liked is that i didn’t notice any swearing or crudity which is rife in many aspects of our society now. So it would be safe to take older children along. We had a great evening.
Teresa, 11 Apr 2024
Great a laugh a minute
It takes a lot to make mum husband laugh but u all managed it wonderful performance
Anne Marie, 10 Apr 2024
Great fun !
Great Show, as always, I’ve been four times now. It was my Granddaughter’s first introduction to theatre, she lives in Dubai, and I think she is hooked! Very professionally done. I’m a great fan of the acting compan. and try to see them as often as possible. .
Clare, 06 Apr 2024
Laugh out loud
Laughed so much! My kids loved it and so did the adults!
Sarah, 05 Apr 2024
Laughing & smiling along the way
Thoroughly entertaining from the start to the end. Would recommend the upper seating area to appreciate the show.
Karl, 04 Apr 2024
A good laugh, just what we needed
After a difficult week seeing this show was a great way to unwind and release all our stress with a great laugh. Really enjoyed the show, cant remeber when I last laughed so much.
Aukje, 02 Apr 2024
Pure escape through laughter
Leave any cares you may have at the door and be part of hilarious nonsense for the evening. We should all do it. What a tonic. What a show.
Graham, 31 Mar 2024
Very funny
I really enjoyed the show. Well acted and funny. Great when the audience was involved.
janet, 30 Mar 2024
Hysterical
So much fun!
Francisco, 26 Mar 2024
A rip-roaring canter through farce with much trickery and mirth to boot. Very enjoyable and very funny.
See above
Paul, 24 Mar 2024
Very funny and clever play
Very clever plot to cover every possible thing that could go wrong staging a murder mystery from ‘bad’ acting to stage prop failures-brilliant! All actors were excellent.
Sonia, 22 Mar 2024
A wonderful, farcical comedy featuring A A highly skilled performers!
Even better than Brian Rix’s work and his farces were brilliant! I was impressed by the performers’ timing, particularly when a number of things on stage were taking place in parallell. No one missed a beat. Occasionally, a comedic device was over-used but not enough to prevent this being a top rate show!
Nicola, 21 Mar 2024
Disappointed
Was disappointed, was led to believe it was the funniest show and I would be crying with laughter, it wasn't it was corny.
Ellen, 17 Mar 2024
Laughable
If you are a theatre goer it has to be a definite must.
Bernadette, 13 Mar 2024
Outstanding
One of the best shows I've ever seen. Superb acting, belly laughs from start to finish.
Mary, 06 Mar 2024
Excellent fun night out
A must see, very well acted such great comic timing
Virginia, 06 Mar 2024
If you don't like this show then it is a red flag!
Such an amazing show, not a second went by where you weren't enjoying yourself!
Anika, 05 Mar 2024
Hilarious
Great timing and agility from the actors and a great laugh.
Sara, 04 Mar 2024
Absolutely hilarious
If you are looking for a show which makes you laugh all the way through, this is it. It was funny from the start to the finish. Highly recommended.
Sandra, 03 Mar 2024
Dog face!
A very clever funny play!
Nicolette, 28 Feb 2024
Good clean fun
Reminded me of good old fashioned farce or slapstick . Mixed audience, some clearly tourists whose first language was not English. Also good mix of ages. All seemed to enjoy the mayhem 😂😂
Pat, 21 Feb 2024
Have not belly laughed so much for a long time!!
I can't recommend this show enough. The acting was fabulous and I have not laughed so much for a long time. If you want to go and see a show, go and see this one!!!
Alex, 20 Feb 2024
Superb acting and hilarious !
The performers were superb, play was hilarious; we laughed from beginning to end ! Very fast moving and the actors didn’t miss a beat. Great interaction with the audience which was very funny. Overall, a brilliant show & I recommend it 100%
Sarah, 18 Feb 2024
Hilarious show
Fabulous “ slap stick” show. No opportunity left if a one liner or “accident “ could be used . Really great fun , all the cast were great and the special effects were amazing.
Elaine, 18 Feb 2024
A must see!
I had a really tough week, and this play made me laugh and forget about everything! Thanks to the professional actors, such an amazing performance and excellent acting!
Angela, 17 Feb 2024
Laugh Out Loud and Let Yourself Go
Lighten up and watch the funniest show in London by a country mile. Amazing acting and plot that would not be bettered were Chaplin, Keaton, Laurel, Hardy or Lloyd in the cast.
Iain, 14 Feb 2024
Comedy of errors
This was an easy show to watch. It’s not everyone’s cup of tea but it was what it was supposed to be so I think people should go to it even to see if this is their type of theatre!!
Nicola, 13 Feb 2024
Very funny
Excellent show a good laugh
Hazel, 27 Jan 2024
Amazing - We have laugh continuously
Better than a medical treatment ! A Masterpiece Thank you for this moment of pure pleasure
Marion, 26 Jan 2024
Hehe, stage go boom.
It go boom. Just kidding, I actually could not stop laughing for the practical entirety of the run time.
Hanne, 21 Jan 2024
Great Night Out
Very funny play. Thoroughly enjoyed by all of us. Ages ranged from 18 to 85 so a great night for the whole family.
Clare, 17 Jan 2024
Silly but worth a visit
Didn’t know what to expect but chanced it. Very silly but seemed to hit the funny bones of some audience members who were in hysterics. I thought it was a little CBBC …Chuckle Brother humour where you find yourself smirking a lot but only a few times did I laugh out loud. The actors were in their 20/30s and did a very good job. I would say go enjoy at a reasonable price and like popcorn, will forget a few days later
Graham, 17 Jan 2024
I liked it.
Get there early. It's really good!
Duncan, 13 Jan 2024
Soooo funny
Great show highly recommended
Clara, 13 Jan 2024
an evening of laughter
excellent show. Great fun
Park, 06 Jan 2024
Fantastic
Hilarious. No criticism. Each person suited their part so well! Bravo!!
Rachel, 06 Jan 2024
So much fun
Absolutely hilarious
greg, 06 Jan 2024
Hilarious show and a great night out.
This was a brilliant show, everything that happened was well thought out and although some bits were a bit predictable because of the nature of the show, some bits were a great surprise. The actors were all great and played their parts brilliantly.
Abbie, 31 Dec 2023
Comedic masterpiece
Honestly the best show I've seen, I take my grandson to the theatre every Xmas and we both loved it laughed the whole time so so so funny and I would recommend it to anyone just a great night the entire cast were hilarious
William, 23 Dec 2023
The show was so right
Really enjoyed the show that goes wrong fun and laughs we're so right would recommend for all the family
vincent, 10 Dec 2023
Extremely hilarious
We loved how the “extras” were included in the show! The visuals were excellent! The stage set was amazing “falling apart”. This was such a fun show and I was crying from laughing. Hope they find Winston!!
Catherine, 09 Dec 2023
Hilarious
The play was fantastic right from the moment you entered the theatre! Was hilarious all the way through, it really was side-splittingly funny, I can't stop thinking about it and laughing. Costumes were fabulous and, of course, the acting was brilliant! Perfect timing. We all loved it.
Judy, 03 Dec 2023
Its an absolute must see. If you havent i more than recommended. Dont wait for an occasion just GO!!!
It was an absolute delight. Full of fun and laughter and definitely interactive with the audience
Victoria, 12 Nov 2023
Silly comedy hard to follow the story
Not a good production. Over the top banana skin comedy that made it hard to follow the story behind it. The guy who plays the brother of the bride (funny) was a good actor. He needs to change the play. Seats too squashed. Same opinion shared by the couple next to us.
Michaela, 09 Nov 2023
Hilarious
This show was excellent. The acting started before the actual show started. The actors were personable, professional, and hilarious. Had so many laughs I would see this show again. Great job!
Miriam, 05 Nov 2023
Rip roaringly hilarious!
We were in stitches from the very beginning right through to the end. The show ranged from being side splittingly funny to gigglesome to cover-your-eyes outrageously hilarious. A laugh a minute is an understatement! The company were brilliant across all comedy fronts.
Lucy, 27 Oct 2023
A must see
Fantastic comedy! All the actors were incredibly talented. The set design was genius as with the script. Laughter from start to finish. A must to see.
Elaine, 23 Oct 2023
A must see
Amazing performance. My daughter recommended and glad she did. Laughed from start to finish. The team are superb. My fingers are crossed that the tour in Scotland with their next production.
Carol, 20 Oct 2023
Hilarious
Excellent funny show! Small theatre but good view of stage. Refreshments in bar and could take them into show. Ice cream available in interval.
June, 16 Oct 2023
hilarious
if you are looking for a good laugh this is the right thing to watch
Kari, 16 Oct 2023
Hilarious show
Very funny, not laughed like that for a while, brillaint show - lots going on on stage and sometimes didnt know where to look for the best
Paul, 12 Oct 2023
Classic slapstick comedy gold
Best slapstick seen in hours, laughed all the way through and came out feeling brilliant.
Helen, 08 Oct 2023
Best laugh ever!
Loved it! Just when you think it can't get anymore absurd...it surpasses all expectations. I had heard from so many people that it was brilliant and they were definitely not wrong. Can't wait to see 'Peter Pan Goes Wrong'in December.
Deborah, 08 Oct 2023
Getting It Right For The Play That Goes Wrong
We really enjoyed the play and found it very entertaining. Acting was good. The theatre had a good homely atmosphere so the play was at the correct theatre. I would definitely recommend it to others.
Mike, 25 Sep 2023
A must see
Saw it for the second time, brought friends and kolleges - we all come from Germany-had a really great evening-thanks you so much and go ahead
diana, 22 Sep 2023
Amusing
Lots of gags, some physical and some verbal. Not much to the story but that’s kind of not the point. I found myself chuckling a lot.
Kimberly, 22 Sep 2023