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- Booking until: Sunday, 4 May 2025
- Running time: 2 hours (incl. interval)
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The Play That Goes Wrong in London
The Play That Goes Wrong – British comedy on steroids
If you fell about laughing at Basil Fawlty's antics in Fawlty Towers you'll adore this smash hit of a comedy play, back in the West End at the Duchess Theatre after a long and hugely successful UK tour.
The production won the What's on Stage 2014 Best New Comedy award. It's directed by Mark Bell, and designed by Nigel Hook with lighting by Ric Mountjoy, and is presented by Kenny Wax Ltd and Stage Presence Ltd.
The stars of this extremely funny show include the talented Chris Currie, Dave Hearn, Rob Falconer, Henry Lewis and Alys Metcalf, plus Charlie Russell, Jonathan Sayer, Henry Shields, Greg Tannahill and Nancy Wallinger.
The Play That Goes Wrong - The story
When the accident prone, inept Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society receives an unexpected financial legacy, the amateur group decides to put the windfall to good use. But when they attempt to put on a complicated 1920s murder mystery play, all hell lets loose. Everything that can possibly go wrong does so, to hilarious effect, and audiences find the resulting chaos so funny that the entire theatre ends up in complete, total, happy disarray, night after night.
If you see people streaming out of a West End venue grinning from ear to ear and wiping their eyes, it's probably the Duchess Theatre... and they've probably just seen this play!
Will the players manage to get everything sorted out before the final curtain rises? Come along and find out for yourself. As long as you're prepared to risk your composure, and don't mind completely losing your cool as the relentless funny stuff takes its toll, it's wholly brilliant!
Excellent comedy timing, expert verbal and physical funnies, it's one of the best comedies to hit the stage for sometime. What does the media say? Libby Purves, reviewing the play in The Times, calls it “ridiculously funny”. Janet Street-Porter said she hadn't laughed so much in years. And the play has garnered a host more excellent press reviews.
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- Booking until:
Sunday, 4 May 2025
- Running time:
2 hours (incl. interval)
- Age restrictions
8+
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- Recommended for:
- Anyone (83%)
- Families (89%)
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Latest customer reviews
Was disappointed, was led to believe it was the funniest show and I would be crying with laughter, it wasn't it was corny.
Reviewed on 17 March 2024 by Ellen, Chester, United Kingdom
If you are a theatre goer it has to be a definite must.
Reviewed on 13 March 2024 by Bernadette, East Twickenham, United Kingdom
One of the best shows I've ever seen. Superb acting, belly laughs from start to finish.
Reviewed on 06 March 2024 by Mary, Dublin 22, Ireland
A must see, very well acted such great comic timing
Reviewed on 06 March 2024 by Virginia, Bognor Regis, United Kingdom
Such an amazing show, not a second went by where you weren't enjoying yourself!
Reviewed on 05 March 2024 by Anika, Vejle, Denmark
Great timing and agility from the actors and a great laugh.
Reviewed on 04 March 2024 by Sara, Longfield, United Kingdom
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.
Reviewed on 03 March 2024 by Sandra, Sidcup, United Kingdom
Slapstick show. Chaotic fun.
Reviewed on 03 March 2024 by Frank, Gex, France
A very clever funny play!
Reviewed on 28 February 2024 by Nicolette, Gloucester, United Kingdom
Reviewed on 24 February 2024 by Helen, Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Reviewed on 22 February 2024 by Ofra, Karmeim Yosef, Israel
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 😂😂
Reviewed on 21 February 2024 by Pat, Twickenham, United Kingdom
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!!!
Reviewed on 20 February 2024 by Alex, Godalming, United Kingdom
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%
Reviewed on 18 February 2024 by Sarah, Beckenham, United Kingdom
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.
Reviewed on 18 February 2024 by Elaine, Petersfield, United Kingdom
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!
Reviewed on 17 February 2024 by Angela, London, United Kingdom
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.
Reviewed on 14 February 2024 by Iain, Wakefield, United Kingdom
Reviewed on 14 February 2024 by Drew, Dumfries, United Kingdom
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!!
Reviewed on 13 February 2024 by Nicola, Roscommon, Ireland
Excellent show a good laugh
Reviewed on 27 January 2024 by Hazel, Herts, United Kingdom
Better than a medical treatment ! A Masterpiece Thank you for this moment of pure pleasure
Reviewed on 26 January 2024 by Marion, Castillon La Bataille, France
Reviewed on 26 January 2024 by Tania, Bracknell, United Kingdom
It go boom. Just kidding, I actually could not stop laughing for the practical entirety of the run time.
Reviewed on 21 January 2024 by Hanne, Asker, Norway
Sometimes it was difficult to hear what they were saying in the dress circle
Reviewed on 18 January 2024 by Janice, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Very funny play. Thoroughly enjoyed by all of us. Ages ranged from 18 to 85 so a great night for the whole family.
Reviewed on 17 January 2024 by Clare, Gravesend, United Kingdom
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
Reviewed on 17 January 2024 by Graham, Santa Rosa, United States Of America
Reviewed on 13 January 2024 by Paulo, Currumbin, Australia
Get there early. It's really good!
Reviewed on 13 January 2024 by Duncan, High Wycombe, United Kingdom
Great show highly recommended
Reviewed on 13 January 2024 by Clara, Ballyclare, United Kingdom
excellent show. Great fun
Reviewed on 06 January 2024 by Park, Leiston, United Kingdom
Reviewed on 06 January 2024 by Mark, Reading, United Kingdom
Hilarious. No criticism. Each person suited their part so well! Bravo!!
Reviewed on 06 January 2024 by Rachel, Roscommon, Ireland
Absolutely hilarious
Reviewed on 06 January 2024 by Greg, Barry, United Kingdom
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.
Reviewed on 31 December 2023 by Abbie, Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom
Reviewed on 29 December 2023 by Meshari, Alzahra, Kuwait
Reviewed on 28 December 2023 by Rebecca, Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom
Reviewed on 24 December 2023 by Lisa, Chigwell, United Kingdom
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
Reviewed on 23 December 2023 by William, London, United Kingdom
Really enjoyed the show that goes wrong fun and laughs we're so right would recommend for all the family
Reviewed on 10 December 2023 by Vincent, Wellingborough, United Kingdom
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!!
Reviewed on 09 December 2023 by Catherine, Dubuque, United States Of America
Reviewed on 04 December 2023 by Carl, Hitchin, United Kingdom
Reviewed on 03 December 2023 by Kyriacos, Larnaca, Cyprus
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.
Reviewed on 03 December 2023 by Judy, Easton Royal Pewsey, United Kingdom
A good laugh, well put together. Timing excellent
Reviewed on 20 November 2023 by Roger, London, United Kingdom
It was an absolute delight. Full of fun and laughter and definitely interactive with the audience
Reviewed on 12 November 2023 by Victoria, Lewisham, United Kingdom
Reviewed on 11 November 2023 by Martin, Barnet, United Kingdom
Reviewed on 11 November 2023 by Rudy, Oostende, Belgium
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.
Reviewed on 09 November 2023 by Michaela, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
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!
Reviewed on 05 November 2023 by Miriam, San Diego, United States Of America
Reviewed on 29 October 2023 by Derek, York, United Kingdom
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.
Reviewed on 27 October 2023 by Lucy, Hove, United Kingdom
Reviewed on 23 October 2023 by Wendy, Swindon, United Kingdom
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.
Reviewed on 23 October 2023 by Elaine, Kristiansand, Norway
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.
Reviewed on 20 October 2023 by Carol, Cumbernauld, United Kingdom
Excellent funny show! Small theatre but good view of stage. Refreshments in bar and could take them into show. Ice cream available in interval.
Reviewed on 16 October 2023 by June, Cardiff, United Kingdom
if you are looking for a good laugh this is the right thing to watch
Reviewed on 16 October 2023 by Kari, Old Bakery Street (triq L-ifran), Malta
Reviewed on 15 October 2023 by Philip, San Francisco, United States Of America
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
Reviewed on 12 October 2023 by Paul, Ramsbottom, United Kingdom
Fantastic comedy for all ages
Reviewed on 09 October 2023 by Christine, South Croydon, United Kingdom
A fantastic show, brilliant timing and all round really entertaining
Reviewed on 08 October 2023 by Richard, Caddington, United Kingdom
Best slapstick seen in hours, laughed all the way through and came out feeling brilliant.
Reviewed on 08 October 2023 by Helen, Aldermaston, United Kingdom
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.
Reviewed on 08 October 2023 by Deborah, Needingworth, United Kingdom
Reviewed on 02 October 2023 by Harpreet, Twickenham, United Kingdom
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.
Reviewed on 25 September 2023 by Mike, Woking, United Kingdom
Reviewed on 25 September 2023 by Danica, Nadur, Malta
Reviewed on 23 September 2023 by Bernadette, Stockerau, Austria
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
Reviewed on 22 September 2023 by Diana, Rodenbek, Germany
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.
Reviewed on 22 September 2023 by Kimberly, Warren, United States Of America
The cast made it so much fun with all the interactions the done to the audience. Wasn't sure if I would like it at first but ended up loving it.
Reviewed on 20 September 2023 by Natasha, Banbury, United Kingdom
Reviewed on 15 September 2023 by Bernard, Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom
We're from the Netherlands and wanted to go to a theater show; didn't think it would be so hilariously funny! The timing of all tge the actors was impeccable!!! Just go and see and have a great time.
Reviewed on 13 September 2023 by Karin, Apeldoorn, Netherlands
I was after relaxing afternoon and it was just that.
Reviewed on 11 September 2023 by Arleta, Andover, United Kingdom
Fun for all .Panto fun
Reviewed on 10 September 2023 by Mark, South Croydon, United Kingdom
Reviewed on 09 September 2023 by Stale, Madrid, France
Reviewed on 09 September 2023 by Joan, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Absolutely fantastic, rib tickling, never laughed so much ever. It was fantastic from the word go!
Reviewed on 06 September 2023 by Shally, London, United Kingdom
The West End has a long history of well timed farce. The Play That Went Wrong was hysterical. Start to finish, well timed laughs and great fun. Highly recommended.
Reviewed on 05 September 2023 by Steve, Hudson, United States Of America
I was treated to a performance of this play, and what a great night out it was. It was funny from the start and got even funnier and more manic throughout the course of the play, until the tour de force ending, which was unexpected and left you wondering how they actually managed to achieve the special effects. It was really was a laugh a minute and deserves the full house and standing ovation from the audience at the end of the play. The Play That Goes Wrong, certainly seemed to go right for those of us in the theatre. Well done to the cast and crew.
Reviewed on 03 September 2023 by Jane, Welling, United Kingdom
This was a Fantastic show which we all loved, crying with laughter from start to finish. Superb slapstick comedy timed to perfection and made to look easy, when obviously very complex. The cast were all superb with the whole audience giving them a three minutes standing applause at the end.
Reviewed on 02 September 2023 by David, South Shields, United Kingdom
Reviewed on 28 August 2023 by Eugene, Amesbury, United States Of America
Actors were personable, came out ahead of time and before 2nd half to interact with the audience. Actors were excellent and fit their parts! Great humor and fun for all ages!
Reviewed on 23 August 2023 by Susan, Brentwood, United States Of America
A friend of mine recommended this to me, so we went. It was amazing, we laughed the entire time. I would definitely recommend this to anyone else going to London.
Reviewed on 20 August 2023 by Eva Maria, Uitgeest, Netherlands
The show provided consistent laughs every few seconds with an exceptionally talented cast and elaborate choreography!
Reviewed on 17 August 2023 by Dale, Delta,b.c. V4e 2h8, Canada
Bought my two boys - who loved it - big fans
Reviewed on 15 August 2023 by Peter, Glossop, United Kingdom
a really good slapstick comedy. there were a lot of children at the show and they were howling with laughter the whole way through, lovely to hear such joy all around. totally entertained from beginning to end. we were 4 adults and thoroughly enjoyed the whole show. I would recommend to anyone who enjoys a good laugh. take your kids.
Reviewed on 11 August 2023 by Thirza, Rotherham, United Kingdom
Absolutely hysterical. High energy physical comedy combined with superb timing and excellent scripts. The family and I loved it. 10/10
Reviewed on 09 August 2023 by Paul, Christchurch, New Zealand
Reviewed on 06 August 2023 by Gillian, Exeter, United Kingdom
Well acted, good timing and super set design and use
Reviewed on 05 August 2023 by Donald, Newport, United States Of America
Reviewed on 05 August 2023 by Alexandra, Grande Prairie, Canada
Reviewed on 28 July 2023 by Nirmalah, Warburg, Germany
Reviewed on 28 July 2023 by Ksenia, London, United Kingdom
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Reviewed on 27 July 2023 by Alexandra, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
What a fantastic way to start a weekend in London! This show is probably the best acted i have ever seen!! The cast played along with the audience and i had the best laugh i have had in ages!! The mishaps were perfectly timed. IT IS A MUST SEE ....and i have been to hundreds of productions IN MY LIFETIME!!!
Reviewed on 24 July 2023 by Michael, Dryslwyn, United Kingdom
Reviewed on 24 July 2023 by Heidi, Kidlington, United Kingdom
Some adult humor and antics. The young ones may miss the jokes, but teenagers will definitely understand. Some sexual in nature.
Reviewed on 18 July 2023 by Dominick, Sanford, Fl 32773, United States Of America
Standing ovation at the end - what more can I say? I’ve seen this twice before on stage - gets better each time. Tonight’s show had even more athleticism, comic timing and energy than before. So this play keeps being recreated and kept fresh. Every single person in the audience was in hysterics for most of the play from start to finish. Amazing stunts. Well done to all and thanks again!
Reviewed on 11 July 2023 by Mohua, Wellington, New Zealand
Kept me laughing the entire time.
Reviewed on 10 July 2023 by Maureen, West Roxbury, United States Of America
Reviewed on 09 July 2023 by Kris, Kirkcaldy, United Kingdom
Reviewed on 09 July 2023 by Kate, Tadley, United Kingdom
Absolutely fabulous.So funny.So well acted and timing spot on.I would definitely like to see it again
Reviewed on 08 July 2023 by Helen, Wrexham, United Kingdom
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