The Play That Goes Wrong
The Play That Goes Wrong Trailer
A woman with dark hair in a black dress stands on stage, holding a script, with dramatic lighting.
A group of actors in period costumes performs on a cluttered stage, with props scattered around.
A man in a suit gestures animatedly on stage, with dramatic lighting and a theatrical backdrop.
A group of actors in period costumes performs a comedic scene on a cluttered stage with props.
A group of actors in period costumes perform on stage, surrounded by theatrical props and a painted backdrop.
A man in a suit stands on stage, holding a script, with dramatic lighting and a dark backdrop.
Two male actors in formal attire, one in a tuxedo and the other in a suit, perform on stage.
Two actors in formal attire, one in a suit and the other in a dress, perform on stage.
A woman with short hair, wearing a black dress, performs on stage with dramatic lighting and props.
Two actors in formal attire, one in a tuxedo and the other in a suit, perform on stage.
Three male actors in formal attire, expressing surprise, stand on a stage with theatrical props and curtains.
Four actors in vibrant costumes express surprise, emerging from behind red curtains in a theatrical setting.

The Play That Goes Wrong
Tickets From £23

Venue

Duchess Theatre

The longest running comedy in the West End.

Disrupting the West End for over a decade, the award-winning landmark comedy The Play That Goes Wrong continues to wreak havoc in its 11th year at the Duchess Theatre.

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 at The Cornley Drama Society, everything that can go wrong… does!

The actors and crew battle against all odds to make it through to their final curtain call, with hilarious consequences! Do you ever find out who murdered Charles Haversham? You’ll have to see for yourself!

Experience total mayhem and enjoy the perfect slice of escapist comedy, guaranteed to leave you aching with laughter.

Booking Until

31/01/2027

Running Time

2h05, inc. interval

Genre

Comedy, Family

Age & Content

8+

Please Note:

Contains loud noises, bangs and crashes.

Select a Performance

To book access tickets:

Captioned Performance

Captioned

1 February 2026

3:00pm

18 October 2026

3:00pm

Relaxed Performance

Relaxed

8 March 2026

3:00pm

Audio Described Performance

Audio Described

22 March 2026

3:00pm

25 September 2026

7:30pm

Sign Language Interpreted

British Sign Language

26 April 2026

3:00pm

13 November 2026

7:30pm

Book Tickets from £23