The Play That Goes Wrong
The Play That Goes Wrong Trailer
A chaotic scene from "The Play That Goes Wrong," featuring actors in disarray amidst a set collapse.
The company of The Play That Goes Wrong. Photo by Matt Crockett.
A chaotic scene from "The Play That Goes Wrong" featuring actors in disarray on stage, with props scattered.
The company of The Play That Goes Wrong. Photo by Matt Crockett.
A group of actors in various styles of costume performs a comedic scene on a cluttered stage, with props scattered around.
The company of The Play That Goes Wrong. Photo by Matt Crockett.
A person poke their head out of a hold in a fireplace and holds two candelbra's.
The company of The Play That Goes Wrong. Photo by Matt Crockett.
A group of actors from The Play That Goes Wrong perform a comedic scene on stage, with vibrant set design.
The company of The Play That Goes Wrong. Photo by Matt Crockett.
A chaotic scene from "The Play That Goes Wrong," featuring actors in mismatched costumes amidst scattered props.
The company of The Play That Goes Wrong. Photo by Matt Crockett.
A group of actors in period costumes comically struggle with a large prop in a theatre setting.
The company of The Play That Goes Wrong. Photo by Matt Crockett.
A chaotic scene from "The Play That Goes Wrong" featuring actors in mismatched costumes amidst scattered props. One person is covered in water.
The company of The Play That Goes Wrong. Photo by Matt Crockett.
A chaotic scene from "The Play That Goes Wrong," featuring actors in disarray on a cluttered stage.
The company of The Play That Goes Wrong. Photo by Matt Crockett.
A person in a red dress puts their arm through a window.
The company of The Play That Goes Wrong. Photo by Matt Crockett.

The Play That Goes Wrong
Tickets From £23

Venue

Duchess Theatre

Disrupting the West End for over a decade, London’s landmark comedy The Play That Goes Wrong continues to wreak havoc in its 12th year at the Duchess Theatre.

You all know the classic whodunnit: there’s been a murder at a country manor and an inspector is on the case to uncover the culprit. But when this story falls into the hands of the accident-prone thespians of The Cornley Drama Society, everything that can go wrong… does!

As the actors and crew battle against all odds to make it to their final curtain call, the production descends into total mayhem, with hilarious consequences. Will the mystery of who murdered Charles Haversham ever be solved? You’ll have to see for yourself!

Experience the perfect slice of escapist comedy – packed with perfectly timed chaos and guaranteed to leave you aching with laughter.

Booking Until

03/10/2027

Running Time

2h05, inc. interval

Genre

Comedy, Family, Plays

Age & Content

8+ | Children aged 14 and below must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or over and sat in seats next to each other.

Please Note:

Contains loud noises, bangs and crashes.

Book The Play That Goes Wrong Tickets

To book access tickets:

Audio Described Performance

Audio Described

Audio Description provided by Audio described by VocalEyes.

25 September 2026

7:30pm

Captioned Performance

Captioned

Captioning provided by Captioned by Stagetext.

18 October 2026

3:00pm

Sign Language Interpreted

British Sign Language

Sign Language Interpretation provided by Sign Language interpretation by Karen Gager.

13 November 2026

7:30pm

Cast:

Robert Jackson (He/Him) as

Robert

Ronnie Yorke (He/Him) as

Trevor

Mitesh Soni (He/Him) as

Dennis

Izzy Edmunds-Clarke (She/Her) as

Annie

Charlotte Scott (She/Her) as

Sandra

Tom Wainwright (He/Him) as

Max

Jonty Peach (He/Him) as

Jonathan

Jack Hardwick (He/Him) as

Chris

Alex Blackie (He/Him), Jake Burgum (He/Him), Kitty Devlin (She/Her), Louise Hoare (She/Her) and Ed Shamwana (He/They) as

Understudies

Creative:

Mark Bell -

Director

Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer and Henry Shields -

Co-Writer

Set Designer -

Nigel Hook

Lighting Designer -

Ric Mountjoy

Costume Designer -

Roberto Surace

Original Music by -

Rob Falconer

Sound Designer -

Andy Johnson

Associate Director -

Sean Turner

Resident Director -

Amy Milburn

Casting by -

Lucy Jenkins CDG and Sooki McShane CDG

Production Manager -

Digby Robinson

Company Stage Manager -

Fiona Jane Coombe

Deputy Stage Manager -

Kirsty MacDiarmid

Technical Assistant Stage Manager (Book Cover) -

Geoffrey Field, James Goldsworthy and Liam O'Carroll

Head of Wardrobe -

Sara Markwick

Dresser -

Sol Harding

Frequently asked questions

The Play That Goes Wrong is playing at Duchess Theatre in London. Your ticket selection will show available performance dates and times, and you can book securely online via Official London Theatre. For the smoothest experience, pick a performance from the calendar and book early for popular dates.
The phenomenally successful The Play That Goes Wrong brings its unique brand of chaotic comedy tale to London’s Duchess Theatre.
The running time for The Play That Goes Wrong is 2h05, inc. interval. Duration can occasionally vary slightly by performance, but this is the listed length for the production.
The Play That Goes Wrong is recommended for ages 8+ | Children aged 14 and below must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or over and sat in seats next to each other.. If you’re bringing younger theatregoers, it’s worth considering themes and attention span alongside the age guidance. Some venues also have their own admission policies, so it can help to double-check requirements before you travel.
Tickets for The Play That Goes Wrong go on sale from 30th October 2019. If you’re looking for the widest choice of seats and dates, booking early is usually best - especially for weekends and peak travel periods. Once on sale, you can select a performance and complete your booking online.
You can buy tickets for The Play That Goes Wrong online through Official London Theatre. Choose your preferred performance in the calendar, select seats if available, and complete your purchase securely.
The Play That Goes Wrong features a cast including Robert Jackson (He/Him) (Robert), Ronnie Yorke (He/Him) (Trevor), Mitesh Soni (He/Him) (Dennis), Izzy Edmunds-Clarke (She/Her) (Annie), Charlotte Scott (She/Her) (Sandra), Tom Wainwright (He/Him) (Max), Jonty Peach (He/Him) (Jonathan), Jack Hardwick (He/Him) (Chris), Alex Blackie (He/Him), Jake Burgum (He/Him), Kitty Devlin (She/Her), Louise Hoare (She/Her) and Ed Shamwana (He/They) (Understudies). Casting can vary by date, so if you’re booking specifically to see a particular performer, it’s worth checking any casting notes for your chosen performance.
There isn’t a strict dress code for London theatre, so wear whatever you’ll feel comfortable and confident in. Most people go for smart casual - think jeans or trousers with a nice top, a casual dress, or a shirt and trainers. If you’re heading to an evening show, on a date, or celebrating something, you might fancy dressing up a bit more, but it’s completely optional.
Arriving at least 30 minutes before the scheduled start time helps keep things smooth and stress-free, giving you plenty of time to collect tickets, go through security, and get settled in your seat before the performance begins.
Book Tickets from £23