The Play That Goes Wrong

The hilarious multi award-winning disaster The Play That Goes Wrong is the longest running comedy in the West End and continues to tickle audiences after 9 smashing years 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.

***** 'I feared I was going to hyperventilate' (Daily Mail)

**** 'A joyous show builds to a delirious climax' (Financial Times)

**** 'Exquisitely choreographed mayhem' (Independent)

'Brilliant! Just brilliant! I haven't laughed so hard for aaaaaages' (Ant & Dec)

'I actually peed my pants...' (Cate Blanchett)

Important Information

Booking Period: Until 2 February 2026

Performance Times: Tuesday to Saturday 7.30pm, Sunday 7pm; matinees Saturday 2.30pm, Sunday 3pm.

Running Time: 2 hours (including interval).

Age Restriction: Over 8 years old

Access Performances: BSL –
7.30pm 16 May & 3pm 23 November 2025, Audio Described - 3pm 6 October 2024, 7.30pm 23 May and 7.30pn 21 November 2025, Captioned – 7.30pm 11 October 2024, 3pm 18 May and 3pm 16 NOvember 2025. To book access seating please contact Nimax, by calling 0330 333 4815 or emailing access@nimaxtheatres.com.

Venue: The Duchess Theatre, Catherine Street, London WC2B 5LA