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 10 smashing years at the Duchess Theatre in London!
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.
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Age Guidance
*Please note: Recommended age 8+
Access Performances
BSL – Friday 16 May 2025 at 7:30pm, Sunday 23 November 2025 at 3pm Captioned – Friday 11th Oct 2024, 7:30pm, Sunday 18 May 2025 and Sunday 16 November 2025 at 3pm Audio Described – Friday 23 May 2025 ad Friday 21 November 2025 at 7:30pm
These are BSL and Captioned performances. To book access seating please contact Nimax, by calling 0330 333 4815 or emailing [email protected].
Running Time
2 hours 5 minutes, including interval.
Ticket Information
Tickets on sale now for performances until 28 Feb 2026. Tickets start from £23.20 for performances running Tuesday – Sunday 7.30pm, Saturday 2.30pm, Sunday 3pm.
Cast & Creatives
Jordan Akkaya (Trevor). Hannah Sinclair Robinson (Sandra). Billie Hamer (Annie). Owen Jenkins (Robert). Daniel Anthony (Dennis). Joe Bolland (Jonathan). Jay Olpin (Max). Daniel Fraser (Chris).
Alex Bird (Understudy), Munashe Chirisa (Understudy), Colm Gleeson (Understudy), Dumile Sibanda (Understudy), Alice Stokoe (Understudy).
Henry Lewis (Co-Writer). Jonathan Sayer (Co-Writer). Henry Shields (Co-Writer). Mark Bell (Director). Roberto Surace (Costume Designer). Ric Mountjoy (Lighting Designer). Nigel Hook (Set Designer). Rob Falconer (Original Music). Andy Johnson (Sound Designer). Amy Milburn (Associate Director). Lexie Ward (Resident Director).
Age Guidance: Recommended age 8+
Access Performances
Captioned – Sunday 16 November 2025 at 3pm
Audio Described – Friday 21 November 2025 at 7:30pm
BSL – Sunday 23 November 2025 at 3pm
These are BSL and Captioned performances. To book access seating please contact Nimax, by calling 0330 333 4815 or emailing [email protected].
The smallest West End theatre with a proscenium arch, the Duchess Theatre first opened in 1929. It has been home to the Olivier Award-winning The Play That Goes Wrong for five years
FAQs
Where is The Play That Goes Wrong playing?
The Play That Goes Wrong is currently playing at the Duchess Theatre. The Duchess Theatre is located on 3-5 Catherine Street, Covent Garden.
How long is The Play That Goes Wrong and when does it finish?
The Play That Goes Wrong is 2 hours 5 minutes (incl. interval, subject to change). Performances starting at 2:30pm finish at approx. 4:35pm, performances starting at 3pm finish at approx. 5:05pm, and performances starting at 7:30pm finish at approx. 9:35pm.
What is the age guidance for The Play That Goes Wrong?
The age guidance for The Play That Goes Wrong is 8+
Who wrote The Play That Goes Wrong?
The Play That Goes Wrong is written by Henry Lis, Jonathan Sawyer and Henry Shields, and is directed by Mark Bell.
Groups of 10+: Price band A reduced to £37 Groups of 25+: Price band A reduced to £32.50 Valid Tuesday–Friday evenings and Sunday evenings (off-peak performances)
School groups of 10+: Price bands A & B reduced to £23 + 1 free teacher per 10 paid Valid Tuesday-Thursday evenings
EXCLUSIONS APPLY Rates subject to change and availability
Venue Information
Duchess Theatre
3-5 Catherine St, Covent Garden, London WC2B 5LA, UK