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].

Booking Period

Fri 18 Jun 2021 - Sun 31 Jan 2027

Weekly Performances

Sunday 3:00PM, 7:30PM
Tuesday 7:30PM
Wednesday 7:30PM
Thursday 7:30PM
Friday 7:30PM
Saturday 2:30PM, 7:30PM

Groups & Schools

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

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Nearest Tube/Rail Station

Covent Garden or Charing Cross

Buses

6, 11, 13, 15, 23

Nearest Car Parks

Drury Lane

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In the Press

Daily Mail

'I feared I was going to hyperventilate'

Financial Times

'A joyous show builds to a delirious climax'

Independent

'Exquisitely choreographed mayhem'

Metro

'A triumph of split second timing'