Duchess Theatre 3-5 Catherine Street London WC2B 5LA
Directions: 5 min walk from Covent Garden Tube Station. Head southeast on James St, left onto Russell Street, turn right onto Catherine Street and the theatre will be on the right.
Tube: Covent Garden station is 4 minute walk (323 metres)
The Show Amateur Dramatic Company Cornley Polytechnic is putting on a 1920s murder mystery thriller entitled 'Murder at Haversham Manor'. The accident-prone thespians battle against all odds to make it through to their final curtain call, with hilarious consequences! As the name of the play would suggest, everything that can go wrong does go wrong, which, of course, the more things go wrong, the funnier the performance becomes. Hilarious comedy, stage disasters and a falling apart set will ensure that you laugh your way through the very clever whodunit play within a play.
Please note: The Theatre will not admit children under 8 years. Additionally, flashing lights and strobe lights are used in performances.
History of The Play that goes Wrong Written by Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer and Henry Shields, The Play That Goes Wrong was first seen at the Old Red Lion Theatre in 2012, and moved to Trafalgar Studio 2 in 2013, before going on a 21 week tour. The play has been at the Duchess Theatre since September 2014.
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Awards and what the Critics say The Play That Goes Wrong is 2015 Oliver Award Winner for Best New Comedy.
2014 Whatsonstage.com winner for Best New Comedy
"All in all, it's a great-looking, brilliantly performed piece ... My only qualm about The Play That Goes Wrong is that in getting their play so dreadfully wrong night after night, they are also getting it absolutely right." Tim Walker for The Telegraph
Television presenters Ant and Dec have stated that The Play That Goes Wrong is "the funniest show we've seen."
Interesting facts about The Play that goes Wrong All 3 of the authors also perform in the play alongside other cast members from the Mischief Theatre Company. The hilarious story will allow the audience to have a glimpse of what goes on backstage during a show and the funny incidence that usually occurs. This is a fast passed comedy that will suit all ages. Described as The 'Faulty Towers' meets 'The Mousetrap' The Play that goes Wrong has previously had 2 sell out seasons at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
The Play That Goes Wrong audience reviews
Exceptional, 95%Score from 150 reviews
9/10/2017
"This has to be the funniest thing I`ve seen at the theatre in a very long while. Total belly laugh from start to finish! No idea how the performers keep the energy and stunts going at such a pace, but they are quite amazing. Thoroughly recommended"
"Blinded by tears of laughter"9/10/2017
"This show should come with a health warning . . . my sides were sore with laughter by the intermission. I was also very concerned that the gentleman to my left might die laughing. Probably the funniest laugh out loud show that I have ever seen."
"The Play that goes Wrong went right"18/9/2017
"Hilarious, slapstick comedy. Just when you thought nothing else could go wrong it does - again and again."
"fantastic show"29/8/2017
"lots of laughter from start to end"
"So funny from start to finish would highly recommend"28/8/2017
"Unmissable"28/8/2017
"Absolutely fantastic time. I have seen this performance twice now and loved every second. Hilariously funny, clever and we`ll received!"
"Have not laughed so much for a long time"2/7/2017
"Hillarious"13/6/2017
"Brilliant show. Very funny and suitable for all ages."
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The Play That Goes Wrong
Duchess Theatre 3-5 Catherine Street London WC2B 5LA
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Covent Garden station is 4 minute walk (323 metres)
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