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Duchess Theatre, London
Booking to 3 November 2024
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The West End’s longest-running comedy

Get ready to laugh yourself silly. Winner of the 2015 Olivier Award for Best New Comedy, The Play That Goes Wrong is a hilarious show about a hapless group of amateur thespians who attempt to stage a Murder Mystery evening – with disastrous results!

Using traditional farce and Buster Keaton inspired slapstick, this must-see show is now the longest running comedy in London’s West End.

The Play That Goes Wrong tickets are a guaranteed great night out at the theatre.

The Play That Goes Wrong is booking until 3 November 2024 at The Duchess Theatre, London.

What's the story of The Play That Goes Wrong?

When the Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society attempt to stage a Twenties murder mystery evening they have high hopes for a smash-hit… but smash is all they get as everything that can go wrong, does go wrong! But the accident prone thespians battle on against all the odds to get to their final curtain call.

Who is in the cast of The Play That Goes Wrong?

The London cast of The Play That Goes Wrong stars Rolan Bell as Robert, Daniel Cech-Lucas as Chris, Luke Dayhill as Jonathan, Lucy Doyle as Sandra, Gavin Dunn as Trevor, Iona Fraser as Annie, Keith Ramsay as Dennis, and Ross Virgo as Max.

The company is completed by Harry Bradley, Elliot Goodhill, Rosie Meek, Hisham Abdel Razek, and Tommi Vicky.

Who are the creative team of The Play That Goes Wrong?

The Play That Goes Wrong is co-written by Mischief company members Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer and Henry Shields and is directed by Mark Bell, with set designs by Nigel Hook, costumes by Roberto Surace, lighting by Ric Mountjoy, original music by Rob Falconer, sound design by Andy Johnson, the associate director is Sean Turner and the resident director is Amy Marchant.


Reviews of The Play That Goes Wrong

★★★★★ 'I haven't laughed so much for years.' - Independent on Sunday
★★★★ 'I feared I was going to hyperventilate' -  The Daily Mail
A masterpiece of malfunction' - The Times
'Very, very funny' - The Guardian
'I was reduced to tears of joy' - Independent on Sunday
★★★★  Average review score

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Performance dates
Booking to 3 November 2024
Age restrictions
Suitable for ages 8+
Running time
2 hours 5 minutes (including interval)
Performance days
Evenings: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Matinees: Saturday, Sunday

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London’s The Play That Goes Wrong extends booking to November 2024
West End hit comedy The Play That Goes Wrong has announced a new booking period at the Duchess Theatre in the London. Thousands of new seats have now been released and are available to book up to 3 November 2024. The long runner marks its 9th anniversary today and officially begins the countdown to celebrating its tenth anniversary, and a decade of chaos in the West End – 365 days to go! Henry Lewis and Jonathan Sayer, Directors of Mischief, said today, “We’re delighted to be celebrating 9 years in the West End, and that The Play That Goes Wrong is continuing to entertain audiences. Thank you to everyone who has seen and supported the show – we can’t believe we’re nearly 10!” The Play That Goes Wrong is the longest running play at The Duchess Theatre (since the theatre opened in 1929), and is the longest running comedy in the West End. Earlier this year (19th Jan) the show marked its 3000th performances the the Duchess Theatre. It's still got a few performances to catch up to the longest running West End comedy ever – No Sex Please, We’re British, which ran for 6,761 performances. The current West End cast includes:  Rolan Bell as Robert, Daniel Cech-Lucas as Chris, Luke Dayhill as Jonathan, Lucy Doyle as Sandra, Gavin Dunn as Trevor, Iona Fraser as Annie, Keith Ramsay as Dennis, and Ross Virgo as Max. The company is completed by Harry Bradley, Elliot Goodhill, Rosie Meek, Hisham Abdel Razek, and Tommi Vicky. The Play That Goes Wrong is co-written by Mischief company members Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer and Henry Shields and is directed by Mark Bell, with set designs by Nigel Hook, costumes by Roberto Surace, lighting by Ric Mountjoy, original music by Rob Falconer, sound design by Andy Johnson, the associate director is Sean Turner and the resident director is Amy Milburn. Book The Play That Goes Wrong tickets at the Duchess Theatre in London [ngg src="galleries" ids="1036" display="pro_tile"]
The Play That Goes Wrong extends off-Broadway run
Producers of the hit comedy The Play That Goes Wrong have extended its off-Broadway run due to popular demand. Tickets are now on sale through October 29, 2023. Directed by Matt DiCarlo, the show opened at New World Stages – Stage 4 (340 West 50th Street) on Wednesday, February 20, 2019, and celebrated its 1000th performance last week on March 4th, 2023. The Play That Goes Wrong currently features Brent Bateman as Robert, Trevor Braun as Dennis, Ashley N. Hildreth as Annie, Kolby Kindle as Trevor, Chris Lanceley as Chris, Adam Petherbridge as Max, Clyde Voce as Jonathan, and Maggie Weston as Sandra. The cast also includes Damien Brett, Caroline Chu, Ellie MacPherson, Sid Solomon and Latrisha Talley. Co-written by Mischief company members Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer and Henry Shields, The Play That Goes Wrong is a riotous comedy about the theatre. The play introduces The ‘Cornley University Drama Society’ who are attempting to put on a 1920s’ murder mystery, but as the title suggests, everything that can go wrong…does, as the accident-prone thespians battle on against all odds to get to their final curtain call. The Broadway production of The Play That Goes Wrong began performances on March 9, 2017, officially opened on April 2, 2017, and concluded its run on Sunday, January 6, 2019 at The Lyceum Theatre. The Broadway production of The Play That Goes Wrong received the 2017 Tony Award for Best Set Design, a Broadway.com Audience Choice Award for Best Play, and the Theater Fans Choice Award for Best Play. Awarded the 2015 Olivier Award for Best New Comedy and the 2014 WhatsOnStage Award for Best New Comedy, The Play That Goes Wrong in London continues to run at the Duchess Theatre. It has played to an audience of over two million people around the world, with productions in over 30 countries. Book tickets to The Play That Goes Wrong at the Duchess Theatre London.
What a mess! Disastrous rehearsal photos in for The Play That Goes Wrong
Photos of the new cast of The Play That Goes Wrong (trying to) rehearse the show in London have been released... and it looks a hot mess! Rehearsals are proving a DISASTER, as the new cast do their best to get to grips with the hilarious play ahead of their debuts on 4 April 2023. The hit comedy is now booking at the Duchess Theatre until 28 April 2024. The new cast includes Rolan Bell as Robert, Daniel Cech-Lucas as Chris, Luke Dayhill as Jonathan, Lucy Doyle as Sandra, Gavin Dunn as Trevor, Iona Fraser as Annie, Keith Ramsay as Dennis, and Ross Virgo as Max. The company is completed by Harry Bradley, Elliot Goodhill, Rosie Meek, Hisham Abdel Razek, and Tommi Vicky. The Play That Goes Wrong is the longest running play at The Duchess Theatre ever, and the longest running comedy in the West End, celebrating its 3000th performance at the Duchess Theatre in January 2023. The Play That Goes Wrong is co-written by Mischief company members Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer and Henry Shields and is directed by Mark Bell, with set designs by Nigel Hook, costumes by Roberto Surace, lighting by Ric Mountjoy, original music by Rob Falconer, sound design by Andy Johnson, the associate director is Sean Turner and the resident director is Amy Milburn. The acclaimed comedy is also running in New York and has toured extensively internationally. Book The Play That Goes Wrong tickets at the Duchess Theatre in London Photos: The Play That Goes Wrong rehearsals [ngg src="galleries" ids="1065" display="pro_tile"]
The Play That Goes Wrong – New cast and booking period
The Play That Goes Wrong in London's West End has announced a new booking period and new cast. The smash hit comedy has once again extended at the Duchess Theatre with thousands of seats now available to book up to 28 April 2024. The show will also welcome a brand new cast from Tuesday 4 April 2023. The new cast – the majority making their West End Day-Boos – will include Rolan Bell as Robert, Daniel Cech-Lucas as Chris, Luke Dayhill as Jonathan, Lucy Doyle as Sandra, Gavin Dunn as Trevor, Iona Fraser as Annie, Keith Ramsay as Dennis, and Ross Virgo as Max. The company is completed by Harry Bradley, Elliot Goodhill, Rosie Meek, Hisham Abdel Razek, and Tommi Vicky. The Play That Goes Wrong is the longest running play at The Duchess Theatre (since the theatre opened in 1929), and is the longest running comedy in the West End – now crashing through its 9th chaotic year. Last month Mischief celebrated 3000 performances of The Play That Goes Wrong at the West End’s Duchess Theatre. The current West End cast features Tomisin Ajani (Trevor), Jaouhar Ben Ayed (Dennis), Ashh Blackwood (Annie), Anya de Villiers (Sandra), Tendai Humphrey Sitima (Robert), Scott Hunter (Max), Oliver Mott (Jonathan), and Mikhail Sen (Chris). The company is completed by Roisin Fahey, Charlie Richards, Stuart Vincent, Emily Waters and Jack Whittle. The Play That Goes Wrong is co-written by Mischief company members Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer and Henry Shields and is directed by Mark Bell, with set designs by Nigel Hook, costumes by Roberto Surace, lighting by Ric Mountjoy, original music by Rob Falconer, sound design by Andy Johnson, the associate director is Sean Turner and the resident director is Amy Milburn. The acclaimed comedy is also running in New York and has toured extensively internationally. Book The Play That Goes Wrong tickets at the Duchess Theatre in London [ngg src="galleries" ids="1036" display="pro_tile"]
The Play That Goes Wrong marks 3000 performances at the Duchess Theatre
West End theatre comedy The Play That Goes Wrong marks its 3000th performance at the Duchess Theatre today! Thanks to a slight miscalculation, the Olivier Award-winning smash show yesterday celebrated its 2999th performance at the Duchess Theatre in London. The Play That Goes Wrong premiered at the Duchess Theatre in 2014 and is currently holds the dual title of longest running play at the venue and longest running comedy currently in the West End. (It still has quite a way to catch-up with the longest running West End comedy ever - No Sex Please, We’re British, which ran for 6,761 performances - but we know it can do it!) So far during their West End run, the Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society have been hit (by objects or each other) 104,965 times, smashed 2999 vases and have successfully found Winston the dog a total of zero times. Mischief Directors Henry Lewis and Jonathan Sayer said today “We’re so delighted that after 3000 shows we’re still entertaining audiences and making them laugh. We’re incredibly grateful to everyone who’s come to see the show and we can’t wait for the next 3000.” The current West End cast features Tomisin Ajani (Trevor), Jaouhar Ben Ayed (Dennis), Ashh Blackwood (Annie), Anya de Villiers (Sandra), Tendai Humphrey Sitima (Robert), Scott Hunter (Max), Oliver Mott (Jonathan), and Mikhail Sen (Chris). The company is completed by Roisin Fahey, Charlie Richards, Stuart Vincent, Emily Waters and Jack Whittle. The Play That Goes Wrong is co-written by Mischief company members Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer and Henry Shields and is directed by Mark Bell, with set designs by Nigel Hook, costumes by Roberto Surace, lighting by Ric Mountjoy, original music by Rob Falconer, sound design by Andy Johnson, the associate director is Sean Turner and the resident director is Amy Milburn. The acclaimed comedy is also running in New York and has toured extensively internationally. Mischief Theatre's next big plans are for Peter Pan Goes Wrong to premiere on Broadway. Book The Play That Goes Wrong tickets at the Duchess Theatre in London
Improv royalty Yes Queens takes up residency at the King’s Head Theatre
Improv royalty Yes Queens are taking up residence at the King’s Head Theatre in North London. Some of the best comedy-improvisers in the UK, the Yes Queens will star at London’s oldest pub theatre on the last Saturday of every month, for what promise to be stellar nights of raucous fun and ingenious invention. The show is suitable for ages 14+. Featuring top UK impro talent from Olivier Award-winning productions such as Showstopper! The Improvised Musical, Austentatious and Mischief Theatre aka The Play That Goes Wrong, Yes Queens is interactive theatre at its best, with the audience playing a key role in a night of games, scenes, sketches and songs – all improvised from the audience’s suggestions. Launched at the Boulevard Theatre in 2019, the royal line ups have delighted audiences all over the country from Birmingham to Brighton, Manchester to Suffolk. Between them, the Queens have also had multiple appearances on, and written for, BAFTA Award-winning television and radio shows including In My Skin, People Just Do Nothing and Mongrels (BBC 3); The Goes Wrong Show (BBC 1); Man Down and Sally4Eva (Channel 4); I’m Sorry I Haven’t A Clue, Trodd En Bratt, Sarah Millican’s Support Group and The News Quiz (Radio 4). They also regularly perform with top improvisation groups and shows, including Comedy Store Players, Paul Merton’s Impro Chums, Whose Line Is It Anyway? Live, Hooplah, The Nursery, The Free Association, The Committee, and Grand Theft Impro. Each show features improv games, scenes and songs with the Yes Queens – all renowned for their quick witted, no holds barred creativity – the perfect recipe for a great Saturday night out. Yes Queen will perform at the King's Head Theatre on Saturday 28 January 2023, 10pm; Saturday 25 February, 10pm; and, Saturday 25 March 2023, 10pm.
Peter Pan Goes Wrong to premiere on Broadway
Peter Pan Goes Wrong will open at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre on Broadway in Spring 2023. Created by Mischief Theatre, the team behind the Tony® and Olivier® award-winning The Play That Goes Wrong, Peter Pan Goes Wrong will play a limited 16 ½ week Broadway engagement with a first performance on March 17, 2023 and an official opening night on April 19, 2023. The show previously premiered in London's West End in 2015 and has toured the UK and performed in Canada. Co-written by Mischief company members Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer and Henry Shields, Peter Pan Goes Wrong is a highly physical comedy packed with finely-tuned and inspired slapstick, delivered with split-second timing and ambitious daring.  The play sees the ‘Cornley Drama Society’ back on stage battling technical hitches, flying mishaps and cast disputes as they attempt to present J.M Barrie’s much-loved tale. But will they ever make it to Neverland? The cast of Peter Pan Goes Wrong on Broadway includes Chris Leask, Henry Lewis, Ellie Morris, Charlie Russell, Jonathan Sayer, Henry Shields, Greg Tannahill and Nancy Zamit.  Peter Pan Goes Wrong is directed by Adam Meggido, with set designs by Simon Scullion, costumes by Roberto Surace, lighting by Matt Haskins, sound by Ella Wahlström, co-composed by Richard Baker and Rob Falconer. Peter Pan Goes Wrong is produced on Broadway by Kevin McCollum, Kenny Wax, Stage Presence, and Catherine Schreiber. Mischief Theatre's production of The Play That Goes Wrong continues to play in New York and London.
The Play That Goes Wrong marks 8th anniversary, extends booking
West End theatre comedy The Play That Goes Wrong is celebrating its 8th anniversary this week in London. The show first opened at the Duchess Theatre in 2014, and has become the longest running play at the Duchess since the theatre opened in 1929, and the longest-running comedy currently in the West End. (It still has quite a way to catch-up with the longest running West End comedy ever - No Sex Please, We’re British, which ran for 6,761 performances - but we know it can do it!) In another important milestone, the accident-prone cast members of the Cornley Drama Society are hit - by objects or each other- 35 times during each performance, which means the West End casts of The Play That Goes Wrong have been struck 99,820 times over the last 8 years (officially) making it the biggest HIT show! The show is also extending its run at the Duchess Theatre, and is now booking to 29 October 2023. Winner of the 2015 Olivier Award for Best New Comedy, and a Tony Award for the Broadway transfer, The Play That Goes Wrong features a cast including Tomisin Ajani (Trevor), Jaouhar Ben Ayed (Dennis), Ashh Blackwood (Annie), Anya de Villiers (Sandra), Tendai Humphrey Sitima (Robert), Scott Hunter (Max), Oliver Mott (Jonathan), and Mikhail Sen (Chris). The company is completed by Roisin Fahey, Charlie Richards, Stuart Vincent, Emily Waters and Jack Whittle. The Play That Goes Wrong is co-written by Mischief company members Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer and Henry Shields and is directed by Mark Bell, with set designs by Nigel Hook, costumes by Roberto Surace, lighting by Ric Mountjoy, original music by Rob Falconer, sound design by Andy Johnson, the associate director is Sean Turner and the resident director is Amy Milburn. The Play That Goes Wrong is produced in the West End by Kenny Wax Ltd and Stage Presence Ltd. Book The Play That Goes Wrong tickets at the Duchess Theatre in London
Original cast of The Play That Goes Wrong will reunite for 2-weeks on the UK tour
The original cast of The Play That Goes Wrong will reprise their roles for two weeks as part of the production’s current UK tour. The original cast from the 2012 run, Rob Falconer (Trevor), Dave Hearn (Max), Henry Lewis (Robert), Charlie Russell (Sandra), Jonathan Sayer (Dennis), Henry Shields (Chris), Greg Tannahill (Jonathan) and Nancy Zamit (Annie) reunite to perform The Play That Goes Wrong to UK audiences for the first time in over five years, playing at Opera House Manchester, 30 May – 4 June 2022, and Theatre Royal Newcastle, 6 – 11 June 2022. The Play That Goes Wrong is on its 5th UK tour, running until 21 August, and is blundering its way through its 8th year in the West End, currently booking until April 2023. Last year it became the longest running play at The Duchess Theatre (since the theatre opened in 1929), and is the longest running comedy in the West End. Jonathan Sayer said today, “We’re so excited to be going back into The Play That Goes Wrong. It’s such a special show for us all and we really can’t wait to perform again and make people laugh in two amazing cities!” Kenny Wax commented, “I’m just sorry for everyone involved - especially the audiences.” The hilarious slap-stick play follows a hapless group of amateur thespians who attempt to stage a Murder Mystery evening – with disastrous results! The Play That Goes Wrong is co-written by Mischief company members Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer and Henry Shields and is directed by Mark Bell, with set designs by Nigel Hook, costumes by Roberto Surace,lighting by Ric Mountjoy, original music by Rob Falconer, sound design by Andy Johnson, the associate director is Sean Turner and the resident director is Amy Milburn. The Play That Goes Wrong is produced in the West End by Kenny Wax Ltd and Stage Presence Ltd. Mischief Theatre company recently announced they would return to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2022 with three shows including Olivier Award-nominated improv show, Mischief Movie Night; a brand new comedy, Mind Mangler: Member of the Tragic Circle, and Charlie Russell Aims To Please. Mischief's return to Edinburgh marks the company’s first month-long run back at the Festival since they presented The Play That Goes Wrong in 2013.  The Play That Goes Wrong is booking until 2 April 2023 at The Duchess Theatre, London. Book tickets to The Play That Goes Wrong at the Duchess Theatre, London
The Play That Goes Wrong creators Mischief return to Edinburgh Fringe with 3 shows
Theatre company Mischief has announced that it is returning to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe this year, the place that the producers of The Play That Goes Wrong and Magic Goes Wrong started. Their three Edinburgh productions for 2022 are Olivier Award-nominated improv show, Mischief Movie Night; a brand new comedy, Mind Mangler: Member of the Tragic Circle, and Charlie Russell Aims To Please. Mischief Movie Night will run at the Pleasance at EICC (Pentland Theatre) from 3 to 28 August 2022, with full cast to be announced.  Mind Mangler: Member of the Tragic Circle is a brand new show created by Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer and Henry Shields, and will run at the Pleasance Courtyard (Beyond), also from 3 to 28 August 2022. Charlie Russell Aims To Please is the heart-warming new show where Charlie Russell tries to make everyone happy, and will play the Pleasance Courtyard (Below) from 3 to 27 August 2022. Mischief's return to Edinburgh marks the company’s first month-long run back at the Festival since they presented The Play That Goes Wrong in 2013. That production has proved to be a huge hit, going on to win an Olivier Award, and rolling out to over 30 countries, including the Duchess Theatre in London where it is the longest running play in the venue's history, and the longest-running comedy in the West End. Henry Lewis and Jonathan Sayer said in a press statement that: “We're absolutely delighted to be heading back to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe this year. The fringe is full of amazing memories for us and to be part of the 75thanniversary with three shows, including new work is incredibly exciting.”  Charlie Russell also said: “I’m thrilled to be able to create new work with Mischief, and to be returning to Edinburgh and sharing with festival audiences who have supported us from the beginning and helped us get to where we are now.”  Mischief was founded in 2008 by a group of acting graduates of LAMDA and began as an improvised comedy group performing annually at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe from 2009.  Book tickets to The Play That Goes Wrong at the Duchess Theatre, London More about the shows CHARLIE RUSSELL AIMS TO PLEASE: Charlie Russell wants to do a show in Edinburgh, but all she can think about is what she wants people to think of it and ultimately, of her. So rather than focusing on what she wants to say, she’s just going to create a show that will please absolutely everyone by trying to hit as many solo fringe show tropes and styles as possible within an hour. That’s doable, right?  Charlie Russell is an actor, writer, improviser, and Creative Associate of Mischief Theatre. Charlie is an original creator and cast member of all of Mischief’s work so far, including The Play That Goes Wrong (UK tour/West End/Broadway), Peter Pan Goes Wrong (Pleasance/West End/BBC1 adaptation), The Comedy About a Bank Robbery (West End), Groan Ups (West End), Mischief Movie Night (London/UK tour) A Christmas Carol Goes Wrong (BBC1), and The Goes Wrong Show (BBC1). Charlie co-produced (as part of Mischief) the Mischief Movie Night (London/UK tour, 2017/2018). In 2019 she produced Piano_Play(Edinburgh Festival Fringe). Her other acting credits include And Then There Were None (BBC1 & Mammoth Screen).  MISCHIEF MOVIE NIGHT: Starring them, directed by you, every show is different with you suggesting a genre, location and title, and Mischief hilariously bring the show to life, complete with rewinds, directors cuts, thrilling live music and DVD extras that will have you howling with laughter.  Over 100,000 households tuned in from over 45 countries to watch the live streamed version in lockdown, now see Mischief's Olivier-nominated improv delight live on stage.  MIND MANGLER: MEMBER OF THE TRAGIC CIRCLE: Mind Mangler returns to the stage at the 2022 Edinburgh Fringe following a reasonably good two-night run at the Luton Holiday Inn conference centre, suite 2b. His new spectacular is predicted to spiral into chaos as he attempts to read your mind.  Performed by Henry Lewis and Jonathan Sayer. 
The Play That Goes Wrong extends at the Duchess Theatre in London
The Play That Goes Wrong, the Olivier Award winning West End comedy playing at the Duchess Theatre in London has announced a new booking period. Tickets are now on sale through Sunday 2 April 2023. Awarded the 2014 WhatsOnStage Award for Best New Comedy, the 2015 Olivier Award for Best New Comedy and a Tony Award for the Broadway transfer, The Play That Goes Wrong continues to delight audiences in the West End. In August 2021 it became the longest ever running play at The Duchess Theatre (since the theatre opened in 1929), and is the longest running comedy in the West End. The show is currently blundering its way through its 8th year in the West End. The current lead cast at the Duchess Theatre include Blayar Benn, Tom Bulpett, Oliver Clayton, Michael Keane, David Kirkbride, Jack Michael Stacey, Ciara Morris and Elena Valentine. Completing the West End cast are Rosemarie Akwafo, Euan Bennet, Colin Burnicle, Sally Cheng and Damien James. The Company of The Play That Goes Wrong at The Duchess Theatre. Credit Helen Maybanks. The show is a slapstick comedy that follows an amateur dramatic society as they attempt to put on a 1920's themed murder mystery show with disastrous results. What can go wrong, does with hilarious effect in this traditional farce. Other show extensions include Hamilton at the Victoria Palace Theatre ( 10 July 2022); Mary Poppins at the Prince Edward Theatre (10 July 2022); Tina – The Tina Turner Musical at the Aldwych Theatre (18 December 2022); Disney’s Frozen at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane (22 October 2022); Moulin Rouge! The Musical at the Piccadilly Theatre (23 July 2022); Six The Musical at the Vaudeville Theatre (2 April 2023); Magic Mike Live at the London Hippodrome (1 January 2023); Heathers The Musical at The Other Palace Theatre (1 May 2022); and Witness for the Prosecution at London’s County Hall (27 September 2022). The Play That Goes Wrong is booking until 2 April 2023 at The Duchess Theatre, London.
West End comedy ‘The Play That Goes Wrong’ to return in June
London's theatre scene continues to bounce back with the announcement that The Play That Goes Wrong will resume performances at the Duchess Theatre from 18 June 2021. Co-written by Mischief company members Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer and Henry Shields the long-running comedy follows an accident prone amateur dramatic society as they attempt to stage their annual production. An award-winning, finally tuned, exquisitely acted, slap-stick comedy tour de force the show has been a continual success in the West End and abroad for the last seven years. The long-running runner was forced to close in March 2020 due to covid, though it temporarily resumed performances in the run up to Christmas before Government restrictions were reimposed in mid-December. Producers Kenny Wax and Stage Presence Ltd said "The shortest emotional distance between two people is a laugh. So, we're delighted to have the chance to bring people together again. It's going to be very emotional. In a good way." Henry Lewis and Jonathan Sayer, Company Directors of Mischief commented "We are so excited that The Play That Goes Wrong will soon be delighting audiences again. Cornley have been rehearsing on Zoom throughout lockdown and have assured us that the play is now ready and will go ahead without a hitch." When the show resumes the West End cast will feature Blayar Benn, Milo Clarke, Ross Green, Michael Keane, David Kirkbride and Ciara Morris. The understudies are Tom Bulpett, Oliver Clayton and Jack Michael Stacey. For audience members with tickets for The Play That Goes Wrong performances before 18 June, their ticket provider will be in touch to re seat them for performances from 18 June 2021. Prior to the show commencement the Duchess Theatre will host a short run of new play Cruise - an inspirational piece set in soho at the height of the aids crisis. Other West End shows to announce their come-back in the last week including The Prince of Egypt, Les Miserables The Staged Concert, Six, Cinderella, Joseph, Drop Dead, Everybody's Talking About Jamie, Frozen and Back To The Future. The Play That Goes Wrong is booking from 18 June 2021 until 30 January 2022 at the Duchess Theatre, London.
‘Magic Goes Wrong’ delays West End return to October 2021
Mischief Theatre’s West End production of Magic Goes Wrong has delayed its return to London’s Vaudeville Theatre until October 2021. The spell-binding comedy had been due to reopen for an eight-week run over Christmas, however due to the level of audience participation Producers felt it was out of step with current social distancing guidelines.  Producer Kenny Wax said: "Alongside the need for Stage 5 of the culture secretary’s roadmap allowing us to open up without social distancing and the need for a government backed insurance scheme, audience participation is right at the heart of the experience of Magic Goes Wrong." "We frequently bring patrons onstage to assist in the illusions as well as performing close magic tricks to them in their seats. This feels out of step with current coronavirus advice on this particular production until social distancing can be relaxed." Wax added: "We feel it is better to postpone the show until a time when it can be presented to its full potential." The UK tour of Magic Goes Wrong will open in the regions "as soon as practically possible once social distancing has been lifted". Producers also warned the threat of further lockdowns could put the shows long-term future at risk. The venue will now stage Mischief Movie Night which sees audience members suggest a genre, location and title for a movie which is then improvised by the actors live on stage. Jonathan Sayer, company director of Mischief, said: "After touring Mischief Movie Night to a host of socially distanced outdoor venues over the summer we’re so thrilled and lucky to be taking this next step in theatre and the West End’s recovery. We can’t wait to get back on stage indoors and provide some much needed cheer over the festive period." To comply with government guidelines, audience capacity has been reduced to enable social distancing with the venue implementing additional safety measures including temperature check and contactless ticketing. Tickets holders of Magic Goes Wrong will be contacted by their point of sale. Mischief Movie Night is booking from 9 December 2020 until 31 January 2021 at the Vaudeville Theatre, London. Tickets for Mischief Movie Night now on sale.

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