The Play That Goes Wrong extends West End run to 2027 & releases spooky Halloween photos

Mischief’s Olivier and Tony Award-winning comedy The Play That Goes Wrong has announced another major West End extension, now booking at the Duchess Theatre until 31 January 2027.

As the hapless Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society continues its hilariously disastrous murder mystery, new Halloween-themed production photos by Matt Crockett have been released, featuring a “spooky understudy with funny bones” joining the mayhem.

The extension cements The Play That Goes Wrong’s status as one of London’s longest-running West End comedies, having opened at the Duchess Theatre in 2014 following its humble beginnings at The Old Red Lion Theatre. Over a decade later, the show continues to delight audiences with its chaotic charm and perfectly timed calamity. The show is the 9th longest running West End show of all productions currently playing in London’s West End, and the longest-running comedy to ever play the Duchess Theatre.

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The stars of The Play That Goes Wrong

The current cast at the Duchess Theatre includes Jonty Peach (Operation Mincemeat) as Jonathan, Jack Hardwick (The Bodyguard) as Chris, Robert Jackson (Brief Encounter) as Robert, Izzy Edmunds-Clarke as Annie, Charlotte Scott (Guys and Dolls) as Sandra, Mitesh Soni (A Midsummer Night’s Dream, RSC) as Dennis, Tom Wainwright (Mind Mangler: Member of the Tragic Circle) as Max, and Ronnie Yorke (Will or Eight Lost Years of Young Shakespeare’s Life) as Trevor.

Understudies are Alex Blackie, Jake Burgum, Kitty Devlin, Louise Hoare and Ed Shamwana. And – assuming they can find him – Winston the Dog will be played by Winston!

Relaxed and accessible performances announced

A Relaxed Performance will take place on 8 March 2026, designed for audiences with autism, learning difficulties, or other communication needs. The show will feature softer sound levels, minimal darkness, and an open, welcoming environment where audience members can move around freely.

A pre-show touch tour with special effects and character introductions will also be available. Additional BSL, captioned and audio described performances are scheduled throughout 2025 and 2026.

Learn With Mischief launches

Coinciding with the extension, Mischief has launched Learn With Mischief, a free educational resource for UK secondary schools. The six-lesson programme introduces students to the craft of comedy through practical games and exercises inspired by Mischief’s rehearsal techniques.

Lessons cover physical comedy, improvisation, timing, ensemble play, and the art of deliberate failure — helping students experiment and create their own comic moments in the classroom.

About Mischief

Founded in 2008 by graduates of LAMDA, Mischief has become a global comedy phenomenon with a slate of hit productions including Peter Pan Goes Wrong, The Comedy About A Bank Robbery, Magic Goes Wrong, Groan Ups and Mind Mangler: Member of the Tragic Circle. The company also created the BBC series The Goes Wrong Show.

Mischief’s recent West End hit The Comedy About Spies concluded its successful run in September 2025. The comedy company will also return to London this winter with Christmas Carol Goes Wrong, playing at the Apollo Theatre from 6 December 2025.

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.

The Play That Goes Wrong continues its run at the Duchess Theatre in London – booking to 31 January 2027.

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