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The Play That Goes Wrong

Do not miss this multi award-winning international smash hit, now the longest running comedy in the West End at London's Duchess

Bestseller

Key information

Run time

2h

Recommended age

+8 years

Genre

Plays, Family

About the show

Going wrong never felt so right than in The Play That Goes Wrong which tells the story of the Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society and their hazardous way to curtain up.

  • This ‘masterpiece of malfunction’ (The Times) crashes into its ninth chaotic year in London’s West End at the Duchess Theatre.

  • You 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.

Prepare for the experience

  • Note that theatre tickets cannot be purchased with other experiences. Should you want to purchase additional experiences, complete your tickets purchase first and shop around again after.

Children information

  • Children under 16 years old must be accompanied by -and sat next- to a paying adult aged at least 18 years old.
  • Parents, please, note that this show is recommended for children aged 8 years old and over.

Accessibility information

  • Electric and manual wheelchair users are requested to contact the venue before booking.
  • Guide dogs and hearing dogs are welcome. The Access Team can dog sit two dogs at a time. For comfort, book seats located at the end of a row.
  • The theatre is fitted with a Williams Sound hearing assistance system.
  • Please contact us if you require further accessibility information.

Ticket restrictions

  • Theatre show tickets are non-refundable, non-exchangeable and non-amendable, unfortunately.

Additional information

  • Latecomers may be admitted into the auditorium when a suitable break occurs but admission cannot always be guaranteed
  • Please note the producers cannot guarantee the appearance of any particular artist.

The Play That Goes Wrong show’s dates and times availability can be seen when booking.

  • Duration: 2h (incl. 1 interval).
  • Please arrive 30-45 minutes prior to the event start time to aid with the safe movement of customers around the venue.
  • The schedule is subject to change and may be affected by contracts, holidays, illness or events beyond the producers control.

Regular showing times are the following:

  • Tuesday – Saturday: 07:30 pm.
  • Saturday: 02:30 pm.
  • Sunday: 03:00 pm and 07:00 pm.

How to get there

  • Address: Duchess Theatre, 3-5 Catherine Street, London, United Kingdom, WC2B 5LA.
  • Nearest Underground stations: Temple, Covent Garden and Charing Cross.
  • Nearest Railway station: Charing Cross.

Supplier information

This product is sold by VisitBritain Shop and provided by Encore Tickets.

Upon booking VisitBritain sends an instant order confirmation via email. The supplier will send a barcode or a QR code up to 24 hours before the show. Please print it out or show it on your mobile phone when you arrive. Tickets are non-refundable and cannot be exchanged for another date.