The Play That Goes Wrong

Disrupting the West End for over a decade, London’s landmark comedy The Play That Goes Wrong continues to wreak havoc in its 12th year at the Duchess Theatre.

You all know the classic whodunnit: there’s been a murder at a country manor and an inspector is on the case to uncover the culprit. But when this story falls into the hands of the accident-prone thespians of The Cornley Drama Society, everything that can go wrong… does!

As the actors and crew battle against all odds to make it to their final curtain call, the production descends into total mayhem, with hilarious consequences. Will the mystery of who murdered Charles Haversham ever be solved? You’ll have to see for yourself!

Experience the perfect slice of escapist comedy - packed with perfectly timed chaos and guaranteed to leave you aching with laughter.

BSL:

Friday, 13th November 2026, 7:30pm

Captioned:

Sunday, 18th October 2026, 3:00pm

Audio Described:

Friday, 25th September 2026, 7:30pm

Important Information

Your name and email will be passed to the venue to enable covid-safe attendance through a pre-visit check-in email. Look out for this email 48 hrs prior to the performance. The wearing of masks is encouraged.

Age Restrictions

Ages 8+. Children aged 14 and under must be accompanied by, and sat next to, an adult aged 18 or over.

Performance Times

Now taking bookings for performances up until Sun 3rd October 2027.

Show times for each day are below.

Mon

Tue

7.30pm

Wed

7.30pm

Thu

7.30pm

Fri

7.30pm

Sat

2.30pm
7.30pm

Sun

3.00pm
7.00pm

What the press say

A masterpiece of malfunction

The Times
It’s as though The Mousetrap has been taken over by Monty Python

What's On Stage
I feared I was going to hyperventilate

The Daily Mail
It’s as though The Mousetrap has been taken over by Monty Python

What's On Stage
I feared I was going to hyperventilate

The Daily Mail
A masterpiece of malfunction

The Times
I feared I was going to hyperventilate

The Daily Mail
A masterpiece of malfunction

The Times
It’s as though The Mousetrap has been taken over by Monty Python

What's On Stage
It’s as though The Mousetrap has been taken over by Monty Python

What's On Stage
I feared I was going to hyperventilate

The Daily Mail
A masterpiece of malfunction

The Times
I feared I was going to hyperventilate

The Daily Mail
A masterpiece of malfunction

The Times
It’s as though The Mousetrap has been taken over by Monty Python

What's On Stage
I feared I was going to hyperventilate

The Daily Mail
A masterpiece of malfunction

The Times
It’s as though The Mousetrap has been taken over by Monty Python

What's On Stage
I feared I was going to hyperventilate

The Daily Mail

Images & Videos

The Play That Goes Wrong photo from the show

Duchess Theatre Details

Bus routes: (Aldwych) RV1, 6, 11, 13, 23, 59, 68, 87, 171, 172, 188, X68

Night buses: (Aldwych) 6, 23, 188, N11, N13, N26, N47, N68, N87, N89, N155, N171, N551

Nearest rail: Charing Cross

Tube lines: Piccadilly

Nearest tube: Covent Garden

Directions from Covent Garden :

(5mins) Go right on Long Acre; turn right into Bow Street and after 100 metres turn left (Russell Street) then immediately right onto Catherine Street, where the theatre is located 100 metres down.

Car park: Drury Lane, Parker Street (5mins)

In congestion zone?: Yes

Facilities at Duchess Theatre

Bar

Disabled toilets

Infrared hearing loop

Toilets

Wheelchair accessible

Duchess Theatre Location

3-5 Catherine Street, London, WC2B 5LA

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