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THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG

THE LONGEST RUNNING COMEDY IN THE WEST END

The hilarious multi award-winning disaster THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG is the longest running comedy in the West End and continues to tickle audiences after 9 smashing years at the Duchess Theatre.

You all 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.

Enjoy a FREE two-course meal at Guacho Covent Garden when you purchase a £72.50 ticket here>

Booking Until
Sunday 4 May 2025

Tickets Start From
£22
Prices include a £1.25 restoration levy.

Show Times
Tuesday – Saturday, 7.30pm
Saturday, 2.30pm
Sunday, 3pm & 7pm

Running Time
2hrs including 1 interval

Theatre
Duchess Theatre

Age recommendation
8+

Creative

Henry LewisAuthor
Jonathan SayerAuthor
Henry ShieldsAuthor
Mark BellDirector
Nigel HookDesigner
Ric MountjoyLighting
Sean TurnerAssociate Director
Roberto SuraceCostume Designer
Rob FalconerOriginal Music
Andy JohnsonSound Designer
Hannah SharkeyResident Director
Amy MarchantResident Director

PERFORMANCES

Booking Until Sunday 4 May 2025

Tuesday – Saturday, 7.30pm
Saturday, 2.30pm
Sunday, 3pm & 7pm

Running time: 2hrs including 1 interval

Age recommendation: 8+
Please note children under 15 years of age must be accompanied by and sat next to their accompanying adult (who must be over 18 years of age). Children may not sit on their own within the auditorium.

Please note the show contains the use of Pyrotechnics, Gun Shots, Loud Sound Effects, Smoke and Haze.

TICKETS

Tickets start from £22
Prices include a £1.25 restoration levy.

GAUCHO MEAL PACKAGE
Buy a £72.50 ticket and enjoy a FREE two-course meal at Gaucho Covent Garden. Full details here>

CRISIS VIP PACKAGE
£69.50 – Includes a Premium Seat, signed programme, script and drink at the theatre bar
Ticket price includes a donation to CRISIS (London Skylight Centre)
Valid for all performances. Offer capped at 2 tickets per performance.

GROUPS

Groups Rate
Valid Tuesday – Thursday & Sunday 7pm
10+ Best available reduced to £37
25+ Best available reduced to £32.50
Excludes all peak periods / school holiday periods

School Groups 10+  
10+ Band A and B reduced to £23, plus 1 free teacher ticket for every 10 paid
Valid for term time Tuesday – Thursday performances
Excludes all peak performances / school holiday periods

All groups rates are subject to availability, and exclusions may apply.
Contact our helpful Groups team for more details.
Email: groups@nimaxtheatres.com
Call: 0330 333 4817
Monday – Friday 10am – 6pm

VISITING THE VENUE

Box Office Opening Hours – 12pm – 8pm (on performance days)

Email: boxoffice@nimaxtheatres.com
Phone: 0330 333 4810
Web: www.nimaxtheatres.com

The Duchess Theatre opens 45 minutes before the start of each performance.

The Duchess Theatre is located on Catherine Street, near to Covent Garden in London’s West End. Below you can find information on how to get to the theatre and a map showing the location of the venue.

If you’re driving into the West End to see a show, take advantage of Q-Park’s Theatreland Parking Scheme. Save 50% off parking with Q-Park (after 12pm and for up to 4 hours). Customers must book parking in advance here.

Children under 15 years of age must be accompanied by an adult over 18 years of age.

Please be aware that for your comfort and security all audience members will be subject to security checks upon arrival at the Duchess Theatre. There are also incidental bits of action in the foyer and auditorium from around 15 minutes before the show begins. For both of these reasons we recommend patrons arrive at the venue in good time. The auditorium will open 30 minutes prior to performance start time.

Address
Duchess Theatre, 3-5 Catherine Street, London, WC2B 5LA

Parking
Q-Park – Chinatown or Trafalgar

Tube
Covent Garden (Piccadilly line)