"The Play That Goes Wrong" by Henry Lewis, Henry Shields and Jonathan Sayer
About the show: A delightfully disastrous comedy, The Play That Goes Wrong follows the Cornley University Drama Society as they attempt to stage a 1920s murder mystery. From collapsing sets to missed cues and misplaced props, everything spirals hilariously out of control. As the accident-prone cast and crew struggle to make it to the final curtain call, audiences are treated to a whirlwind of slapstick humor and perfectly timed chaos. A global comedy sensation and Olivier Award winner, this laugh-out-loud farce is a must-see for fans of Monty Python and Noises Off.
Know Before You Go:
- Run time: 2 hours, including a 15-minute intermission
- Content Advisory: The Play That Goes Wrong is a fast-paced, play-within-a-play whodunit packed with unexpected surprises and comedic chaos. Audiences can expect gunshots, flames, smoke effects, falling objects (and people), loud noises, and nonstop mayhem from start to finish.
- Age appropriateness: Suggested for ages 8 and up.
This production is presented by arrangement with Dramatists Play Service under license from Mischief Worldwide Ltd.
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