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Duchess Theatre, London West End

The Play That Goes Wrong Tickets

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Rating: 5 out of 5 based on 1 reviews

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Valid on Tuesday - Friday & Sunday performances from 27 November 2025 - 1 February 2026. Excluding all Saturday performances and performances from 19 December 2025 - 4 January 2026. Valid on selected seats. This offer expires at 23:59 on 3 December 2025. Click here for full terms & conditions(Opens in new tab).

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THE LONGEST RUNNING COMEDY IN THE WEST END

Still disrupting the West End, the award-winning international smash-hit THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG continues to tickle audiences 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.

“Seldom has disaster delivered so many belly laughs.” – Telegraph

“Genuinely hilarious.” – Daily Mail

“Exquisitely choreographed mayhem.” – Independent

“Ridiculously funny.” – The Times

“A gut-busting hit.” – New York Times

Location

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The Duchess Theatre, 3-5 Catherine St, London, WC2B 5LA

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Getting there

The nearest tube stations to the Duchess Theatre are Coven Garden (Piccadilly line) and Temple (Circle and District lines).

The nearest train station to the Duchess Theatre is Charing Cross station.

Accessibility

Accessibility at The Duchess Theatre

Main Entrance: 1 step up from street level to foyer – ramp access can be provided.

  • Stalls: 20 steps down from foyer.
  • Dress Circle: 11 steps up from foyer.
  • Wheelchair park and transfer positions are available in the Stalls.
  • Step-free access to the Stalls is via a Domino Zonzini stair climber.
  • Stair lift size: 87.5cm (L) x 96.5cm (W), excluding footrests. Max weight: 400kg (62 stone).
  • Some wheelchair users may need to transfer into the Duchess Theatre’s manual wheelchair for safe use of the lift.
  • Please arrive via the main entrance for assistance.
  • Accessible unisex toilet in the Stalls.
  • Ladies’ and Gentlemen’s toilets in the Stalls and Dress Circle.

A Sennheiser radio frequency hearing system is available (first come, first served).

Receivers:

  • HDE 2020-D-II Stethoset (in-ear, with volume/channel control on screen)
  • EK 2020-D-II neckloop (for use with headphones, earphones or T-coil enabled hearing aids)

Please note: The Duchess Theatre system is not currently Bluetooth compatible.

  • Assistance dogs are welcome, please contact the Duchess Theatre to book in advance.
  • A dog-sitting service is available for up to two dogs per performance, please contact the Duchess Theatre to book this service.

FAQS

The running time of The Play That Goes Wrong is two hours including one interval.

The age recommendation for The Play That Goes Wrong is 8+.

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