This new play from Mischief Theatre is different from the productions above in that the audiences won't be seeing anything going wrong. Instead, it's a tightly written farce that has been scripted by Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer and Henry Shields - the same trio that have penned the group's other shows. The company stage a courtroom drama, in which they are forced to give Dennis a starring role as a defence lawyer tasked with defending his client, an ex-cop, on a charge of murdering his brother. However, the cast find themselves dealing with problems with the sets, including a mistake with the size of the courtroom. Clement, Olivia (1 May 2020). "The Latest Statuses of Off-Broadway Theatres During the Shutdown". Playbill . Retrieved 12 June 2020. THE ONE-ACT PLAY THAT GOES WRONG is ideal for school performances! This version uses a one level, unit set and has a shorter running time of 75 minutes. Another standout in the current The Play That Goes Wrong cast is Ross Virgo, whose actor is so chuffed by any audience response that he immediately breaks character to grin inanely. When he snaps his sword mid-fight, he makes sound effects for it, like a child vocalising a lightsaber.

Gans, Andrew (18 September 2018). "National Tour of The Play That Goes Wrong Launches September 18". Playbill . Retrieved 29 January 2019. The Play That Goes Wrong has won numerous awards, including an Olivier Award for Best New Comedy, a Tony Award and a WhatsOnStage Award. Hemming, Sarah (17 September 2014). "The Play That Goes Wrong, Duchess Theatre, London – review". Financial Times. The Financial Times Ltd . Retrieved 5 April 2021.Described as Fawlty Towers meets Noises Off, The Play That Goes Wrong at the Duchess Theatre is a must-see smash-hit and absolute riot! The Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society are putting on a 1920s murder mystery, but as the title suggests, everything that can go wrong... does! The accident-prone thespians battle against all odds to make it through to their final curtain call, with hilarious consequences! Chris Leask as Trevor Watson - the company's stage manager responsible for the scenery and props, who does his best to avoid being seen by the audience when fixing mistakes; although occasionally roped in as a supporting character when required. Most notably it was given 5 stars by The Daily Mail and called a "Gut-busting hit” by the New York Times. It has been hailed as a “masterpiece of malfunction” by The Times. Watson, Fay (3 January 2020). "The Goes Wrong Show cast: Who stars in new BBC comedy series?". Express.co.uk . Retrieved 19 February 2020.

The national tour went out again in 2023 with a stop at Washington D.C.'s Kennedy Center, but has not announced any additional tour dates at this time. The Goes Wrong Show – The Spirit of Christmas review: "A brilliantly funny festive treat" ". Radio Times . Retrieved 19 February 2020.a b c d e "The Goes Wrong Show cast and crew credits". British Comedy Guide . Retrieved 13 January 2020. Following the success of the first series, the BBC commissioned a second series which premiered its first episode on 27 September 2021. Darvill, Josh (22 December 2020). "The Goes Wrong Show Christmas special cast and how to watch online". TellyMix . Retrieved 3 January 2021.

The show focuses on The Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society, an amateur dramatics society who are proudly putting on a 1920s murder mystery play. However, as the title suggests, the accident-prone thespians have a few challenges between them and their final curtain call. Dennis, Martin (10 February 2020), The Goes Wrong Show, Lionsgate Home Entertainment , retrieved 13 February 2020 The group present a drama about an American prison break, involving pre-recorded voiceover narration and sets lowered from the ceiling on cables. Both of these special effects are afflicted by technical problems. Charlie Russell as Sandra Wilkinson - an actress who tends to overact when performing and keenly seeks to impress her audience.The play toured North America, starting in September 2018 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. [14] [12] The original tour cast included Brandon J. Ellis as Trevor, Evan Alexander Smith as Chris, Yaegel T. Welch as Jonathan, Peyton Crim as Robert, Scott Cote as Dennis, Jamie Ann Romero as Sandra, Ned Noyes as Max, and Angela Grovey as Annie. Also on the tour as understudies were Michael Thatcher, Sid Solomon, Blair Baker, and Jacqueline Jarrold. The Second National tour launched in the fall of 2019 and continued until the COVID-19 pandemic caused it to shut down ahead of schedule. Cast members included Chris Lanceley as Chris, Chris French as Jonathan, Michael Thatcher as Robert, Jacqueline Jarrold as Sandra, Todd Buonopone as Dennis, and Adam Petherbridge as Max. Bianca Horn initially played Annie before returning to the Off-Broadway company. She was replaced by Ashley D. Kelley. Jason Bowen also initially played Trevor before swapping places with off-Broadway's Ryan Vincent Anderson. West End Frame: Peter Pan Goes Wrong transferring to the West End whilst The Play That Goes Wrong extends booking period". www.westendframe.com . Retrieved 28 October 2015.

The Play That Goes Wrongis a farcical murder mystery, a play within a play, conceived and performed by award-winning company Mischief. It was first published as a one-act play and is published in this new edition as a two-act play.

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Keith Ramsay is excellent as the dialogue-mangling butler (cyanide becomes “kai-an-eye-dee”), who all but poisons his castmates by switching scotch for white spirit (“What’s the vintage?” “Flammable and corrosive, sir”). Rolan Bell juxtaposes lord-of-the-manor pomp with increasing exasperation, until, while stranded on a lethally raked platform, forced to use a large globe like a Zimmer frame, he spectacularly loses his cool. Greg Tannahill as Jonathan Harris - an actor who struggles when performing to be noticed, due to either being unable to open the doors on a set and thus sometimes getting trapped, or having his scenes messed up by mishaps and accidents. News: The Goes Wrong Show To Go Rong Again". Beyond The Joke. 14 February 2020 . Retrieved 18 February 2020. Broadway Licensing has acquired the licensing rights for the play in the United States and Canada, and the show is now available for licensing to high school, professional and amateur theatre companies from their DPS division.a??a?? You'll need more than Christmas spirit to endure The Goes Wrong Show". Evening Standard. 23 December 2019 . Retrieved 19 February 2020.