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Good evening. I'm Inspector Carter. Take my case. This must be Charles Haversham! I'm sorry, this must've given you all a damn shock.
After benefitting from a large and sudden inheritance, the inept and accident-prone Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society embark on producing an ambitious 1920s murder mystery. They are delighted that neither casting issues nor technical hitches currently stand in their way. However, hilarious disaster ensues and the cast start to crack under the pressure, but can they get the production back on track before the final curtain falls?
The Play That Goes Wrong is a farcical murder mystery, a play within a play, conceived and performed by award-winning company Theatre Mischief. It was first published as a one-act play and is published in this new edition as a two-act play.
About the Authors
Henry Lewis is a member of Theatre Mischief are dedicated to creating engaging and exciting short-form and long-form improvised theatre of an excellent standard through well-honed improvisational technique and strong theatrical ensemble work. Theatre Mischief is an improvised theatre company and is formed from students and graduates of the London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art (LAMDA). The company of young, dynamic and highly skilled improvisers have been training in performance improvisation since 2007. The company was formed in 2008, since then the group has performed around the UK, created new long-form and short-form show formats received five star reviews, won awards, taken on new performers and performed to thousands of people.
Henry Shields is a member of Theatre Mischief are dedicated to creating engaging and exciting short-form and long-form improvised theatre of an excellent standard through well-honed improvisational technique and strong theatrical ensemble work. Theatre Mischief is an improvised theatre company and is formed from students and graduates of the London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art (LAMDA). The company of young, dynamic and highly skilled improvisers have been training in performance improvisation since 2007. The company was formed in 2008, since then the group has performed around the UK, created new long-form and short-form show formats received five star reviews, won awards, taken on new performers and performed to thousands of people.
Jonathan Sayer is a member of Theatre Mischief are dedicated to creating engaging and exciting short-form and long-form improvised theatre of an excellent standard through well-honed improvisational technique and strong theatrical ensemble work. Theatre Mischief is an improvised theatre company and is formed from students and graduates of the London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art (LAMDA). The company of young, dynamic and highly skilled improvisers have been training in performance improvisation since 2007. The company was formed in 2008, since then the group has performed around the UK, created new long-form and short-form show formats received five star reviews, won awards, taken on new performers and performed to thousands of people.
Review Quotes
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Immaculately staged . . . reduced even a staid matinee audience to hysterics "The Times"
Effortless slapstick that Keaton and Chaplin would be hard pushed to trump "Whatsonstage"
For a side-splitting, jolly good laugh, "The Play That Goes Wrong" is exactly what the doctor ordered "British Theatre Guide"
A highly developed sense of mischief and cheeky aplomb ... it's all very silly ... but it's done with just the right amount of tongue-in-cheek. "Guardian"
Boy does it hit the funny bone ... a rising tide of hysteria ... an enduring cult hit in the making "Daily Telegraph"
This new comedy has, of course, actually done everything right . . . there are laughs to be had here . . . "Time Out London"
Farce is rarely funnier; the theatre of the absurd, rarely more surreal. "Independent"
often very funny . . . slapstick, done well, can reduce even the gravest souls into tears and there are some perfectly timed pratfalls here "Financial Times"
these improv stand-up Lamda graduates are definitely on to something. "Daily Express""
2.
Immaculately staged . . . reduced even a staid matinee audience to hysterics The Times
Effortless slapstick that Keaton and Chaplin would be hard pushed to trump Whatsonstage
For a side-splitting, jolly good laugh, The Play That Goes Wrong is exactly what the doctor ordered British Theatre Guide
A highly developed sense of mischief and cheeky aplomb ... it's all very silly ... but it's done with just the right amount of tongue-in-cheek. Guardian
Boy does it hit the funny bone ... a rising tide of hysteria ... an enduring cult hit in the making Daily Telegraph
This new comedy has, of course, actually done everything right . . . there are laughs to be had here . . . Time Out London
Farce is rarely funnier; the theatre of the absurd, rarely more surreal. Independent
often very funny . . . slapstick, done well, can reduce even the gravest souls into tears and there are some perfectly timed pratfalls here Financial Times
these improv stand-up Lamda graduates are definitely on to something. Daily Express
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