The Play That Goes Wrong
29 October – 2 November
The Play That Goes Wrong is a hilarious hybrid of Monty Python and Sherlock Holmes, things go from bad to utterly disastrous when the Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society performs a classic murder mystery. 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 the culprit. But when these accident-prone thespians take it on, 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! Who murdered Charles Haversham? You’ll have to see for yourself! Complete with an unconscious leading lady, a corpse that can’t play dead, and actors who trip over everything (including their lines). "A riotous explosion of comedy" – The Daily Beast "Tons of fun for all ages" – HuffPost "A gut-busting hit" – The New York Times "GO!" – New York PostShow details:
Synopsis
29 October – 2 November
The Play That Goes Wrong is a hilarious hybrid of Monty Python and Sherlock Holmes, things go from bad to utterly disastrous when the Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society performs a classic murder mystery.
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 the culprit. But when these accident-prone thespians take it on, 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! Who murdered Charles Haversham? You’ll have to see for yourself!
Complete with an unconscious leading lady, a corpse that can’t play dead, and actors who trip over everything (including their lines).
“A riotous explosion of comedy” – The Daily Beast
“Tons of fun for all ages” – HuffPost
“A gut-busting hit” – The New York Times
“GO!” – New York Post
Dates & Times
Wednesday 29 October, 7.30pm (Opening night)
Thursday 30 October, 1pm & 7.30pm
Friday 31 October, 7.30pm
Saturday 1 November, 2.30pm (Auslan Interpreted) & 7.30pm
Sunday 2 November, 1pm & 6pm
Details
PRESENTED BY:
GMG PRODUCTIONS & STODDART ENTERTAINMENT GROUP
DURATION:
Approximately 2 hours, including interval.
ACCESS SERVICES:
Saturday 1 November 2025, 2.30pm – Auslan Interpreted
WARNINGS:
This performance may contain strobe lights and haze effects.
AGE SUITABILITY:
This performance is suitable for audiences aged 8+ or with parental discretion.
VENUE:
The Playhouse
SEATING PLAN
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