16th June 2023, Duchess Theatre London
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If you're looking for a hilarious and entertaining night out, you can't go wrong with The Play That Goes Wrong. This comedy show is a brilliant spoof of the classic murder mystery genre, where everything that can go wrong does go wrong. The actors struggle to keep up with the collapsing set, the misplaced props, the forgotten lines, and the unexpected mishaps. The result is a non-stop laughter fest that will have you in stitches from start to finish.
The Play That Goes Wrong is written by Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer and Henry Shields, who are also part of the original cast when it first opened. They are the founders of Mischief Theatre, a company that specializes in creating improvised and scripted comedy shows. As of writing this review i have seen all the mischief productions including TV series and Mischief Live event"
The play is set in a 1920s country manor, where a group of amateur actors are staging a murder mystery play called The Murder at Haversham Manor. However, things start to go wrong even before the curtain rises, as the director announces that one of the actors has been knocked unconscious and has to be replaced by a stagehand. From then on, it's a series of hilarious disasters, as the actors try to cope with the faulty set design, the misplaced sound effects, the wrong cues, the missing props, and the constant interruptions from the backstage crew. The play within a play becomes more and more chaotic and absurd, as the actors break character, argue with each other, improvise wildly, and even get injured on stage.
The Play That Goes Wrong is a masterclass in physical comedy and timing. The actors deliver their lines with perfect deadpan expressions, while performing incredible stunts and slapstick routines. The script is full of witty jokes and clever references to other murder mystery plays and films. The audience is also involved in the show, as the actors interact with them and ask for their help. The play is a riot of fun and laughter that will leave you breathless and wanting more.
I sat in row O29 in the stalls and a perfect view. It was advertised as restricted view but i had no trouble seeing all the action on the stage! This seat also leads into my only negative. Being right at the back, next to the door i had a member staff constantly fidgeting at the door, and 10 mins before the end of the show, opening and rustling black bags. I thought this was extremely annoying as it was finale of the show and trying to concentrate.
If you haven't seen The Play That Goes Wrong yet, you should definitely book your tickets now. It's one of the best comedy shows you'll ever see, and you'll have a blast watching it. Trust me, you won't regret it!
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