Jonathan Sayer
Latest News on Jonathan Sayer:
ANASTASIA, THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG, and More Set For Geva Theatre's 2025/26 Season (Apr 8, 2025)
THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Comes to Theatrikos (Apr 8, 2025)
Review: Greater Boston Stage Company gets everything right with THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG (Apr 3, 2025)
ANASTASIA, THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG, and More Set For Geva Theatre's 2025/26 Season (Apr 8, 2025)
THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Comes to Theatrikos (Apr 8, 2025)
Review: Greater Boston Stage Company gets everything right with THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG (Apr 3, 2025)
BIO
Jonathan is an Olivier award-winning writer and the company director of Mischief Theatre working as a writer, actor and producer.
Training: LAMDA.
Theatre includes: The Comedy About A Bank Robbery (Criterion Theatre - nominated Best New Comedy Olivier Award 2017), The Play That Goes Wrong (West End, UK and International Tour - writer/actor, Olivier Award and WhatsOnStage Award Best New Comedy), Peter Pan Goes Wrong (West End, UK tour, Pleasance, London - writer/actor), The Nativity Goes Wrong (writer, Mischief Theatre and Reading Rep co-production), Lights! Camera! Improvise! (Pleasance, Edinburgh, Soho Theatre, Arcola, Underbelly and Krakow Improfest - actor, improviser, producer, Spirit of the Fringe Award 2013), Rachael’s Café (Old Red Lion - general manager) and Happy Birthday Simon (Orange Tree - actor).
Television includes: Peter Pan Goes Wrong (BBC1), Royal Variety Performance 2015 - The Play That Goes Wrong, A Life Less Ordinary (pilot) and The Anti- Social Network (actor).
Radio includes: Not a Love Story (BBC Radio 4 - actor).
Jonathan teaches improvisation and has taught at LAMDA, Mountview and Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts (CSVPA).
Photos
Neil Patrick Harris and The Cast of "Peter Pan Goes Wrong" including Stephen James Anthony, Ryan Vincent Anderson, Brenann Stacker, Greg Tannahill, Nancy Zamit, Chris Leask, Bianca Horn, Henry Shields, Ellie Morris, Producer Kevin McCollum, Henry Lewis, Fred Gray, Director Adam Meggido, Matthew Cavendish, Bartley Booz, Jonathan Sayer and Harry Kershaw
Date:
04/20/2023
From: Photos: See Neil Patrick Harris & More at PETER PAN GOES WRONG Opening Night
Neil Patrick Harris, Producer Lucas McMahon, Producer Kevin McCollum and The Cast of "Peter Pan Goes Wrong" including Stephen James Anthony, Ryan Vincent Anderson, Brenann Stacker, Greg Tannahill, Nancy Zamit, Chris Leask, Bianca Horn, Henry Shields, Ellie Morris, Producer Kevin McCollum, Henry Lewis, Fred Gray, Director Adam Meggido, Matthew Cavendish, Bartley Booz, Jonathan Sayer and Harry Kershaw
Date:
04/20/2023
From: Photos: See Neil Patrick Harris & More at PETER PAN GOES WRONG Opening Night
Neil Patrick Harris and The Cast of "Peter Pan Goes Wrong" including Stephen James Anthony, Ryan Vincent Anderson, Brenann Stacker, Greg Tannahill, Nancy Zamit, Chris Leask, Bianca Horn, Henry Shields, Ellie Morris, Producer Kevin McCollum, Henry Lewis, Fred Gray, Director Adam Meggido, Matthew Cavendish, Bartley Booz, Jonathan Sayer and Harry Kershaw
Date:
04/20/2023
From: Photos: See Neil Patrick Harris & More at PETER PAN GOES WRONG Opening Night
Ellie Morris, Chris Leask, Henry Shields, Jonathan Sayer, Charlie Russell, Matthew Cavendish, Neil Patrick Harris, Nancy Zamit, Greg Tannahill, Henry Lewis, Bianca Horn with the full company of "Peter Pan Goes Wrong"
Date:
04/20/2023
From: Photos: The Cast of PETER PAN GOES WRONG and Neil Patrick Harris Take Opening Night Bows
Ellie Morris, Chris Leask, Henry Shields, Jonathan Sayer, Charlie Russell, Matthew Cavendish, Neil Patrick Harris, Nancy Zamit, Greg Tannahill, Henry Lewis, Bianca Horn with the full company of "Peter Pan Goes Wrong"
Date:
04/20/2023
From: Photos: The Cast of PETER PAN GOES WRONG and Neil Patrick Harris Take Opening Night Bows
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Top Row (L-R) Stephen James Anthony, Ryan Vincent Anderson, Brenann Stacker, Greg Tannahill, Nancy Zamit, Chris Leask, Bianca Horn, Henry Shields, Ellie Morris, Producer Kevin McCollum, Henry Lewis
Bottom Row (L-R) Fred Gray, Director Adam Meggido, Matthew Cavendish, Bartley Booz, Jonathan Sayer, Harry Kershaw
Date:
03/10/2023
From: Photos: Meet the Company of PETER PAN GOES WRONG on Broadway
Top Row (L-R) Stephen James Anthony, Ryan Vincent Anderson, Brenann Stacker, Greg Tannahill, Nancy Zamit, Chris Leask, Bianca Horn, Henry Shields, Ellie Morris, Producer Kevin McCollum, Henry Lewis
Bottom Row (L-R) Fred Gray, Director Adam Meggido, Matthew Cavendish, Bartley Booz, Jonathan Sayer, Harry Kershaw
Date:
03/10/2023
From: Photos: Meet the Company of PETER PAN GOES WRONG on Broadway
Top Row (L-R) Stephen James Anthony, Ryan Vincent Anderson, Brenann Stacker, Greg Tannahill, Nancy Zamit, Chris Leask, Bianca Horn, Henry Shields, Ellie Morris, Producer Kevin McCollum, Henry Lewis
Bottom Row (L-R) Fred Gray, Director Adam Meggido, Matthew Cavendish, Bartley Booz, Jonathan Sayer, Harry Kershaw
Date:
03/10/2023
From: Photos: Meet the Company of PETER PAN GOES WRONG on Broadway
Top Row (L-R) Stephen James Anthony, Ryan Vincent Anderson, Brenann Stacker, Greg Tannahill, Nancy Zamit, Chris Leask, Bianca Horn, Henry Shields, Ellie Morris, Producer Kevin McCollum, Henry Lewis
Bottom Row (L-R) Fred Gray, Director Adam Meggido, Matthew Cavendish, Bartley Booz, Jonathan Sayer, Harry Kershaw
Date:
03/10/2023
From: Photos: Meet the Company of PETER PAN GOES WRONG on Broadway
Top Row (L-R) Bianca Horn, Fred Gray, Ellie Morris, Ryan Vincent Anderson, Greg Tannahill, Harry Kershaw, Stephen James Anthony, Nancy Zamit, Matthew Cavendish Bottom Row (L-R) Jonathan Sayer, Bartley Booz, Brenann Stacker, Henry Shields, Chris Leask, Henry Lewis
Date:
03/10/2023
From: Photos: Meet the Company of PETER PAN GOES WRONG on Broadway
Top Row (L-R) Bianca Horn, Fred Gray, Ellie Morris, Ryan Vincent Anderson, Greg Tannahill, Harry Kershaw, Stephen James Anthony, Nancy Zamit, Matthew Cavendish Bottom Row (L-R) Jonathan Sayer, Bartley Booz, Brenann Stacker, Henry Shields, Chris Leask, Henry Lewis
Date:
03/10/2023
From: Photos: Meet the Company of PETER PAN GOES WRONG on Broadway
STAGE CREDITS
[West End]
Original West End Production, 2016
Warren Slax [Replacement]
Productions
Writing
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Videos
Video: The Cast of OPERATION MINCEMEAT Performs 'Born to Lead' at the Olivier Awards
by Stephi Wild - 2024-04-15 09:27:59
Video: NEXT TO NORMAL Cast Performs a Medley at the 2024 Olivier Awards
by Stephi Wild - 2024-04-15 09:25:25
Video: Hannah Waddingham Opens the 2024 Olivier Awards With 'Anything Goes'
by Stephi Wild - 2024-04-15 07:14:27
Video: Tom Francis Performs 'Sunset Boulevard' at the 2024 Olivier Awards
by Stephi Wild - 2024-04-15 07:11:52
Video: Go Inside Opening Night of PETER PAN GOES WRONG in Los Angeles
by Opening Night - 2023-08-14 16:12:53
Video: Stars Walk the Red Carpet for Opening Night of PETER PAN GOES WRONG
by Red Carpet - 2023-04-24 10:04:17
Video: On the Red Carpet for PETER PAN GOES WRONG Opening Night
by Opening Night - 2023-04-20 09:40:40
Video: The Company of PETER PAN GOES WRONG Is Getting Ready to Make Mischief on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - 2023-03-13 12:12:00
VIDEO: Check Out a New Trailer for THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG in the West End
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2022-05-13 03:00:20
VIDEO: Richard Ridge 'Auditions' for the Creators of THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - 2022-03-18 14:00:20
VIDEO: MAGIC GOES WRONG's Bryony Corrigan and Nancy Zamit Go Backstage and Answer Questions
by Stephi Wild - 2020-03-31 08:35:10
VIDEO: THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG's Mischief Theatre Reveals Trailer for New TV Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2019-12-17 11:32:59
TV: Get a Peek at the Mayhem of THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Off-Broadway
by Julie Musbach - 2019-04-19 13:41:33
VIDEO: J.J. Abrams and Stephen Colbert Take THE LATE SHOW Audience to See THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG
by Stephi Wild - 2018-05-04 05:30:24
VIDEO: Go Behind The Scenes of THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG on BWW's Instagram
by Alan Henry - 2018-03-05 12:43:05
News
ANASTASIA, THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG, and More Set For Geva Theatre's 2025/26 Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 8, 2025
Geva Theatre has announced its upcoming 2025/26 season. The One Geva subscription offers a full season of exciting work across our two theatres – now with five shows in the Wilson and two shows in the Fielding!
by Stephi Wild - Apr 8, 2025
Geva Theatre has announced its upcoming 2025/26 season. The One Geva subscription offers a full season of exciting work across our two theatres – now with five shows in the Wilson and two shows in the Fielding!
THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Comes to Theatrikos
by Stephi Wild - Apr 8, 2025
Theatrikos Theatre Company will continue its 2025 season with the hilarious comedy The Play That Goes Wrong, by Henry Shields, Jonathan Sayer and Henry Lewis.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 8, 2025
Theatrikos Theatre Company will continue its 2025 season with the hilarious comedy The Play That Goes Wrong, by Henry Shields, Jonathan Sayer and Henry Lewis.
Review: Greater Boston Stage Company gets everything right with THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG
by R. Scott Reedy - Apr 3, 2025
What did our critic think of THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG at Greater Boston Stage Company?
by R. Scott Reedy - Apr 3, 2025
What did our critic think of THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG at Greater Boston Stage Company?
THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG to Celebrate 8th Anniversary of New York Opening
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 1, 2025
Tomorrow Wednesday, April 2 marks “Crazy Eights” for The Play That Goes Wrong when the eighth anniversary of the show’s opening night in New York takes place. Learn more about the show here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 1, 2025
Tomorrow Wednesday, April 2 marks “Crazy Eights” for The Play That Goes Wrong when the eighth anniversary of the show’s opening night in New York takes place. Learn more about the show here!
THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Gets Hinglish Makeover in Delhi as HARSHVARDHAN HAVELI MEIN HATYA
by Joshua Wright - Apr 1, 2025
An Indian adaptation of The Play That Goes Wrong, titled Harshvardhan Haveli Mein Hatya, opens in Delhi. Directed by Ananya Shrangi, the production reimagines the hit British comedy in a Himachali setting with a Hinglish script.
by Joshua Wright - Apr 1, 2025
An Indian adaptation of The Play That Goes Wrong, titled Harshvardhan Haveli Mein Hatya, opens in Delhi. Directed by Ananya Shrangi, the production reimagines the hit British comedy in a Himachali setting with a Hinglish script.
THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG & More Lead San Francisco / Bay Area's April 2025 Top Theatre Shows
by Team BWW - Mar 28, 2025
San Francisco / Bay Area is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for April 2025 include The Play That Goes Wrong & more.
by Team BWW - Mar 28, 2025
San Francisco / Bay Area is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for April 2025 include The Play That Goes Wrong & more.
PRIMARY TRUST and More Set for Portland Center Stage 2025-26 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 26, 2025
Portland Center Stage’s 2025-2026 season will celebrate The Stories That Bind Us — a range of plays that connect us to ourselves and each other. See the seven show lineup and learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 26, 2025
Portland Center Stage’s 2025-2026 season will celebrate The Stories That Bind Us — a range of plays that connect us to ourselves and each other. See the seven show lineup and learn more!
Jason Alexander-Directed SWEENEY TODD and More Set For La Mirada's 2025/2026 Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 24, 2025
La Mirada Theatre For The Performing Arts and McCoy Rigby Entertainment have announced its 2025/2026 season of shows. The season will include a production of Sweeney Todd, directed by Jason Alexander.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 24, 2025
La Mirada Theatre For The Performing Arts and McCoy Rigby Entertainment have announced its 2025/2026 season of shows. The season will include a production of Sweeney Todd, directed by Jason Alexander.
THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Will Celebrate Spring Break With Games and Discount Tickets
by Stephi Wild - Mar 20, 2025
To celebrate Spring Break at The Play That Goes Wrong, The Cornley University Drama Society is inviting ticketholders to play their favorite games including “Cornley Corn Hole” and “Pin the Moustache on Chris Bean” next month.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 20, 2025
To celebrate Spring Break at The Play That Goes Wrong, The Cornley University Drama Society is inviting ticketholders to play their favorite games including “Cornley Corn Hole” and “Pin the Moustache on Chris Bean” next month.
Review: THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG at Studio Tenn
by Carolan Trbovich - Mar 17, 2025
Studio Tenn brings yet another delightful production to their stage in Mischief Theatre’s, The Play That Goes Wrong, a masterclass in comedic chaos, blending slapstick humor, impeccable timing, and rapid delivery of theatrical mayhem.
by Carolan Trbovich - Mar 17, 2025
Studio Tenn brings yet another delightful production to their stage in Mischief Theatre’s, The Play That Goes Wrong, a masterclass in comedic chaos, blending slapstick humor, impeccable timing, and rapid delivery of theatrical mayhem.
Hillbarn Theatre Reveals 2025-2026 Six-Show Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 14, 2025
Hillbarn Theatre is launching Season 85, a six-show season that examines change, transformation, and rebirth in ways both literal and metaphorical. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 14, 2025
Hillbarn Theatre is launching Season 85, a six-show season that examines change, transformation, and rebirth in ways both literal and metaphorical. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.
Mischief Will Bring CHRISTMAS CAROL GOES WRONG to London This Year
by Stephi Wild - Mar 7, 2025
Mischief will return to the West End for a predictably chaotic Christmas season with their new festive stage show - Christmas Carol Goes Wrong. Learn more about the show here!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 7, 2025
Mischief will return to the West End for a predictably chaotic Christmas season with their new festive stage show - Christmas Carol Goes Wrong. Learn more about the show here!
THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Comes to Tulsa PAC This Month
by Stephi Wild - Mar 4, 2025
The Play That Goes Wrong is coming to Tulsa Performing Arts Center this month. This production is part Monty Python, part Sherlock Holmes, all comedy gold.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 4, 2025
The Play That Goes Wrong is coming to Tulsa Performing Arts Center this month. This production is part Monty Python, part Sherlock Holmes, all comedy gold.
THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG And More Announced for Grand Theatre 2025 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 4, 2025
Grand Theatre has unveiled its 2025/26 season, titled “You Are Here.” The lineup features six productions, including, Tony, Olivier, and Pulitzer Prize winning shows. Check out all of the detials here!
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 4, 2025
Grand Theatre has unveiled its 2025/26 season, titled “You Are Here.” The lineup features six productions, including, Tony, Olivier, and Pulitzer Prize winning shows. Check out all of the detials here!
THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Extended Again At New World Stages
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 27, 2025
The Play That Goes Wrong has announced another extension with tickets now on sale through August 31. The smash hit continues its run at New World Stages.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 27, 2025
The Play That Goes Wrong has announced another extension with tickets now on sale through August 31. The smash hit continues its run at New World Stages.
THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Will Hold First ASL Interpreted Performance
by Stephi Wild - Feb 20, 2025
The Play That Goes Wrong will hold its first ever American Sign Language (ASL) interpreted performance. ASL interpreters will be present for the performance to offer audiences a new way to experience the hit show.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 20, 2025
The Play That Goes Wrong will hold its first ever American Sign Language (ASL) interpreted performance. ASL interpreters will be present for the performance to offer audiences a new way to experience the hit show.
Mischief's THE COMEDY ABOUT SPIES Extends West End Run
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2025
An extra 30,000 tickets for Mischief's brand new West End show, The Comedy About Spies have been released, with the show extended through Summer 2025 by four weeks due to phenomenal demand.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2025
An extra 30,000 tickets for Mischief's brand new West End show, The Comedy About Spies have been released, with the show extended through Summer 2025 by four weeks due to phenomenal demand.
THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG to Welcome John Rapson This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 12, 2025
The Play That Goes Wrong will welcome John Rapson as Robert for a limited run in February and March at New World Stages. Learn more about The Play That Goes Wrong and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 12, 2025
The Play That Goes Wrong will welcome John Rapson as Robert for a limited run in February and March at New World Stages. Learn more about The Play That Goes Wrong and see how to purchase tickets.
ADVICE World Premiere and More Set for Florida Rep 2025-2026 Theatre Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 12, 2025
Florida Repertory Theatre has reveaaled its 28th season in the Historic Arcade and ArtStage Studio Theatres which open to previews on September 30, 2025. See the lineup of performances and learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 12, 2025
Florida Repertory Theatre has reveaaled its 28th season in the Historic Arcade and ArtStage Studio Theatres which open to previews on September 30, 2025. See the lineup of performances and learn how to purchase tickets.
THE ONE-ACT PLAY THAT GOES WRONG to Kick Off Duluth Playhouse 2025 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 31, 2025
Duluth Playhouse will present The One-Act Play That Goes Wrong, the high-energy, smash-hit comedy by Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer & Henry Shields. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 31, 2025
Duluth Playhouse will present The One-Act Play That Goes Wrong, the high-energy, smash-hit comedy by Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer & Henry Shields. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Jonathan Sayer been in?
Jonathan Sayer has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.
How many West End shows has Jonathan Sayer been in?
Jonathan Sayer has appeared on London's West End in 6 shows.
What was Jonathan Sayer's first West End show?
Jonathan Sayer's first West End show was The Comedy About a Bank Robbery which opened in 2016
How many shows has Jonathan Sayer written?
Jonathan Sayer has written 4 shows including The Comedy About a Bank Robbery (Writer), Groan Ups (Playwright), The Play That Goes Wrong (Author), Magic Goes Wrong (Author).
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