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THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG to be Presented at 5-Star Theatricals
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 29, 2026

5-Star Theatricals together with the Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society present the first show of their 2026 season, the uproarious comedy hit, The Play That Goes Wrong.

Review: THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG at Portland Center Stage
by Krista Garver - Jan 29, 2026

I can't remember the last time I laughed so hard, or heard an entire packed audience laugh so hard. In a world that feels very heavy, Portland Center Stage's production of THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG offers something we desperately need: two hours of pure, unrelenting fun.

Florida Rep to Present THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG this Winter
by Gillian Blum - Jan 24, 2026

Florida Repertory Theatre will present The Play That Goes Wrong in the Historic Arcade Theatre February 13 through March 1, with discounted previews February 10 through 12.

Mischief's CHRISTMAS CAROL GONE WRONG Will Be Filmed In Aylesbury
by Stephi Wild - Jan 16, 2026

Mischief's new critically acclaimed festive fiasco Christmas Carol Goes Wrong will be recorded live at the Aylesbury Waterside Theatre on Thursday 5 February at 2.30pm and 7.30pm.

Review: CHRISTMAS CAROL GOES WRONG, Apollo Theatre
by Kat Mokrynski - Dec 16, 2025

Written by Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer and Henry Shields, Christmas Carol Goes Wrong sees the return of Mischief’s beloved Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society, which was first seen by audiences in The Play That Goes Wrong over ten years ago. The show actually picks up where the last “Goes Wrong” show, Peter Pan Goes Wrong, left off, with the Cornley crew putting on a production of Charles Dickens’s A Christmas Carol.

Review Roundup: CHRISTMAS CAROL GOES WRONG Opens At The Apollo Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 16, 2025

Read reviews for Mischief new festive fiasco, Christmas Carol Goes Wrong. This brand new Goes Wrong comedy sees the chaos and humour of the Cornley Amateur Dramatic Society return, and is written by original Mischief Members Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer and Henry Shields.

THE WIZARD OF OZ and More Set for 5-Star Theatricals 2026 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 17, 2025

5-STAR Theatricals has revealed its  2026 season of shows!  All of 5-Star’s productions are locally produced, auditioned and rehearsed in Southern California, and include The Wizard of Oz and more.

Photos: CHRISTMAS CAROL GOES WRONG UK Tour- First Look
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 11, 2025

Mischief, the multi-award-winning company behind The Play That Goes Wrong, has released new production photos by Mark Senior for its upcoming festive comedy Christmas Carol Goes Wrong.

Review: Laughs Fly High in PETER PAN GOES WRONG at La Mirada
by Michael Quintos - Nov 9, 2025

Now presenting an even more over-the-top follow up compared to their first go-round in THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG staged here last February, the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts and McCoy Rigby Entertainment revisit the earnestly bumbling folks at the fictional Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society for yet another madcap, mishap-laden production of intense British-style slapstick and comical chaotic shenanigans in its high-flying 2013 'sequel' PETER PAN GOES WRONG which will continue to crack up audiences in the City of La Mirada through November 23, 2025. Amping up the laughs even more this time around, La Mirada's so-good-it-hurts production is this time joined by former Olympic gymnast and longtime 'Peter Pan' herself Cathy Rigby serving as its cheeky 'narrator.'

Mischief's THESPIANS, GREECE THE MUSICAL Will Embark on UK Tour in 2026
by Stephi Wild - Oct 28, 2025

Mischief's Thespians, Greece the Musical, takes the stage in 2026! Join the thrilling journey through ancient Greece and its comedic moments.

THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Extends West End Run Through January 2027
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 27, 2025

Mischief’s Olivier and Tony Award-winning smash-hit THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG will continue its record-breaking run at the Duchess Theatre in London’s West End, with performances now extended until Sunday, 31 January 2027.

THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Comes to the Grand Theatre This Fall
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 21, 2025

The Grand Theatre in London will present THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG from October 14 to November 2, 2025, directed by Dennis Garnhum. The Olivier Award–winning hit brings Broadway’s funniest theatrical disaster to Ontario for the 2025/26 season.

Review: THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG at Kwai Tsing Theatre
by Rachel Wong - Oct 20, 2025

 On Saturday evening, The Play That Goes Wrong opened at the Kwai Tsing Theatre, performed by the Chung Ying Theatre Company. Originally conceived by Mischief Theatre, this Olivier Award-winning farce has dazzled audiences on both the West End and Broadway for its ingenious mix of chaos and precision.

Photos: A CHRISTMAS CAROL GOES WRONG Cast in Rehearsals
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 9, 2025

You can now get a first look at new rehearsal pictures for Mischief's upcoming festive fiasco, Christmas Carol Goes Wrong. Learn more about the show here!

Full Cast Set for PETER PAN at La Mirada Theatre Featuring Cathy Rigby
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 25, 2025

La Mirada Theatre has revealed the full cast set to join one of the most iconic and legendary “Peter Pans” of all time, the previously revealed CATHY RIGBY. Learn more!