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The Play That Goes Wrong - Spring 2025 Play

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"The Play That Goes Wrong" is a side-splitting, fast-paced comedy that follows the Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society as they attempt to stage a 1920s murder mystery, "The Murder at Haversham Manor". However, from the moment the curtain rises, things spiral hilariously out of control. 

Props go missing, actors forget their lines, cues are missed, and the set quite literally falls apart. Doors refuse to open, stage pieces collapse, and characters who are "dead" struggle to stay still. Despite the increasing chaos, the determined amateur actors soldier on, desperately trying to deliver their play. Their unwavering commitment to the performance, even as disaster unfolds around them, makes the spectacle even funnier. 

A brilliant mix of slapstick humor, physical comedy, and farcical timing, "The Play That Goes Wrong" is a love letter to live theater and its unpredictable nature. With meticulously choreographed mishaps, unexpected surprises, and non-stop laughs, it offers an unforgettable night of entertainment. Winner of the 2015 Olivier Award for Best New Comedy, this show is a must-see for anyone who enjoys pure, theatrical mayhem.

Presented by arrangement with Dramatists Play Service under license from Mischief Worldwide Ltd. 

The Mischief Production of THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG  was originally produced on the West End Stage by Kenny Wax & Stage Presence  and on Broadway by Kevin McCollum, J.J. Abrams, Kenny Wax & Stage Presence 

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