Chaos Comes to the Stage: The Play That Goes Wrong Heads to Newcastle

London’s Longest-Running Laugh Fest Hits the Road

After years of leaving London audiences in fits of laughter, the award-winning comedy The Play That Goes Wrong is heading to Newcastle this August. The Olivier and Tony Award-winning theatrical phenomenon has been hailed as one of the funniest productions to grace the stage, and now it’s ready to bring its riotous energy to the Civic Theatre for a strictly limited run.

With its unique blend of slapstick, stage mishaps and quick-witted chaos, this is one show where everything that can go wrong absolutely will—and that’s entirely the point.

A Masterpiece of Mayhem

Created by Mischief Theatre, The Play That Goes Wrong tells the story of the Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society, who are attempting to stage a 1920s murder mystery. As the curtain rises, so do the stakes—and the accidents. Scenery collapses, lines are forgotten, cues are missed, and yet the show (somehow) must go on.

It’s a perfectly choreographed disaster, where the humour is as much in what falls apart as it is in what miraculously holds together. Critics around the world have praised it for its high-speed timing, physical comedy and sheer absurdity.

Why Newcastle Audiences Shouldn’t Miss It

The Play That Goes Wrong 

Newcastle’s thriving theatre scene is the perfect host for this international hit. Whether you're a regular theatre-goer or simply looking for a night of infectious entertainment, The Play That Goes Wrong delivers unrelenting laughs from start to finish.

This is not just a show for comedy lovers—it’s a celebration of live theatre at its most unpredictable and brilliantly absurd. Expect collapsing sets, absurd performances and non-stop surprises that defy expectation and logic.

The Numbers Speak for Themselves

Now in its 10th year in London’s West End, The Play That Goes Wrong has won fans across the globe with productions in over 30 countries and translations into more than 20 languages. It has also taken Broadway by storm and continues to sell out tours wherever it goes.

The Newcastle run is expected to be no different, with high demand for tickets already building. Whether you’re revisiting the mayhem or experiencing it for the first time, this is one show that absolutely delivers on its promise of chaos.

Book Your Tickets Now

Newcastle Civic Theatre
Performance dates: August 2025
Tickets and info: www.civictheatrenewcastle.com.au

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