The Play That Goes Wrong

It's definitely touring next year. Mentioned right at the bottom of this article.

www.thestage.co.uk/news/2016/437570/

I saw this today and really enjoyed it. It takes a lot for me to laugh out loud when watching something but this managed it. I liked the bits going on before the play started as well and thought that was a nice touch.

The only thing i'd say was there were a few moments that SO much was going on that it actually lost it's funny in those moments in my opinion. Especially towards the end of the show. There were times where there was so much shouting and fast dialogue and sets falling part and fighting all all happening at the same time that i didn't know what was really going on and so that wasn't actually that funny, it was too much.

But overall hilarious,clever, great performances and i really loved it.

Apologies for the double post but there is a 3 week gap between them. Has anyone else seen the new cast yet? I went to see them this afternoon & thought that they made a pretty good job of it for their 4th show. Everything went wrong that should have & as far as I could see nothing that shouldn't have! There are a few minor line changes/additions, mostly in Act 2.

I was particularly impressed with the new Chris, Hayden Wood. I have seen comments likening Henry Shields' Chris to Basil Fawlty when he was in the show, well Hayden Wood is even more Fawlty-esque.

The person I was perhaps least convinced by was Daniel Millar as Max. It wasn't that there was anything wrong with his acting as such, and he has an impressive list of credits, but to me he just looked too old for the role on both levels. 1) Cecil Haversham is supposed to be nearly 4 years younger than Charles but instead he looked older & 2) Max is supposed to be in the first year of his degree - he's not necessarily 18, as the original premise had him having done a degree at RADA, but he surely should look early 20s rather than over 30. He needs to look young and naive to make it plausible that he's nervous of having to kiss Sandra.

Looking forward to seeing it for the first time in August.

I hope not - I'm planning to see it in October!

Was going to post this a few weeks ago but completely forgot. I stage-doored at The Comedy About A Bank Robbery and was chatting to cast member Charlie Russell. She said that she would be leaving the show in Jan and I asked why and she said the whole cast were going to B.Way with The Play That Goes Wrong and had already booked a theatre. I asked which theatre the show would be going to., but she wouldn't tell me which one. She told me it was a nice try though!

Ah - good to have that semi confirmed. We've known for months that was the idea, doesn't surprise me at all it's actually happening.

Saw this for the first time in the West End, 2nd overall (caught it in Guildford pre-West End). BRILLIANT BRILLIANT BRILLIANT BRILLIANT!!! Luckily been about 3 years since I've seen it, so was pretty much like watching it brand new. It's just my favourite thing ever. Always a worry in the back of the head about the casting as the original guys are so perfect, but this cast are bloody wonderful. I'm sure the auditions are rather rigorous to make sure they are completely up to the job, but WOW. What the cast only put themselves through.

Also had the pleasure of being sat behind Henry Lewis and took the opportunity to tell him how utterly brilliant the Pinewood recording of Peter Pan Goes Wrong was. Think today was the last day off for the Bank Robbery cast so I guess he was doing a show check to make sure it was all running smoothly. Great to see that after writing it and starring in it and it being a part of his life for so long, there are still parts and interpretations that made even him chuckle. Full audience lapped every second up. Managed to get the Sunday Super Saver tickets for £25 this morning as it was a last minute decision to go. Back row of stalls on the low numbered isle. Miss a little action on the raised platform but really nothing major. And better than the high-numbered end I gather, anyhow.

Amazing afternoon and I've no doubt I will return to this, but in a while. For me I know I'll enjoy it once I've forgotten most of it again! But I know I also want to re-visit Bank Robbery and also see Peter Pan this Christmas season. Mischief Theatre are truly taking over the West End and I couldn't be happier about it - long may it all continue!

Howdy, I've got a friend who wants to see this on Saturday this week - does anyone know of any deals or is she pretty much destined to pay full price?

It pops up on Tkts occasionally so worth checking their website to see if it will be available on the day (especially as they know give advanced notice of what will be on sale a few days in advance). I got a £55 seat for £25 from there a few weekends ago - brilliant seat right on the corner of the first row where the central aisle ends (think it was Row L?).

Amusingly, the American people next to me at Tkts (who appeared to be buying tickets for everything on sale) when I was buying asked their cashier about the show when they heard me buy a ticket and he went "Everybody raves about it but I didn't enjoy it, I wouldn't recommend it".

The Theatreboard badges will be out in force!