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Preview of The Play That Goes Wrong at Milton Keynes Theatre

From a group that first performed in front of an audience more diminutive than the cast, and a show that later became known as The Play That Goes Wrong being performed above a pub nine years ago, the phenomenal theatre group Mischief Theatre has achieved remarkable things.

Co-written by Mischief company members Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer and Henry Shields, The Play That Goes Wrong, is landing this week at Milton Keynes Theatre as part of its fifth UK tour, which sees The Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society put on a 1920s murder mystery. However, the title says it all, and in the end, everything that can go wrong… does!

The Play That Goes Wrong was awarded the 2014 WhatsOnStage Award for Best New Comedy, the 2015 Olivier Award for Best New Comedy and a Tony Award for the Broadway transfer, the production is directed by Mark Bell. and this new UK tour is set to thrill audiences until August including this week length stay at Milton Keynes Theatre.

This touring cast includes new and returning performers: Kazeem Tosin Amore as Robert, Colin Burnicle as Chris, Damien James as Dennis, Beth Lilly as Annie, Edi De Melo as Max, Aisha Numah as Sandra, Gabriel Paul as Trevor and Steven Rostance as Jonathan and hopefully a dog. However, as is often the case, it is unlikely to star Tom Cruise.

The Play That Goes Wrong is on at Milton Keynes Theatre from Tuesday 25 to Saturday 30 July. Tickets are available from ATGTICKETS.COM/MiltonKeynes

Production photos: Robert Day

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