As the new cast of The Play That Goes Wrong, the Olivier and Tony Award-winning smash hit running at the Duchess Theatre begin performances tonight (9 April 2024), production photographs by Matt Crockett are released.
The new cast, many of whom are making their West End debuts, are: Jordan Akkaya as Trevor, Daniel Anthony as Dennis, Joe Bolland as Jonathan, Daniel Fraser as Chris, Billie Hamer as Annie, Owen Jenkins as Robert, Jay Olpin as Max and Hannah Sinclair Robinson as Sandra. The understudies are: Alex Bird, Munashe Chirisa, Colm Gleeson, Dumile Sibanda and Alice Stokoe.
The Play That Goes Wrong opened at the Duchess Theatre in September 2014, and this year celebrates its 10th year in the West End. The production shows no signs of slowing down since its first performance at The Old Red Lion Theatre with only four paying customers. Its achievements to date include:
- Whatsonstage Award for Best New Comedy in 2014
- Olivier Award for Best New Comedy in 2015
- Tony Award for the Broadway Transfer
- Performing to over 3.5 million people round the world in every continent except Antarctica.
The Play That Goes Wrong is co-written by Mischief company members Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer and Henry Shields and is directed by Mark Bell, with set designs by Nigel Hook, costumes by Roberto Surace, lighting by Ric Mountjoy, original music by Rob Falconer, sound design by Andy Johnson, the Associate Director is Amy Milburn and the Assistant Director is Anna Marshall. The Play That Goes Wrong is produced in the West End by Kenny Wax Ltd and Stage Presence Ltd.
Further information about Mischief’s The Play that Goes Wrong in the West End 10th anniversary celebrations will be announced in due course.
The Play That Goes Wrong Tickets at The Duchess Theatre