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The comedy The Play That Goes Wrong by Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer, and Henry Shields tells the turbulent story of the Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society, which is attempting to stage the crime play Murder at Haversham Manor. Inspired by Agatha Christie, the original revolves around a murdered patriarch in an English manor house, a sharp-witted detective, and family members and fortune hunters with questionable motives.

Instead of a classic crime story, the performance descends into absolute chaos: sets collapse, lines are forgotten, and the cast struggles with jammed doors, stuck props, and missed cues. With plenty of improvisational talent, the ensemble tries to salvage the show—a rollercoaster ride of mishaps and unexpected twists.

The production by Susanne Lietzow is based on the award-winning play by Mischief Theatre, which has been delighting audiences in London’s West End and on Broadway for years.