Red carpets and mishaps: The Play That Goes Wrong in Göttingen!

Red carpets and mishaps: The Play That Goes Wrong in Göttingen!

A very special production will be brought to the stage in Göttingen for the season finale: “The Play That Goes Wrong”, a play by Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer and Henry Shields. This extraordinary comedy, which has been a true theatrical phenomenon since its premiere in London's Duchess Theater in 2012, is celebrating a comeback in the festive atmosphere of the Deutsches Theater. As the taz reports, the charismatic Daniel bother not only shows his acting skills, but also directs this fascinating production, which is being performed by the “Theatre Group of the Max Planck Institute”.

The story revolves around a chaotic crime story: a murder is solved at Haversham Castle, but not without the constant misadventures of the amateur ensemble, who repeatedly fall out of character. Professional actors take on the roles of clumsy amateurs and provide a wealth of comic moments. Exaggerated gestures, fake props and funny lighting changes are used, which put a big grin on the audience's faces. Directed by Katharina Birch, the failure of the actors is celebrated as part of the fun concept, as is the case German Theater website describes.

The pleasure of failure

If the set remains unplanned and unfinished and the dog that appears in the play does not appear that evening, then this leads to inevitable chaos. The lighting and sound technician misses his favorite CD and the author and director of the performance, Chris, who takes on the role of the inspector, also has to face the evening's slapstick challenges. The press reviews agree that the piece impresses not only with its timing, but also with its incomparable comedy.

The piece is a tribute not only to the chaotic magic of theater, but also to the people who bring it to life through passion and tireless effort. The colorful costumes and the idiosyncratic set design were designed by Georg & Paul, a creative team that enjoys high recognition in this field. This theater production, as you often see in... amateur game finds, sheds light on the funny and often absurdly funny mishaps that are part of everyday life in every theater, both during the rehearsal phase and during the performances.

Dates and other performances

If you are now curious, you should note the dates for the further performances: June 20th, 21st, 24th, 25th, 26th, 27th and 30th as well as July 2nd and 4th, at 7:45 p.m., and on June 29th even at 3 p.m. Here the grand finale is rounded off with a spectacular collapse of the scenery as the actors continue to struggle to perform. It's worth not missing this enjoyable piece and immersing yourself in the world of theater, which has united amateurs and professionals for centuries.

“The Play That Goes Wrong” shows perfectly that failure in theater often writes the best story. Viewers can look forward to an evening full of laughs and unpredictable twists and turns, where the bad game leads to the best entertainment value. So get your cards!