Get ready for a hilarious Christmas adventure as the award-winning team behind the Play That Goes Wrong brings their latest comedy masterpiece to Kent! After a successful eight-week run in the West End, the Christmas Carol Goes Wrong is now on a nationwide tour, including a six-night engagement in Canterbury. This side-splitting production follows the Cornley Amateur Drama Society, a group of chaotic actors who are determined to stage their own version of Charles Dickens' classic, A Christmas Carol, despite facing a series of hilarious mishaps, from missing actors to cast feuds. The play is a creation of the multi-award-winning company, Mischief, formed by the talented trio of writers Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer, and Henry Shields, and is based on their popular BBC TV series, the Goes Wrong Show. The team's first adaptation of A Christmas Carol was introduced on screen in 2017, but the new stage show offers some exciting updates. Henry Lewis reveals, 'We felt there was a lot more potential, so we were thrilled to revisit it. One unique aspect is that we're taking you behind the scenes, literally! Audiences will witness the Cornley players rehearsing and interacting, providing a glimpse into the chaos before the show begins. This allows us to set up jokes that require intricate details, creating a more engaging experience. For instance, if you've noticed two actors arguing or an actor struggling with an emotional scene, the subsequent humor will be even funnier.' The Cornley group of actors made their debut in the Play That Goes Wrong in 2012, winning the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Comedy Play. Since then, the writers have crafted several acclaimed shows, including Peter Pan Goes Wrong and the Comedy About a Bank Robbery. Jonathan Sayer explains the group's unique dynamic, 'Despite their constant mishaps, they have a strong sense of camaraderie and love for each other. They find joy in every moment, even when bickering and falling over. It's a special bond, like a chosen family.' The Marlowe Theatre in Canterbury will host the show as part of its UK tour, a place that holds special memories for the team. Henry Shields shares, 'Canterbury is where we started our first major tour of Play That Goes Wrong, so it's filled with fond memories.' The show will run from February 24th to March 1st, offering Kent residents a chance to witness the hilarious chaos firsthand. Don't miss out on this unique and entertaining experience! Book your tickets online at https://marlowetheatre.com/shows/christmas-carol-goes-wrong/ or by calling 01227 787787.
