The Play That Goes Wrong: Great comedic theater at the Antoniushaus


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When everything goes wrong on stage
A crime play, an ambitious theater troupe, and a premiere night that spirals out of control: The Play That Goes Wrong will be showcased on November 4, 2026, at the Regensburg Theater – Theater im Antoniushaus. This fast-paced comedy combines slapstick, precise acting, and a great love for theater.
A production between crime and catastrophe
At the center is the performance of Murder at Haversham Castle. While the actors aim to present a classic stage crime story, the props, scenery, and sequences increasingly get out of hand. A murder case is to be solved, but soon the premiere night itself becomes a spectacular puzzle.
When the set becomes the antagonist
The unique dramaturgy thrives on artfully choreographed failures. Doors malfunction, props develop a life of their own, and every rescue attempt exacerbates the next catastrophe. It is in this precise chaos that the allure of the production unfolds: every breakdown follows an exactly timed comedic mechanic.
British theater humor with international success
The comedy is by Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer, and Henry Shields, who founded the Mischief Theatre during their studies at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art in 2008. Their mix of improvisation, slapstick, and classic stage comedy has developed into an international success. The production has been running in London’s West End since 2012 and was awarded Best Comedy in 2014.
An intense stage experience for comedy fans
Theater atmosphere, visible stage mechanics, and the high physical precision of acting combine for an evening where the audience holds their breath and laughs out loud the next moment. The audience's reaction arises from the immediate pleasure of watching a theater world fall apart – while simultaneously admiring its craft perfection.
Conclusion: The Play That Goes Wrong promises a fast-paced theater evening full of surprising twists, pointed dialogues, and spectacular stage mishaps. Those who want to experience comedy, slapstick, and expertly crafted productions live will find a highly entertaining evening at the Theater im Antoniushaus.
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