When does the performance take place?

The performance takes place on Sunday, November 8, 2026, from 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM.

Where is The Play That Goes Wrong performed?

The performance takes place at Theater im Antoniushaus, Mühlweg 13, 93053 Regensburg.

How much does a ticket cost?

Tickets are available from 19 Euro according to the schedule. The price depends on the respective seating category and can be up to 47 Euro.

How long does the performance last?

The schedule indicates a duration of approximately two and a half hours, from 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM.

What is the play about?

An amateur theater group tries to perform a crime case, but props, doors, texts, and entrances increasingly spiral out of control.

Is the event covered?

Yes. The performance takes place indoors at the Theater im Antoniushaus.

The Play That Goes Wrong: When perfect theater ends in the greatest stage chaos

Name: The Play That Goes Wrong (REA)
Start: 2026-11-08T15:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-11-08T17:30:00+01:00
Location: Theater im Antoniushaus

When everything goes wrong on stage

In the Theater im Antoniushaus Regensburg, a seemingly perfect crime night turns into a furious stage chaos. The Play That Goes Wrong by Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer, and Henry Shields combines British humor, slapstick, and precise acting to create a comedy about failure – and about the indestructible power of theater.

A criminal play goes awry

The amateur theater group is on the verge of premiering Murder at Haversham Castle. But even before the first murder, nothing is right: A mantelpiece doesn't hold, doors won't open, props disappear, and the sequences increasingly spiral out of control. Small mishaps lead to a dramatically intensified catastrophe.

Slapstick with perfect timing

The direction by Wolfgang Michalek relies on precisely timed movements, pointed dialogues, and a set that even becomes a comedic antagonist. Text hang-ups, wrong entrances, missed exits, and spectacular stage mishaps combine with an acting style that performs the seemingly failing play with great precision.

Theater about theater

It is precisely in the exaggeration that the special quality of this stage experience lies. The production celebrates the craft of theater by making its mishaps visible: Props become traps, acoustics become part of the chaos, and even the smallest disorder drives the plot forward. The audience experiences a relentless homage to the stage and its unyielding joy of performance.

An afternoon full of laughter

The Regensburg performance promises a high-energy theater afternoon with British humor, rapid twists, and an ensemble that embodies its characters between amateur play, crime drama, and tenacious perseverance. Press reports on the production emphasize the accurate timing, the exaggerated stage characters, and the enthusiastic audience reaction.

Conclusion: Failure becomes triumph

Those who want to experience comedy, slapstick, and meticulously precise direction live will find in The Play That Goes Wrong an evening of theater with high entertainment value. Secure your tickets for the stage experience at Antoniushaus and witness how great stage art emerges from controlled chaos.