The Play That Goes Wrong

Black Box Theatre Co. is bringing THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG to the Waterfront Theatre on Granville Island in Vancouver, BC from August 13 to 30, 2025. This brilliant piece of theatre blends farce and physical comedy with a good old murder mystery. It’s like Agatha Christie meets Monty Python.

The story takes place on the opening night of the Cornley Drama Society’s production of The Murder at Haversham Manor – a 1920s large cast murder mystery play, similar to The Mousetrap. Unfortunately for the cast, but to the delight of audiences, the Cornley Drama Society is renowned for overestimating their abilities and for enduring mishaps during their productions, and we soon find out this performance is no different.

If you’re looking for a fun night out this summer for a date, friends, family, out-of-towners, or just for yourself, look no further than THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG on Granville Island. Or, as we’re calling it, Granville Island Goes Wrong. It’s the perfect antidote to the heaviness of the world we all seem to be enduring, and you’re guaranteed to leave entertained! Recommended for ages 8+.

THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG was written by Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer and Henry Shields of Mischief Theatre Company and was first produced in London, England in 2012. It’s currently enjoying long-running, successful productions both in London and on Broadway in New York City, and it is regularly produced by theatre companies all around the world to audiences who just can’t get enough of it.

Get your tickets now, before they sell out!

August 13 – 30, 2025

Opening night: August 14

Matinee performances at 2pm Saturdays and Sundays, and Wed., August 27