Mischief, the multi-award winning company behind The Play That Goes Wrong at the Duchess Theatre and their new play The Comedy of Spies at the Noël Coward Theatre, returns to the West End for a predictably chaotic Christmas season with their new festive stage show – Christmas Carol Goes Wrong.
This brand new comedy which brings back the chaos and humour of The Cornley Amateur Drama Society is written by original members of the Mischief team – Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer and Henry Shields.
It will run at the Apollo Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue for a limited 7 week season from Saturday 6 December – Sunday 25 January 2026.
Who is in the cast of Christmas Carol Goes Wrong?
Turning this Christmas classic into chaos are: Matt Cavendish as Max, Daniel Fraser as Chris, Sasha Frost as Sandra, Chris Leask as Trevor, Henry Lewis as Robert, Jonathan Sayer as Dennis, Greg Tannahill as Jonathan, and Nancy Zamit and Dumile Sibanda will share the role of Annie. The understudies are: Alex Bird, Will Bishop, Siobhan Cha Cha, Colm Gleeson and Ashley Tucker.
What is Christmas Carol Goes Wrong about?
The Cornley Amateur Drama Society are back with tidings of chaos and joy, ready to tackle the Charles Dickens’ classic, A Christmas Carol.
Do not miss another Christmas catastrophe from Mischief, the multi award-winning company behind The Play That Goes Wrong, Peter Pan Goes Wrong and The Comedy About a Bank Robbery.
The Cornley crew battle miscommunication, delays to their set, actors missing in action and a growing feud over who will play the lead. It’s sure to be a disastrous take on the much-loved classic Christmas story of Ebeneezer Scrooge. Will Cornley finally change their ways, or will their misfortunes wreak havoc yet again?
Enjoy a festive slice of pure escapism at the worst production in Christmas past, present and yet to come! Don’t be a Scrooge, book now.
Additional information about the West End and touring production of Christmas Carol Goes Wrong
When is Christmas Carol Goes Wrong playing in London?
Christmas Carol Goes Wrong is playing 6 December 2025 – 25 January 2026
What time does Christmas Carol Goes Wrong start?
Tuesday – Saturday at 7.30pm | Saturday & Sunday at 2.30pm | Sunday at 7pm
How long is Christmas Carol Goes Wrong?
The running time for Christmas Carol Goes Wrong is TBC
What Theatre is Christmas Carol Goes Wrong on at?
Christmas Carol Goes Wrong is on at the Apollo Theatre
What is the age recommendation for Christmas Carol Goes Wrong?
Christmas Carol Goes Wrong is suitable for ages 8+
Are there any Accessible Performances for Christmas Carol Goes Wrong?
Yes. There will be an Captioned Performance on Sunday 21 Dececmber 2025 at 2.30pm, an Audio Described Performance on Sunday 4 January 2025 at 2.30pm and a British Sign Language Performance on Sunday 12 January 2026 at 2.30pm
Where is Christmas Carol Goes Wrong playing on its UK tour?
Salford, Lowry
Sunday 2 – Saturday 8 November 2025
Sun 1pm, Tue-Sat 7.30pm; Wed, Thu, Sat 2pm
Cheltenham, Everyman Theatre
Tuesday 11 – Sunday 16 November 2025
Tue-Sat 7.30pm; Thu, Sat & Sun 2pm
Cardiff, Wales Millennium Centre
Tuesday 18 – Saturday 22 November 2025
Tue-Sat 7.30pm; Wed & Sat 2.30pm
Bath, Theatre Royal
Tuesday 25 – Sunday 30 November 2025
Tue-Sat 7.30pm, Thu & Sat 2.30pm; Sun 2pm
Nottingham Theatre Royal
Tuesday 27 – Saturday 31 January 2025
Tue-Sat 7.30pm; Wed & Thu 2pm; Sat 2.30pm
Aylesbury Waterside Theatre
Tuesday 3 – Saturday 7 February 2026
Tue-Sat 7.30pm; Wed, Thu & Sat 2.30pm
Edinburgh Festival Theatre
Tuesday 10 – Sunday 15 February 2026
Tue-Sat 7.30pm; Sat & Sun 2.30pm
Glasgow King’s Theatre
Tuesday 17 – Sunday 22 February 2026
Tue-Sat 7.30pm; Wed & Sat 2.30pm, Sun 2pm
Canterbury, Marlowe Theatre
Tuesday 24 February – Sunday 1 March 2026
Tue-Sat 7.30pm; Wed, Sat & Sun 2pm
