The Play That Goes Wrong Cast
Published on 1 April 2025
Last updated on 3 June 2026
Summary
-
Chris Bean, the director of the Cornley Drama Society is played by Matthew Spencer.
-
Annie Twilloil is the stage manager in the show, who is unexpectedly forced into the spotlight. Ruby Ablett will play the role of Annie.
-
Jonathan Harris is played by Luke WIlson. The character is an actor playing Charles Haversham.
Over 106 actors have performed in the show’s Duchess Theatre run, with an actor calling out for a ledger 54,747 times. The set has endured 58,180 door slams, and a staggering 2,607 fire extinguishers have been deployed in the name of comedy. In all this time, there hasn’t been a single successful performance of the show—by design, of course!
Despite their on-stage blunders, the award-winning production has entertained over 3.5 million people worldwide, having performed on every continent except Antarctica—though the producers worried it might receive a frosty reception there. But who are the actors currently making their mark (and quite a few scorch marks) in the West End cast of The Play That Goes Wrong?
Who plays Trevor in The Play That Goes Wrong?
Kieron Michael takes on the role of Trevor, the perpetually distracted stage manager. He may be playing a backstage character, but he’s no stranger to the spotlight. His theatre credits include The Worst Princess (UK tour), Cirque Du Hilarious (UK Touring Circus) and Cherryade Supernova.
Who plays Dennis in The Play That Goes Wrong?
Alex Bird brings a wealth of stage experience to the role of Dennis, the shy and nervous member of the Cornley Drama Society. His theatre credits include A Christmas Carol Goes Wrong (West End/UK Tour), The Changeling (Southwark Playhouse), and Ghostbusters (Secret Cinema), among many others. Having already performed in the Mischief universe, Bird is well versed in the unique blend of physical comedy.
Who plays Jonathan in The Play That Goes Wrong?
Luke Wilson joins the cast as Jonathan, one of the hapless members of the Cornley Drama Society. His theatre credits include Much Ado About Nothing (RSC), Rockets and Blue Lights (National Theatre), Under the Sun (Royal Court), and Disney’s The Lion King in the West End.
Who plays Chris in The Play That Goes Wrong?
Matthew Spencer takes on the role of Chris, the ambitious but luckless director of the fictional play within the play. His theatre credits include Amadeus (National Theatre), The Woman in Black in the West End, and War Horse (National Theatre and West End). On screen, he has appeared in Apple TV’s Slow Horses and Trying.
Who plays Annie in The Play That Goes Wrong?
Ruby Ablett joins the cast as Annie, the stagehand who unexpectedly finds herself thrust into the spotlight. A two-time nominee for Best Comic at the UK Pantomime Awards (2023 and 2025), her theatre credits include The Ocean at the End of the Lane (National Theatre for the West End), The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (Birmingham Rep), Why is the Sky Blue? (Southwark Playhouse), and 8: A Steampunk Opera (The Other Palace).
Who plays Robert in The Play That Goes Wrong?
Raphael Bushay plays Robert, the actor whose self-confidence far outweighs his actual skill. His theatre credits include The Crucible (National Theatre and West End), Oklahoma! (Young Vic and West End), Don Quixote (RSC), and Twelfth Night (Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre). On screen, he has appeared in Holby City.
Who plays Max in The Play That Goes Wrong?
Joshua Lendon stars as Max, the enthusiastic but wildly inexperienced actor of the Cornley Drama Society. His stage credits include Treasure Island (Orange Tree Theatre), Look Who’s All Grown Up (The Space Theatre), and The Greatest Fairy Tale Ever Told (Hobgoblin Tour). On screen, he has appeared in The Soldier’s Camera and The History of Britain, and has also lent his voice to projects including Defeated (BBC) and Duskbloods. Trained at École Philippe Gaulier and the National Youth Theatre, he brings boundless energy, physical comedy, and infectious enthusiasm to the role of Max.
Who plays Sandra in The Play That Goes Wrong?
Lucinda Turner takes on the role of Sandra, the dramatic diva of the Cornley Drama Society. A graduate of LAMDA, her theatre credits include Peaky Blinders: The Rise (Hartshorn-Hook Productions), The Great Gatsby (Hartshorn-Hook Productions), Persuasion (Theatre6), and The Gods The Gods The Gods (Wright & Grainger). Her screen work includes Vanity Fair (ITV) and Will (Turner Network Television). Lucinda has also executive produced and starred in the multi award-winning short film Dear Dorothy, and is thrilled to be making her West End deboo.
What about the all-important understudies?
The talented cover cast includes understudies Paige Round, Harry Al-Adwani, Tom Quinn, Will Bishop, and Phoenix Edwards, ensuring that no matter what goes wrong, the show will go on
Who was in the original cast of The Play That Goes Wrong?
The original West End cast of The Play That Goes Wrong featured the masterminds behind Mischief Theatre: Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer, and Henry Shields, alongside a stellar ensemble. This pioneering group helped turn a small, fringe production into an international sensation, winning the Olivier Award for Best New Comedy and capturing the hearts (and gasps) of audiences worldwide.
Whether it’s the original cast or the latest troupe of accident-prone performers, The Play That Goes Wrong continues to delight and surprise. Just don’t expect a smooth performance - because where’s the fun in that?
