The Play That Goes Wrong

About this experience

Book The Play That Goes Wrong tickets in Madrid Book The Play That Goes Wrong tickets in Madrid and see the Spanish production, La función que sale mal, at Teatro Amaya. It is a fast, physical comedy that runs for 100 minutes with no interval, is performed in Spanish and is recommended for all ages. Performances run until 20 December 2026, so it is an easy pick for a night out in Madrid or a family afternoon at the theatre. The comedy won the 2015 Olivier Award for Best New Comedy in London and went on to Broadway, where it won the 2017 Tony Award for Best Scenic Design of a Play. The Madrid production is now in its eighth season in the city. The story of La función que sale mal An amateur drama society is opening its new murder mystery, The Murder at Haversham Manor, and everything that can go wrong does. The set falls apart, props vanish, lines are forgotten and the actors playing corpses refuse to stay still. The accident prone company battles on to the final curtain no matter what, and the result is a show built on perfectly timed chaos and slapstick. The play was written by Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer and Henry Shields. The Spanish adaptation is by Zenón Recalde, with direction by Sean Turner and Víctor Conde and set design by Nigel Hook. The Madrid production is presented by Olympia, Nearco, Cobre and ATG Entertainment. Who will enjoy La función que sale mal This is a comedy for almost anyone. The jokes come from things going wrong on stage rather than from wordplay, so groups of friends, couples and families with children can all laugh at the same moments. If you have seen the London or Broadway version, the Madrid staging is a fun way to see the same chaos in Spanish with a local cast. If you have never seen it, the 100 minute running time with no interval makes it an easy evening that still leaves time for dinner in Chamberí afterwards. Many audience members say the mishaps start before the show officially begins, as you are finding your seat, so arriving in good time is worth it. Performance times and how tickets work Performances usually run Tuesday to Friday at 8pm, Saturday at 5pm and 8pm, and Sunday at 5pm, with no shows on Mondays. Times can change, so check the calendar above for live dates and prices before you book. You choose your own seats on our interactive seat map, so you can see exactly where you will sit before you pay. After booking you receive a voucher by email, with no need to print it, and you should bring a valid photo ID to the theatre. These tickets cannot be cancelled, changed or refunded once booked, so check your date and time carefully. Plan your visit to Teatro Amaya Teatro Amaya is at Paseo del General Martínez Campos 9, 28010 Madrid, in the Chamberí district. The nearest metro station is Iglesia on Line 1. The theatre has a café, a bar, a cloakroom and toilets, and it offers wheelchair access, a ramp and accessible toilets, with guide dogs welcome. Theatres in Madrid are often air conditioned all year, so a light jacket is a good idea. The show is in Spanish, but much of the comedy is visual and physical, which is why it works so well for a mixed group. For more ideas, browse other Madrid theatres or see all things to do in Madrid on VervTrip.

Highlights

• Spanish production of the Olivier Award winning comedy, La función que sale mal
• 100 minutes of slapstick with no interval at Teatro Amaya
• Performed in Spanish and recommended for all ages
• Pick your exact seats on our interactive seat map

Before you go

The show is performed in Spanish and lasts 100 minutes with no interval. The show is recommended for all ages. You receive a voucher by email, with no need to print it. Bring a valid photo ID. Tickets cannot be cancelled, changed or refunded. Teatro Amaya has wheelchair access, a ramp and accessible toilets, and guide dogs are welcome. The nearest metro station is Iglesia on Line 1.

Cancellation terms

These tickets cannot be cancelled, changed or refunded.