Playbill UniverseRead Reviews for Mischief Theatre’s Magic Goes Wrong in LondonSee what critics think of the new comedy from Penn & Teller and the Olivier Award–winning creators of The Play That Goes Wrong.
By
Olivia Clement
January 09, 2020
The world premiere of Mischief Theatre’s Magic Goes Wrong, the new collaboration from the creators of The Play That Goes Wrong and magicians Penn & Teller, opened in the West End January 8. Directed by Adam Meggido at London's Vaudeville Theatre, performances began December 14.
Magic Goes Wrong follows a hapless gang of magicians presenting a charity event. As the accidents spiral out of control, so does their fundraising target.
The play comes on the heels of a broader cultural conversation about Dahl's work and the prejudice that was embedded in many of his most beloved stories.