West End's Duchess Theatre in London has announced the new cast for The Play That Goes Wrong. The Oliver Award-winning work will see Tomisin Ajani as Trevor, Jo Ben Ayed as Dennis, and Ashh Blackwood as Annie beginning April 5.
Also featured in the cast is Anya de Villiers as Sandra, Tendai Humphrey Sitima as Robert, Scott Hunter as Max, Oliver Mott as Jonathan, and Mikhail Sen as Chris. Roisin Fahey, Charlie Richards, Stuart Vincent, Emily Waters, and Jack Whittle complete the cast.
The Play That Goes Wronghas been running in London since 2012, and at the Duchess Theatre since 2014. In addition to its London production, it is currently running Off-Broadway at New World Stages and is embarking on a North American tour through July 10.
The show iswritten by Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer, and Henry Shields, who all appeared in the original West End and Broadway casts. The production features original music by Rob Falconer and direction by Mark Bell, leading a creative team that includes Tony winner Nigel Hook as set designer, Roberto Surace as costume designer, Ric Mountjoy as lighting designer, and Andy Johnson as sound designer.
Ashley N. Hildreth and Ryan Vincent Anderson in The Play That Goes Wrong
Ashley N. Hildreth and Ryan Vincent Anderson in The Play That Goes Wrong
Jesse Aaronson and Brent Bateman in The Play That Goes Wrong
Brent Bateman and Jesse Aaronson in The Play That Goes Wrong
Brent Bateman, Bartley Booz, Matt Harrington, and Jesse Aaronson in The Play That Goes Wrong
Brent Bateman, Chris Lanceley, Ashley N. Hildreth, Ryan Vincent Anderson, and Maggie Weston in The Play That Goes Wrong
Cast in The Play That Goes Wrong
(top row) Damien Brett, Bartley Booz, Brent Bateman, Matt Harrington, Chris Lanceley, Ryan Vincent Anderson, and Sid Solomon (bottom row) Ellie MacPherson, Ashley N. Hildreth, Maggie Weston, Jesse Aaronson, and Laura D’Andre in The Play That Goes Wrong
(top row) Damien Brett, Bartley Booz, Brent Bateman, Matt Harrington, Chris Lanceley, Ryan Vincent Anderson, and Sid Solomon (bottom row) Ellie MacPherson, Ashley N. Hildreth, Maggie Weston, Jesse Aaronson, and Laura D’Andre in The Play That Goes Wrong
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