It’s never too early for Christmas! Brand new production photographs of the West End and touring cast of MISCHIEF’s highly acclaimed production of Christmas Carol Goes Wrong were released today. Cornley’s Christmas chaos has been captured by Mark Senior.
Director Matt DiCarlo said: ‘There is something irresistible about bringing the world of Goes Wrong to Christmas! The collision of the beloved Dickens story and the chaotic antics of the Cornley Drama Society creates limitless opportunities for comedy. But what I love most about this production is the enormous heart underneath the mayhem. It’s a joy to direct a show that celebrates the magic of Christmas while allowing everything to go hilariously wrong!’
The West End and touring cast is: James Akka as Dennis (until 13 January), Jonathan Sayer as Dennis (from 14 – 23 January), Adam Elliott as Chris, original Mischief member Dave Hearn as Max, Matthew Howell as Robert (until 13 January), Henry Lewis as Robert (from 14-23 January) Jay Olpin as Max, Luke Pierre as Jonathan, Aein Nasseri as Trevor, Dumile Sibanda as Annie and Ashley Tucker as Sandra.
The understudies are Billie Hamer, Robert Lane, Claire Lee Shenfield, Josh Patel-Foster (from 23rd Jan) and Jamie Sandersfield.
Christmas Carol Goes Wrong brings tidings of chaos and joy as The Cornley Amateur Drama Society return and attempt to tackle the Charles Dickens’ classic, A Christmas Carol. The Cornley crew battle miscommunication, delays to their set, actors missing in action and a growing feud over who will play the lead. This disastrous take on the much loved classic Christmas story of Ebenezer Scrooge is a festive slice of pure escapism.
Christmas Carol Goes Wrong played to sell-out houses, when it premiered at the Apollo Theatre in Shaftesbury Avenue last year. It is written by original Mischief Members Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer and Henry Shields and the production is directed by Matt DiCarlo, who also helmed the award-winning The Comedy About Spies which is on its second mission at London’s Adelphi Theatre where it is running until 26 September 2026.
The creative team joining the authors and director are set designer Libby Todd, costume designer Roberto Surace, lighting designer David Howe and sound designer and composer Alexandra Faye Braithwaite.
A 15 minute short documentary is available on YouTube, where you can go behind the mayhem and chaos and discover how this disastrous festive treat has been created by MISCHIEF.
Christmas Carol Goes Wrong in the West End and on tour in the UK is produced by Kenny Wax and Stage Presence.
Christmas Carol Goes Wrong runs at London’s Wyndham’s Theatre, a Delfont Mackintosh Theatre in the West End from 18 December 2026 to 23 January 2027. The show is currently on a major tour of the UK, and all dates and venues can be found here.
