[TV] The Goes Wrong Show

[The Lemming Stomper]

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Not my type of humour...Prefer King Gary

 

[Uh_huh_him]

Have been to see 2 of the Goes Wrong plays... they are ok .

 

[BBassic]

I watched the Christmas one and laughed my arse off.

My parents love the stage shows, think they've been to every one so far.

 

[A1X]

It's fantastic. They've done a Christmas show for the last couple of years on BBC One too as a feature length thing, this is their first series.

 

[Official Old Man]

Well I did give them a try. Downloaded three off iplayer. Gave each one five minutes and sorry, just not our style of comedy. Giggled at the curtains pulling back to reveal the court scene, but that's it.

 

[Simster]

It's fantastic. They've done a Christmas show for the last couple of years on BBC One too as a feature length thing, this is their first series.

Indeed. We were all quite pleased that it has turned into a series as we watch it as a family on a Saturday evening.

 

[Nathan]

Good family comedy, the kids love it, I think its alright.

 

[dolphins]

Think it works far better on stage, TBH, but am still enjoying the TV shows (although not watched the court one yet). I've seen The Play That Goes Wrong at least twice, The Bank Robbery That Goes Wrong (not quite as good as The Play), Groan Ups (a recent one they did which diverted from the format but was performed by the same actors), and their new one, Magic Goes Wrong, which is a collaboration with Penn & Teller and is excellent. There's a few (video) cameos from other magicians too in it. It opened in London recently, and I'd recommend it.

 

[Arthur]

I think its very marmite sort of comedy.

Few years back went to see The Play That Goes Wrong with my Australian girlfriend. I found it hilarious she just sat their bemused why everyone was laughing. Its daft British slapstick humour. If you don't like that then you won't like it.

Bank Robbery is ok, probably less silly likewise Peter Pan. I haven't been to see the newish one yet.

As for the TV show I think its been pretty good. The court one last week was probably the best out of three so far IMO.

 

[dolphins]

I'd forgotten I'd seen the Peter Pan one! Thanks for the reminder - thought there was one I was missing in my list. That production seemed to further increase the obvious skill the performers have in making everything look so spontaneous and calamitous - it was quite an elaborate, revolving set, and to perform the slapstick/set falling apart/that sort of thing with the quality they do, must take a LOT of rehearsal and skill.

As you say, pretty Marmite as a concept, but not least they are good as a family show.

 

[dolphins]

Oh and if anyone goes to see any of the Mischief Theatre productions (they are the ones who do all these) live, try to get into your seats at the theatre early as there is normally some malarkey afoot well before the production starts...

 

[Fignon's Ponytail]

My missus watched them & enjoyed them....I thought they were a load of bollox tbh

 

[goldstone]

Expected and hoped it to be much funnier than it was. Watched a couple of episodes and quite amusing but not laugh-out-loud funny.

 

[Albion_Dave]

Let's face it they're no Mrs Brown's Boys.

 

[dolphins]

Let's face it they're no Mrs Brown's Boys.

And thank god for that!!!!

 

[Big_Unit]

Totally agreed..seen two so far and the one last week with the court was genius.

I think it is a play in the west end also isn’t it?

But yes, the right on brigade will hate it, but those of us who just want a damn good laugh will love it.

As a fully paid-up member of the right-on brigade, I would like to make it known that I p*ssed myself laughing at this show.

Also, if you like this sort of thing you should go and see a Spymonkey production at some point.

 

[dolphins]

As a fully paid-up member of the right-on brigade, I would like to make it known that I p*ssed myself laughing at this show.

Also, if you like this sort of thing you should go and see a Spymonkey production at some point.

Thanks for the tip-off, [MENTION=21409]Big_Unit[/MENTION]. They've got no UK shows currently announced but will keep an eye out. Based in Brighton so of course good to support a local business!

 

[mejonaNO12 aka riskit]

I'd highly recommend seeing the Mischief theatre in a live show. Brilliant.

 

[Vicar!]

Have they found the dog yet?

 

[Biscuit Barrel]

Watched the Court episode last night. Thought it was more clever than funny.

Will not be watching the other two episodes.