Christmas Carol Goes Wrong, the sell-out West End comedy, is heading to Manchester's Opera House this festive season. Tickets for the show are available from as little as £15.60 per person, offering an affordable alternative to traditional pantomimes.
The production runs from Tuesday, November 17 to Saturday, November 21, with the cheapest seats available on the Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday performances. The Saturday showings are priced higher, with the 2.30pm performance at £44.72 per person and the 7.30pm showing at £28.08.
A Mischievous Twist on a Classic Tale
The show comes from the company behind award-winning productions including The Play That Goes Wrong, Peter Pan Goes Wrong, and The Comedy About a Bank Robbery. It promises a unique twist on the classic Christmas Carol story, with plenty of laughs and entertainment. The performance lasts 2 hours and 20 minutes, including intervals.
While no reviews are currently available for Christmas Carol Goes Wrong, the production company's previous shows have received positive feedback. One audience member wrote: "Hilarious. We were both doubled-up crying with laughter."
Audience Reactions to Previous Productions
Another reviewer added: "Was very dubious about our visit after reading the reviews and being a miserable bugger that doesn’t really laugh at much but I was pleasantly surprised,very,very funny and preformed by an amazing and talented bunch! Would definitely go again."
A third said: "A quick note about the West End location: such a great place, heaving with food and drink venues, day and night. The show itself was simply brilliant; we could guess some of the clever ‘disasters’ about to happen but they kept getting more and more dramatic; am amazed the cast do not have more broken bones!"
A fourth added: "This was genuinely hilarious. We couldn't stop laughing from beginning to end. It's fun, enjoyable and every other synonym you can think of. Highly recommend. In fact, you probably need to go twice to fully appreciate all the jokes!"
A fifth said: "The funniest play I have ever seen. I laughed so much my stomach ached. I felt tired out at the end from laughing all the time. Timing of their delivery, superb! Everything meticulously planned and executed. A real joy to chill, relax and enjoy. Brilliant night out! Thoroughly recommend!"
Alternative Festive Shows in Manchester
However, one less pleased viewer wrote: "Not really that funny.. more slapstick with tired and overdone jokes. The cast are very good but the play itself is rather dull and boring. We even contemplated leaving at the interval."
Another added: "A fine spirited performance by cast, but maybe I’m not so keen on the old fashioned type of farce, i.e., Brian Rix style. If you are, it’s great."
For those seeking other festive entertainment, Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty in a Sparkling Show is available at the Royal Northern College of Music, with tickets from £33.60. This production spotlights six local dancers reimagining the story of Sleeping Beauty. Alternatively, Candlelight: Tribute to Adele runs across the winter period, featuring a string quartet performing Adele's iconic tracks, with tickets from £18.38 via Fever.
