The Play That Goes Wrong opens on October 16th and runs through October 26th

Spit takes, lost dogs, breaking sets, a crumbling 4th wall, figurative (and literal) fires stir up a dramatic whodunit stage play.

Kerry Williams is Attic Productions’ Executive Artistic Director and the Director of The Play That Goes Wrong. Williams describes the production as, “a play that is a show where anything that shouldn’t happen on stage does happen on stage. You can kind of think of it like a murder mystery that collides with total theatrical chaos.”

The Play That Goes Wrong is about a mishap-filled opening night of the self-contained play, The Murder at Haversham Manor, and all of the problems its troupe of actors experience, explains Williams.

“There are a few adult themes, such as… murder,” Williams said with comedic timing. “While it is a murder mystery, it is a comedy with a non-serious tone and slapstick. Parents, please use your discretion with younger audience members (think PG). Expect to see a small amount of audience interaction as well.”

Williams remarks: “It’s a love letter to live theatre, where all of the chaos and everything else is what makes it fun. There’s nothing like live comedy. […] I want everyone to think of Attic as a place that they can go for a great show, and they feel like they got their money’s worth. Times are hard enough, so if you go to spend your money, I want to make sure that you feel like you walk away with an experience. I think really having that connection to other people is really important, and I think comedy is such a way to bring some joy to our lives as well.”

This year marks Attic Productions’ 30th anniversary, and outside of school productions, it’s the only place to see a live stage play in Botetourt County. Be sure to check out the Attic Productions website to purchase tickets, as well as more information about their organization and their seasonal schedule:

www.atticproductions.info

Tickets are $20, with discounts for students and groups.

Dates for the show are as follows:

Thu. Oct 16th 2025, 7:30 pm
Fri. Oct 17th 2025, 7:30 pm
Sat. Oct 18th 2025, 2:30 pm
Sun. Oct 19th 2025, 2:30 pm
Thu. Oct 23rd 2025, 7:30 pm
Fri. Oct 24th 2025, 7:30 pm
Sat. Oct 25th 2025, 2:30 pm
Sun. Oct 26th 2025, 2:30 pm

There is a pre-show, so try and arrive 30 minutes early if possible.


Poster by Patrick McNeil
Image courtesy of Attic Productions