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Christmas Carol Goes Wrong


  • Sydney Opera House (map)

Twas’ the night before Christmas, and all through the theatre…everything was going terribly wrong

The Cornley Amateur Drama Society are back with tidings of chaos and joy, ready to tackle the Charles Dickens' classic, A Christmas Carol.

What begins as a faithful retelling of Dickens’ much-loved tale of Ebenezer Scrooge quickly descends into a laugh out loud disaster as the Cornley crew battle miscommunication, delays to their set, actors missing in action and growing backstage feuds. Whatever the opposite of a Christmas miracle is, this cast has it in spades.

If you loved The Play That Goes Wrong, consider this the bigger, merrier and at least twice as unstable festive edition. With Mischief Comedy’s trademark slapstick, sharp wit and complete commitment to the bit, this is a hysterical Christmas treat that promises to be both wonderfully festive and completely unhinged.

Following acclaimed seasons in the West End and on UK tour, enjoy a festive slice of pure escapism at the worst production in Christmas past, present and yet to come! Don’t be a scrooge, book now.

Imagery features the 2025/2026 ORIGINAL UK CAST

Sydney Opera House, GMGP & SEG presents a Mischief production

Event Details:

  • Dates: 17 – 29 December 2026

  • Duration: 120 minutes, including 20 minute interval

  • Suitable for: Ages 10+

  • Location: Sydney Opera House

  • Warnings: Christmas Carol Goes Wrong features slapstick comedy, mild innuendo, and comic physical action. Further advisories will be updated closer to the time. 

More info & tickets here.

Earlier Event: 15 December
The Very Cranky Bear
Later Event: 17 December
Storytime Ballet: Cinderella