CAST ANNOUNCED FOR AUSTRALIAN DEBUT OF PLAY BY CREATORS OF THE LONGEST RUNNING COMEDY ON THE WEST END
“Mischief are on top form with this festive favourite” – The Stage
“Expertly timed farce” – The Guardian
“Masterclass in choreographed chaos” – Sunday Mirror
Casting has been announced for the Australian premiere of the festive fiasco Christmas Carol Goes Wrong, which will fill HOTA with joy and laughter from 4 – 12 December and the Sydney Opera House from 17 – 29 December 2026. https://christmascarolgoeswrong.com.au/cast/
The cast includes Douglas Hansell who recently appeared in Pretty Woman as Philip Stuckey. Returning to the ‘Goes Wrong’ universe are The Play That Goes Wrong favourites Joe Kosky, Brodie Masini, Anthony Craig and Jack Buchanan; joining the Mischief family are Zak Vasiliou, Melanie Bird, Jess Rogers, Michael Howlett, Tim Carroll, Marlena Thomson and Manon Gunderson-Briggs.
The Cornley Amateur Drama Society return to tackle the Charles Dickens classic, A Christmas Carol, with the best of intentions, but a growing feud over who will play Ebenezer Scrooge, plus mishaps with the set and props, lead to Christmas chaos for the merry company. A hilarious take on the much-loved seasonal story, this brilliantly chaotic farce promises a generous helping of frivolity and fun – the perfect festive indulgence for audiences this Christmas.
From Mischief, the Tony and Olivier award-winning team behind The Play That Goes Wrong – the longest running comedy on the West End, which celebrated its 10th anniversary with a sold-out season at the Sydney Opera House in 2025 – Christmas Carol Goes Wrong premiered at London’s Apollo Theatre last Christmas playing an 8-week sold out West End season.
Written by original Mischief company members Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer and Henry Shields, and directed by Matt DiCarlo, a local cast of comedic talent from Australia and New Zealand will join this special presentation.
Beginning with a strictly limited season on the Gold Coast at HOTA (Home of the Arts) followed by Sydney at the Sydney Opera House, the production will be simultaneously presented in London and Los Angeles, while also embarking on its second UK tour.
GMG Productions and Stoddart Entertainment Group presented in agreement with Mischief Worldwide Ltd present Christmas Carol Goes Wrong
Written by Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer & Henry Shields
Directed by Matt DiCarlo
Starring Melanie Bird, Jack Buchanan, Tim Carroll, Anthony Craig, Manon Gunderson-Briggs, Douglas Hansell, Mike Howlett, Joe Kosky, Brodie Masini, Jess Rogers, Marlena Thomson and Zak Vasiliou.
4 – 12 December 2026
HOTA (Home of the Arts)
17 – 29 December
Sydney Opera House Concert Hall
For further information, visit https://christmascarolgoeswrong.com.au/
