1The Play That Goes Wrong
London's Landmark Comedy Disrupting the West End for over a decade, London’s landmark comedy The Play That Goes Wrong continues to wreak havoc in its 12th year at the Duchess Theatre.
0.3 milesSat 1 May15:30
Top Picks
May Bank Holiday Weekend in London
10 picks around London, from 1 local venue. The map pin is doing actual work here.
1–3 May 2027 Near London
Not every listing gets a golden ticket
Same legwork as always: we check a frankly silly number of local websites, then keep the May bank holiday plans that are nearby, properly described, and worth your time. No mystery listings, no vague seasonal waffle.
Happening Saturday 1 May 2027 to Monday 3 May 2027.
Picked for London, not somewhere halfway across the county.
Only Local Gems and Curated venues make the cut, because standards are still a thing.
Listings with proper descriptions get bumped up the list. Three words and a shrug will not do.
Our 10 picks near London
12The Play That Goes Wrong
London's Landmark Comedy Disrupting the West End for over a decade, London’s landmark comedy The Play That Goes Wrong continues to wreak havoc in its 12th year at the Duchess Theatre.
0.3 milesSat 1 May20:30
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3The Play That Goes Wrong
London's Landmark Comedy Disrupting the West End for over a decade, London’s landmark comedy The Play That Goes Wrong continues to wreak havoc in its 12th year at the Duchess Theatre.
0.3 milesSun 2 May16:00
4The Play That Goes Wrong
London's Landmark Comedy Disrupting the West End for over a decade, London’s landmark comedy The Play That Goes Wrong continues to wreak havoc in its 12th year at the Duchess Theatre.
0.3 milesSun 2 May20:00
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