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A Christmas Carol Goes Wrong
The Mischief Theatre Company return as the Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society who are this time determined to ignore a BBC blacklisting by hijacking a live production of Charles Dickens' famous festive fable. Yet they struggle with studio direction and special effects, and trying to keep a professional cast at bay.
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Plot Summary
The Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society is back and this time they're attempting to stage a festive production of Charles Dickens' 'A Christmas Carol'. As usual, things immediately begin to go disastrously wrong, with a chaotic mix of missed cues, collapsing sets, and temperamental actors threatening to derail the entire show. The increasingly desperate cast must battle their own incompetence and the escalating mayhem to somehow make it to the final bow.
Critical Reception
The special was met with generally positive reviews, particularly for its slapstick humor and the ensemble cast's commitment to the chaotic premise. Critics appreciated the unique take on the beloved Christmas story and the signature disaster-prone style of the Cornley Drama Society, familiar to audiences of 'The Play That Goes Wrong'.
What Reviewers Say
Hilarious and chaotic take on a classic tale.
The Cornley Drama Society delivers predictable, yet enjoyable, disaster.
A perfect blend of physical comedy and festive spirit.
Google audience: Audience reception data specifically for this TV movie is not readily available in a summarized format.
Fun Fact
This TV special is part of the 'Goes Wrong' franchise, created by Mischief Theatre, known for their stage plays like 'The Play That Goes Wrong', which share the same premise of disastrous theatrical productions.
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