成长的烦恼

What is Groan Ups about?

Groan Ups is a comedy by Mischief Theatre, the company behind The Play That Goes Wrong. Unlike their previous shows, Groan Ups is not a farce but a character comedy that follows a group of friends from primary school through secondary school and into adulthood. The same actors play the characters at every age, creating both hilarious physical comedy and surprisingly poignant moments as childhood friendships are tested by the realities of growing up.

Why see Groan Ups?

This is Mischief Theatre showing they can do more than slapstick. The comedy is sharp and observational rather than physical, and the performances are remarkable: watching adult actors convincingly embody seven-year-olds is both hilarious and strangely moving. The play captures universal truths about how childhood shapes us, how friendships change, and how the person you become is both connected to and different from the child you were. It is funny, warm, and unexpectedly touching.

Practical information for visitors

Groan Ups plays periodically in the West End. Check current listings for the latest production and venue. The show is suitable for teenagers and adults — younger children may not connect with the adult-life sections. Running time is approximately two hours and fifteen minutes including an interval.

Similar shows you might enjoy

For more Mischief Theatre, The Play That Goes Wrong and The Comedy About Spies deliver their signature farce style. For character-driven comedy, The Importance of Being Earnest offers wit with a different flavour.