Cornley University is a fictional institution featured in the British television series The Play That Goes Wrong. It is portrayed as a struggling university known for its amateur dramatic society, which often faces comedic mishaps during performances. The university's setting serves as a backdrop for the show's humorous exploration of theatrical disasters. The university's students and faculty are depicted as enthusiastic but often inept, leading to a series of hilarious blunders. The antics of the Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society highlight the challenges of putting on a play, making it a central theme of the series' comedic narrative.