The Spy Who Came In From The Cold tickets
About The Spy Who Came In From The Cold
Don’t miss the gripping new West End stage adaptation of John le Carré’s magnificent espionage thriller The Spy Who Came In From The Cold. Book The Spy Who Came In From The Cold tickets on TodayTix.
Alec Leamas is a worn-down British intelligence officer during the height of the Cold War who is preparing to leave a long career of espionage behind him, until spymaster George Smiley presents him with one final, very dangerous assignment. Leamas is then pulled back into a web of betrayal and manipulation. Sent undercover into East Germany, he must take on the new identity of a disgraced agent in order to ensnare an enemy operative. This mission becomes far more complex when he forms a connection to Liz Gold, a librarian whose love and compassion threaten to unravel everything he’s worked so hard to accomplish.
The Spy Who Came In From The Cold is a play that had a smashing run at Chichester Festival Theatre. This incredible show was adapted for the stage by David Eldridge and is directed by the incredibly talented Jeremy Herrin.
Run time
2hr 10min. Incl. 1 Interval.
Venue
Categories
Age
Ages 12+.
Start date
15th November, 2025
End date
21st February, 2026
The Spy Who Came In From The Cold cast and creative team
Director: Jeremy Herrin
Adapter: David Eldridge
Set & Costume Design: Max Jones
Lighting: Azusa Ono
Sound: Elizabeth Purnell
Composer: Paul Englishby
Casting: Jessica Ronane CDG
Associate Director: Joe Lichtenstein
Movement: Lucy Cullingford
Cast: Rory Keenan, Agnes O'Casey, David Rubin, Gunnar Cauthery, Ian Drysdale, John Ramm, Mat Betteridge, Norma Atallah, Phillip Arditti, Tom Kanji
Venue
Directions
Railway station: Euston
Bus numbers: (Tottenham Ct Rd Station) 7, 10, 14, 24, 29, 73, 134, 242; (New Oxford St) 1, 8, 25, 55, 98, 176, 390
Night bus numbers: (Tottenham Ct Rd Station) 7, 10, 14, 24, 134, 242, N7, N29, N35, N68, N73, N253, N279; (New Oxford St) 25, 176, 390, N1, N8, N41, N55, N98, N171, N207
Car park: YMCA Great Russell Street (2mins), Holborn Selkirk House Museum Street (5mins)
Directions from tube: The theatre can be seen from the station, on the corner of the crossroads between Tottenham Court Road and Oxford Street.
More information about The Spy Who Came In From The Cold
John le Carré’s The Spy Who Came In From The Cold was published in 1963 and redefined the spy genre, replacing glamorous tales of espionage with psychological complexity and the human cost of intelligence work. It became an international bestseller and remains one of the most influential novels of the twentieth century.
The Spy Who Came In From The Cold in London marks the first-ever major stage adaptation of the novel. It boasts a formidable cast, including Rory Keenan (Somewhere Boy, The Regime) as Alec Leamas, Agnes O’Casey (Black Doves) as Liz Gold, Gunnar Cauthery (Dear England) as Hans-Dieter Mundt, and Ian Drysdale (Firebrand) as Control.
It also boasts a masterful creative team, including designer Max Jones, lighting designer Azusa Ono, composer Paul Englishby, and sound designer Elizabeth Purnell.
Audiences can expect a brilliant blend of political intrigue and suspense. Whether you’re a long-time fan of le Carré or you are new to his work, this adaptation offers audiences a rare chance to experience this incredible story live on stage.
What to watch for
- John le Carré himself was a British intelligence agent.
- The 1965 film adaptation of The Spy Who Came In From The Cold won four BAFTA awards.
- This show marks the first major stage adaptation of the novel.
- Richard Burton received an Oscar nomination for his performance as Alec Leamas in the 1965 film.
Frequently asked questions
What is The Spy Who Came In From The Cold about?
Don’t miss John le Carré’s Cold War masterpiece The Spy Who Came In From The Cold as it arrives in the West End for the first time in this gripping new adaptation written by David Eldridge and directed by Jeremy Herrin. It is a chilling tale of espionage and a glowing moral reckoning; it promises to be a night out audiences aren’t soon to forget.
How do you get tickets for The Spy Who Came In From The Cold?
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What is the running time of The Spy Who Came In From The Cold?
The Spy Who Came In From The Cold runs for 2hr 10min. Incl. 1 Interval.
Which theatre is The Spy Who Came In From The Cold at?
The Spy Who Came In From The Cold is at London's Soho Place, which is located at 2 Soho Place, London, W1D 3BG.
What is the age recommendation for The Spy Who Came In From The Cold?
Ages 12+.
How much are tickets for The Spy Who Came In From The Cold?
The Spy Who Came In From The Cold tickets start at £28.
Who wrote The Spy Who Came In From The Cold?
This play was adapted for stage by playwright David Eldridge.
Who directed The Spy Who Came In From The Cold?
Jeremy Herrin directs the show.
Is The Spy Who Came In From The Cold appropriate for kids?
This play is ideal for those ages 12 and above.
Is The Spy Who Came In From The Cold good?
This stage adaptation of the incredible spy-thriller novel remains true to le Carré’s source material. It’s sharp and devastating with a top-tier creative team and out-of-this-world performances, and it promises to be one of the most anticipated theatrical events of the season.
