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The Spy Who Came In From The Cold

Duration

2 hrs 10 mins

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John le Carré’s ultimate spy thriller hits the West End for the first time ever—The Spy Who Came in from the Cold storms @sohoplace for a chillingly good run.

The first stage adaptation of John le Carré’s Cold War classic, this West End debut dives deep into betrayal, espionage, and the cost of staying loyal.

David Eldridge (Beginning) adapts; Jeremy Herrin (People, Places and Things) directs; Rory Keenan leads a knockout cast straight from Chichester’s sold-out run.

From Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy to The Night Manager, le Carré’s works are cult favorites, and this one hits the stage for the first time. Book The Spy Who Came in from the Cold London tickets now.

Not just a spy thriller — this is a love story, a political critique, and a rare chance to see Rory Keenan and Agnes O’Casey live in a role that critics are calling “taut” and “chilling” — West End drama at its sharpest.

The story may be set in 1963, but its questions about truth, propaganda, and personal conviction still cut deep today.

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Show details

Genre: Plays

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Theater name: @Sohoplace Theatre

Theater facilities: Bar, restrooms

Theater accessibility: Step-free access, accessible toilets, hearing enhancement systems

Dress code: Smart casual

Cast & crew

Leading roles: Rory Keenan as Alec Leamas, Agnes O’Casey as Liz Gold, John Ramm as George Smiley, Gunnar Cauthery as Hans-Dieter Mundt

Supporting cast: Philip Arditti, Norma Atallah, Matt Betteridge, Ian Drysdale, Tom Kanji, David Rubin

Director: Jeremy Herrin

Playwright: David Eldridge

Original author: John le Carré

Set designer: Max Jones

Lighting: Azusa Ono

Sound design: Elizabeth Purnell

Composer: Paul Englishby

Movement: Lucy Cullingford

Fight direction: Bret Yount

Voice coach: Hazel Holder

Additional info

This show is recommended for ages 14 years and above.

Age suitability recommendations are just suggestions. So, trust your judgment when booking tickets for any show, and enjoy!

Most theatres are air-conditioned year-round, so it can get a bit chilly. Bring a light jacket just in case.

You will be contacted by the theatre 48 hours before the performance with instructions on how to check in and retrieve your e-ticket. If you do not receive your e-tickets, please contact 0330 333 4815 or boxoffice@nimaxtheatres.com.