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The Spy Who Came in from the Cold

Tue 7 – Sat 11 Jul 2026
Main Stage, Theatre Royal

EVENT INFORMATION

Evenings: 7.30pm
Matinees: Wed & Thu 2pm, Sat 2.30pm
Running Time: 2hrs 10mins (including interval)
Need to know: 12+, contains strong language, derogatory language prevalent to the period, and depictions of violence including gunshots.
Audio Described and Captioned perf with pre-show Touch Tour: Sat 11 Jul, 2.30pm

Under 30s tickets available

The spy novel that changed everything, now live on stage.
For the first time ever, a novel by John le Carré — the undisputed master of the modern spy genre whose works include Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy and The Night Manager — is brought to life in a thrilling stage adaptation.

The Spy Who Came In From The Cold is a riveting journey through the fog-shrouded terrain of Cold War espionage, deception, and moral compromise.

Disillusioned British intelligence officer Alec Leamas is ready to come in from the cold — until veteran agent George Smiley persuades him to take one final mission against the East German Secret Service. Deep undercover, he finds his convictions tested and his defences breached by Liz Gold, a quietly defiant librarian whose compassion threatens to thaw his frostbitten heart.

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Booking Dates:
Friends Plus: Tue 4 Nov, 10am
Friends: Wed 5 Nov, 10am
Flexi Priority Pass, Groups and Schools: Thu 6 Nov, 10am
Public: Fri 7 Nov, 10am

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