Plays

The Spy Who Came In From The Cold

Name: The Spy Who Came In From The Cold
Start: 2026-02-04T19:30:00
End: 2026-02-04T21:40:00
Location: @sohoplace

Duration

2 hr 10 min

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.

4.9/5

(15)

John

Dec 2025

Verified booking

Excellent theatre, production, cast and atmosphere of both the audience and the whole theatre. The set was minimal allowing good scope for the imagination but the bike and wall props were absolutely apposite.

Terrence

Jan 2026

Verified booking

Play was very well done. Excellent dialogue and the seating is very intimate if a tad small if your tall. My son and I are over 6 feet and it's a bit cramped but still all in all a great show and experience

Maria

Jan 2026

Verified booking

From the very begginong, the Theatre evokes greek theatre. And then the avcors moving around creare a sensei of being inside the story. Performances are intense, wardrobe matches perfectly. Highly recomend

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.

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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What our guests say
Terrence
Jan 2026
Verified booking
Play was very well done. Excellent dialogue and the seating is very intimate if a tad small if your tall. My son and I are over 6 feet and it's a bit cramped but still all in all a great show and experience
Maria
Jan 2026
Verified booking
From the very begginong, the Theatre evokes greek theatre. And then the avcors moving around creare a sensei of being inside the story. Performances are intense, wardrobe matches perfectly. Highly recomend
Thomas
Jan 2026
Verified booking
An exciting and interesting evening at the soho theatre. Good Story. Honest and unpretentious actors. Bravo!
John
Dec 2025
Verified booking
Excellent theatre, production, cast and atmosphere of both the audience and the whole theatre. The set was minimal allowing good scope for the imagination but the bike and wall props were absolutely apposite.
Emma
Jan 2026
Verified booking

Show details

Genre: Critics' Choice, Drama, True Story, Classic, Plays

Audience: 13+ years

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 13 years and above.

For all productions at Nimax Theatres, children aged 14 and below must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or over and sat in seats next to each other.

The production contains strong language and derogatory language prevalent at the period; and depictions of violence including gunshots.

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

Access performances: The BSL performance is on Friday, January 23, 2026 at 7:30pm; the captioned performance is on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 7:30pm; and the audio described performance is on Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 7:30pm.

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.