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Mischief Theatre brings their signature slapstick and laugh-out-loud chaos to the world of espionage in this riotous West End comedy! Book tickets on BritishTheatre.com.
Set in 1960s London, The Comedy About Spies follows a rogue British secret agent who steals highly classified plans for a revolutionary new weapon. With international spies on his tail, he checks into the glamorous yet unpredictable Piccadilly Hotel, thinking he can lay low. However, the hotel soon becomes the epicenter of a whirlwind espionage disaster.
Hot on the agent’s heels are the world’s most incompetent spies from the CIA and KGB, each determined to retrieve the stolen files at any cost. Their disguises are terrible, their plans are even worse, and their mission soon spirals into complete disarray. With double-crosses, mistaken identities, and a baffling amount of unexpected explosions, nothing goes to plan.
Unaware of the chaos around them, an unsuspecting young couple arrives at the hotel for a romantic getaway. But when they accidentally stumble upon the top-secret plans, they unwittingly become central players in the espionage fiasco.
Adding to the confusion is a clueless actor auditioning for the role of James Bond, who finds himself mistaken for an actual secret agent. As he tries to stay in character, he unknowingly worsens the situation, leaving spies, agents, and innocent bystanders scrambling to survive the unfolding chaos.
With time running out, the spies must navigate outrageous disguises, high-energy chases, and countless physical gags to recover the stolen documents before they fall into the wrong hands. But when everyone’s an agent (or at least pretending to be one), how can anyone tell who to trust?
Full of non-stop action, slapstick comedy, and Mischief Theatre’s signature brand of theatrical mayhem, The Comedy About Spies is a fast-paced West End spectacle that guarantees an evening of uncontrollable laughter.
Cancellation policy: theatre tickets cannot be cancelled, exchanged, or refunded once purchased.
Writers: Henry Lewis and Henry Shields.
Director: Matt DiCarlo.
Set Design: David Farley.
Costume Design: Deborah Andrews.
Sound Design & Composer: Jon Fiber for JollyGoodTunes.
Cast: Original Mischief company members including Dave Hearn, Chris Leask, Henry Lewis, Charlie Russell, Henry Shields, Greg Tannahill, Nancy Zamit, and Adele James.
Venue: Noël Coward Theatre
85-88 St Martin's Lane
London
WC2N 4AU. Performance Dates: 14 April 2025 – 5 September 2025. Showtimes: Evenings at 7:30 PM; Matinees on Sundays at 2:30 PM.
Age Recommendation: Under 3s not admitted. Recommended for ages 10 and above. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Latecomer Policy: Latecomers may not be admitted until a suitable break; admittance cannot be guaranteed. Accessibility: Wheelchair spaces
accessible restrooms
and hearing assistance are available. Guide dogs are welcome.
Previews begin on 14 April 2025
with the official opening night on 6 May 2025.
Noël Coward Theatre
85-88 St Martin's Lane
London
WC2N 4AU.
Yes
the theatre offers wheelchair spaces
accessible restrooms
and hearing assistance. Guide dogs are welcome.
Under 3s including babes in arms will not be admitted to the theatre. The show is recommended for ages 10 and above. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
St Martin's Lane, WC2N 4AU
Covent Garden, Leicester Square, Charing Cross
Charing Cross
24, 29, 176
NCP Upper St Martin’s Lane. MasterPark Chinatown and Trafalgar Square (also Q Park scheme).
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£38
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£25
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