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About the show
John le Carré's Cold War masterpiece comes to the West End for the first time! Rory Keenan stars as Alec Leamas in this gripping Chichester Festival Theatre production at @sohoplace. Book The Spy Who Came In From The Cold tickets for the theatrical event of the season.
Cancellation policy: theatre tickets cannot be cancelled, exchanged, or refunded once purchased.
Performance schedule
Cast & Creatives
Who is in The Spy Who Came In From The Cold cast?
Rory Keenan (Somewhere Boy, The Regime) stars as Alec Leamas, with Agnes O'Casey (Black Doves) as Liz Gold, John Ramm (Wolf Hall) as George Smiley, and Gunnar Cauthery (Dear England) as Hans-Dieter Mundt. The cast also includes Philip Arditti, Norma Atallah, Matt Betteridge, Ian Drysdale, Tom Kanji and David Rubin.
Who created The Spy Who Came In From The Cold?
The Spy Who Came In From The Cold is adapted by David Eldridge from John le Carré's novel and directed by Jeremy Herrin. The creative team includes designer Max Jones, lighting designer Azusa Ono, composer Paul Englishby, sound designer Elizabeth Purnell, movement director Lucy Cullingford, fight director Bret Yount and casting by Jessica Ronane CDG.
Recognition
The Spy Who Came In From The Cold premiered to sold-out houses at Chichester Festival Theatre in 2024. The novel won the Edgar Award and has been in print for over 60 years, named one of TIME Magazine's All-Time 100 Novels. This marks the first time any of le Carré's works has been adapted for the stage.
Frequently asked questions
What age is The Spy Who Came In From The Cold suitable for?
The Spy Who Came In From The Cold is recommended for ages 12 and above. The production contains strong and derogatory language prevalent in the period, including anti-Semitism, and depictions of violence including torture and gunshots.
How long is The Spy Who Came In From The Cold?
The Spy Who Came In From The Cold runs approximately 2 hours 10 minutes including one interval. Book tickets now – the West End run closes 21 February 2026!
How do I get to @sohoplace Theatre?
@sohoplace Theatre is located at the corner of Tottenham Court Road and Oxford Street. The nearest Underground station is Tottenham Court Road (Northern, Central and Elizabeth lines), with direct access from the station.
Theatre Policies
Photography and video recording are not permitted during The Spy Who Came In From The Cold performances. Mobile phones must be switched off. Latecomers may not be admitted until a suitable break.
Accessibility at @sohoplace
@sohoplace offers wheelchair accessible seating, accessible toilets and hearing enhancement systems. BSL (23 January), Captioned (4 February) and Audio Described (12 February) performances are scheduled. Contact the venue when booking tickets for specific requirements.
Facilities
The venue features bars and refreshment facilities. Contactless ticketing is used for all performances.
When does The Spy Who Came In From The Cold close?
The Spy Who Came In From The Cold runs at @sohoplace until 21 February 2026. A UK tour follows from March 2026.
Who plays Alec Leamas?
Rory Keenan stars as Alec Leamas, reprising his critically acclaimed Chichester performance.
Is George Smiley in the play?
Yes, John Ramm plays the legendary spymaster George Smiley.
How long is The Spy Who Came In From The Cold?
The show runs approximately 2 hours 10 minutes including one interval.
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