The Spy Who Came In From The Cold

  • 2hr 15mins (incl. interval, subject to change)
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For the first time ever, a novel by John le Carré — the undisputed master of the modern spy genre — is brought to life in a thrilling stage adaptation of THE SPY WHO CAME IN FROM THE COLD at @sohoplace!

THE SPY WHO CAME IN FROM THE COLD, a towering work of twentieth-century fiction, comes to the West End for what promises to be the theatrical event of the autumn: a journey through the fog-shrouded terrain of Cold War espionage, deception, and moral compromise.

British intelligence officer Alec Leamas is weary, hardened, and ready to come in from the cold. But when his boss George Smiley presents one final mission — dangerous, deceptive, and deeply personal — Leamas agrees to stay in the game. Dispatched into enemy territory, he finds his convictions tested and his defences breached by Liz Gold, a quietly defiant librarian whose compassion threatens to thaw his frostbitten heart.

A global bestseller for over six decades and named one of TIME Magazine’s All-Time 100 Novels, THE SPY WHO CAME IN FROM THE COLD is le Carré at his most incisive — a story of betrayal not only between nations, but within the human soul.

Following a sold-out run at Chichester Festival Theatre, this West End premiere reunites playwright David Eldridge (Beginning, Middle) and director Jeremy Herrin (A Mirror, People, Places and Things) for a theatrical experience of rare intensity.

Book your THE SPY WHO CAME IN FROM THE COLD theatre tickets with Groupline today!

Ticket Information

Tickets available for performances from 17 Nov 2025 – 21 Feb 2026

Show Information

Age Recommendation 12+

Content Warnings: This production contains strong and derogatory language prevalent in the period, including anti-semitism; and depictions of violence including torture and gunshots.

Running Time

2hrs 10mins (incl. interval)

Cast & Creatives

John le Carré (Novelist), David Eldridge (Writer), Jeremy Herrin (Director)

Booking Period

Mon 17 Nov 2025 - Sat 21 Feb 2026

Weekly Performances

Monday 7:30PM
Tuesday 7:30PM
Wednesday 7:30PM
Thursday 2:30PM, 7:30PM
Friday 7:30PM
Saturday 2:30PM, 7:30PM

Groups & Schools

Groups of 8+: Price bands A and B reduced to £45
Valid Monday-Wednesday evenings and Thursday matinees

School groups of 10+: Price bands B and C reduced to £25
+ 1 free teacher per 10 paid
Valid Monday-Wednesday evenings and Thursday matinees

EXCLUSIONS APPLY
Rates subect to change and availability

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Groups of 8+: Price bands A and B reduced to £45
Valid Monday-Wednesday evenings and Thursday matinees

School groups of 10+: Price bands B and C reduced to £25
+ 1 free teacher per 10 paid
Valid Monday-Wednesday evenings and Thursday matinees

EXCLUSIONS APPLY
Rates subect to change and availability

Venue Information

@sohoplace

1-2 Soho St, London W1D 3GN

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Nearest Tube/Rail Station

Tottenham Court Road, Leicester Square

Buses

1, N1, N171, 14, 176, 8, 98

Nearest Car Parks

Q-Park Chinatown

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