The Comedy About Spies

From August 2026

Adelphi Theatre

MISSION RECOMMENCES THIS SUMMER IN LONDON

Mischief’s most critically acclaimed adventure THE COMEDY ABOUT SPIES is back, ‘bigger, better and more brilliantly bungling than ever’ (Daily Mail), with a limited 8-week mission recommencing this summer in London’s West End at the Adelphi Theatre.

Following a sold-out 2025 summer season, do not miss the award-winning BEST NEW PLAY (WhatsOnStage Awards 2026) from the hilarious team behind The Play That Goes Wrong, Peter Pan Goes Wrong and The Comedy About a Bank Robbery.

When a rogue British agent pilfers plans for a top-secret weapon, CIA and KGB spies converge on London’s Piccadilly Hotel in pursuit of the elusive file. ‘Abandon yourself to the madness’ (The Times) and join a clueless young couple, a hapless actor angling for an exciting spy movie role, and enough double agents to confuse even the sharpest operative, in a mission that’s hilariously out of control.

This ‘breathlessly funny’ (Time Out) and uproarious 1960’s spy escapade, bursts with enough confused missions, tangled identities, and miscommunication to ‘leave you crying helpless tears of laughter.’ (Guardian).

Event Information

Adelphi Theatre, Strand, London WC2R 0NS

From £XX – No fees

All ticket prices include a £1.70 restoration levy.

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Booking Until

Running Time: 2 Hours and 20 Minutes, including 20 minute interval.

SHOW GENRE: PLAY

10+

Children under the age of 4 will not be admitted into the theatre.

Anyone aged 15 or under must be accompanied by an adult (18+) and may not sit on their own within the auditorium. All persons entering the theatre, regardless of age, must have a valid ticket.

There is mild bad language throughout with occasional sexual innuendo

• Haze is used.

• Characters include Spies from the United States of America and the USSR who discriminate against each other.

• A prop bomb appears and there is a simulated explosion, featuring stage smoke and flashing light.

• Physical and verbal abuse are depicted throughout the show with violence in multiple scenes.

• Includes strobe lighting.

• Guns are depicted throughout with loud gunshots, with people being shot on stage.

• Characters are often jump scared for comedic effect.

• There is the threat of sending someone to a torture camp.

• There is discussion of an overdose.

• Alcoholic drinks are spoken about and seen on stage throughout the show.

• War is discussed throughout the show, with specific mention to The Cold War

Please note the producers cannot guarantee the appearance of any particular artist. The schedule is subject to change and may be affected by contracts, holiday, illness or events beyond the producers’ control.

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