The Comedy About Spies
Fri 4 Sept · 19:30
Adelphi Theatre
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The Comedy About Spies is a comedy play by Mischief, returning to the Adelphi Theatre in London on 4 September 2026. It is set in the 1960s and features themes of espionage, mistaken identities and double agents. The production has previously won awards for Best New Play. Tickets start at £18.00.
About The Comedy About Spies
The Comedy About Spies is at the Adelphi Theatre in London’s West End. Mischief’s 1960s spy comedy follows a rogue British agent who steals plans for a top-secret weapon, drawing CIA and KGB spies to London’s Piccadilly Hotel in pursuit of the missing file.
The show returns for a limited 8-week run after a sold-out 2025 summer season. It was named Best New Play at the WhatsOnStage Awards 2026 and comes from the team behind The Play That Goes Wrong, Peter Pan Goes Wrong and The Comedy About a Bank Robbery.
Key facts: Running time is 2 hours and 20 minutes, including a 20-minute interval.
Before you book
Recommended for ages 10 and over. Children under 4 will not be admitted into the theatre. No exchanges or refunds.
Venue
Adelphi Theatre
409-412 Strand, London WC2R 0NS, United Kingdom
For access information, email access@lwtheatres.co.uk or call 020 3925 2998 between 10am and 5:30pm, Monday to Saturday.
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The Comedy About Spies takes place on Friday, 4 September 2026 at 19:30.
The Comedy About Spies is held at Adelphi Theatre in London (410 Strand, London, WC2R 0NS).
Tickets for The Comedy About Spies are priced at £18. Live prices and availability are shown on Skiddle.
The Comedy About Spies is performing at The Comedy About Spies.
Tickets for The Comedy About Spies can be booked via Skiddle using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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About this event
The Comedy About Spies is a comedy play by Mischief, returning to the Adelphi Theatre in London on 4 September 2026. It is set in the 1960s and features themes of espionage, mistaken identities and double agents. The production has previously won awards for Best New Play. Tickets start at £18.00.
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About The Comedy About Spies
The Comedy About Spies is at the Adelphi Theatre in London’s West End. Mischief’s 1960s spy comedy follows a rogue British agent who steals plans for a top-secret weapon, drawing CIA and KGB spies to London’s Piccadilly Hotel in pursuit of the missing file.
The show returns for a limited 8-week run after a sold-out 2025 summer season. It was named Best New Play at the WhatsOnStage Awards 2026 and comes from the team behind The Play That Goes Wrong, Peter Pan Goes Wrong and The Comedy About a Bank Robbery.
Key facts: Running time is 2 hours and 20 minutes, including a 20-minute interval.
Before you book
Recommended for ages 10 and over. Children under 4 will not be admitted into the theatre. No exchanges or refunds.
Venue
Adelphi Theatre
409-412 Strand, London WC2R 0NS, United Kingdom
For access information, email access@lwtheatres.co.uk or call 020 3925 2998 between 10am and 5:30pm, Monday to Saturday.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When is The Comedy About Spies?
The Comedy About Spies takes place on Friday, 4 September 2026 at 19:30.
Where is The Comedy About Spies taking place?
The Comedy About Spies is held at Adelphi Theatre in London (410 Strand, London, WC2R 0NS).
How much are tickets for The Comedy About Spies?
Tickets for The Comedy About Spies are priced at £18. Live prices and availability are shown on Skiddle.
Who is performing at The Comedy About Spies?
The Comedy About Spies is performing at The Comedy About Spies.
How do I get tickets for The Comedy About Spies?
Tickets for The Comedy About Spies can be booked via Skiddle using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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