The Comedy About Spies | London Play

Q: How much do The Comedy About Spies tickets cost?

The cost of tickets starts from £24 and will vary depending on the type of seats you choose.

Q: What age is this musical appropriate for?

The show is most suitable for all ages. However, children under the age of 3 will not be permitted in the theater.

Q: What is the duration of The Comedy About Spies in London?

The musical runs for approximately 2 hours.

Q: Where is the play performing in London?

*The Comedy About Spies *is currently playing in London's Noël Coward Theatre.

Q: What is The Comedy About Spies about?

*The Comedy About Spies *is a chaotic story that originates when a rogue British agent mistakenly steals a top secret weapon.

From happy customers

Loved by 44 million+

Willemina

Oct 2025

5/5

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What a party!!! Even before it officially started we laughed terribly! Hilarious!!! Truly an evening of laughter! Surprising twists and turns. Delightful!

Rachel

United Kingdom

Oct 2025

5/5

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The Play That Goes Wrong was absolutely brilliant. I haven't laughed so much in ages. The cast were fantastic and I loved the interaction they had with the audience. I particularly liked the mispronounced words and the visual humour.

Daniel

Switzerland

Oct 2025

5/5

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The open air experience in the Globe is incredible. We were right in the midst of the action all night, and the cast was absolutely spectacular.

Olimpia

United States

Sep 2025

5/5

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+1 more

True Broadway quality performance by Fagan, Artful Dodger, Oliver, Nancy, boys etc. the standing ovations spoke for themselves. So glad we made the performance. Oliver Twist should be brought to Miami/Ft Lauderdale area.

Mark

United States

Aug 2025

5/5

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I would say that Sean Hayes and the other cast members exceeded my expectations but they didn't because I knew they would kill it just like they did! They wove a gut wrenching yet beautiful story around one man's mental health challenges that is a tale as old as time, and I was engrossed for every minute. And as for Sean Hayes's piano concerto...well, my mind was blown! Wow!🤩

Susan

Australia

Aug 2025

5/5

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The actors were fantastic and the show was hilarious and brought back all those episodes of faulty towers that I loved. The venue was absolutely gorgeous but not much leg room. The booking experience through 'the 'head out' app was also super easy so thanks to that company too. Overall a great experience.

Gokcen

United Kingdom

Aug 2025

5/5

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This play is an absolute must-see for any Stranger Things fan! It's set in Hawkins 1959 (when Joyce, Hopper and everyone else are teenagers - Season 1-4 of the show are set in 1983-86 and S5 will be in 1987) and follows Henry Creel when he moves to Hawkins, showing his evolution from Henry Creel to Vecna. The story is amazing, with occassional comedy which made me laugh out loud and a couple actors running into the audience in various scenes. The set, lighting, sound design, costumes, props, choreo and actors are all absolutely jaw-dropping! Would highly recommend and will probably go watch again!

Salma

Switzerland

Aug 2025

4/5

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Mostly everything! Didn't know it was supposed to be for children, I went there because I'm a fan of Alice in wonderland and always live to see a new version of this fairytale, but even if it was meant to be a representation of the Disney version it was really amazing and I loved the character, especially the girl in blue who looked like Cheshire cat, I think she also played the role of one of the twin ! Same with the other girl who, even if she didn't played the queen of heart, had the prestance of a queen 👑 ! All actors were great and, where in the original Disney version I couldn't stand Alice, here she was a really sweet and goofy little girl who just followed where her feet were leading her without much questions (just sometime confused by the events) instead of criticizing everything she sees like in the movie <3

Why watch The Comedy About Spies?

💫 Mischief magic strikes again

From the award-winning creators of The Play That Goes Wrong comes another roaring production, this time infiltrating the world of espionage with their trademark physical comedy.

🕵 Star-studded spy caper

Follow the classified mission along with original Mischief company members including Henry Lewis and Henry Shields (who also wrote the play) alongside rising star Adele James (of Queen Cleopatra fame).

👑 Royal approval

Already showcased at the Royal Variety Performance before His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen, this comedy has received the highest security clearance – and the biggest laughs – even before its official premiere.

🧨 Explosive setting

Enter the golden age of espionage as the swinging sixties provide the perfect backdrop for ensuing chaos, featuring elaborate disguises, malfunctioning spy gadgets, and enough double-crosses to make your head spin.

Written by Mischief Theatre co-founders Henry Lewis and Henry Shields, the production bears all the hallmarks of their previous smash hits – meticulous planning disguised as spectacular disaster, physical comedy that defies logic, and comedic set-pieces that build to impossibly frantic conclusions. With over a decade of celebrating laughs on the West End, the company has taken its mission of making theater fun global. Watch the ‘funniest theatre troupe in Britain’ (The Telegraph) with tickets to The Comedy About Spies now!

It’s the 1960s, in London's Piccadilly Hotel, we follow a rogue British agent who has absconded with top-secret weapon plans, triggering a convergence of CIA and KGB operatives all desperate to retrieve the classified file.

The chaos multiplies exponentially with the arrival of an unsuspecting British couple and an actor auditioning for the role of James Bond – all becoming unwitting pawns in this high-stakes game of international espionage. The operation soon turns into a peculiar series of mistaken identities and bungled missions, all gone hysterically awry.

Show timings for The Comedy About Spies may vary every week. You can check the show timings for your preferred date at the next stage of booking.

This show is strictly for ages 3 years and above.
Children under the age of 16 years must be accompanied by and sat next to a ticket holder who is at least 18 years old.
Latecomers may not be admitted until a suitable break, but admittance into the performance cannot be guaranteed.

Leading roles: Dave Hearn, Adele James, Chris Leask, Henry Lewis, Henry Shields, Charlie Russell, Greg Tannahill, and Nancy Zamit
Author: Henry Lewis and Henry Shields
Director: Matt DiCarlo
Set design: David Farley
Costume design: Deborah Andrews
Sound design & composer: Jon Fiber for JollyGoodTunes

(Note: Producers can not guarantee the appearance of any particular artist, which is always subject to illness and holidays.)

Ticket redemption

You’ll get an instant email confirmation right after you book your tickets.
Enjoy a hassle-free entrance to the venue by showing your mobile ticket and a valid photo ID – no printout necessary!

Cancellation & refunds

Tickets cannot be refunded, amended or rescheduled.

About Noël Coward Theatre

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The Noël Coward Theatre is a West End icon built by Charles Wyndham in 1903 as a pair to Wyndham’s Theatre. Renamed in honor of the celebrated playwright Noël Coward, it has welcomed legendary stars like Katharine Hepburn, Judi Dench, Paul Scofield, and Jude Law. Over the years, it has staged notable productions such as David Garrick, The Scarlet Pimpernel, Oliver!, All About Eve, and Photograph 51.

Address: 85-88 St Martin's Ln, London WC2N 4AU, United Kingdom
Bus: Take bus numbers 24, 29, or 176 and get off at St. Martin’s Place (Stop K). The theatre is a few minutes walk from the bus stop.
Rail: Charing Cross is the closest train station to the theatre, which is just a 5-7 minute walk away.
Tube: Leicester Square is the nearest tube station. The theatre is just a 5-minute walk from the station.
Parking: Car parking facilities are available at MasterPark Trafalgar Square and NCP at Upper St Martin's Lane.

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Available Facilities: Restroom, cloakroom, bar
Accessibility: Wheelchair spaces available, guide dogs allowed, hearing assistance, wheelchair accessible, accessible restrooms, step-free access

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Security: Please be aware that for your comfort and security, all audience members will be subject to security checks upon arrival at Trafalgar Theatre.
Dress Code: Smart and casual wear is recommended. Keep in mind, that most theaters are air-conditioned throughout the year and can get a bit chilly.
Outside Food: Outside food is strictly prohibited inside this venue.