The Spy Who Came In From The Cold

The Spy Who Came In From The Cold

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Theatre Royal Glasgow
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Tue 26 May - Sat 30 May 2026
  Tickets available from £15.00
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2 hours 10 minutes
incl. interval
For the first time ever, a novel by John le Carré — the undisputed master of the modern spy genre whose works include Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy and The Night Manager — is brought to life in a thrilling stage adaptation.

Theatre Royal Glasgow

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Tue 26 May - Sat 30 May 2026
282 Hope St, Glasgow G2 3QA, UK
2 hours 10 minutes incl. interval
Tue - Sat at 19:30
Thu and Sat at 14:30
Age guidance: 12+. U16s must sit with an accompanying adult. This production contains strong and derogatory language prevalent in the period, including antisemitism, and depictions of violence including torture and gunshots.
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Why go and see it?

THE SPY NOVEL THAT CHANGED EVERYTHING. NOW LIVE ON STAGE.

Starring Ralf Little (The Royle Family, Death In Paradise), The Spy Who Came In From The Cold is a riveting journey through the fog-shrouded terrain of Cold War espionage, deception, and moral compromise.

The Spy Who Came In From The Cold

Following a sold-out run at Chichester Festival Theatre and direct from the West End, this gripping new play written by David Eldridge (Beginning, Middle, End) and directed by Jeremy Herrin (Grace Pervades, People, Places & Things) comes on a UK tour.

'A must see. John le Carré's classic cold war novel is brought to the stage in thrilling fashion
- The Standard

This production contains strong and derogatory language prevalent in the period, including anti-Semitism, and depictions of violence including torture and gunshots.

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This slick and stylish production is meticulously mounted by Jeremy Herrin
- The i
A tense, gripping adaptation with moody flair
- Financial Times

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Theatre Royal Glasgow

282 Hope St, Glasgow G2 3QA, UK
Glasgow Queen Street
The Box Office is open for 90 minutes prior to the performance commencing. See 'What's On' section for performance times. Theatre Royal Glasgow is cashless in Box Office, all our bars, kiosks and for merchandise.
Bar - Pre-show & interval drinks and snacks
Cloakroom - Coats & small bags (Coin operated)
Membership Benefits - 10% off drinks

Opened in 1867, Theatre Royal Glasgow went through two fires before the turn of the century. Standing tall through thick and thin, the theatre has since presented a wide variety of productions covering all genres, including residents Scottish Opera and Scottish Ballet. Featuring a Victorian auditorium, Theatre Royal presents first class entertainment.

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Theatre Royal Glasgow

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Tue 26 May - Sat 30 May 2026
282 Hope St, Glasgow G2 3QA, UK
2 hours 10 minutes incl. interval
Tue - Sat at 19:30
Thu and Sat at 14:30
Age guidance: 12+. U16s must sit with an accompanying adult. This production contains strong and derogatory language prevalent in the period, including antisemitism, and depictions of violence including torture and gunshots.
For group bookings of 10 or more:
Read more about our resale options
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