Sound Designer

Olivier Award winner Jeremy Herrin and acclaimed dramatist David Eldridge bring John le Carre's masterpiece to you on tour, beginning in March 2026 following its West End debut. The Spy Who Came In From The Cold is a classic of the spy genre, and marks the first time one of le Carre's works has been adapted for the stage. Don't miss this taut, twisting tale from the master of espionage fiction!

The Spy Who Came In From The Cold

Grand Opera House York

Theatre Royal Brighton

But Leamas has committed a cardinal error: he’s fallen in love. After a lifetime of deception and betrayal, can there be room for humanity in the ruthlessly manipulative world of international espionage?

Chichester Festival Theatre

Alec Leamas has already been in Berlin for far too long. In the depths of the Cold War, the MI6 agent is struggling to keep track of who he's even working for - and deep down, who he actually is. Will his fragile state hold on long enough to get out of Germany? This stage adaptation of le Carre's classic thriller premiered at Chichester Festival Theatre in 2024 and delves deep into identity and morality in a brilliantly timely fashion.

Sound Designer

Elizabeth Purnell

Events

Upcoming events

14 - 18 Jul, 2026

The Spy Who Came In From The Cold · Milton Keynes Theatre

Past events

9 - 13 Jun, 2026

The Spy Who Came In From The Cold · Grand Opera House York

2 - 6 Jun, 2026

The Spy Who Came In From The Cold · Theatre Royal Brighton

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