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4.8 45 reviews from 45 verified reviews- Booking until: Friday, 5 September 2025
- Running time: 2hr 15min. Incl. 1 Interval.
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The Comedy About Spies in London
This madcap play about Cold War spies delivers farce at its finest. Expect a feast of misunderstandings, miscommunication and mistaken identity from the always-riotous Mischief Theatre.
About The Comedy About Spies
MI6. CIA. KGB. LOL... are you ready for some funny? This is the perfect play to get your funny bones going, fresh from the creators of The Play That Goes Wrong and just as potty. Welcome to The Comedy About Spies, an action packed, totally hilarious West End treat.
This extremely silly action-packed comedy thriller is set in 1960s London, where a rogue British agent steals the plans for a new top secret weapon. Spies from the CIA and KGB get together at the Piccadilly Hotel to plan how to find the mole and get the file back. But when three actors auditioning for the title role in the first James Bond film, Dr No, arrive at the hotel, things start to go very wrong. As the stakes on stage reach boiling point, so do the laughs.
Mischief Theatre was founded in 2008 by Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer and Henry Shields, students at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. Originally creating brilliant improvised comedic shows, in 2012 they took their first step into theatre. Since then their unique blend of physical comedy, brilliant playwrighting, choreography, stunts and gags has always gone down a storm.
The fictional Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society made the team's name thanks to The Play That Goes Wrong, an award-winner, and their TV series The Goes Wrong Show was just as popular. They join Mischief's productions The Comedy About A Bank Robbery, Magic Goes Wrong, Peter Pan Goes Wrong, Mind Mangler, and Mischief Movie Night.
The Comedy About Spies cast and creatives
The Comedy About Spies is written by original Mischief company members Henry Lewis and Henry Shields, directed by Matt Di Carlo, and produced by Kenny Wax and Stage Presence in association with Jo Danvers.
The new spy comedy from Mischief Theatre is a must-see for its hilarious mix of chaotic misadventures, clever twists, and signature slapstick humor that will leave you laughing from start to finish.
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The Comedy About Spies Ticket Information
- Booking until:
Friday, 5 September 2025
- Running time:
2hr 15min. Incl. 1 Interval.
- Age restrictions
Ages 10+. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by and sat next to an adult ticketholder (18+). Children under the age of 3 will not be admitted.
- Important Information
This production includes strobe lighting, infrequent mild bad language and the use of haze and gunshots.
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Latest customer reviews
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Fantastic, laugh out loud showS Reviewed on 28 July 2025 by Suzi
United Kingdom
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A Masterpiece of Comedy GeniusBrilliant, just brilliant ! Pure genius. Everything about this show is wonderful; the cast, the set, the characters, the timing - haven't laughed like that in years. It was like The Pink Panther meets Fawlty Towers, but better !! To see the Mischief team live was sensational. They make it look easy. I'll say it again; absolutely genius. The magnitude of its brilliance can't be put into words.
A Reviewed on 28 July 2025 by Abagail
United Kingdom
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Laughed from start to finishExcellent, this team never disappoints. Laugh out loud funny with copious tears of laughter.
M Reviewed on 26 July 2025 by Mark
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Fantastic funJ Reviewed on 16 July 2025 by John
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Very funnyWe laughed from start to finish i would recommend everyone to go & see it
J Reviewed on 12 July 2025 by Jean
United Kingdom
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Another Mischief Theatre triumph!Despite being the furthest away in the balcony, we could still see and hear everything. Very funny, as usual, with Henry his normal commanding self. Loved everything about it. Would see it again.
H Reviewed on 12 July 2025 by Hilary
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Hilarious nonstop action packed ComedySorry, but it Was so much better than I had expected. Laugh out loud. Great (but silly) plot and very well executed
M Reviewed on 04 July 2025 by Margaret
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Restricted view seatsIn most theatres restricted view gives an indication that you will miss a small portion of the play. These restricted view seats mean that you miss 60% of the first half of the show. There are TV screens to watch, but these are so small they are not fit for purpose.
M Reviewed on 03 July 2025 by Martin
United Kingdom
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Love these guys!I’m such a fan. Saw the gone wrong show in to and watched all series, now I’m watching all the theatre shows. This one on particular had amazing effects on stage! Absolutely brilliant! Love the humour !
L Reviewed on 30 June 2025 by Louise
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FunnyIt was soo funny with great comic timing
M Reviewed on 29 June 2025 by Mark
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Smashed it, again!!!What a brilliant show!! Truly another amazing spectacle from this cast and crew, constant laughs. They had nailed the spy element too with plenty of twists and turns, and leaving us audience members with a guessing game of our own throughout! If you love the play that goes wrong you will love this, guarantee!
T Reviewed on 28 June 2025 by Tash
United Kingdom
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More fun from MischiefThis show was a lot of fun! My son has been a fan of Mischief for years. This show had the usual farcical elements and silliness. The stagecraft was very clever and the actors are so talented. We enjoyed it a great deal!
N Reviewed on 24 June 2025 by Nancy
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Very funny showVery funny, very clever, had a great time
C Reviewed on 21 June 2025 by Carl
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HilariousI Reviewed on 21 June 2025 by Isabelle
France
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Hilariously cleverK Reviewed on 20 June 2025 by Katy
United Kingdom
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Laughing, and more laughingJust a really well written, well performed very clever show. It's a good solid comedy from start to finish. Great take and spoof on the spy genre with enough laughs to make the time pass effortlessly.
R Reviewed on 10 June 2025 by Ryan
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Expect to laugh out loudS Reviewed on 31 May 2025 by Susan
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very entertainingreally quite clever, and very fun.
D Reviewed on 29 May 2025 by David
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A comedy that all can enjoyThe only slight criticism is the story line concerning the mother and son. Unlikely that the mother would have allowed the son to remain a single agent. And Unlikely he would have shot her. Or am I over thinking this!!!
I Reviewed on 28 May 2025 by Ian
United Kingdom
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Laughed until it hurtIf you love silly humour, this is the show for you. From the first moment, we were laughing. Didn’t want it to end, so cleverly written, creative and well executed. It was up there with the best shows I’ve ever seen. Some top gags that we were quoting afterwards. Top class
G Reviewed on 24 May 2025 by Graham
United Kingdom
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The Comedy What Goes RightAnother great -- if somewhat imperfect -- show from the team which brought us 'The Play That Goes Wrong' (among others). Funny and well-written (this one has an actual plot the resolution of which you actually care about!) but with some pacing problems here and there and well as at least one seemingly unresolved element. Still timing is key and serves the action well in addition to a plethora of great sight gags and more.
A Reviewed on 24 May 2025 by Alan
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Must seeBrilliant show - laughing outload - standing ovation at the end
R Reviewed on 19 May 2025 by Raymond
United Kingdom
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HilariousFeel good, well executed and a laugh from start to finish. Well worth a watch
K Reviewed on 18 May 2025 by Karen
United Kingdom
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Best of British humour- must be seenG Reviewed on 18 May 2025 by Genevieve
United Kingdom
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Fantastic from start to finishThe writers of this have absolutely thrown the gauntlet down and established a new standard of comedy, this play will have you splitting your sides throughout the performance, providing something for families, couples, and seasoned theatre-goers alike, a true masterpiece of the modern age.
J Reviewed on 17 May 2025 by Jack
United Kingdom
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Must see comedyG Reviewed on 09 May 2025 by Greg
Australia
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Partly Restricted view seats are not worth buying as you can’t see a lot of the show. Fortunately a coupke didn't return for the 2nd half so we were able to move along and see more of the stageFull of energy and great fun -
S Reviewed on 08 May 2025 by Sharon
United Kingdom
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Comedy gold!An absolutely amazing show! I laughed until I cried! The staging and choreography was phenomenal and so clever! The characters were brilliant and relatable. The storyline was intriguing and engaging! I couldn’t have wished for a better evening!
M Reviewed on 07 May 2025 by Meredith
United Kingdom
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HilariousThis show is so funny, with a great plot, lots of memorable moments. Lots of teens in the audience. We laughed so much.
I Reviewed on 05 May 2025 by Ian
United Kingdom
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Very funny, cleverly done. Brilliant!We loved it. Actors are excellent, clever writing and props, great stuff. They got a well-deserved standing ovation 😁
D Reviewed on 03 May 2025 by Dawn
United Kingdom
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Good showGood show. Traditional British comedy getting its laughs from misunderstandings and a strong sense of the ridiculous. If you like that comedy style, and I do, you'll enjoy this show.
D Reviewed on 02 May 2025 by David
United Kingdom
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Cleave, witty, side-splittingly funny and very entertainingThe Comedy About Spies was a very cleavely writting, witty, very funny and extremely enteraining show. We laughed all the way through. The cast are increditable. Having seen The Play That Goes Wrong before we were not disappointed by this play. Loved every minute of it.
A Reviewed on 24 April 2025 by Antony
United Kingdom
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Must seeDefinitely a laugh out loud
M Reviewed on 23 April 2025 by Michael
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AmazingThe show was so funny so regional and excellently written thoroughly enjoyed
L Reviewed on 21 April 2025 by Lee
United Kingdom
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In-Spy-ed xxxClever, frenzied, funny and adorably daft. An awesome show from a very gifted group.
D Reviewed on 20 April 2025 by Des
United Kingdom
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Comedy of spiesThis show is absolutely outstanding, the acting, script, special effects, did not want it to end, brilliant show
N Reviewed on 20 April 2025 by Nikki
United Kingdom
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Laughs from start to endThe laughter started in the first minute of the show and kept going to the end. It is a very particular kind of humour – very slapstick and farcical but not crude. The set was very clever – I particularly liked the way that the bedrooms were done! The storyline isn’t particularly strong, but that’s not why you’d go to see the show
L Reviewed on 14 April 2025 by Lucy
United Kingdom
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Rehearsal images released for THE COMEDY ABOUT SPIES at Noel Coward Theatre
by Emmie Newitt | Tuesday, March 11 2025, 15:46
Directed by Matt DiCarlo, the new comedy play from the creators behind The Play That Goes Wrong, Peter Pan Goes Wrong and The Comedy About a Bank Robbery opens in the West End this month.
The Comedy About Spies. Feat. Dave Hearn and Ashley Tucker. Photo by Mark Senior
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THE COMEDY ABOUT SPIES announces West End extension
by Emmie Newitt | Wednesday, February 19 2025, 12:24
The latest show from the multi-award-winning company behind The Play That Goes Wrong, Peter Pan Goes Wrong, and The Comedy About a Bank Robbery begins performances in April.
The Comedy About Spies artwork.
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Full cast announced for THE COMEDY ABOUT SPIES at the Noel Coward Theatre
by Emmie Newitt | Wednesday, December 11 2024, 11:40
A new production from the multi-award-winning company behind The Play That Goes Wrong and The Comedy about a Bank Robbery will open in the West End next spring.
The West End cast of The Comedy About Spies.
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Brand new comedy from Mischief to open in the West End in Spring 2025
by Emmie Newitt | Saturday, November 23 2024, 08:28
A brand new action-packed thriller from the multi-award-winning team behind The Play That Goes Wrong and The Comedy about a Bank Robbery will head into the West End from April.
The Comedy about Spies cast with Alan Carr and Amanda Holden ahead of Royal Variety Performance. Photo by Ellie Kurttz
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