Mischief with comedy among the spies
Winner of the 2026 WhatsOnStage award for best new play and an Olivier award nominee for best new entertainment or comedy, The Comedy About Spies follows two sold-out West End seasons as it embarks on its first national tour, next year.
The show will land at the Lowry in Salford (June 23-26); Leeds Grand (September 14-18) and Sheffield Lyceum (September 21-25).
When a rogue British agent steals plans for a top-secret weapon, CIA and KGB spies descend on London’s Piccadilly Hotel in pursuit of the elusive file. Enter a clueless young couple, an actor angling for an exciting spy movie role... and enough double agents to confuse even the sharpest operative.
The show is produced by Mischief, the multi-award-winning producers behind the global Play That Goes Wrong series, and written by original Mischief members Henry Lewis and Henry Shields.
Henry Lewsis said: “We are so excited for the show to head out on tour. We’re always looking to add new venues, so if you have a large front room please do get in touch...”
:: The Play That Goes Wrong is currently celebrating its 12th year at London’s Duchess Theatre, making it the fourth-longest running play and the 20th-longest running show in West End history.
Meanwhile A Christmas Carol Goes Wrong is back on tour, calling at Manchester Opera House, (November 17-21); Leeds Grand (December 8-12); York's Grand Opera House (January 26-30) and Newcastle Theatre Royal (February 23-27).
More info and tickets here
