Direct from a sell-out West End run, Mischief’s most critically acclaimed adventure The Comedy About Spies is heading out on its first ever UK tour.
“Bigger, better and more brilliantly bungling than ever” (Daily Mail), don’t miss the award-winning Best New Play (WhatsOnStage Awards 2026) from the team behind The Play that Goes Wrong, Peter Pan Goes Wrong and The Comedy about a Bank Robbery.
When a rogue British agent pilfers plans for a top-secret weapon, CIA and KGB spies descend on London’s Piccadilly Hotel in pursuit of the elusive file. “Abandon yourself to the madness” (The Times) and join a clueless young couple, a hapless actor angling for an exciting spy movie role, and enough double agents to confuse even the sharpest operative, in a mission that’s hilariously out of control.
This “breathlessly funny” (Time Out) and uproarious 1960’s spy escapade is packed with confused missions, tangled identities, and catastrophic miscommunication, guaranteed to “leave you crying helpless tears of laughter” (Guardian).
Cast to be announced. Identities classified.
- Date:
- Tue 17 – Sat 21 Aug 2027
- Matinee:
- 2.30pm
- Evening:
- 7.30pm
- Tickets:
- £19 – £61
- Duration:
- 2 hours and 20 minutes
- Location:
- Main House
- Age guidance:
- Recommended 10yrs+
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Audio described Find out more
Audio described- Fri 20 Aug, 7.30pm
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British Sign Language Find out more
British Sign Language- Sat 21 Aug, 2.30pm
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Friends receive 5% discount outside the priority period (up to 9 tickets per show).
Buy 3 or more shows and save 15% (or save 20% if you are a Marlowe member).
Discounts
Marlowe members (bands Premier-C)
Discovery Tickets (bands Premier-C)
Groups (Tue-Thu)
Business members (bands Premier-C)
Participants (bands A-C)
Schools
Tickets from £14 (Tue-Thu, bands Premier-C, booking by phone or in person)
This production includes strobe lighting, haze, loud gunshots, and mild bad language.
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Daily Mail“Mischief spy spoof hits comedy gold.”
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Broadway World“A must-see riotous romp.”
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“Marvel at the comic timing and sheer physical bravura.”
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London Theatre“Riotously silly.”
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The Times“A miracle of comic timing.”
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