The Comedy About Spies
Whether or not you've seen one of theirs before, this show makes a blinding night out! The geniuses at Mischief Theatre are back with an uproarious new production, The Comedy About Spies, an action-packed affair full of cool stunts, priceless gags, physical comedy and hilarious routines, all telling a very tall tale indeed. Misunderstandings, miscommunication and mistaken identity take to the stage in a show tipped to be just as funny as the other plays and productions from this riotous team.
A comedy thriller set in 1960s London, it tells the story of a rogue British agent who has stolen the plans for a new top secret weapon. The CIA and KGB send their spies to meet in the Piccadilly Hotel, to see if they can find the mole and get the plans back. When three actors in town to audition for the title role in the first James Bond film arrive at the hotel, things soon get horribly confusing. It looks Mischief Theatre's Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer and Henry Shields have gone and done it again, adding to their already excellent portfolio of laughs: The Play That Goes Wrong the TV series The Goes Wrong Show, The Comedy About A Bank Robbery, Magic Goes Wrong, Peter Pan Goes Wrong, Mind Mangler, and Mischief Movie Night. Expect a hilarious night out with a big feel-good factor.
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very entertaining really quite clever, and very fun.
David, 29 May 2025
A comedy that all can enjoy The 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!!!
Ian, 28 May 2025
Laughed until it hurt If 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
Graham, 24 May 2025
The Comedy What Goes Right Another 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.
Alan, 24 May 2025
Must see Brilliant show - laughing outload - standing ovation at the end
Raymond, 19 May 2025
Hilarious Feel good, well executed and a laugh from start to finish. Well worth a watch
Karen, 18 May 2025
Fantastic from start to finish The 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.
Jack, 17 May 2025
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 stage Full of energy and great fun -
Sharon, 08 May 2025
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!
Meredith, 07 May 2025
Hilarious This show is so funny, with a great plot, lots of memorable moments. Lots of teens in the audience. We laughed so much.
Ian, 05 May 2025
Very funny, cleverly done. Brilliant! We loved it. Actors are excellent, clever writing and props, great stuff. They got a well-deserved standing ovation 😁
Dawn, 03 May 2025
Good show Good 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.
David, 02 May 2025
Cleave, witty, side-splittingly funny and very entertaining The 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.
Antony, 24 Apr 2025
Must see Definitely a laugh out loud
Michael, 23 Apr 2025
Amazing The show was so funny so regional and excellently written thoroughly enjoyed
Lee, 21 Apr 2025
In-Spy-ed xxx Clever, frenzied, funny and adorably daft. An awesome show from a very gifted group.
Des, 20 Apr 2025
Comedy of spies This show is absolutely outstanding, the acting, script, special effects, did not want it to end, brilliant show
Nikki, 20 Apr 2025
Laughs from start to end The 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
Lucy, 14 Apr 2025
