Theatre REVIEW: The Spy Who Came in from the Cold - ★★★★

Mix Up Theatre (Stewart)
Apr 29
2 min read

For the first time ever, a novel by John le Carré — the undisputed master of the modern spy genre — is brought to life in a thrilling stage adaptation.

The spy novel that changed everything

Based on the worldwide bestseller and named in TIME Magazine’s All-Time Greatest 100 Novels, and starring Ralf Little (The Royle Family, Death In Paradise), The Spy Who Came In From The Cold is a riveting journey through the fog-shrouded terrain of Cold War espionage, deception, and moral compromise.

British intelligence officer Alec Leamas is weary, hardened, and ready to come in from the cold. But when Control, the Chief of the Circus, presents one final mission—dangerous, deceptive, and deeply personal—Leamas agrees to stay in the game. Dispatched into enemy territory, he finds his convictions tested and his defences breached by Liz Gold, a quietly defiant librarian whose compassion threatens to thaw his frostbitten heart. And what of veteran spymaster George Smiley? What is his role in the operation?

Following a sold-out run at Chichester Festival Theatre and a hit West End premiere, this gripping new play written by David Eldridge (Beginning,  Middle, End) and directed by Jeremy Herrin (Grace Pervades, People, Places & Things) comes to Edinburgh for one week only.

Where?

Festival Theatre, Edinburgh - Part of UK Tour

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Myles (Age 15) - ★★★★

"The show is a spy story that takes place in the midst of the Cold War. It makes use of the setting well, and by has great atmosphere, music and lighting, creating good tension and an exciting and thrilling feel. I enjoyed it more than I thought I would as I don’t typically like things set in this era. The cast were also good and well- cast and well-acted. The show had unexpected twists and turns to keep you watching. Overall, I had a good time with The Spy Who Came In From the Cold and give it 4 stars out of 5."