The Spy Who Came in From the Cold

12th March - 14th March
Curve Theatre, Rutland Street, Leicester, LE1 1SB

Tickets will go on sale at 12noon on the following dates: Made at Curve Circle, Patrons and Champions: Tue 7 Oct Friends (previously Supporters): Wed 8 Oct Loyalty Pass Holders, Groups and Access Register customers: Thu 9 Oct General: Tue 14 Oct

THE SPY NOVEL THAT CHANGED EVERYTHING. NOW LIVE ON STAGE.

For the first time ever, a novel by John le Carré — the undisputed master of the modern spy genre whose works include TINKER, TAILOR, SOLDIER, SPY and THE NIGHT MANAGER — is brought to life in a thrilling stage adaptation.

Based on the worldwide bestseller and named in TIME Magazine’s All-Time Greatest 100 Novels, 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.

Disillusioned British intelligence officer Alec Leamas is ready to come in from the cold — until veteran agent George Smiley persuades him to take one final mission against the East German Secret Service. Deep undercover, he finds his convictions tested and his defences breached by Liz Gold, a quietly defiant librarian whose compassion threatens to thaw his frostbitten heart.

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) and directed by Jeremy Herrin (A MIRROR, PEOPLE, PLACES & THINGS) comes to Curve for one week only.

Age guidance: 12+ Running time: 2 hours, 10 minutes (including 20 minute interval) Show warnings: This production contains strong language and derogatory language prevalent at the period; and depictions of violence including gunshots


Performances

19:30 to 21:40 - Thursday 12th March

  • Standard: £10

19:30 to 21:40 - Friday 13th March

  • Standard: £10

14:15 to 16:25 - Saturday 14th March

  • Standard: £10

19:30 to 21:40 - Saturday 14th March

  • Standard: £10

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Contact

Curve Theatre
Rutland Street
Leicester
LE1 1SB
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