The Comedy About Spies

- Dive into Mischief’s The Comedy About Spies, a riotous 1960s spy spoof that tumbles through swinging London with bungling agents, mistaken identities and nonstop physical comedy, creating an uproarious night out that feels like a vintage caper rewritten purely for laughs. - Penned by Henry Lewis and Henry Shields of The Play That Goes Wrong fame, this West End hit blends clever staging and lightning-fast gags with perfectly timed slapstick, proving the creators’ knack for turning theatrical chaos into polished, crowd-pleasing comedy. - The plot propels CIA, KGB and blissfully clueless Brits on a frantic chase for a top-secret file through a London hotel, delivering a parade of double agents, comic mishaps and escalating misunderstandings that keep the laughter coming from start to finish. - Fresh from a sold-out 2025 run and crowned WhatsOnStage Best New Play, the show has earned rave notices — Time Out called it “breathlessly funny” while Broadway Baby praised its relentless energy — so expect big laughs and a feel-good theatrical sprint. - With a limited eight-week engagement at the Adelphi Theatre, this madcap adventure is perfect for comedy lovers, groups, families and travelers looking for a memorable evening in London; snap up tickets now before the laughter sells out again.