Overview

• The stage adaptation follows a sold-out debut at Chichester Festival Theatre and marks the first West End production of the iconic novel.
• Rory Keenan, Agnes O’Casey, and John Ramm reprise their roles as Alec Leamas, Liz, and George Smiley, respectively, in the London production.
• Tickets for the 14-week run, starting November 17, 2025, and closing February 21, 2026, will be available beginning May 22, 2025.
• The adaptation explores espionage ethics and moral compromise, themes resonating with both the Cold War and current geopolitical tensions like the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
• Playwright David Eldridge drew inspiration for the adaptation from events such as the Salisbury novichok poisoning, emphasizing the story's modern relevance.