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About
A 1960s spy comedy from the team behind The Play That Goes Wrong. CIA and KGB agents chase a stolen file at London’s Piccadilly Hotel, causing tangled identities and miscommunication.
What to expect
This is a 1960s spy comedy from the team behind The Play That Goes Wrong, Peter Pan Goes Wrong and The Comedy About a Bank Robbery.
- Award-winning Best New Play at WhatsOnStage Awards 2026.
- CIA and KGB spies hunt a stolen file.
- A clueless young couple and a hapless actor.
- Enough double agents to confuse any operative.
Dates
Questions
When does The Comedy About Spies start and end?
The Comedy About Spies is on Wednesday, 14 July 2027.
Where is The Comedy About Spies?
The Comedy About Spies takes place at Theatre Royal, 282 Hope Street, Glasgow.
How much are tickets for The Comedy About Spies?
Tickets for The Comedy About Spies cost £18 at the theatre's official ticket shop.
What is the show about?
A rogue British agent steals plans for a top-secret weapon.
CIA and KGB spies go to London’s Piccadilly Hotel to find the file.
The 1960s spy comedy has tangled identities and miscommunication.
How can I book?
Booking is online through the ticket link.
Follow the registration link for The Comedy About Spies at Theatre Royal, Glasgow.
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Getting there
Theatre Royal, 282 Hope Street, G2 3QA Glasgow, Scotland, GB
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