Original West End cast of 'The Comedy About Spies' to return for summer run

Written by original Mischief members Henry Lewis and Henry Shields, The Comedy About Spies follows a rogue British agent, who is tracked down by CIA and KGB spies when he steals a secret file.

Summary

• The Comedy About Spies returns to the West End this summer
• The original West End cast will also return for eight weeks only
• The show follows a rogue British agent who steals a top-secret file with hilarious consequences

The original West End cast of The Comedy About Spies will return to London for eight weeks only this summer. They will star in the show at the Adelphi Theatre from 1 August.

The full cast includes Bryony Corrigan (Elena Popova), David Hearn (Lance Buchanan), Adele James (Rosemary Wilson), Chris Leask (Sergei Ivanov), Henry Lewis (Douglas Woodbead), Henry Shields (Bernard Wright), Greg Tannahill (Albert Tipton), Nancy Zamit (Janet Buchanan), Macadie Amoroso (Ensemble/Understudy), Adam Byron (Ensemble/Understudy), Matt Cavendish (Ensemble/Understudy), Allie Dart (Ensemble/Understudy), Niall Ransome (Ensemble/Understudy) and Ashley Tucker (Ensemble/Understudy).

Written by original Mischief members Henry Lewis and Henry Shields, The Comedy About Spies follows a rogue British agent, who is tracked down by CIA and KGB spies when he steals a secret file. London’s Piccadilly Hotel becomes a scene of confusion, as a clueless young couple and a hapless actor are caught up in the mix.

The rest of the creative team includes director Matt DiCarlo, set designer David Farley, costume designer Deborah Andrews, movement director Shelley Maxwell, lighting designer Johanna Town, and sound designer and composer Jon Fiber for Jollygoodtunes.

Lewis said: “We are so excited to bring The Comedy About Spies back to the West End. It’s a particular treat to be playing the magnificent Adelphi Theatre. It’s a venue synonymous with long running musicals and so we’re honoured that The Comedy About Spies will be the first play presented there in over 14 years.”

Mischief have just premiered their first-ever musical Thespians at The Mercury Theatre in Colchester, which tours until July. Christmas Carol Goes Wrong will also return to the West End this Christmas with a run at Wyndham’s Theatre, ahead of a UK tour.

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Photo credit: The Comedy About Spies in the West End. (Courtesy of production)