Madcap mirth in store in Milton Keynes with The Comedy About Spies
Shambolic spying and excruciating attempts at espionage await
The multi-award-winning team behind The Play That Goes Wrong is bringing another of its hits to Milton Keynes next year.
The Comedy About Spies won the 2026 WhatsOnStage Award for Best New Play, has been nominated for an Olivier Award for Best New Entertainment or Comedy Play and has had two sold-out West End seasons.
It tells of a rogue British agent who steals plans for a top-secret weapon – whereupon CIA and KGB spies descend on London’s Piccadilly Hotel in pursuit of the elusive file. Enter a clueless young couple, a hapless actor angling for an exciting spy movie role, and enough double agents to confuse even the sharpest operative, in a mission that spirals farcically out of control. Expect bungled missions, tangled identities and catastrophic miscommunication.
The show is created by theatre company Mischief, and is written by original Mischief members Henry Lewis and Henry Shields.
Henry Lewis said: “We are so excited for The Comedy About Spies to head out on tour and entertain audiences up and down the UK. We’re always looking to add new venues, so if you have a large front room please do get in touch.”
With over 12 years of bringing laughter to audiences around the world, Mischief shows no signs of slowing down. The Olivier and Tony Award-winning hit, The Play That Goes Wrong is currently celebrating its 12th year at London’s Duchess Theatre, making it the fourth longest running play and the 20th longest running show in West End history. Meanwhile, Christmas Carol Goes Wrong has returned on tour and will be back in the West End this Christmas, following last year’s sell-out success.
The Comedy About Spies runs at Milton Keynes Theatre from Tuesday August 24 to Saturday August 28. Visit atgtickets.com/MiltonKeynes to book.