The stage adaptation of John le Carré’s Cold War novel The Spy Who Came in from the Cold has revealed its full cast ahead of its UK tour opening at Leicester Curve in March 2026. The production marks the first time a le Carré novel has been brought to the stage.

The Spy Who Came in from the Cold, adapted for the stage by David Eldridge and directed by Jeremy Herrin, will launch its UK tour at Leicester Curve from 12 to 14 March 2026. Following this, it will visit 21 venues across the UK through to August.

Ralf Little stars as British intelligence officer Alec Leamas, with Gráinne Dromgoole playing Liz Gold. Tony Turner takes on the role of George Smiley, Nicholas Murchie plays Control, and Peter Losasso appears as Hans-Dieter Mundt.

The cast is completed by Eddie Toll as Fielder, Melody Chikakane Brown as Miss Crail/President of the Tribunal, Jeff D’Sangalang as Ashe, Jonny Burman as Riemeck/Kiever, Jo Servi as Pitt/Ford, with Clara Wessely and James Burman in the ensemble.

The play follows Alec Leamas as he is persuaded by George Smiley to undertake a final mission in East Berlin, where he meets Liz Gold. The story explores themes of love, betrayal and moral compromise, drawing from le Carré’s bestselling novel.

John le Carré’s novel, named by Time Magazine as one of the “All-Time 100 Novels”, has remained in print for over sixty years. This production represents the first stage adaptation of any of le Carré’s works.

The creative team features designer Max Jones, lighting designer Azusa Ono, sound designer Elizabeth Purnell, composer Paul Englishby, and movement director Lucy Cullingford. General Management is by Second Half Productions, with Melting Pot as executive producer.

The tour’s full itinerary includes venues in Malvern, Bromley, Woking, Cheltenham, Edinburgh, Cardiff, Sheffield, Liverpool, Richmond, Glasgow, Brighton, York, Norwich, Nottingham, Birmingham, Newcastle, Milton Keynes, Salford, Cambridge and Bath. Dates and details for all stops have been confirmed.