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An excellent adaptation of a complex le Carré spy thriller that is often more clever and visually impressive than riveting. The new play based on John le Carré's breakout novel The Spy Who Came in from the Cold stars The Royle Family's Ralf Little. It plays at the Theatre Royal, Glasgow, until Saturday 30 May 2026. Read my review below. Ralf Little in John le Carré's The Spy Who Came in from the Cold. Photo: Johan Persson John le Carré's The Spy Who Came in from the Cold (pla

The full cast has now been announced for the UK Tour stage adaptation of John le Carre's The Spy Who Came in from the Cold , arriving at Theatre Royal Glasgow this May. Find the full details below. The full cast, who will join Ralf Little in John le Carré’s The Spy Who Came in From the Cold, have now been revealed. The Ink Factory and Second Half Productions have announced the full cast for the extensive UK-wide tour of the Chichester Festival Theatre production of John l