Philip Larkin: Masterspy (Comedy Theatre) @ Billingtons, Oldham
Schedule
Sat Sep 20 2025 at 04:00 pm to 05:00 pm
UTC+01:00Location
Billingtons, 3 Ascroft St, Oldham, OL1 1HY | Oldham, EN
"You're asking me, a knackered old poet, to commit espionage against the wife of a world leader! The whole idea beggars belief, Prime Minister!"Mark Griffiths’ ingenious espionage farce inspired by real-life iconic figures.
1985. Tasked by Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher with carrying out an audacious piece of international espionage that could alter the course of the Cold War, legendary poet Philip Larkin must steal a top secret document from the handbag of Soviet premier Mikhail Gorbachev's wife, Raisa. But can the Hermit of Hull – ageing, infirm and almost pathologically grumpy – really turn James Bond and complete his dangerous mission?
Preceded by Together in Electric Dreams, another clash of 1980s titans, at 2.30pm (https://fb.me/e/512ZCWhTO). Book to see both and get a discount!
"Caustically hilarious" - andreviews.com
"Brilliant performances" - Theatre Eye
Watch the trailer:
Suitable for audiences 15+. Trigger warnings: contains swearing, attitudes that reflect the time in which the play is set, and references to sex, pornography, illness and death.
Tickets £10 full price/£5 concessionary
OR book for the double-bill at £18 full/£10 concessionary!
Booking:
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