The Secret Agent

Secret terror cells, political conspiracy, police bungling, state-sponsored bomb plots… this is London, 1896.

Inspired by Joseph Conrad’s classic novel, The Secret Agent is theatre O’s heartbreaking but hilarious chronicle of passion, betrayal and terrorism.

Set at a time of social upheaval and growing disparity between rich and poor, at the heart of this tale is a woman fighting to protect her young brother from exploitation and violence.

In their trademark highly imaginative style, music hall and early cinema collide in theatre O’s return to the stage after five years away.

"Vivid, enlightening, inventive and compelling theatre." The New York Times (on 3 Dark Tales)

"Exquisite entertainment" The List (on The Argument)

"There are few opportunities to see physical theatre companies of the quality of theatre O" The British Theatre Review

A theatre O / Young Vic co-production. Co-commissioned by Warwick Arts Centre and supported by Arts Council England, Shoreditch Town Hall and National Theatre Studio.

Recommended for everyone aged 15+.

Post Show Q&A: Wednesday 23rd October.

Running Time: 1hr 20mins (approx).

To check performance times and to book tickets, please visit the Theatre Royal website at http://www.theatreroyal.com/