David Eldridge @deldridgewriter.bsky.social · 15/09/2026Wishing the Royal Exchange Theatre a very happy 50th birthday 🙏🏻❤️🎈🎂5️⃣0️⃣👌🎂😘 It’s been a privilege and honour to play this extraordinary theatre in the great city of Manchester three times over the years. A cauldron, a genuinely shared experience and a room where magic happens. 012
David Eldridge @deldridgewriter.bsky.social · 22/08/2026The Spy Who Came in from the Cold has its final performances @theatreroyalbath.bsky.social today and will take its final bow on performance number 303 after 33 in Chichester 111 in the west end and 159 on tour across the UK! 👀🕵️♂️🥳 Heartfelt thanks to our wonderful touring company 🙏🏻❤️🕵️♂️ 030
Reposted by David EldridgeClaire @clairenorky.bsky.social · 25/07/2026Saw The Spy Who Came In From The Cold last night @thelowry.com Exceptionally good. 131
Reposted by David EldridgeGraham Rogers @itsgrahamrogers.bsky.social · 22/07/2026On Thursday’s Afternoon Show, actor Ralf Little will be my guest talking about the play ‘The Spy Who Came in From the Cold’. You can see it at the Theatre Royal Bath from 11th - 22nd August. Join us between 2 & 6pm on BBC Radio Wiltshire, BBC Radio Gloucestershire & BBC Sounds 📻 031
David Eldridge @deldridgewriter.bsky.social · 06/07/2026I’m teaching this course on adaptation with the amazing Hannah Griffiths, Head of Adaptations at Banijay, this autumn. We have an amazing mid-week guest too, Pia Masters, Head of Development at Happy Prince, producers of Rivals! www.arvon.org/writing-cour...arvon.orgResidential Writing Course: Screenwriting | ArvonSome of the most brilliant plays and shows of our time began life in a different form: Baby Reindeer (play to TV series), Normal People (book to TV series) and War Horse (book to play). And yet the cr... 150
Reposted by David EldridgeAndrew McRae @mcraeandrew.bsky.social · 04/07/2026From today’s Times letters page. #DefendExeterUni 016886
Reposted by David EldridgeThe Stage @thestage.co.uk · 03/07/2026Playwrights Jessica Swale, David Eldridge (@deldridgewriter.bsky.social) and Abi Morgan have urged the University of Exeter to halt planned redundancies in its creative subjects, labelling the proposals "savage". Read more in The Stage 👇thestage.co.ukJessica Swale and David Eldridge decry Exeter University’s ‘savage’ arts cuts 074
David Eldridge @deldridgewriter.bsky.social · 03/07/2026Letter to the VC of the University of Exeter from myself, Abi Morgan and Jessica Swale regarding the proposed redundancies @exeter.ac.uk 080
Reposted by David EldridgeBlack Country Radio @blackcountryradio.co.uk · 01/07/2026REVIEW: The Spy Who Came In From The Cold brings Cold War mystery and intrigue to The Alexandra ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️blackcountryradio.co.ukREVIEW: The Spy Who Came In From The Cold at The AlexandraOn the face of it, the storyline of this production seems incredibly niche - and without an interest in Cold War espionage, it did cross my mind that this might not be 'for me'. 021
David Eldridge @deldridgewriter.bsky.social · 27/06/2026Looking forward to this conversation with the excellent James Alexandrou at Playhouse East tomorrow evening when temperatures will have cooled a little! 020
David Eldridge @deldridgewriter.bsky.social · 07/06/2026@johnofarrell.bsky.social did you hear this sad news John? 100
Reposted by David EldridgeAFG (Tony) @tonygallacher.bsky.social · 27/05/2026We had some culture tonight at Theatre Royal, Glasgow with @hulltrucker.bsky.social . Great play, great acting, go see. 031
Reposted by David EldridgeJohn le Carré @realjohnlecarre.bsky.social · 27/05/2026Have you been to see The Spy Who Came in from the Cold yet? Currently performing at the Theatre Royal in Glasgow. #SpyOnStage, starring Ralf Little, on tour across the UK until 22 August. Tickets: spyonstage.com/uktour/ 141
Reposted by David EldridgeLondon Daily News @londondailynews.bsky.social · 23/05/2026Review: The Spy Who Came in from the Cold proves Le Carré still owns the stage www.londondaily.news/reviewthe-sp... #news #london #londonnewslondondaily.newsReview: The Spy Who Came in from the Cold proves Le Carré still owns the stage | London Daily NewsBy Joseph Hammond The 1963 novel The Spy Who Came in from the Cold did as much as any single work to cement John le Carré’s reputation as the master of literary espionage. In terms of popularity and... 021
Reposted by David EldridgeMind The Blog @mindtheblog.bsky.social · 20/05/2026REVIEW: The Spy Who Came In From The Cold at @richmondtheatre.bsky.social ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "A thrilling adaptation that oozes theatricality" #SpyOnStage #JohnLeCarre #RalfLittle #LDNTheatreBloggers #TheatreBloggers pleasemindtheblog.wordpress.com/2026/05/20/t...pleasemindtheblog.wordpress.comThe Spy Who Came In From The Cold (tour)Following its sell-out debut at Chichester’s Minerva Theatre in 2024, and a recent West End run at @sohoplace, David Eldridge’s adaptation of the John Le Carré classic The Spy Who Came … 011
Reposted by David Eldridgelondontheatre1.bsky.social @londontheatre1.bsky.social · 20/05/2026John le Carré’s The Spy Who Came In From The Cold, first published in 1963 and immortalised on screen two years later with Richard Burton as weary intelligence officer Alec Leamas, remains one of the defining www.londontheatre1.com/reviews/the-… 011
Reposted by David EldridgeArts Review Hub @artsreviewhub.bsky.social · 13/05/2026#review The Spy Who Came In From The Cold – @liveveryplay.bsky.social ‘The ensemble is exceptional, the storytelling precise, and the emotional impact quietly devastating’ artsreviewhub.com/the-spy-who-...artsreviewhub.comThe Spy Who Came In From The Cold – Liverpool Playhouse - Performance Art & Theatre News and Reviews‘The ensemble is exceptional, the storytelling precise, and the emotional impact quietly devastating’ There’s a particular thrill when a classic of British espionage lands on a Liverpool stage with th... 011
Reposted by David EldridgePete City Price @petecityprice.bsky.social · 12/05/2026Just watched “The Spy Who Came in from the Cold” it's stylish, atmospheric, brimming with tension @RalfLittle is absolutely phenomenal, pouring every ounce of energy into his role. A moody, gripping spy play, a love story at its heart. Don’t miss it! @LivEveryPlay powerful cast 032
Reposted by David EldridgeJoe Cushnan @joecushnan.bsky.social · 06/05/2026This afternoon at Sheffield's Lyceum, watched the stage version of The Spy Who Came in From the Cold. An outstanding production and cast. Ralf Little was brilliant. It's on a UK tour now. Catch it. It will blow you away! 121
Reposted by David EldridgeDavid Eldridge @deldridgewriter.bsky.social · 28/04/2026Join Jeremy Herrin and myself discussing adapting THE SPY WHO CAME IN FROM THE COLD for Birkbeck Arts Week 06 May 2026, 17:15 — 18:30 EVENT FREE but booking essential 🥶🕵️♂️ 📷 Johan Persson www.bbk.ac.uk/events/event... 011
David Eldridge @deldridgewriter.bsky.social · 02/05/2026A few tickets left for this event I’m doing with Leo Butler this afternoon. Pay what you can afford 🎟️ marlowetheatre.com/book-online/... 010
David Eldridge @deldridgewriter.bsky.social · 28/04/2026Join Jeremy Herrin and myself discussing adapting THE SPY WHO CAME IN FROM THE COLD for Birkbeck Arts Week 06 May 2026, 17:15 — 18:30 EVENT FREE but booking essential 🥶🕵️♂️ 📷 Johan Persson www.bbk.ac.uk/events/event... 011
Reposted by David EldridgeDavid (W) Goodman @davegoodman.bsky.social · 24/04/2026Had a brilliant time at the Festival Theatre last night watching ‘The Spy Who Came In From The Cold’ - fantastic minimalist staging and a wonderful cast. It finished in Edinburgh tomorrow, but catch it if you can. 091
David Eldridge @deldridgewriter.bsky.social · 20/04/2026Birkbeck Arts Week. Adapting “The Spy Who Came in from the Cold" for the stage. The discussion will explore the creative process behind adapting John le Carré’s game-changing novel for the theatre with me, director Jeremy Herrin & Dr Seda Ilter 06.05.26 17.15 www.bbk.ac.uk/events/event... 031
David Eldridge @deldridgewriter.bsky.social · 14/04/2026Join me in discussion with Jeremy Herrin for Birkbeck #artsweek2026 - tickets are free but advance booking is essential 🕵️♂️🥶 www.bbk.ac.uk/events/event... 030
David Eldridge @deldridgewriter.bsky.social · 24/03/2026#End #ntEnd #ntAThome 'I like impressing you' youtu.be/fhYNbi8rU9U?...youtu.beEnd | 'I like impressing you' | National Theatre at HomeYouTube video by National Theatre 000
David Eldridge @deldridgewriter.bsky.social · 24/03/2026#End #ntEnd #ntAThome 'Never letting go' youtu.be/Dvc3foVwvg0?...youtu.beEnd | 'Never letting go' | National Theatre at HomeYouTube video by National Theatre 000
David Eldridge @deldridgewriter.bsky.social · 24/03/2026Available to stream now ntathome.com/end 💃🪩🕺🥰💔 ★★★★ ‘A beautiful conclusion’ Daily Telegraph ★★★★ ‘Tender and delicate’ The Standard ★★★★ ‘Immensely moving’ Financial Times ★★★★ ‘Clive Owen and Saskia Reeves are tremendous’ London Theatre 020
Reposted by David EldridgeTheatre Weekly @theatreweekly.com · 12/03/2026#BreakALeg to everyone at the UK tour of The Spy Who Came In From The Cold, which begins performances tonight at Curve Leicester theatreweekly.com/the-spy-who-...theatreweekly.comThe Spy Who Came In From The Cold Announces Full Cast for 2026 UK Tour - Theatre WeeklyThe Ink Factory and Second Half Productions have revealed the full cast for the UK tour of The Spy Who Came In From The Cold 032
David Eldridge @deldridgewriter.bsky.social · 10/03/202624.03.2026 @nationaltheatre.org.uk NT at Home 👀💃🪩🕺🥺❤️ 4308
Reposted by David EldridgeTom Jensen @absurdistworld.bsky.social · 09/03/2026Really gripped by @deldridgewriter.bsky.social's thriller on ITVX. Betrayal among spies and between spouses 111
Reposted by David EldridgeHelen Jerome @helenjerome.bsky.social · 20/02/2026Very glad to catch @deldridgewriter.bsky.social’s adaptation of ‘The Spy Who Came In From The Cold’ at sohoplace theatre just before its run ends! 👏🏽 031
David Eldridge @deldridgewriter.bsky.social · 03/02/2026Romola and Zahra on the This Morning sofa today. www.itv.com/thismorning/...itv.com 000
David Eldridge @deldridgewriter.bsky.social · 26/01/2026News SPY on tour starring Ralf Little 👀🕵️♂️🥶⭐️ spyonstage.com/uktour/ 3100
David Eldridge @deldridgewriter.bsky.social · 21/01/2026Join me on Mon 26 Jan for an exclusive post-show talk with the creative team, producers and cast, chaired by journalist Mark Lawson. The talk will explore the creative process behind adapting John le Carré’s inimitable novels for stage and screen 🕵️♂️🥶👀 spyonstage.com 011
David Eldridge @deldridgewriter.bsky.social · 17/01/2026A bittersweet day when End ends and so does a decade long collaboration with @nationaltheatre What a pleasure and privilege it’s been to make this work. 🌍🙏🏻❤️💃🪩🕺🎭 #beginning #middle #end @nationaltheatre.org.uk 070
David Eldridge @deldridgewriter.bsky.social · 14/01/20266 shows left… No plans at all at present for a transfer… Who knows if an English management will ever produce the trilogy… So folks don’t assume you’ll get another chance to see the show… Sometimes End means end… #end #ntend @nationaltheatre.org.uk until 17 January 📷 Marc Brenner 130
David Eldridge @deldridgewriter.bsky.social · 13/01/2026Betrayal trailer. Coming soon to ITV 👀 youtu.be/NNtxHA1Lq9k?...youtu.beBetrayal | Coming SoonYouTube video by ITV 030
David Eldridge @deldridgewriter.bsky.social · 13/01/2026Did the wonderful Play Podcast as I have previously for Beginning and Middle 👀 www.theplaypodcast.com/106-end-by-d...theplaypodcast.com106 - End by David Eldridge - The Play PodcastDavid Eldridge joins me in this episode of The Play Podcast to talk about his new play 'End', the final instalment of his trilogy of plays. 010
David Eldridge @deldridgewriter.bsky.social · 12/01/2026Final week of END @nationaltheatre.org.uk When it’s gone it’s gone… 📷 Marc Brenner 030
Reposted by David EldridgeLance Woodman @lancewoodman.bsky.social · 09/01/2026End by David Eldridge at the NT. Go and see it if you can. Moving and funny. Great performances from Saskia Reeves and Clive Owen. 121
Reposted by David EldridgeThe Psychologist @psychmag.bsky.social · 07/01/2026The journey must end… with a new beginning. Dr Irina Roncaglia watches 'End' at @nationaltheatre.org.uk www.bps.org.uk/psychologist... @deldridgewriter.bsky.socialbps.org.ukThe journey must end… with a new beginning | BPSDr Irina Roncaglia watches 'End' at the National Theatre. 021
David Eldridge @deldridgewriter.bsky.social · 05/01/2026Caught up with #thespywhocameinfromthecold at Soho Place and our wonderful company. I really relished it. To get close to the genius of John le Carré, his sense of story, of drama, of style, his quirks as a writer, his obsessions, his wit is a great privilege. Come see us 👀🕵️♂️🥶🙏🏻 040