John le Carré’s The Circus: immersive spy game

If you're still waiting for that MI6 call up, hone your espionage skills at a new London immersive Experience. The Circus is a reality game based on John le Carré’s beloved spy novels.

Instead of assuming the role of an audience member, you will be a prospective Cold War agent practicing the art of surveillance and counter-surveillance. The Circus Spymasters lead a series of cryptic challenges to test your wits. Be prepared to improvise cover stories, decode microfilm and tail a suspect to prove your spy credentials. You'll be competing with the other applicants to find the most impressive agent. After two hours of exhilarating espionage and tricky tests, you will be ranked and graded. Have you got what it takes to be recruited for the Secret Service?

Fittingly, The Circus takes place in London's Cambridge Circus. It runs each Sunday in September with limited availability, so book promptly if you fancy yourself as a bit of a super sleuth.