The Lives of Others tickets
About The Lives of Others
Don’t miss The Lives of Others, an Oscar-winning story of surveillance and that which was never meant to be revealed, now reimagined for the West End by Robert Icke and starring Keira Knightley. Book The Lives of Others tickets on TodayTix.
The Lives of Others is a play set in 1984 East Germany, where a writer and his actress lover are placed under state surveillance by the Stasi. Their apartment is wired so that every movement and conversation can be overheard and cataloged. Listening from the attic above them is Stasi officer Gerd Wiesler, a man who is trained to observe without becoming emotionally involved. However, the longer he stays, the more he becomes absorbed into the lives of the people living beneath him, and his detachment begins to slip from his fingers.
What follows is a psychologically charged drama where politics and morality become impossible to separate, putting Wiesler in a most difficult conundrum. Opening at the Adelphi Theatre for a limited run, The Lives of Others turns a modern classic into a major theatrical event.
Venue
Categories
Age
Ages 14+.
Start date
14th October, 2026
End date
9th January, 2027
The Lives of Others cast and creative team
By: Florian Henckel Von Donnersmarck
Music: Max Richter
Adapter & Director: Robert Icke
Cast list: Kiera Knightley, Luke Thompson, Stephen Dillane
Sets & Costumes: Hildegard Bechtler
Lighting: Jon Clark
Sound: Giles Thomas
Venue
Directions
Location: West End
Railway station: Charing Cross
Bus numbers: (Strand) 6, 9, 11, 13, 15, 23, 87, 91, 139, 176
Night bus numbers: (Strand) 23, 139, 176, N6, N9, N11, N13, N15, N21, N26, N44, N47, N87, N89, N91, N155, N343, N551
Car park: St Martin's Lane Hotel (4mins)
Directions from tube: (3mins) Head out onto the main road Strand. Cross the street where possible and go right (approx. 150 metres). The theatre is on your left.
More information about The Lives of Others
This is the first time Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck’s film will is being adapted for the stage, with Robert Icke taking up the torch of both adapting and directing it. The production stars Keira Knightley as Christa-Maria Sieland, Luke Thompson as Georg Dreyman, and Stephen Dillane as Gerd Wiesler. It will mark Knightley’s return to the stage after a 15-year absence.
The smashing creative team for this production includes Hildegard Bechtler on design, Jon Clark on lighting, Giles Thomas on sound, and Max Richter, who provides original music for the stage play. The Lives of Others in London is incredibly intimate and beautifully poignant, using the size of the Adelphi to visually communicate the ways in which our private lives are being perceived from all angles. For audiences who are drawn to intelligent dramas, The Lives of Others is a must-see.
What to watch for
- The film The Lives of Others was made in 2006 and set in the 80s.
- The Lives of Others was the winner of a 2007 Academy Award for Best International Feature Film.
- Keira Knightley was nominated for the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for her role in The Misanthrope.
- Keira Knightley was in a 2011 revival of The Children’s Hour by Lillian Hellman, portraying Karen Wright.
Frequently asked questions
What is The Lives of Others about?
Don’t miss The Lives of Others, a gripping new West End drama spotlighting themes of surveillance and censorship, starring Keira Knightley, Stephen Dillane, and Luke Thompson.
Which theatre is The Lives of Others at?
The Lives of Others is at London's Adelphi Theatre, which is located at 409-412 Strand, London, WC2R 0NS.
How do you get tickets for The Lives of Others?
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What is the age recommendation for The Lives of Others?
Ages 14+.
How much are tickets for The Lives of Others?
The Lives of Others tickets start at £33.
Who wrote The Lives of Others?
Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck is the writer of the original film, with Robert Icke adapting it for the stage.
Who directed The Lives of Others?
Robert Icke stages the show.
Is The Lives of Others appropriate for kids?
This production is best for those ages 14 and above. It includes adult themes as well as mentions of sexual coercion and suicide.
Is The Lives of Others good?
The Lives of Others is bound to be a major theatrical event with a high-profile, talented cast. Robert Icke tackles an ever-present, deeply contemporary topic, despite its date set in the past, touching on themes of state control and the freedom to create.
