A group of diverse individuals engaged in conversation, surrounded by bookshelves in a warmly lit room.

The Lives of Others
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Venue

Adelphi Theatre

Listening changes everything.

1984. East Germany. A writer and an actor are placed under state surveillance. From the attic above their apartment, their Stasi man listens for evidence of subversion. But to observe a life is to risk changing your own.

Starring Academy Award nominee Keira Knightley (Black Doves, Atonement, The Misanthrope), Emmy Award winner Stephen Dillane (Game of Thrones, The Tunnel, Vigil) and Olivier Award nominee Luke Thompson (Bridgerton, Dunkirk, Oresteia), Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck’s The Lives of Others plays at the Adelphi Theatre for a strictly limited run.

Written and directed by Olivier Award-winner Robert Icke (Oedipus, Oresteia, Romeo & Juliet) and based on the Oscar-winning 2007 film, this electrifying adaptation explores artistic censorship, state surveillance and the relationship between art and politics.

From 14 October 2026 for a strictly limited run.

Closing

09/01/2027

Running Time

To be confirmed

Genre

Plays

Age & Content

14 +. Under 3's will not be admitted.

Please Note:
  • Content warnings: this production contains themes of an adult nature.

Cast:

Keira Knightley as

Christa-Maria Sieland

Stephen Dillane as

Gerd Wiesler

Luke Thompson as

Georg Dreyman

Jamie Ankrah as

Udo

Jake Benson as

Hessentein

Matt Ray Brown as

Prisoner / Schwalber / Official

Lucy Doyle as

Actress / Couple

Calum Finlay as

Hauser

Josh Gordon as

Lehmann / Hempf / Bodyman / Waiter / Director

Paul Higgins as

Grubitz

Leda Hodgson as

Frau Meineke / Shopkeeper

Nick Holder as

Jerska / Uncle H

Sibylla Meienberg as

Graphologist / Border Crossing Voice

Irfan Shamji as

Wallner

Richard Sutton as

Meier

Andrew Woodall as

Hempf

Creative:

Adaptor & Director -

Robert Icke

Designer -

Hildegard Bechtler

Lighting Designer -

Jon Clark

Sound Designer -

Giles Thomas

Video Designer -

Tal Yarden

Original Music -

Max Richter

Casting Director -

Julia Horan

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No accessibility performances are currently scheduled for this show.

Frequently asked questions

The Lives of Others is playing at Adelphi Theatre in London. Your ticket selection will show available performance dates and times, and you can book securely online via Official London Theatre. For the smoothest experience, pick a performance from the calendar and book early for popular dates.
Florian Henckel Von Donnersmarck's The Lives of Others
The running time for The Lives of Others is To be confirmed. Duration can occasionally vary slightly by performance, but this is the listed length for the production.
The Lives of Others opens on 14th October 2026 and is currently scheduled to run until 9th January 2027. If you’re planning a trip or booking for a specific week, check the performance calendar for dates and availability, as popular performances can sell faster closer to the run.
Tickets for The Lives of Others go on sale from 10th June 2026. If you’re looking for the widest choice of seats and dates, booking early is usually best - especially for weekends and peak travel periods. Once on sale, you can select a performance and complete your booking online.
You can buy tickets for The Lives of Others online through Official London Theatre. Choose your preferred performance in the calendar, select seats if available, and complete your purchase securely.
The Lives of Others features a cast including Keira Knightley (Christa-Maria Sieland), Stephen Dillane (Gerd Wiesler), Luke Thompson (Georg Dreyman), Jamie Ankrah (Udo), Jake Benson (Hessentein), Matt Ray Brown (Prisoner / Schwalber / Official), Lucy Doyle (Actress / Couple), Calum Finlay (Hauser), Josh Gordon (Lehmann / Hempf / Bodyman / Waiter / Director), Paul Higgins (Grubitz), Leda Hodgson (Frau Meineke / Shopkeeper), Nick Holder (Jerska / Uncle H), Sibylla Meienberg (Graphologist / Border Crossing Voice), Irfan Shamji (Wallner), Richard Sutton (Meier), Andrew Woodall (Hempf). Casting can vary by date, so if you’re booking specifically to see a particular performer, it’s worth checking any casting notes for your chosen performance.
There isn’t a strict dress code for London theatre, so wear whatever you’ll feel comfortable and confident in. Most people go for smart casual - think jeans or trousers with a nice top, a casual dress, or a shirt and trainers. If you’re heading to an evening show, on a date, or celebrating something, you might fancy dressing up a bit more, but it’s completely optional.
Arriving at least 30 minutes before the scheduled start time helps keep things smooth and stress-free, giving you plenty of time to collect tickets, go through security, and get settled in your seat before the performance begins.
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