The Lives of Others
Adelphi Theatre
Wed 14 October 2026 - Sat 9 January 2027
Mon – Sat, 19.30 Weds & Sat – 14.30
About the show
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.
Groups 10+ Mon–Thu 2nd Nov-19th Nov, and Mon–Wed 23rd Nov-9th Dec.
OS & DC Band A £64,
OS & DC Bands B & C & UC Band C: £49
Group Rates
Schools: 10+ £27 + 1 free teacher per 10 paid, Mon–Thu 2nd Nov-19th Nov, and Mon–Wed 23rd Nov-9th Dec
Workshops
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Your Visit
Address:
Strand, London, WC2R 0NS
Map link:
Age recommendation:
Age 14+
Running time:
tbc
Additional Guidance:
Getting there:
All groups should arrive 30 minutes before the start of the performance.
Nearest Tube: Leicester Square, Charing Cross,
Nearest Station: London Charing Cross
Plan your route with TFL
Coach Parking: Pick-up and drop-off points are available on Strand, Charing Cross Road, and Aldwych. Coach drivers should visit TFL for more information regarding parking.
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