The Lives of Others tickets
About The Lives of Others
- 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.
Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck’s The Lives of Others, adapted and directed by Robert Icke, explores artistic censorship, state surveillance and the relationship between art and politics. “A must-see piece of gripping theatre” (Financial Times), full of “ingenious staging” and “heart-stopping visual poetry” (Independent).
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 until 9 January only.
Audio Described:
- Saturday, 5th December, 2:30pm
BSL Interpreted:
- Saturday, 14th November, 2:30pm
Run time
2hr 10min. No interval.
Venue
Categories
Plays, West End, Stars on Stage, Film / TV, Must-See
Age
Ages 14+.
Start date
14th October, 2026
End date
9th January, 2027
“Riveting Stasi drama with stunning set design”
A Masterful Adaptation That Commands Attention
This adaptation of the celebrated film delivers a genuinely riveting theatrical experience that audiences find utterly absorbing from start to finish. The production's standout element is undoubtedly ...
What It Feels Like
- Intensely gripping
- Deeply moving
- Thought-provoking
You’ll Love This If…
- You appreciate powerful historical drama
- You enjoy innovative staging and set design
- You value exceptional ensemble acting
Incredible staging - set design, lighting, costume - and powerful acting. The movie is one of my favourite dramas and the play is also going to be on top of the list; Keira Knightley and Luke Thompson make you believe in their characters (even when sitting in the Upper Circle) and Stephen Dillane is a force of nature
It’s a gripping and deeply moving film about an East German secret police officer who begins to protect the artists he is assigned to spy on. It beautifully shows how art and humanity can transform a person's heart.
The acting was amazing with an unique story. The visualisations and scene stage was outstanding. I love the video towards the end from the actually night of the Berlin Wall falling.
Important information
This production contains themes of an adult nature, including sexual coercion and suicide. The show has a strict no latecomer and no readmittance policy.
Stars on stage
Keira Knightley
Luke Thompson
Stephen Dillane
The Lives of Others cast and creative team
By: Florian Henckel Von Donnersmarck
Music: Max Richter
Adapter & Director: Robert Icke
Cast list: Keira Knightley, Luke Thompson, Stephen Dillane
Sets & Costumes: Hildegard Bechtler
Lighting: Jon Clark
Sound: Giles Thomas
Venue
Adelphi Theatre
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.
Show schedule
| Day of week | Matinee | Evening |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | - | 7:30 PM |
| Tuesday | - | 7:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 2:30 PM | 7:30 PM |
| Thursday | - | 7:30 PM |
| Friday | - | 7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 2:30 PM | 7:30 PM |
| Sunday | - | - |
Frequently asked questions
What is The Lives of Others about?
- 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.
What is the length of The Lives of Others?
The Lives of Others is 2hr 10min. No interval.
Where is The Lives of Others?
Adelphi Theatre.
What's the price for The Lives of Others tickets?
The price for tickets to The Lives of Others starts at £188.
How old do children need to be to see The Lives of Others?
Ages 14+.
How do you buy tickets for The Lives of Others?
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