Florian Henckel Von Donnersmarck’s The Lives Of Others

About Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck’s The Lives of Others

Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck’s The Lives of Others plays at the Adelphi Theatre, London. Set in 1984 East Germany, it follows a writer and an actor who are placed under state surveillance, while the Stasi officer listening from the attic risks being changed by what he hears.

Written and directed by Olivier Award-winner Robert Icke and based on the Oscar-winning 2007 film, this stage adaptation focuses on artistic censorship, state surveillance and the relationship between art and politics.

It stars Academy Award nominee Keira Knightley, Olivier Award nominee Luke Thompson and Emmy Award winner Stephen Dillane, and runs at the Adelphi Theatre from 14 October 2026 for a strictly limited run.

Key facts: Adelphi Theatre, London; from 14 October 2026; strictly limited run; suitable for ages 14 years and older; contains themes of an adult nature; captioned performance 7 November 2026 at 2:30pm; BSL signed performance 14 November 2026 at 2:30pm; audio described performance 5 December 2026 at 2:30pm.

Before you book

Suitable for ages 14 years and older. The production contains themes of an adult nature.

No exchanges or refunds are available after purchase. For access information, contact the box office.

Venue

Adelphi Theatre
409-412 Strand, London, United Kingdom

Current cast

Keira Knightley, Luke Thompson and Stephen Dillane.