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 in London. Set in 1984 East Germany, it follows a writer and an actor who are placed under state surveillance, while a Stasi officer listens from the attic above their apartment for evidence of subversion.

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

The production runs from 14 October 2026 for a strictly limited run.

Key facts: Suitable for ages 14 years and older. This production contains themes of an adult nature. Audio described performance: Saturday 5 December 2026 at 2:30pm. Captioned performance: Saturday 7 November 2026 at 2:30pm. BSL signed performance: Saturday 14 November 2026 at 2:30pm.

Before you book

This production is suitable for ages 14 years and older and 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.

For access information, contact the box office.

Current cast

Keira Knightley, Luke Thompson and Stephen Dillane star in the production. Knightley is an Academy Award nominee, Thompson is an Olivier Award nominee and Dillane is an Emmy Award winner.