The Lives of Others
Keira Knightley, Stephen Dillane and Luke Thompson star in a chilling story where listening changes everything.
Starting Wednesday, 14 October 2026
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.
Key Details
Age restriction
Suitable for ages 14+Run time
TBCVenue address
Nearest tube station
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Frequently Asked Questions
What theatre is The Lives of Others playing at?
The Lives of Others is playing at Adelphi Theatre, the address is Strand, London,WC2R 0NS.
How to get to The Lives of Others?
The closest tube station to The Lives of Others is Charing Cross Underground Station/Embankment and the closest train station is Charing Cross.
When is The Lives of Others is playing until?
The Lives of Others is booking until Saturday, 9 January 2027 at the Adelphi Theatre.
What is the age restriction for The Lives of Others?
For The Lives of Others the age recommendation is as follow: Suitable for ages 14+.
How much does tickets for The Lives of Others cost?
Tickets for The Lives of Others start from £43.
Where can I buy tickets for The Lives of Others?
You can buy tickets for The Lives of Others on this page, by clicking on the "Find the best seat" button above.