Ivanov Tickets

Ivanov in London!

Hollywood superstar Chris Pine makes his London Theatre debut in Ivanov, the brand new adaptation from award-winning writer and director Simon Stone. This bold reimagining of Anton Chekhov's comic drama about the trials and tribulations of the melancholic Nikolai Ivanov comes to London for a strictly limited run, debuting at the Bridge Theatre just by the iconic Tower Bridge. Dont miss out - secure your tickets today!

What is the play Ivanov about? 

Has Nikolai Ivanov ever been happy? Or has he just forgotten how? Despite his flourishing career and his loving marriage, Nikolai can’t help but feel like his world is falling apart. Could it be his ever-growing debts, the distaste of his parents-in-law, his relentless partying, or perhaps the mysterious illness plaguing his wife that is causing his melancholy? Or does he just need to get it together and rediscover his lust for life? When Nikolai heads to a party at his friend’s, the Lebedevs, it seems like the perfect chance to shake off his worries and get his groove back.

But as Nikolai stumbles from mishap to mishap, trying to put on a happy face, something unexpected causes his fortunes to begin looking up - an affair. In the fallout of his infidelity, can Nikolai turn his life around, save his marriage, fix his career and restore his will to live all in one fell swoop? 

History of Ivanov

Ivanov was written in 1887, when Anton Chekov was commissioned to write a comedy for the Korsh Theatre, Moscow. Instead, Chekov wrote Ivanov, which was initially a drama, in only ten days. After the play’s debut, Chekhov undertook extensive rewrites, displeased with the work, and it later premiered fully in St. Petersburg in 1889, in its current dramatic-comedy form.

The play has since had many revivals, adaptations, translations and reinterpretations, including productions adapted by David Harrower for the Almeida and Chichester Festival Theatre, by David Hare for the Vivian Beaumont Theatre, New York, and by Tom Stoppard for Wyndham’s Theatre, which starred Kenneth Branagh. This bold new reimagining from writer-director Simon Stone explores all the highs and lows of Chekhov's original while firmly transplanting the action into modern day. 

Chris Pine in Ivanov

Chris Pine stars as Nikolai Ivanov. Pine is an Emmy-nominated American actor and director, best known for his roles as James T Kirk in the Star Trek reboot film series and as Steve Trevor in the Wonder Woman film franchise. His other credits include Don’t Worry Darling, Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, Just My Luck, and Poolman, which he co-wrote and directed. Ivanov marks Pine’s London theatre debut

Further casting is to be announced. 

Who are the creative team of Ivanov? 

Ivanov is written and directed by Simon Stone, after Chekhov. Stone is an Olivier award-winning Australian writer, director and producer. Stone is best known for his bold, modern adaptations of classic plays. His adaptations include Phaedra for the National Theatre, Yerma starring Billie Piper, for the Young Vic, Medea for Ivo van Hove's company Internationaal Theater and The Lady From the Sea for the Bridge Theatre, starring Alicia Vikander.

Ivanov is presented by London Theatre Company in collaboration with Wouter van Ransbeek 

Tickets for Ivanov at The Bridge Theatre

Things might be rough for Nikolai Ivanov, but they’re certainly looking up for theatre goers, who get the chance see Hollywood royalty Chris Pine making his London stage debut! Secure your place today for this witty, keenly observed comic-drama from the award-winning team behind The Lady from The Sea - book tickets for Ivanov at the Bridge Theatre!