The Lady from the Sea Tickets
Alicia Vikander and Andrew Lincoln star in Simon Stone's modern reworking of Ibsen’s classic about grief, freedom and rebirth.
The Lady from the Sea in London
The Danish Girl star Alicia Vikander and The Walking Dead’s Andrew Lincoln lead The Lady from the Sea at the Bridge Theatre, just across the Thames from the Tower of London. Desire, loss and reinvention collide when an old flame disrupts a couple’s sleepy life in this brand new reworking of Ibsen’s classic play. This scintillating drama marks Vikander’s stage debut, so don’t miss your chance to see this theatrical event - secure your tickets today!
What is the play The Lady from the Sea about?
On the surface, Ellida couldn’t ask for more - she is married to Edward, a well-off doctor and lives a comfortable, if boring, life in a remote country house. Underneath it all, however, she is deeply unhappy. Haunted by her past, Ellida worries she may have settled too easily for a life she never wanted and seeks to break the routine of her humdrum existence. Her prayers may be answered when a mysterious stranger arrives at the couple’s home, but when he is revealed to be a former lover of Ellida’s, she must choose between the life she has built for herself and the history she left behind.
The Lady from the Sea is originally written by Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen. The play was inspired by the Scandinavian ballad Agnete and the Merman, and first premiered in 1889, receiving simultaneous premieres in Kristiania, Norway and Weimar, Germany. The play has since received many revivals, including productions in New York, Germany and Stockholm, and a production at the Roundhouse London starring Vanessa Redgrave. The Lady from the Sea has been adapted several times into different mediums, including a ballet, a mixed-media performance adaptation titled Sounding, a Radio 3 drama and two operas. This thrilling new imagining by Simon Stone is a modern interpretation, adapting Ibsen’s timeless examination of grief, marriage and freedom for a contemporary age.
Who are the cast of The Lady from the Sea?
Alicia Vikander stars as Ellida, opposite Andrew Lincoln as her husband, Edward.
Alicia Vikander is an Academy Award-winning Swedish actor, best known for her work in Ex Machina, The Danish Girl, The Green Knight, in TV show Irma Verp and as video game siren Lara Croft in the 2018 live-action film adaptation of Tomb Raider. Vikander is a two-time Golden Globe and three-time BAFTA nominee. The Lady from the Sea is Vikander’s stage debut.
Andrew Lincoln is a British actor, perhaps best known for his internationally acclaimed performance as Rick Grimes in AMC zombie drama The Walking Dead, a role he performed for over a decade. He is a Saturn, Satellite and People’s Choice Award winner and BAFTA nominee. Lincoln’s other credits include roles in Channel 4 sitcom Teachers and in beloved Richard Curtis rom-com Love Actually. His theatre credits include A Christmas Carol for the Old Vic, Blue/Orange at the National Theatre and in the West End, and Parlour Song at the Almeida.
Further casting includes Isobel Akuwudike as Hilda, Joe Alwyn as Heath, Brendan Cowell as Finn Marcet, John Macmillan as Lyle, and Gracie Oddie-James as Asa.
Who are the creative team of The Lady from the Sea?
Simon Stone directs and adapts the production from Ibsen’s original text. Stone is an award-winning Australian director, writer and performer. He is known for his modern adaptations of classic plays, which he reworks in his intimate, almost cinematic style, often using improvisation inspired by the original work. His adaptations include a production of Euripides’ Medea for Ivo van Hove's company Internationaal Theater Amsterdam, Bertolt Brecht's Baal for the Sydney Theatre Company, Seneca’s Phaedra for the National Theatre and an Olivier award-winning adaptation of Federico García Lorca's Yerma, starring Billie Piper, at the Young Vic.
Henrik Ibsen (1828-1906) was a Norwegian playwright and director, often referred to as "the father of modern drama". He is known for pioneering realism in theatre, as well as writing lyrical epic works. He is the most frequently performed dramatist in the world after William Shakespeare, and according to a study by Oxford University, his drama A Doll’s House was the most performed play in the world in 2006. Ibsen’s best-known works include Peer Gynt, A Doll's House, Ghosts, An Enemy of the People, Hedda Gabler and The Master Builder.
Book Tickets for The Lady from the Sea at the Bridge Theatre!
Secure your tickets early to see Alicia Vikander make her stage debut opposite Andrew Lincoln in this explosive, moving and tragic drama all about freedom, choice, loss and rebirth. The production has a strictly limited run, so don’t live with regret, book your tickets for The Lady from the Sea at the Bridge Theatre today!
The appearance of any performer cannot be guaranteed and is always subject to illness, injury and statutory holiday entitlement.
This production contains themes of child loss, infertility and death.
The Lady from the Sea London Reviews
User Reviews
The family dialogue was seriously annoying, and one character seemed to be entirely pointless. However, a lot can be forgiven when you have a class act like Andrew Lincoln on stage and a bit of water...
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is The Lady from the Sea playing in London?
The Lady from the Sea is playing at the Bridge Theatre, 3 Potters Fields Park, London, SE1 2SG.
What is the age recommendation for The Lady from the Sea?
The Lady from the Sea is best for age 15+.
How long is The Lady from the Sea?
The running time for The Lady from the Sea at Bridge Theatre is 2 hours and 55 minutes.
Is there an interval during The Lady from the Sea?
Yes, there is a 15 minute interval about halfway through The Lady from the Sea.
Can I buy tickets for The Lady from the Sea at the box office?
Yes you can buy from the Bridge Theatre box office where you will pay the face value ticket price, sometimes with a small booking fee. Search on SeatPlan to get the best prices and deals in one search.
What is the refund / cancellation policy?
Tickets for The Lady from the Sea are generally non-refundable and non-exchangeable.
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So wonderful to have Andrew Lincoln back on stage - he is a fabulous stage actor. This play is not really Ibsen, the additions (including the very annoying children) distract from the main thread However, there is enough here to make for an enjoyable Read more