The Lives Of Others Tickets at Adelphi Theatre

Name: The Lives Of Others
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Price: 68.75 GBP
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Robert Icke directs Keira Knightley, Luke Thompson and Stephen Dillane in The Lives of Others at the Adelphi, a limited West End season.

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About The Lives of Others

The Lives of Others is a play at the Adelphi Theatre, a strictly limited West End transfer of the National Theatre production. Robert Icke adapts and directs Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck's 2006 Oscar-winning film for the stage, with a cast led by Keira Knightley as Christa-Maria Sieland, Luke Thompson as the playwright Georg Dreyman, and Stephen Dillane as Stasi officer Gerd Wiesler.

The production opened at the National Theatre to strong reviews and Olivier recognition before this West End run from 14 October 2026 to 9 January 2027. Hildegard Bechtler designs, with original music by Max Richter and lighting by Jon Clark. Running time is around two hours including one fifteen minute interval, and the production is recommended for ages 14 and above.

What to expect

Set in East Berlin in the mid 1980s, the play follows a loyal Stasi officer assigned to bug the flat of a celebrated playwright and his actress partner. The long days of listening start to do something to him that surveillance is not supposed to do, and a routine operation slowly turns into a study of conscience, art, and the cost of watching another person's life.

Icke's stage adaptation keeps the film's quiet tension and adds a theatre-specific weight: the audience is, in effect, the second pair of ears in the room. Tickets cover one performance on the date and seat you select from the live Adelphi seating plan, across stalls, dress circle and upper circle. There are no exchanges or refunds once a booking is confirmed.

The Adelphi Theatre and getting there

The Adelphi Theatre, on the Strand in the heart of things to do in London, is an Art Deco house that opened in its current form in 1930 and seats about 1,500. Charing Cross is the closest Underground and rail station, with Covent Garden and Embankment a short walk away. For seating notes, full schedules and other shows at the venue, see the Adelphi Theatre schedule.

What's included

Live theatre performance at the Adelphi Theatre

Good to know

Performance times: Mon-SunClosed
Know before you go: Arrival and timing
The performance is around two hours including one interval of about fifteen minutes. Aim to be in your seat ten to fifteen minutes before curtain so you can settle in and clear bag checks at the door. Latecomers are usually held until a suitable break in the action.
Seating and the auditorium
The Adelphi is a fully seated proscenium theatre arranged across stalls, dress circle and upper circle. Seats are allocated and you choose them at checkout from the live seating plan, so you can pick a row and side that suit you before paying.
In the theatre
Please switch phones to silent and keep them away during the performance. Photography and recording are not allowed once the show begins.
Smart casual is the usual dress code. Cloakrooms, bars and restrooms are available on site.
Outside food is not normally permitted inside the auditorium. The Strand has plenty of places to eat or drink before and after the show.
Cancellation policy: These tickets cannot be cancelled or rescheduled.

Frequently asked

Does the price change by performance?

Yes. Prices vary by date and seating section. Weekend performances and opening week tend to be at the top of the range, midweek shows tend to be lower.

Is it cheaper to book early?

Generally yes. The best seat selection and starter pricing are usually available furthest from the performance date. Popular performances sell out and remaining inventory tends to drift up as the date approaches.

Is there a discount with tickadoo+?

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What if I want a last-minute deal?

Keep checking the page closer to the performance date. Returned seats and any last-minute released inventory appear as the date approaches, and pricing on them can be lower than the standing rate.

Where is The Lives of Others playing?

The production runs at the Adelphi Theatre, 409 to 412 Strand, London WC2R 0NS. The nearest Underground station is Charing Cross, with Covent Garden and Embankment also a short walk away.

When does the show run?

It is a strictly limited West End season at the Adelphi. Performances run from 14 October 2026 to 9 January 2027, after which the production closes.

How long is the production, and is it suitable for children?

The running time is approximately two hours including one interval of around fifteen minutes. The production is recommended for ages 14 and above, as it deals with state surveillance, political oppression and adult relationships.

Who is in the cast, and can I choose my own seats?

Keira Knightley plays Christa-Maria Sieland, Luke Thompson plays Georg Dreyman, and Stephen Dillane plays Gerd Wiesler. Robert Icke adapts and directs. The Adelphi is fully seated and allocated, so you pick your seats from the live plan at checkout, across stalls, dress circle and upper circle.