The Lives of Others
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.
Audio Described:
- Saturday, 5th December, 2:30pm
Captioned:
- Saturday, 7th November, 2:30pm
BSL Interpreted:
- Saturday, 14th November, 2:30pm
Important Information
This production contains themes of an adult nature, including sexual coercion and suicide.Age Restrictions
Ages 14+.Performance Times
Now taking bookings for performances from Thu 15th October 2026 until Sat 9th January 2027.
Show times for each day are below.
Mon
7.30pm
Tue
7.30pm
Wed
7.30pm
Thu
2.30pm
7.30pm
Fri
7.30pm
Sat
2.30pm
7.30pm
Sun
-
Adelphi Theatre Details
Bus routes: (Strand) 6, 9, 11, 13, 15, 23, 87, 91, 139, 176
Night buses: (Strand) 23, 139, 176, N6, N9, N11, N13, N15, N21, N26, N44, N47, N87, N89, N91, N155, N343, N551
Nearest rail: Charing Cross
Tube lines: Bakerloo, Northern
Nearest tube: Charing Cross
Directions
from Charing Cross :
(3mins) Head out onto the main road Strand. Cross the street where possible and go right (approx. 150 metres). The theatre is on your left.
Car park: St Martin's Lane Hotel (4mins)
In congestion zone?: Yes
Facilities at Adelphi Theatre
Air conditioned
Bar
Disabled toilets
Infrared hearing loop
Toilets
Wheelchair accessible
Adelphi Theatre Location
Please note: The location shown on the map is an approximate location of the theatre. In the majority of cases the theatre will be marked on the map so please make sure you locate the exact location yourself. If the theatre is not shown on the map please make sure you locate the correct road name and take account of the directions.
The Lives of Others
Adelphi Theatre, London
Running until: Sat 9th January 2027