🎭 The Lady from the Sea: Alicia Vikander & Andrew Lincoln Lead Ibsen Revival at Bridge Theatre
Big news from the London theatre scene! 🎟️ Oscar-winner Alicia Vikander and The Walking Dead star Andrew Lincoln will headline a bold new revival of Henrik Ibsen’s psychological masterpiece, The Lady from the Sea, at the Bridge Theatre this autumn. The production is adapted and directed by visionary theatre artist Simon Stone.
🌊 A Classic Story Reimagined
Originally written in 1888, Ibsen’s The Lady from the Sea explores themes of love, freedom, and personal destiny.
✨ In this production:
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Alicia Vikander plays Ellida, a woman wrestling with her past and uncertain future.
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Andrew Lincoln plays her husband Edward, a respectable doctor trying to hold on to their marriage.
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The story unfolds as Ellida is reunited with a mysterious former lover, forcing her to confront the life she left behind.
🎬 Directed by Simon Stone: A Modern Theatre Master
Simon Stone is known for reimagining classic texts with raw emotional depth and modern resonance. His previous works, including Yerma at the Young Vic and Phaedra at the National Theatre, were critically acclaimed.
🗨️ Stone shared his excitement:
“I’m over the moon to have found a new London home in the beautiful Bridge Theatre. The space is exhilarating, versatile, incredibly intimate.”
🗨️ On Vikander’s casting:
“Alicia was born to play this role. She grew up watching Ibsen in his original language. The truth emanates from her.”
🎟️ Show Dates & Ticket Info
📌 Here are the key details for The Lady from the Sea at the Bridge Theatre:
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🗓️ Previews Begin: 10 September 2025
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🎉 Opening Night: 18 September 2025
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⏳ Closing Night: 8 November 2025
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📍 Venue: Bridge Theatre, London
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🪑 Run: 9 Weeks
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🎫 Priority Booking: Opens 7 May at 10am
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🌍 Public Booking: Starts 13 May 2025
Presented by the London Theatre Company and Wouter van Ransbeek, this marks Simon Stone’s debut at the Bridge.
🌟 What the Stars Are Saying
🎤 Alicia Vikander on her stage debut:
“Ibsen’s plays have always spoken to me on a personal level. It felt right that The Lady from the Sea should be my first theatre experience.”
🎤 Andrew Lincoln on working with Stone and Vikander:
“Simon’s Yerma reminded me why I became an actor. Being back on stage with Alicia under his direction was an opportunity I couldn’t turn down.”
🎭 Additional casting and creative team members will be announced soon.
