London Theatre Company has announced a major new production of The Lady from the Sea, written and directed by Simon Stone after Henrik Ibsen, opening at The Bridge Theatre this September.
Academy Award winner Alicia Vikander will make her stage debut as Ellida, alongside Andrew Lincoln as Edward.
Previews begin Wednesday 10 September, with opening night set for Thursday 18 September. The limited run will continue until Saturday 8 November 2025.
The Lady from the Sea is Ibsen’s most radically modern portrayal of a woman’s struggle for autonomy. Ellida, married to a well-off doctor, begins to question the life she has built when a former lover reappears, forcing her to confront the choices that shaped her present.
Simon Stone, known for his acclaimed reimaginings of Yerma and Phaedra, makes his Bridge Theatre debut with this production.
“I’m over the moon to have found a new London home in the beautiful Bridge Theatre,” said Stone. “The space is exhilarating, versatile, incredibly intimate.
Alicia was born to play this role. She grew up watching Ibsen in his original language. His myths course through her veins. She’s totally mesmerising to watch inhabit a character. The truth emanates from her. At a young age she’s already built an impressive career of emotionally and physically astonishing performances. Theatre audiences now have the chance to soak up that unique talent live.
I’ve been a fan of Andrew since I was a teenager. His effortless emotional access; the ugly truth underneath his handsome, charming exterior; the vulnerability that he’s willing to let us watch, thereby transforming itself into awe-inspiring strength. Open, raw, honest: my kind of actor.”
Vikander added, “I’m so excited about the opportunity to collaborate with Simon and Andrew. Ibsen was one of the first playwrights I was introduced to, and his plays have always spoken to me on a deeply personal level, so it felt right that The Lady from the Sea should be my theatre debut.
As a long admirer of Simon’s work and his unique vision, I can’t wait for him to bring this play to life.”
Andrew Lincoln, returning to the stage for the first time since A Christmas Carol at the Old Vic, said:
“I’m thrilled to be joining the Bridge Theatre with The Lady from the Sea this Autumn. Simon Stone’s Yerma with Billie Piper and the rest of the astonishing cast was one of the greatest plays I’ve seen in years and reminded me of why I became an actor. So to be able to be back on stage alongside Alicia Vikander, with Simon’s direction, writing and all-round brilliance was too irresistible an opportunity to miss.”
Listings and ticket information can be found here.
