Written and directed by Simon Stone, this revival of Henrik Ibsen's 1888 play will be performed at the Bridge Theatre this autumn.
Andrew Lincoln, Simon Stone & Alicia Vikander Lady by the Sea by Jason Bell .
The production, in collaboration with Wouter Van Ransbeek, will star Alicia Vikander (The Danish Girl) as Ellida and Andrew Lincoln (A Christmas Carol, The Old Vic) as Edward.
Known as one of Ibsen's most radical portrayals of a woman's struggle for autonomy, The Lady from the Sea follows Ellida as she seeks to escape the comfortable yet suffocating life she shares with her doctor husband.
Simon Stone, who will make his debut at the Bridge Theatre with this play, is an acclaimed Australian theatre and film director known for presenting radical reimaginings of classic works, including Yerma at the Young Vic in 2016. He said:
“I’m over the moon to have found a new London home in the beautiful Bridge Theatre. 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.”
The Lady from the Sea will play at the Bridge Theatre from 10 September to 8 November 2025.
