Keira Knightley, Luke Thompson and Stephen Dillane to Star in ‘The Lives of Others’ Stage Adaptation on the West End
By Ellise Shafer
Published on April 29, 2026.
Keira Knightley, Luke Thompson and Stephen Dillane are set to star in a stage adaptation of Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck's 2007 film "The Lives of Others" on London's West End. The play will world premiere at the Adelphi Theatre on Oct. 29, with previews from Oct. 14, and will run through Jan. 9, 2027. Adapted and directed by Olivier winner Robert Icke and produced by Sonia Friedman Productions, this marks a reunion for Knightley and Friedman. The set is designed by Hildegard Bechtler, lighting design by Jon Clark, sound design by Giles Thomas and original music from Max Richter.
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