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The Lady from the Sea Tickets

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2 hr

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Ibsen’s The Lady from the Sea is back at Bridge Theatre this autumn. Oscar-winner Alicia Vikander and Andrew Lincoln star in Simon Stone’s rare, gripping revival.

With The Lady from the Sea, Ibsen returns to London, with Alicia Vikander and Andrew Lincoln leading, ideal for fans of literary theatre and star-driven casts

Alicia Vikander, Oscar-winner (The Danish Girl), makes her first London stage debut and Andrew Lincoln returns to the stage after his starring role in The Walking Dead as Rick Grimes.

Simon Stone (Yerma, Phaedra) directs and adapts this thrilling reimagining of Ibsen’s rarely staged drama. Book your The Lady from the Sea tickets for a psychological tug-of-war drama.

It’s Ibsen, but not as you know him—Stone strips the play down to its emotional core, with critics calling it “a starry play with an interesting director” (TimeOut London)

Playing for just 9 weeks at the Bridge Theatre), this production is perfect for Ibsen fans, modern drama lovers, and lovers of emotionally-gripping shows. Book your tickets now!

Ellida, played by Alicia Vikander, lives a comfortable but restless life married to Edward (Andrew Lincoln), a prosperous doctor. Their coastal setting feels secure… but unliving. When a former lover shows up, Ellida must confront her longing for freedom and the life she left behind. As memory and desire collide, choice becomes urgent—and the sea waits with its answer.

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Show details

Genre: Classic, Drama, Play, Stars on Stage, Critics' Choice

Audience: Strictly for 5+ yrs

Theater name: Bridge Theatre

Theater facilities: Restrooms, gender-neutral accessible toilets, bar with light refreshments, cloakroom, and Wi‑Fi .

Theater accessibility: Level access into foyer, platform lift to stalls, wheelchair spaces, assisted listening, captioned shows, audio-described performances and touch tours for visually impaired patrons

Dress code: Smart casual

Cast & crew

Leading roles: Alicia Vikander as Ellida, Andrew Lincoln as Edgar

Director: Simon Stone

Producer: Bridge Theatre / London Theatre Company

Book: Henrik Ibsen

Playwright: Henrik Ibsen

Costume designer: Mel Page

Additional info

This show is strictly for ages 5 years and above

Age guidance: Recommended for audiences aged 18+ years. No one under 5 years is permitted into the auditorium

Content warning: This show explores themes of desire, loss, rebirth, and a woman’s struggle for autonomy and addresses topics of emotional conflict and existential choice which may not suit very young or sensitive viewers. Viewer discretion is advised.

Age suitability recommendations are just suggestions. So, trust your judgment when booking tickets for any show, and enjoy!

Most theatres are air-conditioned year-round, so it can get a bit chilly. Bring a light jacket just in case.