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Andrew Lincoln, Simon Stone & Alicia Vikander in The Lady From the Sea. Jason Bell
THE LADY FROM THE SEA OPENS
AT THE BRIDGE
The Lady from the Sea, written and
directed by Simon Stone after Henrik
Ibsen, is opening at the Bridge Theatre
on 18 September.
The Lady from the Sea is Henrik
Ibsen’s most radically modern portrayal
of a woman’s fight for autonomy in her
relationship. Fearful she may have
settled too easily for a comfortable life
married to a well-off doctor, Ellida
searches for a way to break the
predictable routine her existence has
become. When a lover from her past
appears at their remote country house,
she has to choose between the life she
has now built and the one she left
behind long ago.
Simon Stone, acclaimed Australian
theatre and film director known for his
radical reimagining of classic works
including Yerma at the Young Vic and
Phaedra at the National Theatre, makes
his debut at the Bridge Theatre. On
staging this new production 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 is produced by
London Theatre Company and Wouter
van Ransbeek. Visit bridgetheatre.co.uk
CHRISTOPHER ISHERWOOD’S
MASTERPIECE A SINGLE MAN
The Royal Ballet and Factory
International present a contemporary
ballet adaptation of Christopher
Isherwood’s A Single Man, running at
the Royal Opera House’s Linbury Theatre
from 8-20 September.
Directed by Jonathan Watkins, it
follows George, a gay professor coping
with grief in 1960s California. Featuring
original songs by John Grant, performed
live with Manchester Collective, and
music by Jasmin Kent Rodgman, this
adaptation reimagines Isherwood’s
classic novel, previously adapted into an
Oscar-nominated film by Tom Ford.
GLOBAL STAGE PREMIERE OF
THE HUNGER GAMES: ON STAGE
Mia Carragher is set to play the
iconic role of Katniss Everdeen in the
highly anticipated, first-ever live stage
adaptation of Suzanne Collins’s
internationally acclaimed book ‘The
Hunger Games’ and Lionsgate’s motion
picture, The Hunger Games. Stage
performances commence on 20 October
at the Troubadour Canary Wharf Theatre,
a brand-new 1,200 seat venue situated
right in the heart of London’s vibrant
Canary Wharf.
Director Matthew Dunster said: ‘We
searched far and wide for our Katniss.
It is not easy to step into Suzanne
Collins’s amazing creation and only one
actor combined Katniss’s charisma and
combat skills – her quiet, tough
determination and her brilliant creativity,
athleticism, and humour. We’ve found
our Katniss in Mia Carragher, and we
can’t wait for audiences to see her.’
Conor McPherson has adapted the
first book from Suzanne Collins’s epic
series and the first film from Lionsgate’s
iconic film franchise for this live
theatrical production. The production
will be helmed by renowned director
Matthew Dunster with a world-class
creative team who will bring the show to
breathtaking life.
Mia Carragher, Katniss In Hunger Games
Photo: Seamus Ryan
on Stage.
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