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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
GREASE: THE IMMERSIVE MOVIE
MUSICAL
Presented with TodayTix, the doors to
Rydell High will open for a strictly
limited term of just six weeks from
Friday 1 August to Sunday 7 September
at Evolution London, in Battersea Park.
Get ready to rub shoulders with
Danny, Sandy, the T-Birds and Pink
Ladies at Secret Cinema’s GREASE: The
Immersive Movie Musical. The everinnovative team returns to London with a
brand-new format, to bring the beloved
movie musical from Paramount Pictures
to life as never before.
Each performance of Grease: The
Immersive Movie Musical will be a two-
Andrew Lincoln, Simon Stone & Alicia Vikander in The Lady From the Sea. Jason Bell
Cast of Grease The Immersive Movie
Photo: Danny With A Camera
Musical.
and-a-half-hour spectacular which blurs
the line between screen and reality, and
for the very first time, the entire film is
brought to life all around you with actors
and immersive elements seamlessly
blending with the on-screen action. Step
into the ultimate director’s cut and live at
the very heart of Grease as screens play
the fan-favourite film whilst a 30-strong
cast and live band bring to life all of the
songs from the film’s hit soundtrack
including ‘You’re The One That I Want’,
‘Beauty School Dropout’, ‘Greased
Lightnin’, ‘Look At Me I’m Sandra Dee’,
‘Summer Nights’, and ‘We Go Together,’
fusing the film and its iconic moments
with a modern live action experience.
From the moment you enter Rydell
High, the audience is invited to join all
the action – follow your favourite
characters, cheer on the T-Birds, share
secrets with the Pink Ladies, learn to
hand jive, join choir practice, get a taste
of 1950s American diner-inspired
delights and visit the fun fair as dazzling
live performances and sensational dance
numbers enthrall ahead of the
sensational collective finale.
This exhilarating new production will
be staged with all the Secret Cinema
finesse and attention to detail that film
fans have come to know and love.
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