Further casting revealed for THE LADY FROM THE SEA at Bridge Theatre
London Theatre Company has announced further casting for The Lady from the Sea, written and directed by Simon Stone after Henrik Ibsen, which plays at The Bridge from 10 September-8 November.
Joining the previously announced Alicia Vikander as Ellida and Andrew Lincoln as Edward are: Isobel Akuwudike (The Road Trip) as Hilda, Joe Alwyn (The Brutalist, Conversations with Friends, The Favourite) as Heath, Brendan Cowell (Yerma; The Life of Galileo, Young Vic) as Finn Marcet, John Macmillan (House of the Dragon; Phaedra, National Theatre) as Lyle, and Gracie Oddie-James (Grantchester) as Asa.
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 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.”
Joining writer and director Simon Stone on the creative team are set designer Lizzie Clachan, costume designer Mel Page, composition and sound designer Stefan Gregory, lighting designer Nick Schlieper, and casting director Jessica Ronane CDG.
Further cast and creative team to be announced.
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