THE LADY FROM THE SEA starring Alicia Vikander and Andrew Lincoln to play at The Bridge this September

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London Theatre Company has announced a new production of The Lady from the Sea, written and directed by Simon Stone after Henrik Ibsen, will play at The Bridge in London from 10 September-8 November.

Alicia Vikander (The Danish Girl, Tomb Raider) will play Ellida and Andrew Lincoln (A Christmas Carol, Old Vic) will play Edward.

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.

Acclaimed Australian theatre and film director, 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.”

Academy Award winning Swedish actress and producer, Alicia Vikander, said: “I’m so excited about the opportunity to collaborate with Simon and Andrew. Ibsen was one of the first playwrights I was introduced to, and his plays have always spoken to me on a deeply personal level, so it felt right that The Lady from the Sea should be my theatre debut.

“As a long admirer of Simon’s work and his unique vision, I can’t wait for him to bring this play to life.”

Award-winning British actor of stage and screen, Andrew Lincoln, added: “I’m thrilled to be joining the Bridge Theatre with The Lady from the Sea this Autumn. Simon Stone’s Yerma with Billie Piper and the rest of the astonishing cast was one of the greatest plays I’ve seen in years and reminded me of why I became an actor. So to be able to be back on stage alongside Alicia Vikander, with Simon’s direction, writing and all-round brilliance was too irresistible an opportunity to miss.”

Further casting is to be announced.

Public booking for The Lady from the Sea opens on Tuesday (13 May) at 10am here.