Keira Knightley, Stephen Dillane and Luke Thompson lead the company for the world premiere stage adaptation of The Lives of Others, Robert Icke’s take on Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck’s Oscar-winning film. As rehearsals begin, the full cast has now been announced.

The full company has been announced for for the world premiere of The Lives of Others, adapted and directed by Robert Icke. The new production reimagines Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck’s Academy Award-winning film for the stage. As previously announced, Keira Knightley, Stephen Dillane and Luke Thompson lead the company.

Joining them are Jamie Ankrah, Jake Benson, Matt Ray Brown, Lucy Doyle, Calum Finlay, Josh Gordon, Paul Higgins, Leda Hodgson, Nick Holder, Sibylla Meienberg, Irfan Shamji, Richard Sutton and Andrew Woodall.

The Lives of Others begins previews on14 October, running until 9 January 2027.

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Full cast for Robert Icke’s adaptation of The Lives of Others announced as rehearsals begin