Further Casting Announced For The Lady From The Sea In London
Additional casting has been announced ahead of the opening of The Lady from the Sea at the Bridge Theatre in London this September.
Joining the previously announced Andrew Lincoln as Edward and Alicia Vikander as Ellida are Isobel Akuwudike as Hilda, John Macmillan as Lyle, Joe Alwyn as Heath, Brendan Cowell as Finn Marcet, and Gracie Oddie-James (Grantchester) as Asa.
Henrik Ibsen's classic play The Lady from the Sea is directed and written by Simon Stone, who offers a modern portrayal of a woman’s fight for autonomy within her relationship.
Stone, whose reimagining's of classics previously include Phaedra at the National and Yerma at the Young Vic, said: “I’m over the moon to have found a new London home in the beautiful Bridge Theatre. The space is exhilarating, versatile, and 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 creative and production team for The Lady From The Sea has also been revealed and will feature set design by Lizzie Clachan, lighting design by Nick Schlieper, sound and composition design by Stefan Gregory, and costume design from Mel Page.
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