Keira Knightley stars in new stage adaptation of The Lives of Others
Keira Knightley is trending due to her role in a new stage adaptation of the 2006 film The Lives of Others. She stars as Christa-Maria, a theatre actress living under the surveillance of the Stasi in 1984 East Berlin.
What happened
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Knightley and co-star Luke Thompson began rehearsals for the play in north London [1].
What you need to know
The play is directed by Robert Icke and features a revolving stage [1].
It stars Knightley alongside Luke Thompson and Stephen Dillane [1], [2].
The production includes a new musical score composed by Max Richter [1], [2].
The story focuses on state surveillance and censorship in the German Democratic Republic [2].
The specific dates for the play's public performances are not mentioned in the sources.
Background
The play is based on the 2006 Academy Award-winning movie of the same name. The plot follows a Stasi officer who monitors a couple consisting of a playwright and an actress, eventually having his own beliefs challenged by the experience [1].
Director Robert Icke is known for using technical elements in his productions, such as screens and countdown clocks, to enhance the storytelling [1].
Questions people ask
Who else is in the cast?
Luke Thompson plays the playwright Georg, and Stephen Dillane plays the Stasi officer Wiesler [1].
How does the play differ from the movie?
The stage version uses a revolving set to allow the audience to see both the targets and the spy simultaneously [1].
Where this came from
[1] theguardian.com
‘I knew I was being followed’: Keira Knightley on her hacking nightmare – and new Stasi spy play The Lives of Others
Preview image from theguardian.com
[2] londontheatre.co.uk
'Bridgerton' star Luke Thompson on facing scrutiny in 'The Lives of Others'
Preview image from londontheatre.co.uk
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