"And in the title role of the mournful Ivanov - a man whose life has hit a rut, and is now looking mournfully back at past glories - is none other than Chris Pine, the US actor best known for his role as Captain Kirk in the rebooted Star Trek films, plus sundry other roles including the Wonder Woman films. He's no stranger to the stage, having actually acted on stage for 15 years before his screen career took off."
"Simon Stone is still riding high on his current smash hit for the Bridge Theatre, his own stage adaptation of Ibsen's The Lady from the Sea, with a superstar cast headed by Alicia Vikander and Andrew Lincoln. He's clearly having a jolly good time as the Bridge - which admittedly has a slightly freewheeling approach towards programming - has just announced that he's coming back next year, with another freewheeling adaptation of a classic play and another big name Hollywood celebrity as its lead."
Simon Stone will return to the Bridge Theatre in 2026 to direct a modern-dress adaptation of Anton Chekhov's Ivanov, with Chris Pine in the title role. Pine's Ivanov is described as a mournful man reflecting on past glories; Pine is noted for film roles including Captain Kirk and appearances in the Wonder Woman films and has fifteen years of stage experience. Stone's update will use modern language and dress and is expected to include swearing while retaining emotional impact. Further casting is to be announced, and designer Lizzie Clachlan and Stone's creative team from The Lady from the Sea will be involved. Performances run July 4–September 19, 2026; tickets go on sale October 24.
Read at Time Out London
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