# Keira Knightley Brings Star Power to Robert Icke’s Stasi Drama

The Guardian reviews Robert Icke’s stage adaptation of The Lives of Others, with Keira Knightley leading the Stasi drama. The production brings a high-profile star to a story about surveillance and state repression. It matters as a major theatre event and a test of how the film translates to the stage.

**Importance:** 2/5

## Sources

### Entertainment
- [The Guardian Culture](https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2026/nov/02/the-lives-of-others-review-keira-knightley-brings-star-power-to-robert-ickes-stasi-drama) — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 00:05:25 GMT