Chris Pine to make his London stage debut in Ivanov at the Bridge Theatre
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Hollywood star **Chris Pine** (*Star Trek*) will be boldly going where he’s never been before, to the London stage! Pine will star in **Simon Stone**’s bold new take on **Anton Chekhov**’s *Ivanov* at the [Bridge Theatre](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/bridge-theatre-london) next summer. Stone is no stranger to the Bridge, with his [critically acclaimed](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/news/the-lady-from-the-sea-review) splash-hit, [*The Lady From the Sea*](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/play/the-lady-from-the-sea-tickets), currently playing at the theatre. But this marks Pine’s first stage appearance in more than a decade.
Adapted and directed by Simon Stone, the production will begin previews on 4 July 2026 and will run through 19 September 2026. *Ivanov* tells the story of Nikolai Ivanov, a man who seems to have it all but feels utterly lost. His marriage is unraveling, his finances are in trouble, and his passion for life has all but vanished. It’s a timeless Chekhov story about disillusionment, purpose, and the quiet chaos of the human heart.
Commenting on today's announcement, Pine exclaimed “*I’m delighted to be collaborating with Simon on his new production of Chekhov’s* Ivanov*. I’m excited to bring this complex character and story to life and to take part in Simon’s singular creative process. It’s been over ten years since I was on stage and to be able to return to it in London at the Bridge Theatre is a thrill. I can’t wait to start*.”
Simon Stone praised Pine’s casting: “*After admiring Chris from afar for a long time, it was a delight to discover that not only is he a thespian from way back but he’s uniquely sensitive and brilliantly intelligent too.* Ivanov *is the most knotty of his male characters, a challenge and a gift. I just can’t wait to unleash Chris’ version on London audiences*.”
The creative team behind [*The Lady From the Sea*](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/play/the-lady-from-the-sea-tickets)*,* designer **Lizzie Clachan**, costume designer **Mel Page**, composer and sound designer **Stefan Gregory**, lighting designer **Nick Schlieper**, will reunite for *Ivanov*. With further casting announced shortly.
Check back here for tickets at midday on Friday when we go on sale.