An all-new production of the Olivier Award-winning musical Martin Guerre is set to make its return to the London stage this autumn for a strictly limited five-week run at The Old Vic from 1 to 31 October.
Crafted by the acclaimed musical theatre duo Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg—the legendary creators behind global blockbusters Les Misérables and Miss Saigon—this fresh staging brings a reimagined vision to the historic venue. Directing the new production is Old Vic Artistic Director Matthew Warchus, whose previous celebrated directorial work includes A Christmas Carol and the hit film Pride.
Set in 16th-century France, Martin Guerre tells the compelling story of identity, love, and deceit surrounding a soldier who returns to his home village after years of war, only for questions to arise about whether he is truly the man he claims to be.
The Old Vic has assembled a dynamic cast to lead the new production. Liv Andrusier stars as Bertrande, alongside Alex James-Hatton and Shane O’Riordan sharing performance duties as Martin. The company also features Mathew Craig as Pierre, Caroline Sheen as Madame de Rols, Adam Pearce as Father Dominic, Colin Ryan as Benoit, Barney Wilkinson as Guillaume, and Aaron Lee Lambert as the Judge.
The principal cast is joined by a talented ensemble and younger performers, including Dan Hand as Young Martin, Bethan Louise Honer as Young Bertrande, Eli McFarland as Young Benoit, and Oliver Payne as Young Guillaume. Monique Ashe-Palmer, Mali Wen Davies, Daniel Forrester, Grace Galloway, Chris Jenkins, and Gabriella Stylianou complete the ensemble, alongside swings Becca Francis and Nathaniel Purnell.
With a newly overhauled book and score by Boublil and Schönberg paired with Warchus's dynamic direction, this strictly limited five-week run promises to be one of the highlight theatrical events of the London season. Rehearsals are currently underway ahead of the October opening, with photography by Manuel Harlan offering a first look inside the rehearsal room.
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Photo credit: Manuel Harlan
