Franz & Marie

Franz & Marie London Tickets

Inspired by Georg Büchner's groundbreaking play Woyzeck, Franz & Marie is a haunting new musical that combines raw indie folk music with an emotionally charged story of love, trauma and survival. Following acclaimed productions overseas, this newly adapted version arrives at Charing Cross Theatre with a cast of actor-musicians bringing its powerful score and unforgettable characters vividly to life.

About Franz & Marie

Set in a bleak world inspired by late 19th-century European folklore, Franz & Marie follows soldier Franz Woyzeck after his return from the front line. Haunted by disturbing visions and struggling beneath the weight of war, he clings to the love of Marie and their young child. As prejudice, poverty and psychological torment close in, the couple's hopes of a future together become increasingly fragile, leading them towards a heartbreaking and unforgettable fate.

Why it's worth a watch

• A bold new musical inspired by Georg Büchner's classic Woyzeck.
• Features a distinctive indie raw folk score performed by actor-musicians.
• Explores timeless themes of love, trauma, class and masculinity through a fresh contemporary lens.

Franz & Marie Creatives

• Director: Michael Oakley
• Adaptation: Teresa Howard
• Book & Lyrics: Chris Broderick
• Music: Rob Shepherd & Chris Broderick
• Additional Music, Arrangements & Orchestrations: Steven Edis
• Choreography: Ben Wright
• Design: Bretta Gerecke
• Lighting Design: Christopher Nairne
• Sound Design: Andrew Johnson & Oscar Cotran