Martin Guerre tickets
About Martin Guerre
Don’t miss Martin Guerre, Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg’s reimagined musical about identity, deception, and love for its five-week run at The Old Vic. Book Martin Guerre tickets on TodayTix.
Martin Guerre is a musical set in 16th-century France, where Martin Guerre disappears from his village and leaves his young wife Bertrande behind. Many years later, a man returns claiming to be Martin, and the community welcomes him back into his old life with open arms.
But doubts begin to emerge regarding his identity, and as questions bubble up, Bertrande finds herself caught between the man in front of her and the expectations of her community, all while juggling the complicated truth about Martin’s sudden return.
Liv Andrusier stars as Bertrande, with Alex James-Hatton and Shane O’Riordan sharing the role of Martin. Colin Ryan, Barney Wilkinson, Caroline Sheen, Mathew Craig, Aaron Lee Lambert, and Adam Pearce join them in the company.
Audio Described:
- Monday, 26th October, 7.30pm (Touch Tour 5.30pm)
- Saturday, 31st October, 2.30pm (Touch Tour 12pm)
BSL Interpreted:
- Wednesday, 28th October, 7.30pm
- Saturday, 31st October, 2.30pm
Captioned:
- Friday, 30th October, 7.30pm
- Saturday, 31st October, 2.30pm
Relaxed (also Audio Described, BSL Interpreted and Captioned):
- Saturday, 31st October, 2.30pm (Touch Tour 12noon)
Know before you go
This is a preview production of semi-staged performances.
Run time
1 hr 30min. No interval.
Venue
Categories
Age
Ages 12+.
Start date
1st October, 2026
End date
31st October, 2026
It was a joy and unexpected, and seeing it in the round was special.
This show was beautiful and intimate, and the music was very romantic. It was easy to understand the plot without being familiar with it beforehand, and the show felt like the perfect length.
I absolutely loved it! The story was clear, the music and voices so beautiful, the minimal set design and lighting did a great job making a period piece feel contemporary and immersive. The acting and direction were also brilliant, and the great venue, of course.
Martin Guerre cast and creative team
Book by: Alain Boublil & Claude-Michel Schönberg
Songs by: Alain Boublil & Claude-Michel Schönberg
Director: Matthew Warchus
Choreography: Lizzi Gee
Sets and Costumes: Rob Howell
Lighting: Hugh Vanstone
Sound: Fergus O’Hare
Venue
Directions
Location: West End
Railway station: Waterloo
Bus numbers: (Waterloo Road) 1, 4, 26, 59, 68, 139, 168, 171, 172, 176, 188, 521, X68; (Mepham Street) 211, 243, 507
Night bus numbers: (Waterloo Road) 139, 176, 188, N1, N68, N171; (Mepham Street) 243
Car park: Waterloo Station (4mins)
Directions from tube: (7mins) Take Mepham Street (100 metres) down to Waterloo Road. Turn right on Waterloo Road, but keep left as the theatre is 100 metres further along on the opposite corner.
More information about Martin Guerre
Martin Guerre in London first opened at London’s Prince Edward Theatre in 1996 and went on to win the Olivier Award for Best New Musical. Three decades later, creators Boublil and Schönberg have returned to the material to make some major renovations.
The musical draws inspiration from one of France’s most famous cases of identity fraud. The real Martin Guerre disappeared from his village in the 16th century, and another man, Arnaud du Tilh, later assumed his identity and lived with Guerre’s wife before the deception eventually made its way to court.
For this new stage version, Boublil and Schönberg have reshaped the score with new, folk-influenced music. Boublil, Annabel Mutale Reed, and Paul Hodge provide new lyrics for the production as well.
Directed by Matthew Warchus, this reimagined Martin Guerre is presented in the round as a semi-staged production, giving audiences the exciting chance to see a substantially reworked version of this musical.
What to watch for
- The original production won two Olivier Awards for Best New Musical and Best Theatre Choreographer.
- Martin Guerre went on a North American tour from 1999 to 2000 in cities such as Detroit, Washington, and Los Angeles.
- Matthew Warchus has won an Olivier Award for his work on Matilda.
- Director Matthew Warchus received a Tony Award for Best Direction of a Play for God of Carnage.
Upcoming performances
Frequently asked questions
What is Martin Guerre about?
Don’t miss Martin Guerre, Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg’s reimagined musical about identity, deception, and love for its five-week run at The Old Vic.
Who composed the music and lyrics for Martin Guerre?
The music and lyrics for Martin Guerre were composed by Alain Boublil & Claude-Michel Schönberg.
Who is the director of Martin Guerre?
Matthew Warchus is the director of Martin Guerre.
What are audiences saying about Martin Guerre?
Audiences have given Martin Guerre a Show-Score of 85/100 — Excellent, based on 40 audience reviews. Read audience reviews.
How long is Martin Guerre on for?
Tickets for Martin Guerre are available through 31 October 2026 — check the calendar for the latest availability.
Is Martin Guerre playing in the West End or Off-West End?
Martin Guerre is Off West End.
How do you get tickets for Martin Guerre?
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Which theatre is Martin Guerre at?
Martin Guerre is at London's The Old Vic, which is located at 103 The Cut, London, SE1 8NB.
What is the running time of Martin Guerre?
Martin Guerre runs for 1 hr 30min. No interval.
What is the age recommendation for Martin Guerre?
Ages 12+.
How much are tickets for Martin Guerre?
Martin Guerre tickets start at £18.
Is Martin Guerre good?
With new material and Matthew Warchus bringing it into the round, Martin Guerre promises a fascinating, incredibly entertaining night of musical theatre for fans looking for something they’ve likely never seen before, as its original writers return to reimagine it 30 years later.
