Franz & Marie

Franz & Marie at Charing Cross Theatre

Franz & Marie is a visceral journey into the heart of a good man broken by a bad world.

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Why see Franz & Marie?

A Love Worth Fighting For

Georg Buchner's groundbreaking Woyzeck sets the inspiration for Franz & Marie, one of theatre's greatest tragedies. Created by members of cult Kent band The Singing Loins and adapted by Teresa Howard for a 2026 audience, Franz & Marie features a company of 14 actor-musicians and new orchestrations by Steven Edis, staying true to its timeless themes of love, poverty, trauma, class inequality and toxic masculinity.

What's the Story?

Set in 19th-century Europe, Franz & Marie follows Franz Woyzeck, a soldier stranded with his platoon at a remote military outpost after returning from the front line. Tormented by disturbing visions and haunted by the horrors of war, Franz struggles to distinguish reality from his increasingly fractured mind. But through it all, one thing keeps him going: his love for Marie and their young son.

Unable to leave his post to marry the woman he loves, Franz is determined to provide for his family, whatever the cost.

Upcoming Performances

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Cast

  • Brenock O’Connor as Franz
  • Jade Oswald as Marie
  • Steve Simmonds as Sergeant Ursid
  • Paula James as Zella
  • Richard Emerson Gould as Doctor Simian
  • Matthew Heywood as Drum Major Varg
  • Max Alexander-Taylor as Andre Schmitt
  • Mark Meadows as Captain Peccary
  • Eve Polycarpou as Vashti
  • Elaine Hua Jones as Kat

Further cast

Antony Lam, Anna-Marie Piazza, Emily Panes and Tom Aubrey

Please note: The producers can't guarantee the appearance of any performers on any specific date.

Creative

  • Book & Lyrics by Chris Broderick
  • Adapted by Teresa Howard
  • Music Arrangements & Orchestrations by Steven Edis

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