Franz & Marie

About Franz & Marie

Franz & Marie at The Arches, London is a stage adaptation of Georg Büchner’s Woyzeck, set in a late 19th-century European folklore world. It follows Franz Woyzeck, a soldier stationed at an isolated outpost after front-line action, as he lives with nightmares and hallucinations while trying to care for his girlfriend Marie and their baby, Georgie.

This stage version is adapted by Teresa Howard from the book and lyrics by Chris Broderick, with music by Rob Shepherd and Chris Broderick. Direction is by Michael Oakley, with choreography by Ben Wright, lighting design by Christopher Nairne and sound design by Andrew Johnson and Oscar Cotran.

Key facts: Originally commissioned two decades ago by the award-winning Korean company Acom and created by key members of The Singing Loins.

Before you book

Age guidance: suitable for ages 12 and over. Cancellation policy: no exchanges or refunds after purchase.

Venue

The Arches, London. Access enquiries can be made directly via the Theatre Box Office on boxoffice@charingcrosstheatre.co.uk or 0207 925 8040.

Current cast

The production is performed by a 14-strong cast of actor-musicians.