London Theatre | Now playing until Saturday 14 November 2026
Franz & Marie is a haunting new musical now playing at Charing Cross Theatre, and the first production photos have just been released. Here are five reasons to catch it before it closes.
1. A classic with a feminist twist
Inspired by Georg Büchner’s Woyzeck, the show places Marie alongside Franz at the heart of the story. In a war-torn, late 19th-century Europe, Franz, haunted by nightmares, agrees to medical experiments by the army doctor to support Marie and their baby, with disastrous consequences.
2. A star from Game of Thrones and Derry Girls
Brenock O’Connor, known for Game of Thrones, Alex Rider and Derry Girls, plays Woyzeck, with Jade Oswald (Little Women) as Marie. They lead a 14-strong company of actor-musicians.
3. A raw indie-folk score
The music is by Chris Broderick and Rob Shepherd of cult Medway band The Singing Loins. Their soul-rattling indie-folk score was originally commissioned by Korean company Acom and staged in Seoul in 2014, before being reimagined for London.
4. Actors who play the music live
With an actor-muso company, the cast play the instruments themselves, which gives the show real energy and intimacy. It’s directed by Michael Oakley with choreography by Ben Wright and arrangements by Steven Edis.
5. Limited time left
The run ends on Saturday 14 November, so there are only a few weeks to see it. It’s a dark, gripping alternative to the more familiar musicals in the West End.
Tickets and info
Franz & Marie
Charing Cross Theatre, The Arches, Villiers Street, London WC2N 6NL
Now playing until Saturday 14 November 2026
Nearest stations: Embankment and Charing Cross