Full cast announced for MARTIN GUERRE

Martin Guerre is a musical by Claude-Michel Schönberg and Alain Boublil, creators of Les Misérables and Miss Saigon. Based on the real-life historical case of imposture, it follows a young peasant couple in 16th century rural France. Years after Betrande's husband Martin abandoned her and left their village, a man arrives at their home, claiming to be the returned Martin. He's far kinder and more loving than the husband Bertrande remembers, but their happiness is cut short when the villagers accuse 'Martin' of being an imposter.

The story of Martin Guerre has been retold multiple times, and even adapted into a film starring Sean Bean. The musical adaptation premiered in 1996 at the Prince Edward Theatre in London, later undergoing several major revisions. Directed by Old Vic Artistic Director Matthew Warchus, this brand-new revival will feature new lyrics, folk-inflected orchestrations, and an immersive in-the-round staging.

Starring in the cast are Liv Andrusier as Bertrande, Alex James-Hatton as Martin, and Shane O’Riordan as Martin, with Mathew Craig as Pierre, Dan Hand as Young Martin, Bethan Louise Honer as Young Bertrande, Aaron Lee Lambert as Judge, Eli McFarland as Young Benoit, Shane O’Riordan as Martin, Oliver Payne as Young Guillaume, Adam Pearce as Father Dominic, Colin Ryan as Benoit, Caroline Sheen as Madame de Rols, and Barney Wilkinson as Guillaume.

The creative team includes set and costume design by Rob Howell, choreography by Lizzi Gee, lighting design by Hugh Vanstone, Luca Panetta and Toby Ison, sound design by Fergus O’Hare, orchestrations by Tom Curran, musical supervision by Chris Poon, musical direction by Matthew Jackson, and casting by Will Burton for Grindrod Burton Casting.

Martin Guerre will run at the Old Vic from 1 to 31 October 2026, with a press night scheduled for 20 October.

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