Details

Based on the same story as filmed in Sommersby which was the remake of Le Retour de Martin Guerre. Set against the Catholic/Protestant troubles in France, Martin Guerre is trapped in a marriage of convenience and disappears one day to the war. He returns after many years - but is it really him? Originally opened in London (after some delays) in 1996. After a short while, some bad reviews and falling audiences it underwent substantial re-write and re-direction before re-opening 11th Nov 96. Winner of 1997 American Express Award for Best New Musical. Martin Guerre website.

Cast/Performers

Iain Glen

Creatives/Company

Author(s): Alain Boublil, Claude-Michel Schonberg
Choreographer: Bob Avian
Director: Declan Donnellan
Company: Cameron Mackintosh

Martin Guerre

Martin Guerre (Musical) production archive for QTIX code T01344530106. Details of all Martin Guerre archived productions can be found under the QTIX code: S1604

Archive Listings

21 Jun 96
to
28 Feb 98

Prince Edward Theatre
West End, Greater London
Performance Details => Venue archive

Reviews

No UKTW or User reviews available.

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