Martin Guerre – The Old Vic
Martin Guerre is a bold musical based on a true story of a young soldier who returns home after many years away, claiming to be Martin Guerre. Following a forced marriage Martin Guerre leaves his village to escape his fate and finds himself in a seven-year war with a man who shares more with him than his battlefield wounds. Set in 16th-century France. A musical exploring themes of love, identity, betrayal and the search for truth. This thought-provoking story highlights the lengths people will go to for love and belonging.
Martin Guerre, premiered at the Prince Edward Theatre in 1996, with a short two-year run and winning an Olivier Award for best musical in 1997. Music by Claude-Michel Schönberg and original lyrics by Alain Boublil, the creators of Les Misérables.
Martin Guerre ...