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Set in late 19th-century European folklore, Franz & Marie follows soldier Franz Woyzeck, haunted by nightmares, and his devotion to Marie and their baby, Georgie. Performances are at Charing Cross Theatre, London, on 12–14 November 2026.
What to expect
Set in late 19th-century European folklore, the story follows a platoon of young soldiers stationed in an isolated outpost after frontline action.
Among them is Franz Woyzeck, who is haunted by nightmares and sees fire in the sky as hallucinations that blur reality and trauma.
Franz lives for his girlfriend Marie and their baby, Georgie; forbidden from taking leave during the war, they have not been able to marry, and he goes above and beyond to provide for them.
- Franz sees fire in the sky.
- His hallucinations blur reality and trauma.
- He is forbidden from taking leave.
- They have not been able to marry.
Dates
Questions
When does Franz & Marie start and end?
Franz & Marie is on Thursday, 12 November 2026, 19:30.
Where is Franz & Marie?
Franz & Marie takes place at Charing Cross Theatre, Villiers St, London.
How much are tickets for Franz & Marie?
Tickets for Franz & Marie cost from £23.50 at the theatre's official ticket shop.
What is the story about?
Set in late 19th-century European folklore, the story follows soldiers in an isolated outpost, including Franz Woyzeck, who is haunted by nightmares and sees fire in the sky.
Franz lives for his girlfriend Marie and their baby, Georgie.
Forbidden from taking leave, they have not been able to marry.
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Getting there
Charing Cross Theatre, Villiers St, WC2N 6NL London, England, GB
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