Full cast revealed for 'Martin Guerre' at the Old Vic

The musical is loosely based on the real-life historical figure Martin Guerre, who abandons his arranged marriage for war, only for a man claiming to be Martin to return years later.

The full cast has been revealed for a new version of Olivier Award-winning musical Martin Guerre, which begins performances at The Old Vic in London on 1 October, running through 31 October.

Developed by the creators of Les Misérables, Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg, with direction by Matthew Warchus (A Christmas Carol, Pride), the musical is loosely based on the real-life historical figure Martin Guerre, who abandons his arranged marriage for war, only for a man claiming to be Martin to return years later. The production will feature new music, lyrics and folk-inflected orchestrations.

The full cast includes Liv Andrusier as Bertrande, Monique Ashe-Palmer as Ensemble, Mathew Craig as Pierre, Mali Wen Davies as Ensemble, Daniel Forrester as Ensemble, Becca Francis as Swing, Grace Galloway as Ensemble, Dan Hand as Young Martin, Bethan Louise Honer as Young Bertrande, Alex James-Hatton as Martin, Chris Jenkins as Ensemble, 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, Nathaniel Purnell as Swing, Colin Ryan as Benoit, Caroline Sheen as Madame de Rols, Gabriella Stylianou as Ensemble and Barney Wilkinson as Guillaume.

Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg said: "We’re thrilled that this timeless story is being brought back to life at The Old Vic, entirely reimagined and under the experienced direction of Matthew Warchus. 30 years on from its premiere at the Prince Edward Theatre in London, we are delighted that audiences, both new and familiar, will get to experience the story and music of Martin Guerre again. A story of lies and passionate love, versus the truth — or perhaps more importantly what we each perceive to be true."

Matthew Warchus, said: "As my penultimate show, I’m very excited to be sharing an all-new version of Boublil and Schönberg’s extraordinary musical, the creation of which has been many years in the making. The show has been radically reworked, featuring new lyrics, new folk-inflected orchestrations and an immersive In The Round staging."

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Photo credit: Caroline Sheen, Liv Andrusier, Monique Ashe-Palmer. (Courtesy of production)