Musical Franz and Marie Opening in London This September

The musical adaptation of Georg Büchner’s classic play Woyzeck, titled Franz & Marie, is scheduled to open on Sept. 28, 2026, at the Charing Cross Theatre in London, according to reports from South Korean news agency Newsis. The production marks a major milestone after two decades of preparation by its creative team to bring the work to the London stage.

Based on the foundational German literary work by playwright Georg Büchner, the theatrical production translates a timeless story of systemic pressure and personal tragedy into a contemporary musical format. According to Newsis reporting, the project represents a 20-year labor of development, culminating in its upcoming autumn run at the central London venue.

Production Background and Venue Details

The Charing Cross Theatre, situated in the heart of London, will host the opening of Franz & Marie on Sept. 28, 2026. The venue is known for staging intimate theatrical works and international productions. The journey to the London stage spans two decades of planning, writing, and refinement by the creators behind the adaptation, as detailed by Newsis.

Georg Büchner’s original text, Woyzeck, remains one of the most performed and influential dramas in European theater history. By adapting the fragment into the musical Franz & Marie, the creative team brings a new English-language interpretation of the classic narrative to a West End audience.