A new version from the writers of Les Misérables, semi-staged in the round: in 16th-century France a man returns to his village after years away, but is he really Martin Guerre? Five weeks only.
Limited run · Until 31 Oct 2026
Matinee and evening times
Usual start and finish times
| Show | Starts | Ends about | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matinee | 2:30 pm | 4:00 pm | Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday |
| Evening | 7:30 pm | 9:00 pm | Monday to Saturday |
Running time about 1 hour 30 minutes with no interval. Finish times add the running time to the start time; allow a few extra minutes for applause and late starts. Times can change, so check your exact date in the table below.
Matinees in the coming weeks fall on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Evening performances on Monday to Saturday. Tap a time to see tickets.
| Date | Matinee | Evening |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 16 Oct | – | 7:30 pmends ~9:00 pm |
| Sat 17 Oct | 2:30 pmends ~4:00 pm | 7:30 pmends ~9:00 pm |
| Mon 19 Oct | – | 7:30 pmends ~9:00 pm |
| Wed 21 Oct | – | 7:30 pmends ~9:00 pm |
| Thu 22 Oct | 2:30 pmends ~4:00 pm | 7:30 pmends ~9:00 pm |
| Fri 23 Oct | – | 7:30 pmends ~9:00 pm |
| Sat 24 Oct | 2:30 pmends ~4:00 pm | 7:30 pmends ~9:00 pm |
| Mon 26 Oct | – | 7:30 pmends ~9:00 pm |
| Tue 27 Oct | 2:30 pmends ~4:00 pm | 7:30 pmends ~9:00 pm |
| Wed 28 Oct | – | 7:30 pmends ~9:00 pm |
| Thu 29 Oct | 2:30 pmends ~4:00 pm | 7:30 pmends ~9:00 pm |
| Fri 30 Oct | – | 7:30 pmends ~9:00 pm |
| Sat 31 Oct | 2:30 pmends ~4:00 pm | 7:30 pmends ~9:00 pm |
Quick answers
How long is Martin Guerre?
Martin Guerre runs about 1 hour 30 minutes with no interval.
What time does the Martin Guerre matinee start?
In the coming weeks, matinees of Martin Guerre start at 2:30 pm on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
What time does Martin Guerre finish?
A 2:30 pm matinee ends around 4:00 pm, and a 7:30 pm evening performance ends around 9:00 pm. That's based on the running time of about 1 hour 30 minutes with no interval.
Can I see Martin Guerre and another show on the same day?
Yes. A 2:30 pm matinee ends around 4:00 pm, which leaves time for dinner before an evening show elsewhere in the West End. The planner lists what else is playing that evening.
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Seeing two shows in one day?
With a matinee and an evening performance you can fit two shows into one day in the West End. The trip planner shows what else is playing on each date you're in town and warns you about clashes. Read how to see two shows in one day, or see which West End musicals have matinees on each day.
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