The production transfers to the Theatre Royal Haymarket next spring following a successful run at the Theatre Royal Bath in 2023.
It has been announced that Oliver Cotton’s latest play The Score will begin performances at the Theatre Royal Haymarket from the 20th February and will conclude its run on the 26th April 2025.
Spring 1747, Potsdam, Prussia. Johann Sebastian Bach reluctantly visits the court of Frederick II, Europe’s most ambitious and dangerous leader. The two men could hardly be more different. Bach is deeply religious, Frederick is an atheist. Bach loathes war, Frederick revels in it. Bach studies scripture, Frederick reads military history. Frederick remains in awe of Bach’s genius however and has mischievously prepared a musical conundrum that he hopes will baffle the composer and amuse his court. The explosive events of the following days could not have been predicted by either man.
The transfer of the production to London will see Brian Cox reprising his role as Johann Sebastian Bach and Nicole Ansari-Cox as Bach’s wife, Anna. Further casting has yet to be announced.
Directed by Trevor Nunn, the production’s creative team also includes set and costume designs by Robert Jones, lighting design by Johanna Town and sound design by Sophie Cotton.
To book tickets visit: https://trh.co.uk/whatson/the-score/