World premiere production of 'The Score' to open at Bath’s Theatre Royal In October 2023

The world premiere production of The Score, starring legendary stage and screen actor Brian Cox (HBO’s multi award-winning Succession) as Johann Sebastian Bach, is set to open at the Theatre Royal Bath next year.

Produced by Theatre Royal Bath Productions, this astonishing new play by Oliver Cotton will be directed by Trevor Nunn and appear at Bath’s Theatre Royal from Thursday 12 to Saturday 28 October 2023.

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. As the Age of Enlightenment dawns, they stand in opposite camps. 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.

Brian Cox's glittering career has spanned more than sixty years, garnering numerous awards and nominations, working with the most esteemed theatre companies and renowned directors in film and television. Twice Olivier Award winner for Best Actor, his role as Logan Roy in the HBO hit series Succession has won him a Golden Globe Award and Emmy nominations. His many notable film credits include Braveheart, The Long Kiss Goodnight and The Bourne Identity. In 2007, the UK Film Council named him in the top ten powerful British film stars in Hollywood.

Former artistic director of the National Theatre and Royal Shakespeare Company, Trevor Nunn’s multi-award-winning repertoire ranges from Les Misérables to The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby.

Further cast will be announced in due course.

The Score will appear at the Theatre Royal Bath from Thursday 12 to Saturday 28 October 2023. General booking opens on Monday 28 November 2022 with advance ticket sales now open to members. To book tickets, contact the Theatre Royal Bath Box Office on +44 (0)1225 448844 or book online at www.theatreroyal.org.uk.