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‘The world’s greatest composer is summoned by Europe’s most tyrannical ruler. What happens between the two men will change them both forever’

Brian Cox stars in THE SCORE. A new play by Oliver Cotton. Directed by Trevor Nunn

Legendary stage and screen actor BRIAN COX (HBO’s multi-award-winning Succession) stars as Johann Sebastian Bach in Oliver Cotton’s new play, originally presented at the Theatre Royal Bath.

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.

Brian Cox’s glittering career has spanned more than sixty years, garnering numerous awards, working with the most esteemed theatre companies and renowned Hollywood and TV directors.

He is joined by a stellar cast including Nicole Ansari-Cox (Deadwood, Succession), RSC regular Peter De Jersey, Juliet Garricks (BBC’s Mr Loverman), Stephen Hagan (Stan Lee’s Lucky Man), Jamie Wilkes (RSC’s Cymbeline, Richard III, Henry VI part one), Christopher Staines (Pride & Prejudice, The Crown, Wolf Hall), Toby Webster (Shakespeare in Love), Matthew Romain (Sherlock) and James Gladdon (A View From The Bridge) with Geoffrey Towers, Jordan Kilshaw, Rebecca Thornhill and Will Kerr.

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.

‘Brian Cox is magnificent’ Daily Telegraph

‘Brian Cox…a volcanic presence’ Times

‘Trevor Nunn’s grand production’ Daily Mail

★★★★ Daily Telegraph

★★★★ Daily Mail

★★★★ Times