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About The Score
Don't miss multi-award-winning actor Brian Cox (Succession) starring in The Score at Theatre Royal Haymarket. Book The Score tickets on TodayTix.
The gripping play also stars Cox's real-life wife, Nicole Ansari-Cox (Deadwood). The show is set in 1747 in Potsdam, Prussia when the tyrannical Frederick II summons the world-renowned composer Johann Sebastian Bach. The two men couldn't be more different, with Frederick II being an atheist who revels in war and Johann Sebastian Bach being religious and against war. However, Frederick is intrigued by Bach and his work, so he gives him a musical challenge.
The new play was first staged in 2023 at Theatre Royal Bath, marking Brian Cox's first return to the stage since 2006. The 4-star The Telegraph review said of the production, "Brian Cox is magnificent as he returns to the stage."
Run time
2hr 40min. Incl. 1 Interval.
Categories
Age
Ages 12+.
Start date
20th February, 2025
End date
26th April, 2025
Venue
Directions
Location: West End
Railway station: Charing Cross
Bus numbers: (Haymarket) 3, 6, 9, 12, 13, 15, 19, 23, 38, 53, 88, 139, 159
Night bus numbers: (Haymarket) 6, 12, 23, 88, 139, 453, N8, N19, N38, N97, N3, N13, N15, N136, N159
Car park: Leicester Square, Whitcomb Street (2mins)
Directions from tube: (5mins) Go along Coventry Street and then take Haymarket on the right where the theatre will be approx. 200 metres along.
More information about The Score
The Score is a play by Oliver Cotton, who has written for television and film in addition to his work in the theatre. He is known for the Netflix mini-series The English Game and Wet Weather Cover for King's Head Theatre.
The Score in London boasts an exceptional creative team led by director Sir Trevor Nunn (Fiddler on the Roof). Set and costume design is by Robert Jones (The Unfriend), lighting design is by Johanna Town (The Habit of Art), the composer and sound designer is Sophie Cotton (Winner's Curse), and casting is by Ginny Schiller CDG.
The set design truly sets the play apart. As the 4-star Daily Mail review said, "The staging impresses, too, thanks to Robert Jones's design featuring a pretty collection of harpsichords, as well as a series of backdrops displaying Imperial portraits and a huge pastoral tapestry."
What to watch for
- In addition to being a playwright, Oliver Cotton is also an actor, and he has held leading roles in numerous productions, including Much Ado in About Nothing and As You Like It.
- Director Sir Trevor Nunn was named by The Telegraph as one of the most influential people in British culture in 2008.
- This isn’t the first play about a composer; among many is the 1925 show Mozart by Sacha Guitry and Peter Shaffer’s 1979 play Amadeus.
- Brian Cox is a decorated actor who has earned numerous awards, including two Olivier Awards, an Emmy Award, and a Golden Globe Award.
Frequently asked questions
What is The Score about?
The Score, a tale of one of Europe's most tyrannical leaders who summons one of the world's greatest composers, comes to Theatre Royal Haymarket, starring multi-award-winning actor Brian Cox (Succession).
How do you get tickets for The Score?
Check the top of this page for current availability and exclusive offers on The Score tickets on TodayTix.
Which theatre is The Score at?
The Score is at London's Theatre Royal Haymarket, which is located at 18 Suffolk St, London, SW1Y 4HT.
How much are tickets for The Score?
The Score tickets start at £20.
What is the age recommendation for The Score?
Ages 12+.
What is the running time of The Score?
The Score runs for 2hr 40min. Incl. 1 Interval.
Who wrote The Score?
Oliver Cotton wrote the play.
Who directed The Score?
Sir Trevor Nunn directs the show.
Is The Score appropriate for kids?
The Score is best for children ages 12 and above.
Is The Score good?
The Score is a wonderful show that tells a gripping story. The play boasts an excellent cast and creative team, including multi-award-winning Succession star Brian Cox.
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