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4.2 25 reviews from 25 verified reviews- Booking until: Saturday, 26 April 2025
- Running time: 2hr 40min. Incl. 1 Interval.
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The Score in London
National treasure and theatre, TV and big screen favourite Brian Cox stars in The Score, a dazzling new play by Oliver Cotton (Diamond Geezer). The show is directed by Trevor Nunn, on stage at the Theatre Royal Haymarket from February to April 2025.
The Score - The story
The time is spring 1747 and the setting is Potsdam in Prussia, where composer Johann Sebastian Bach reluctantly visits the court of Frederick II, Europe’s most feared and ambitious leader. The two men are very different indeed. The composer despises war, the king adores it. Bach is a believer with a deep love of his religion, a man who reads scripture, while the king is an atheist who reads books about military history. Despite their differences, the king is in awe of Bach’s genius. But Frederick has created a musical conundrum he hopes will confuse the composer and entertain the court. But neither man could have predicted the explosive events of the following days.
About The Score
Brian Cox recently wowed TV audiences in HBO’s multi-award-winning series Succession. He stars as the composer John Sebastian Bach in Oliver Cotton’s new masterpiece-in-the-making, originally on stage at the Theatre Royal Bath in October 2023 where it enjoyed excellent reviews.
The Score cast and creatives
Brian Cox’s career has spanned more than six decades. A multiple award-winning actor, he has worked with some of the world’s best-respected venues and companies as well as household name Hollywood and TV directors. Twice the winner of the Olivier for Best Actor, his role in Succession attracted a Golden Globe award and Emmy nominations.
He is joined by his real-life wife, Nicole Ansari-Cox, who is also a familiar face on the UK stage and screen as well as in the USA. She was amazing in the TV series Deadwood, in Paso de Ovejas, A Woman in Winter, Oblivion Nebraska, Hard Four and Tom Stoppard’s Rock’n’Roll, both at the Royal Court Theatre and on Broadway.
The creative team consists of writer Oliver Cotton and Director Trevor Nunn with Robert Jones as the Set and Costume Designer and Johanna Town the Lighting Designer. Sophie Cotton is the Composer and Sound Designer, Cordelia Monsey the Associate Director, and the casting comes from Ginny Schiller CDG.
Trevor Nunn is the former artistic director of the National Theatre and Royal Shakespeare Company, the Royal National Theatre and currently, the Theatre Royal Haymarket. He has directed a multitude of dramas for the stage including Macbeth, Cats (1981) and Les Misérables (1985). He has won multiple awards for his work including Tonys, Oliviers and Drama Desk Awards. In 2008 he was named one of the most influential people in British culture
With reviews including words like ‘magnificent’, ‘magnetic’ and ‘a volcanic presence’, Trevor Nunn’s ‘grand’ production is sure to delight audiences who adore top quality theatre.
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The Score Ticket Information
- Booking until:
Saturday, 26 April 2025
- Running time:
2hr 40min. Incl. 1 Interval.
- Age restrictions
Ages 12+.
- Cancellations & Refunds
Once booked, tickets to The Score are usually non exchangeable and non refundable as per our terms & conditions. In practice, however, we will do our best to accommodate your request as long as we are notified at least 48 hours before the performance. Please contact us for more information.
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Valid all performances 3 March - 26 April 2025 Book by 14 April 2025
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All reviews are from customers who have been invited to leave a review just after seeing The Score.
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Great acting, great storyD Reviewed on 27 March 2025 by Douglas
United States Of America
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one of the best plays or shows I have seen in decadesIt was fantastic, it was just a shame the people from the bow office were not able to understand that my son was over from Paris and I really wanted him to join. I asked if he could use one of the empty seats next to me or one of the bowes. We bought four tickets. But they were not understanding at all. I tried to find someone from the production but were nowhere to be found. A real shame that my son did no watch the play. It would have made a big difference in his life and I was willing to pay. We leaves tomorrow morning so very sad about their lack of compassion and understanding.
M Reviewed on 25 March 2025 by Marcela
United Kingdom
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very interesting, well written and well staged, excellent acting by allA Reviewed on 24 March 2025 by Anni
United Kingdom
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Needs Rewriting and the Cast RetrainingOnly managed the first act - it was so boring we couldn’t bear staying on. Nothing happened, the characters weren’t interesting or the plot developed. For professional actors their voice projection was dreadful. We could hardly hear clearly in “The Gods”, not that there was much worth hearing .The long wait for Frederick to appear wasn’t worth it.
A Reviewed on 24 March 2025 by Anne
United Kingdom
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GrippingE Reviewed on 22 March 2025 by Eliot
United Kingdom
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Not just about musicOne of the very few plays I could see again. It seemed so relevant to today - war in Europe, a self obsessed king with a sycophantic court, speaking truth to power....And of course Brian Cox is good although not always able to hear distinctively in the back rows. To be honest the rest of the cast is variable. Outstanding scenery and lighting.
G Reviewed on 21 March 2025 by Graham
United Kingdom
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An opportunity wastedEven fans of Bach - perhaps, especially fans of Bach - will find this a bit of a dull and 11/2 dimensional view of a fascinating period in the life of the area to become Germany and the old mans' final period. The use of music was poor and the acting declamatory, to much set and not enough projection, either in words or meaning.
A Reviewed on 20 March 2025 by Ann
United Kingdom
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Very professional and entertainingJ Reviewed on 19 March 2025 by James
United States Of America
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Thoughtful and brilliantly acted.J Reviewed on 18 March 2025 by Jill
Canada
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Wonderful show!Wasn’t sure what to expect but I really enjoyed it. Loved that the script was in ‘normal’ modern language so easy to understand. Also liked the humour and the acting all round was excellent. Would highly recommend and suitable for anyone.
L Reviewed on 14 March 2025 by Louise
United Kingdom
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The acting in general was fine but we thought that Brian Cox was disappointing as he fluffed some of his lines and overacted.
K Reviewed on 14 March 2025 by Kevin
United Kingdom
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An amazing, must-see, drama.An excellent play; dramatic, deep and sometimes intense. Brilliant acting and humour that worked and fitted in so well too. We really loved it and, of course, the music!
H Reviewed on 09 March 2025 by Holly
United Kingdom
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Interesting storylineWe enjoyed the play, but it was not what we expected …… there was more humour and less music. The change from light banter to serious discussion was a bit jolting, but the story was at its best when Bach and Frederick argued their conflicting opinions. Walking home from the theatre, we talked about these polar views, so that in itself suggests that the actors had successfully drawn us into the debate. It was particularly interesting when Bach’s son challenged him with the reality that war and terrible events have always happened throughout time and that Bach had become outraged and impassioned only when soldiers invaded his town and people he knew were violated and hurt. It was hard not to think about current world events.
S Reviewed on 02 March 2025 by Sheila
Canada
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Excellent Brian CoxC Reviewed on 01 March 2025 by Cece
United Kingdom
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Worth seeingN Reviewed on 26 February 2025 by Nigel
United Kingdom
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Getting Bach to the Theatre again.How good it is to get Bach to one of the most exquisite theatres in London and enjoy a great play like this. The cast are to be congratulated on a sterling performance which was greatly enjoyed by ourselves and, by the looks of it, the rest of the audience. (Every performance I attend now the audience think it is obligatory to stand up to applaud at the end. They weren’t too bad this evening, but I really wish they would stop it as they ruin it for others who don’t want to or can’t stand up! Rant over 😃) I had read a review, possibly from the run in Bath, which said the first half was slow but it was anything but. The first half set the scene perfectly for the confrontation and ‘trial’ of Bach’s powers and for the effect on Frederick.
R Reviewed on 24 February 2025 by Rosemary
United Kingdom
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—-The 1st act seemed like a history lesson - the exposition was way too obvious. Not dramatic enough. Cox was also yelling a lot of lines. 2nd act- excellent. Wonderful dialogue and themes. Cox and actor playing the King- excellent. How about cutting the 1st act in half and make it a one-act?
J Reviewed on 24 February 2025 by Julianne
United States Of America
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Really well doneO Reviewed on 24 February 2025 by Olivia
United Kingdom
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ExecrableAstonished this is in the West End. Astonished that Brian Cox has dirtied his hands with it
R Reviewed on 21 February 2025 by Robert
United Kingdom
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Quality actingThe Score is a great play and all performers were good. Brian Cox was excellent but so were the rest of the team, the younger actors being equally good as him and not a moment of overacting in sight. It has been a while since such a play of understated quality has been shown in the West End.
M Reviewed on 20 February 2025 by Maria
United Kingdom
2025
Production images released for THE SCORE
by Emmie Newitt | Wednesday, February 26 2025, 14:16
Oliver Cotton's new play stars the legendary screen and stage actor Brian Cox. It runs at the Theatre Royal Haymarket for a limited engagement which started performances this month.
Brian Cox in The Score. Photo by Manuel Harlan
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Rehearsal images have been released from THE SCORE at the Theatre Royal Haymarket
by Emmie Newitt | Wednesday, February 12 2025, 14:55
The production which stars legendary screen and stage actor Brian Cox alongside Nicole Ansari-Cox will run in the West End for a limited engagement kicking off this month.
Brian Cox and Juliet Garricks in rehearsals for The Score. Photo by Manuel Harlan
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Cast revealed for THE SCORE starring Brian Cox at Theatre Royal Haymarket
by Emmie Newitt | Monday, January 20 2025, 09:54
Additional cast members are joining the renowned stage and screen actor, alongside the previously announced Nicole Ansari-Cox, in Oliver Cotton's play.
Brian Cox, Nicole Ansari-Cox, Juliet Garricks and Peter de Jersey. Headshots provided by production.
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