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This production is recommended for ages 12+
Performance dates
20 February - 26 April 2025
Run time: 2hrs 40mins
Includes interval
Following a sold-out critically acclaimed run at the Theatre Royal Bath, Oliver Cotton's blistering new play makes its West End transfer. Playing at the Theatre Royal Haymarket for a strictly limited season, and starring legendary stage and screen actor, Brian Cox (Succession), book your official tickets today!
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.
Further casting to be announced.
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