Brian Cox in The Score and Tamsin Greig in The Deep Blue Sea to both transfer to the West End

Two productions from Theatre Royal Bath will transfer to the Theatre Royal Haymarket next spring.

First, The Score, a new play by Oliver Cotton, will run from 20 February to 26 April 2025. Directed by Trevor Nunn (Les Misérables), the production stars Brian Cox as Johann Sebastian Bach and Nicole Ansari-Cox as Bach’s wife, Anna.

Set in 1747 Prussia, the play explores the clash between Bach, a deeply religious composer, and Frederick II, an atheist and military leader.

Originally staged at Theatre Royal Bath in 2023, The Score sees the two men face off in an intellectual and musical confrontation. The production’s design is led by Robert Jones (set and costumes), Johanna Town (lighting), and Sophie Cotton (sound and additional composition).

Following The Score, Tamsin Greig and Finbar Lynch will star in The Deep Blue Sea, directed by Lindsay Posner. Running from 7 May to 21 June 2025, this revival of Terence Rattigan’s 1950s drama delves into the emotional turmoil of Hester Collyer, a woman trapped in a destructive love affair.

Originally presented at the Ustinov Studio in 2024 and picking up an all-out rave from WhatsOnStage, the play is supported by a creative team that includes Peter McKintosh (set and costumes), Paul Pyant (lighting), Gregory Clarke (sound), and Will Stuart (composer).

Further casting for both productions will be announced soon.