The Battle
Priority Booking for Gold & Silver Friends, Access Register & 16-25 members:
Opens Tue 29 Apr at 10am
Priority Booking for Bronze Friends:
Opens Thu 1 May at 10am
Public Booking:
Opens Fri 2 May at 10am
WORLD PREMIERE – PRIOR TO WEST END
London, 1995. Two of the country’s biggest bands release singles on the same day, commencing the battle of Britpop. On one side, clean-cut, art-school intellectuals from the South. On the other: raw and unapologetic lads from the North. Rivalries flare, friendships fracture and at the centre of it all a mania that would define an era – were you Blur or Oasis?
From the chaos of the Brit Awards to the infamous chart war, The Battle is a wickedly funny dive into one of the greatest rivalries in rock history. Featuring legendary personalities and unforgettable clashes, it was never just about the music, but power, pride, and uncontrollable competitiveness.
Expect filthy language and razor-sharp dialogue in this cut-throat new comedy that puts you right at the heart of the feuding, the fame, and the fallout.
Get ready to roll with it.
Please note this is a fictionalised account of one of the biggest chart battles in Rock and Roll history, based on research and interviews, it features characters inspired by some very real-life individuals, and some composite characters and conversations entirely imagined by the writer.
Venue
Presented by
Birmingham Rep and Melting Pot
Written by
John Niven
Directed by
Matthew Dunster
Price
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Access Performances
Audio Described: Sat 28 Feb 2.30pm
A Free Touch Tour is available to book at 1.30pm before the Audio Described performance.
BSL Interpreted: Thu 26 Feb 7.30pm
Captioned: Thu 5 Mar 2.30pm & 7.30pm
Chilled: Thu 26 Feb 2.30pm
Age Guidance
14+
Please note, no under 5s will be admitted to the auditorium.
Content Advice
Please note this production contains offensive language, and references to drug use.