We were delighted to contribute some music production, re-arrangement and orchestration work to this brilliant new play written by John Niven and directed by Matthew Dunster, premiering at Birmingham Rep & Manchester Opera House.
We can’t give away too much about what we did without giving away a MASSIVE spoiler so… you’ll just have to trust us when we say we had the most fun witnessing our work being used in this way – utterly hilarious and bonkers and super nostalgic for us 90s kids.
Thanks so much to our pals Robyn Grant (Associate Director) and Ian Dickinson (Sound Designer) for getting us on board!
★★★★★ “absolute gem” WhatsOnStage
★★★★★ “bowled over” Fringe Guru
★★★★ “clever, quirky and genuinely fun” Broadway Baby
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. Starring Matthew Horne (Gavin & Stacey) as the music industry executive who kicked off the race to No 1. between the two bands. 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.
