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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. As the Age of Enlightenment dawns, they stand in opposite camps. 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 manT0672323974World Premiere.Producer Theatre Royal Bath Productions. Director Trevor Nunn. Design Robert Jones. Lighting Johanna Town. Music Sophie Cotton. Sound Sophie Cotton. Director Ginny Schiller (CDG - casting). Performer Brian Cox (Bach). Performer Nicole Ansari-Cox. Performer Matthew Burns. Performer Dona Croll. Performer Peter De Jersey. Performer Stephen Hagan. | |
| 12 Oct 23 to 28 Oct 23 | Theatre Royal, Bath :: V854 listing details L01028846996 |
