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Join us for the world premiere of The Battle, a co-production between The Rep and Melting Pot, charting one of the most iconic rivalries in music history: Oasis vs. Blur.
Written by John Niven and directed by Matthew Dunster, 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.
From the chaos of the Brit Awards to the infamous chart war, The Battle is a wickedly funny dive into one of the greatest clashes in britpop.
The Battle
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.
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Birmingham Rep
6 Centenary Square, Broad Street
Birmingham
B1 2EP
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Birmingham Rep
6 Centenary Square, Broad Street
Birmingham
B1 2EP
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- birmingham-rep.co.uk
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on Wed 11 February 2026