Overview

• The musical 'The Battle,' written by John Niven and directed by Matthew Dunster, explores the 1995 chart battle between Blur and Oasis, where Blur's 'Country House' outsold Oasis's 'Roll With It.'
• The play will premiere at Birmingham Rep Theatre on February 11, 2026, followed by a UK-wide tour with stops in cities like Manchester, Cardiff, and Edinburgh.
• A West End engagement is planned after the UK tour, with exact dates yet to be announced.
• The production highlights the cultural and social divides of the era, including class, regional, and fashion tensions mirrored in fan allegiances.
• Ticket presales for select venues begin in May 2025, with casting details to be revealed at a later date.