Mathew Horne is going to star in a new play about Blur vs Oasis, The Battle

Mathew Horne is set to star in ‘The Battle’, a new comedy exploring the infamous 1995 Britpop rivalry between Blur and Oasis.

The actor and comedian will take on the role of music executive Andy Ross in the production, which opens at Birmingham Rep on 11th February ahead of a major UK tour and West End run.

The play, written by John Niven and directed by Matthew Dunster, examines the cultural clashes of 1990s Britain through the lens of the era-defining chart battle between the two bands.

“This play is right in the sweet spot of my teenage cultural experience. I’m thrilled to be exploring this iconic era in music on stage with such a talented creative team involved,” says Horne.

The production marks Niven’s first venture into theatre writing, drawing from his extensive experience in the music industry. The creative team includes Fly Davis as Set and Costume Designer, Jessica Hung Han Yun as Lighting Designer, Ian Dickinson as Sound Designer, and Tal Rosner as Video Designer.