Chess: The Musical

2006

(Andersson, Ulvaeus & Rice)

in association with Marlborough School
 
Location: Marlborough School and Her Majesty's Theatre, Haymarket
 
Director: Audrey Tang
Choreographer: Lynette Driver
Musical Director: James Cowling 
 
About the Production:

This Internationally renowned musical follows the life of Russian Chess protιgι Anatoly Sergievsky challenging arrogant US Grandmaster Freddie Trumper. Set against the background of the Cold War between US and the Soviet Union, the players get caught in both competition and political intrigue as they battle for more than just a game.

 
Production Gallery:
 
Ruaridh MacPhee – Anatoly (The Russian), David Sanderson – the Arbiter, Rich Atterton – Freddie (The American) Ruaridh MacPhee – Anatoly (The Russian), Sarah Hewitt – Svetlana, Paul Mead – Molokov, David Sanderson – the Arbiter, Will Sloan – Walter, Audrey tang – Florence, Rich Atterton – Freddie (The American)