Chess in Concert

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T01840974821 (STRODE10) A special treat for musical fans is being laid on at Strode Theatre in Street, Somerset, on Sunday 17th January at 2.30pm with a special fundraising screening of the spectacular CHESS IN CONCERT, recorded live at the Albert Hall and introduced by the film’s director Hugh Wooldridge. After the screening you will be able to ask questions of the director Hugh Wooldridge and renowned West End choreographer Andrew Wright (a former member of Glastonbury & Street Musical Comedy Society).
17 Jan 10	Strode Theatre, Street :: V917 listing details L236609218
T1575831517 (RAH08) Producer Heartaches Ltd. Producer JGPC. Producer The Night of 1000 Voices. Adapted by Hugh Wooldridge. Director Hugh Wooldridge. Choreographer Kevan Allen. Conductor David Firman. Company City of London Philharmonic Orchestra. Performer Tim Rice (introduction). Performer Josh Groban (The Russian). Performer Idina Menzel (Florence). Performer Adam Pascal (Frederick Trumper). Performer Kerry Ellis (Svetlana). Performer Marti Pellow. Performer David Bedella. Performer Clarke Peters. Performer Leila Benn Harris. Performer Aoife Muloholland. Performer Tiffany Graves. Performer Debbie Kurup.
12 May 08 to 13 May 08	The Royal Albert Hall, Inner London :: V221 listing details L1121620439

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Concert :: Chess in Concert involves a romantic triangle between two players in a World Chess Championship, and the woman who manages one and falls in love with the other. Although the protagonists were not intended to represent any specific individuals, the characters' personalities are loosely based on those of Victor Korchnoi and Bobby Fischer.

Music	Benny Andersson
Music	Bjorn Ulvaeus
Lyrics	Tim Rice