Chess in concert
Darwin Chorale is excited to be performing the highly acclaimed musical Chess this October.
With music by Bjorn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson of ABBA fame and lyrics by Sir Tim Rice, this musical explores American/Russian relationships during the Cold War through the World Chess Championships and a romantic love triangle.
The principal pawns are the loutish American grandmaster, the earnest Russian challenger, and the Hungarian/American female chess assistant who arrives at the international championships in Italy with the American and falls for the Russian - who is keen to defect to the West. From Tyrol to Thailand in 1986-7 the players, lovers, politicians, CIA and KGB make their moves to the pulse of this monumental rock score.
With more than 50 performers in the cast, plus a 20 piece orchestra made up of musicians from both Darwin and Alice Springs, this is a powerful and significant piece of musical theatre featuring hit songs ‘One Night in Bangkok’, ‘Heaven Help My Heart’ and ‘I Know Him So Well’.
Chess Artistic Director Fiona Wake describes the show as a fast-paced love triangle, and says audiences will be amazed with the mix of rock music, classical music and ballads.
“This is a rare opportunity to see and hear musical theatre in Darwin, and you will definitely be impressed by the Chorale’s ability to showcase local talent. But be warned: passion and pain involved!”
Sat 28 Oct | 7.30pm | Darwin Entertainment Centre
