Chess

Music by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus
Lyrics by Tim Rice
Directed by Laura Loach
Music directed by Michael Stebbings

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We were proud to present the biggest production of our four-year history. With a live band and a fully amplified cast of twenty performers at the brand new Tapere Nui theatre in Te Auaha, Chess was an unforgettable night of musical theatre.

Cast

Anatoly - Will Collin
Freddie - Kevin Orlando
Florence - Ellie Stewart
Svetlana - Kate Boyle
The Arbiter - Eugene Wolfin
Molokov - Karen Anslow
Walter - Mike Bryant
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Ensemble
​Abigail Helsby, Catherine Gavigan-Binnie, Chris McMillan, David Bowers-Mason, Ed Blunden, Henry Shum, Jack Clarke-Parker, Laura Gardner, Margaret Hill, Renee Iosefa Neil, Stacey O'Brien, Tania Dreaver, Vishan Appanna.

Crew

Director - Laura Loach
Music Director - Michael Stebbings
Stage and Production Managers - Patrick Barnes & Natasha Thyne
Choreographer - Nicole Rush
Costume Designer - Ashleigh Dolling
Props Manager - Ruby Kemp
Lighting Designer - David Cathro
Lighting Assistant - Abigail Helsby
Lighting Operator - Michael Farmer
Sound Engineer/Designer - Patrick Barnes
Rehearsal Pianist - Anna McBride
Set Design and Construction - Laura Loach and Andrew Loach
Sound Assistant - Kirsty Moir
Publicity/Marketing - Alex Rabina
​Front of House Manager - Dominic Taffs

Band

Anna McBride - Keys 1
Lauren Simpkins - Keys 2
Sue Windsor - Keys 3
Tiffany Anderson - Violin
Joel Miller - Violin
Stephen Gibbs - Cello
Mitch McEwen - Flute/Piccolo
Jacob Burton - Flute
Natalie Hunt - Clarinet
Greg Rogan - Clarinet/Bass Clarinet
Jemma Sergent - Trumpet
Topher Clinch - Trumpet/Trombone
Robyn Zwaan - Alto Saxophone
Steve Morrison - Guitar
Rob Edgecombe - Bass Guitar
Paul Gadd - Drum Kit
​Katie Morton - Percussion/Accordion

Photography by Alex Rabina