Chess
Chess
​Music by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus
Lyrics by Tim Rice
Directed by Laura Loach
Music directed by Michael Stebbings​
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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​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
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Music Director
Michael Stebbings
Stage and Production Managers
Paige Barnes and 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
Paige 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
Keys 1
​Anna McBride
Keys 2
Lauren Simpkins
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Keys 3
Sue Windsor
Violin
Tiffany Anderson
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Violin
Joel Miller
Cello
Stephen Gibbs
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Flute/Piccolo
Mitch McEwen
Flute
​Jacob Burton
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Clarinet
Natalie Hunt
Clarinet/Bass Clarinet
Greg Rogan
Trumpet
Jemma Sergent
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Trumpet/Trombone
Topher Clinch
Alto Saxophone
Robyn Zwaan
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Guitar
Steve Morrison
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Bass Guitar
Rob Edgecombe
Drum Kit​
Paul Gadd
Percussion/Accordion
Katie Morton
REVIEWS
"This Footlights opening is a performance triumph and a grand night in theatre."
​- Dave Smith, Theatreview
GALLERY
Photography by Alex Rabina
