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
Ensemble
Abigail Helsby
Catherine Gavigan-Binnie
Chris McMillan
David Bowers-Mason
Ed Blunden
Henry Shum
Jack Clarke-Parker
Laura Gardner
Margaret Hill
Renée Bryton
Stacey O'Brien
Tania Dreaver
Vishan Appanna
CREW
Director
Laura Loach
Music Director
Michael Stebbings
Stage Managers
Production Managers
Paige 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
Paige Barnes
Rehearsal Pianist
Anna McBride
Set Design & Construction
Laura Loach
Andrew Loach
Sound Assistant
Kirsty Moir
Publicity
Alex Rabina
Front of House Manager
Dominic Taffs
BAND
Keyboard 1
Anna McBride
Keyboard 2
Lauren Simpkins
Keyboard 3
Sue Windsor
Violin
Tiffany Anderson
Violin
Joel Miller
Cello
Stephen Gibbs
Flute/Piccolo
Mitch McEwen
Flute
Jacob Burton
Clarinet
Natalie Hunt
Clarinet/Bass Clarinet
Greg Rogan
Trumpet
Jemma Sergent
Trumpet/Trombone
Topher Clinch
Alto Saxophone
Robyn Zwaan
Guitar
Steve Morrison
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
