MLC building, King Street
Sydney, New South Wales 2000

CHESS-THE MUSICAL, Music by the ABBA Duo, Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus with Lyrics by Tim Rice (Jesus Christ Superstar and Evita) will be performed by Balmain’ s Light Opera Company Inc - BLOC Inc - at the Theatre Royal from Thursday 8 to Saturday 17 May 2008. This contemporary and entertaining musical will highlight a wonderful ensemble of local actors and a 25-piece orchestra.
This vibrant musical is directed by Mark Hoath from BLOC and stars the talented local actors Pat Ulloa (Jekyll and Hyde, Jesus Christ Superstar, The Sound of Music) as Anatoly, Ed Steiner (Twelve Angry Men, Romeo and Juliet, Into the Woods) as Freddie and Lucy Boocock (The Wiz, Little Shop of Horrors) as Florence.
“Being able to put on CHESS anywhere is such an honour but it will be something special to put it on at the Theatre Royal, where it was first performed in Australia almost 20 years ago”, says Mr Hoath.
CHESS is set in the mid 1980’s and revolves around the World Chess Championships, the American current title holder, Freddie, his partner, Florence and the Russian contender, Anatoly. This turns into a drama-ridden love triangle, commenting on how cold war tensions of the time seemed to dominate all aspects of life- even those considered to be the more refined ones.
CHESS originated as a concept album released in 1984. The musical takes the audience on a journey through the scenic towns of Merano, Italy and Bangkok, Thailand. One Night in Bangkok was a million-selling smash across the globe, topping the charts in many countries, including the UK, US, and Australia. The duet of I Know Him So Well was number one in the UK for three weeks and a top 10 hit in Australia in 1985 when released as a single by Elaine Paige and Barbara Dickson.

BLOC Inc has been producing musicals since 2005 and is a non-profit organisation committed to providing the best community theatre in Sydney. BLOC Inc’s previous shows have included the 2007 season of Pirates of Penzance and the 2007 season of Into the Woods at the Seymour Centre.
“Performing as an amateur company in a professional venue and to an audience of over 1000 is extremely rare. It is going to be such a show-case of young talented people including cast, Orchestra and those working behind the scenes” added Mr Hoath.

BLOC INC
Amateur production by arrangement with Dominie Pty Ltd
presents

Chess-The Musical

Starring
Pat Alloa, Lucy Boocock, Ed Steiner, Sarah Hyland, Charlie Voyagis,
Leighton Watts, and John Grinston
Director Mark Hoath, Music Director Nathan Gilkes and Choreographer Sheridan Warner

From Thursday 8 May to Saturday 17 May 2008
Theatre Royal, King St Sydney

Thursday 8 May 8pm Opening Night
Friday 9 May 8pm
Saturday 10 May 2pm
Saturday 10 May 8pm SOLD OUT
Thursday 15 May 8pm
Friday 16 May 8pm
Saturday 17 May 8pm

Adults $68.40 plus booking fee
Concession $58.40 plus booking fee
Groups of 8+ $58.40

BOOKINGS through Ticketek 132 849 or www.ticketek.com.au

Official Website: http://www.ticketek.com.au

Added by mgm events on April 14, 2008

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