Chess

This is one of my favourite shows. Performed by Walmesley A O D S, this was perfection from start to finish.

Vicki Wilson took on the difficult part of the Arbiter  .She certainly controlled the stage. The two chess masters Frederick Trumper & Anatoly Sergievsky were brilliantly played by Tristan Nixon & Steve Benson. The finale of Act 1 ended with Anatoly singing `Anthem`.  Outstanding.

This show is a romantic triangle between the American, the Russian and a woman who manages one & falls in love with the other.

Florence Vassy who falls in love with Anatoly was beautifully performed by Adrienne Wormald. She sings a heart wrenching `Heaven Help My Heart` and beautiful duets with Anatoly, including `You & I`

Act II sees the appearance of Svetlana, wife of Anatoly, well played by Lindsay Farnworth, who sings a charming `Someone Else,s Story`. With Florence she sings  a stunning `I Know Him So Well`  Minor principles were well cast. I was impressed with the solid performance of Mike Taylor as the Russian Molokov. A super voice.

In this society, as I have come to expect and never disappointed, the chorus & soloists  were excellent, always in tune.  Choreography was first class. It was interesting watching the human chess board at floor level moving & the two players in action on stage.

I can`t end this report without complimenting the orchestra, sound, lighting & costumes which were fantastic.

Well Done Everyone & Thank You for the invitation & care given to me.

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