Chess

I have now seen quite a few of Keith Neville directed productions and have come to expect a high standard. Tonight was to be no exception. It was obvious from the beginning that Keith’s hard work had paid off. This show tells of romantic and political rivalries set against a cold-war background in a story as intricate as the game of Chess itself.
 Lighting must have been a nightmare but Rod Henderson’s design made an excellent job of this complicated task. The cues were spot on and the various levels lit very effectively. The back projection video was visually effective.
Musical Director Colin Palmer is to be congratulated especially in view of some very difficult vocal arrangements and the range required by some of the singers. 
The staging was extremely effective and the whole production design ensured continuity of the highest standard. I was immensely impressed with this production, its staging and attention to detail. All the principals were well cast and what fine singing from Andy Lingfield (Anatoly Sergievsky) and Laura Brand ( Florence Vassy).
 The complexities that this show threw at them showed that Sevenoaks Players are a force to be reckoned with. This was amateur theatre at its best and would put many a professional production to shame.

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