And international and award-nominated production

of the Swedish musical sensation

December 2001 - June 2002

The Concert Hall of Aarhus

Falkoner Salen

Vejle Music Theatre

The temperamental American world chess champion Frederick Trumper is in Merano to defend his title against Russian chess champion Anatoly Sergievsky. It is however not only the title as the world’s best chess player that matters. A grand political game of nerves between the Cold War-era superpowers is unfolding behind the scenes and on the chessboard. Meanwhile, Frederick’s second Florence Vassy falls in love with Anatoly, and the love triangle is complicated even further when Anatoly’s wife Svetlana arrives. CHESS a love drama told with passion and great musical moments. CHESS a love drama told with passion and great musical moments.

REVIEWS

“BEAUTIFUL, INTERNATIONAL CHESS.”
Ekstra-Bladet
“Experimental, relevant and world-class entertainment.”
Jyske Vestkysten
“A MASTERFUL MOVE. THE EXPERIENCE OF AN INTERNATIONAL SHOW IS COMPLETE FROM THE START. BEAUTIFUL, MOVING, STIMULATING AND UPLIFTING. ”
Jyllands-Posten
“JOYFUL, MAGNIFICENT EXPERIENCE. THE NEW DANISH VERSION OF CHESS IS NOT AT ALL INFERIOR TO THE GREAT MUSICALS WE EXPERIENCE IN LONDON’S THEATRELAND. ”
Vejle Amts Folkeblad
“DANISH MUSICAL AUDIENCES NO LONGER NEED TO TRAVEL TO LONDON OR NEW YORK TO EXPERIENCE THE GREAT MUSICAL BUZZ THAT ONLY HAPPENS WHEN GREAT TALENT, GREAT AMBITIONS AND AN UNCOMPROMISING PENCHANT COME TOGETHER ON STAGE.”
Århus Stiftstidende

GALLERY

chess2001_You and I
chess2001_You and I 2
chess2001_Walter
chess2001_Svetlana
chess2001_Press conference 2
chess2001_Model of...
chess2001_Merchandisers 3
chess2001_Merchandisers 2
chess2001_Merano klassebillede
chess2001_Interview
chess2001_Interview 2
chess2001_Frederick
chess2001_Frederick 2
chess2001_Florence
chess2001_Endgame 7
chess2001_Endgame 6
chess2001_Endgame 5
chess2001_Endgame 4
chess2001_Endgame 3
chess2001_Endgame 2
chess2001_Bangkok 3
chess2001_Bangkok 2
chess2001_Arbiter 4
chess2001_Arbiter 3
chess2001_Arbiter 2
chess2001_Anatoly

CAST

Emma Kershaw
Florence
Stig Rossen
Anatoly
Zubin Varla
Frederick
Michael Cormick
The Arbiter
Simon Clark
Molokov
Gunilla Backman
Svetlana
James Graeme
Walter

Dancers

Ebony Molina
Edwina Cox
Lisa Marie Schmidt
Rose Marie Elisabeth Swiatecka
Dean Street
Edward Hayes-Neary
Richard Roe
Rod Buchanan

ENSEMBLE

Barbara Runekilde Torup
Karina Algren
Kinne Lucas
Line Kirstine Sørensen
Lisbeth Holmegaard
Marie-Louise Møller Lange
Mirja Kennedy
Rikke Enevoldsen
Stine Pagh
Thuri Dannesboe
Tine Ohrt-Nissen
Trine Jørgensen / Charlotte Schmidt-Jensen
Benjamin Shitrit
Christian Bach
Klavs Rosell
Mathias Samsing
Morten Roed Frederiksen
Rasmus Frank Bak
Rasmus Rørbæk
Ronny Sterlø
Simon Kruse
Thomas Storm Hansen
Tuan Minh Hoang
Ulrik Bruun Andersen

SONGS

ACT ONE

The Story of Chess
Arbiter and chess pieces
Merano
Citizens of Merano, the mayor and Frederick
Commie Newspapers
Florence & Frederick
Press Conference
Florence & Reporters
Anatoly & Molokov
Anatoly & Molokov
Where I Want to Be
Anatoly & Pop Choir
Diplomats
Walter, Molokov, American & Russian diplomats
The Arbiter
Arbiter & Pop Choir
Hymn to Chess
Ensemble
Merchandisers
Merchandisers
Chess #1
Orchestra
Arbiter (Reprise)
Arbiter & Pop Choir
Quartet - A Model of Decorum and Tranquility
Molokov, Florence, Arbiter & Anatoly
Florence & Molokov
Molokov, Florence, Walter & Frederick
1965 - Budapest is Rising
Florence & Frederick
Nobody's Side
Florence & Pop Choir
Der Kleine Franz
Citizens of Merano
Mountain Duet
Florence, Anatoly & Frederick
Chess #2
Orchestra
Florence Quits
Frederick & Florence
Pity the Child
Frederick & Ensemble
Embassy Lament
Russian diplomats
Heaven Help My Heart
Florence
Anthem
Anatoly & Ensemble

ACT TWO

The Golden Bangkok
Orchestra
One Night in Bangkok
Frederik & Pop Choir
One More Opponent / You and I
Anatoly & Florence
The Soviet Machine
Molokov & Russian diplomats
Interview
Walter, Anatoly & Frederick
Someone Else's Story
Svetlana
The Deal
Pricipal Cast
I Know Him So Well
Florence & Svetlana
Talking Chess
Frederick & Anatoly
End Game
Company
You and I (Reprise)
Anatoly & Florence
Finale
Walter, Florence & chess pieces

ORCHESTRA

Aarhus & Vejle

Flute / PiccoloKathrine Garmark
Oboe / Cor AnglaisHenrik Findsen
ClarinetDorthe Gade Lietzen
Clarinet / bass clarinetMette Lund
Flute / Clarinet / Baritone saxophoneRobin Watson
BassoonTorben Frederiksen
HornFlemming Salvig
Trumpet IAnne Mette Knudsen
Trumpet IILars Schuster
Trumpet IIIJan Sørensen
Trombone IJens Vind
Trombone IINiels Nørgaard
Keyboard IMartin Bergmann Konge / Nigel Cook
Keyboard IIHans Esbjerg
Keyboard IIIJakob Trautner
GuitarsJens Kokholm
BassJakob Bonderup
DrumsSune Bahr
PercussionHenrik Svenning
Violin (concertmaster)Ole Jacob Frederiksen / Hanne Holt-Nielsen
Violin IAndreas Rex Troelsen & Bodil Thordal-Christensen
Violin IIAstrid Høier, Martin Lund & Morten Christoffer-Møller
Cello IJon Anderskou
Cello IIChristian Sundevall

Copenhagen

Flute / PiccoloLars Frederiksen
Oboe / Cor AnglaisSigne Møldrup
ClarinetThomas Lund Jensen
Clarinet / bass clarinetBirgit Bøgh Simonsen
Flute / Clarinet / Baritone saxophoneRobin Watson
BassoonEmilie Deichmann
HornCarsten Smith-Nielsen
Trumpet IKnud Erik Nørgaard
Trumpet IIJens Gotholdt
Trumpet IIILars Ejlif Hansen
Trombone ILea Nielsen
Trombone IINiels Gerhardt
Keyboard IMartin Bergmann Konge
Keyboard IIThomas Jaque
Keyboard IIIPalle Juul Hansen
GuitarsLars Maasbøl
BassKalle Magnusson
DrumsTom Jensen
PercussionTom Højlund Olsen
Violin (concertmaster)Søren Østergaard
Violin IJakob Dinsen, Maj Kullberg
Violin IILena Persson, Pernille Hvid Larsen & Agnete Villadsen
Cello ICamilla Kirchhoff
Cello IIAnne Hall

CREATIVE TEAM

Music
Benny Andersson & Björn Ulvaeus
Lyrics
Tim Rice & Björn Ulvaeus
Book
Tim Rice
Orchestrations
Anders Eljas
Directed and choreographed by
Craig Revel Horwood
Assistant director and choreographer
Heather Douglas
Musical director
Mikkel Rønnow
Set and costume design
Christopher Woods
Hair & makeup design
Dennis Knudsen
Lighting design
Nick Richings
Sound design
Lars Baun Frederiksen
Photo
Brian Poulsen
Produced by
Stig Rossen & Mikkel Rønnow

SHOP

Merchandise

Chess Pin

Beautiful and stylish pin
10,00 kr.
5,00 kr.
OPTIONS
Merchandise

Chess Tote Bag

Black tote bag with white logo
60,00 kr.
30,00 kr.
Music

Symphonic (Diva & Maestro)

Wonderful symphonic musical and operetta highlights.
100,00 kr.
50,00 kr.
Music

Look With Your Heart

Louise Fribo sings Andrew Lloyd- Webber
100,00 kr.
50,00 kr.

DELIVERY COSTS