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Choral Society bring hit musical to the Scouts Hall

Published: Sat 19 Mar 2022, 12:00 PM

NENAGH Choral Society are back- as they venture into the world of Chess, coming to the Scouts Hall stage this April.

Under the direction of Greg Browne, William Cullagh (Musical Director) and Stephanie Browne (Choreographer), NCS cast have been working hard for the last few months to finally stage this production, which is two years in the making. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic Chess the Musical was postponed two weeks before it was to be staged in 2020.

Chess was written in 1984 by ABBA songwriters Benny Andersson and Bjrn Ulvaeus, and Tim Rice. It tells a story of a love triangle, set against the background of the Cold War in which superpowers attempt to manipulate an international chess championship for political ends.

Two of the worlds greatest chess masters, one American, one Russian, are in danger of becoming the pawns of their governments as their battle for the world title gets under way. Simultaneously their lives are thrown into further confusion by a Hungarian refugee, a remarkable woman who becomes the centre of their emotional love triangle. This mirrors the heightened passions of the political struggles that threaten to destroy lives and loves.

The show includes the international hit singles I Know Him So Well and One Night in Bangkok. Other well-known songs from the score include Anthem, Heaven Help my Heart and Pity the Child.

This popular musical sees old and new faces return to the Scouts Hall stage. Russian Champion Anatoly - Paul Browne, American Grandmaster Freddie - Shane Kelly, Florence - Kirsty Ryan, Molokov - Andrew Whelan, Walter - Alan O'Brien, Arbiter - Paul Shesgreen, Svetlana - Niamh Chadwick.

Chess opens in the Scouts Hall on Tuesday, April 5, and runs until Saturday, April 9, nightly at 8pm. Ticket prices: Adult - 20 / Child(U16)/OAP - 15.

Box Office is open at the Scouts Hall from March 22 or by phone on 086 312 2725.

Published: Sat 19 Mar 2022, 12:00 PM

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