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Chess: The Musical

The Round
Nunawading
The Round, 379 - 399 Whitehorse Road
Nunawading, VIC 3131 Australia

Date

12 Sep –
21 Sep

About the Show

NOVA Music Theatre presents Chess: The Musical, a battle of minds, hearts, and nations!

When American grandmaster Freddie Trumper faces off against Russian champion Anatoly Sergievsky, their rivalry extends beyond the chessboard. With Cold War tensions rising and political forces at play, chess second Florence Vassy finds herself torn between loyalty, love, and ambition.

With lyrics by Tim Rice (Jesus Christ Superstar, Evita) and music by ABBA’s Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus (Mamma Mia!), Chess delivers an electrifying rock score, including “One Night in Bangkok”, “I Know Him So Well”, and “Anthem.”

Now experience this gripping tale of passion, politics, and betrayal like never before. Who will claim victory—on the board and in love?

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NOVA Music Theatre presents Chess: The Musical, a battle of minds, hearts, and nations!

When American grandmaster Freddie Trumper faces off against Russian champion Anatoly Sergievsky, their rivalry extends beyond the chessboard. With Cold War tensions rising and political forces at play, chess second Florence Vassy finds herself torn between loyalty, love, and ambition.

With lyrics by Tim Rice (Jesus Christ Superstar, Evita) and music by ABBA’s Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus (Mamma Mia!), Chess delivers an electrifying rock score, including “One Night in Bangkok”, “I Know Him So Well”, and “Anthem.”

Now experience this gripping tale of passion, politics, and betrayal like never before. Who will claim victory—on the board and in love?

Date

September 12, 2025
September 21, 2025

About the Show

NOVA Music Theatre presents Chess: The Musical, a battle of minds, hearts, and nations!

When American grandmaster Freddie Trumper faces off against Russian champion Anatoly Sergievsky, their rivalry extends beyond the chessboard. With Cold War tensions rising and political forces at play, chess second Florence Vassy finds herself torn between loyalty, love, and ambition.

With lyrics by Tim Rice (Jesus Christ Superstar, Evita) and music by ABBA’s Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus (Mamma Mia!), Chess delivers an electrifying rock score, including “One Night in Bangkok”, “I Know Him So Well”, and “Anthem.”

Now experience this gripping tale of passion, politics, and betrayal like never before. Who will claim victory—on the board and in love?

Read More

NOVA Music Theatre presents Chess: The Musical, a battle of minds, hearts, and nations!

When American grandmaster Freddie Trumper faces off against Russian champion Anatoly Sergievsky, their rivalry extends beyond the chessboard. With Cold War tensions rising and political forces at play, chess second Florence Vassy finds herself torn between loyalty, love, and ambition.

With lyrics by Tim Rice (Jesus Christ Superstar, Evita) and music by ABBA’s Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus (Mamma Mia!), Chess delivers an electrifying rock score, including “One Night in Bangkok”, “I Know Him So Well”, and “Anthem.”

Now experience this gripping tale of passion, politics, and betrayal like never before. Who will claim victory—on the board and in love?

Date

Production Company :
Nova Music Theatre
Director :
Noel Browne
Musical Director :
John Clancy and Amber Simm
Choreographer :
Wayne Robinson
Producer :
Nova Music Theatre
Stage Manager :
Glenys Browne
Cast :
Natalie Carden - Florence Leighton Garwin - Anatoly Jenter Zilm - Freddie Matt Jakowenko - Arbiter John Leahy - Mayor Sean McBride - Molotov Tristan Everett - Walter Peter Bayliss Pam Braithwaite Hannah Bodribb Nicole Cooper Patrick Cottin Simon Cuthbert Rachel Cuthbert Yee Raelene Dunedin Liam Fahey Meagan Gaffney Rachel Jones Kate Judge Fiona Kennett Lauren King Christine Lee Philip Liberatore Estelle Lipovetsky Celeste Marinelli Rachelle Mosca David Nicholls Jasmine Weisberg Cindy Yan Kevin Yap
Performance Dates & Times :
Fri 12 Sept at 7.30pm Sat 13 Sept at 1.30pm & 7.30pm Sun 14 Sept at 1.30pm Fri 19 Sept at 7.30pm Sat 20 Sept at 1.30pm & 7.30pm Sun 21 Sept at 1.30pm
September 12, 2025
September 21, 2025
Performances

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