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Nick Backstrom plays one of the lead roles in the South Burnett Musical Comedy Society’s production of Chess<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

May 16, 2024<\/strong>
\nCold war tensions, a love triangle and music by ABBA stars Benny Andersson and Bj\u00f6rn Ulvaeus … what more could you want? So have you booked your tickets to Chess yet?<\/p>\n

Chess The Musical is based on a hit concept album which was transformed during the late 1980s into a popular West End and Broadway musical.<\/p>\n

It’s being presented on stage in Kingaroy by the talented members of the South Burnett Musical Comedy Society (SBMCS).<\/p>\n

Chess, as the name implies, is set around the game – a metaphor for the Cold War tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union.<\/p>\n

There’s also the tension between the players and a girl called Florence …<\/p>\n

The first half is set in Merano, Italy, while the second shifts the focus to Bangkok.<\/p>\n

(Older audience members may remember “One Night In Bangkok” from the Chess album which was a No 1 hit for Murray Head in Australia in 1985.)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tracking down a Soviet flag to use as a stage prop turned out to be harder than director Julee-anne Bell originally thought, joking the SBMCS may now be on a government “watch” list somewhere.<\/p>\n

There are 26 singers in the cast, headed up by actor Nick Backstrom, who has been seen on TV in everything from Neighbours to Jack Irish.<\/p>\n

Julee-anne,\u00a0 her husband Thomas (who actually does play chess), Scott Fitzpatrick, Brendan Theodore and Linda Bebbington are the other principal actors.<\/p>\n

The stage production in Kingaroy features digital projections created by Thomas, which replace the need for expensive sets.<\/p>\n

Julee-anne said she had never worked with a more focused, dedicated and willing cast.<\/p>\n

She said she was excited about opening night but admitted she was also a little bit terrified.<\/p>\n

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Opening night at the Kingaroy Town Hall is this Friday (May 17) with tickets for the 7:00pm show available online<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Other dates are May 18 (7:00pm), May 19 (1:00pm), May 24 (7:00pm), May 25 (7:00pm) and May 26 (1:00pm).<\/p>\n

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Principal cast members are, from left, Nick Backstrom, Julee-anne Bell, Scott Fitzpatrick, Brendan Theodore, Warren Wintour, Linda Bebbington and Thomas Bell<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Getting ready for the big night … cast members were in dress rehearsal at the Kingaroy Town Hall on Sunday<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Nick Backstrom singing “One Night In Bangkok”<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Chess is a metaphor for the Cold War tensions between the USA and the Soviet Union<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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