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Laurence Connor directs the first West End revival since the original 1986 production, which starred Elaine Paige, of Chess. The famous eighties musical written by ABBA songwriters Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus, with Tim Rice, tells a story of love and political intrigue, set against the background of the Cold War in the late 1970s/early 1980s. his new West End production, presented at the London Coliseum features English National Opera's award-winning orchestra and chorus. It's directed by Laurence Connor, whose recent credits include School of Rock and Miss Saigon, Les Misérables and Jesus Christ Superstar. Choreography is by Stephen Mear.
About London Coliseum - English National Opera (ENO)
London Coliseum is a magnificent historic building and an excellent venue in which to enjoy the soaring sounds and high drama of some truly thrilling operas. This impressive theatre, which started its life as a venue for variety shows, is now - conversely - indistinguishable from its artistically first-class company in residence, the English National Opera. More about London Coliseum - English National Opera (ENO)
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London > Events > Theatre Dates: 28th September 2017 to 29th September 2018
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London > Events > Theatre Dates: 23rd June to 8th September 2018
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London > Entertainment > Theatres
St Martin's Lane, Covent Garden, London WC2N | Same location as Chess
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London > Entertainment > Theatres
Charing Cross Road, Soho, London WC2H | 2 minutes from Chess
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London > Entertainment > Cinemas
24-26 Leicester Square, Soho, London WC2H | 3 minutes from Chess
One of London's biggest cinemas, the Odeon Leicester Square regularly plays host to premieres and awards ceremonies as well as screening the biggest of the week's ... More
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Trafalgar Square, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 1 minute from Chess
This historic church of St Martin-in-the-Fields overlooking Trafalgar Square was built in 1726 and is the best known work of Scottish architect James Gibbs whose ... More
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
Trafalgar Square, Westminster, London WC2N | 2 minutes from Chess
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London > Attractions > Art Galleries
St Martin's Place, WC2H | 2 minutes from Chess
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London > Shopping > Specialists
7 Charing Cross Underground Shopping Arcade, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 1 minute from Chess
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London > Shopping > Delicatessens
5 New Row, WC2N | 1 minute from Chess
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31 St Martin's Lane, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 1 minute from Chess
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London > Restaurants > Italian restaurants
37 St Martin's Lane, WC2N | 1 minute from Chess
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London > Education > Universities and Colleges
24 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, WC2H | 5 minutes from Chess
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London > Education > Arts and Drama
Somerset House, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 8 minutes from Chess
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London > Education > English Language Courses
10 Coptic Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1A | 10 minutes from Chess
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London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
Victoria Embankment, Villiers Street, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 3 minutes from Chess
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London > Leisure > Fitness
12 Floral Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 3 minutes from Chess
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London > Leisure > Health and Beauty
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90 St Martins Lane, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 1 minute from Chess
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London > Nightlife > Pubs
33 Rose Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 3 minutes from Chess
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London > Nightlife > Bars
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45 St. Martin's Lane, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 1 minute from Chess
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24-26 Leicester Square, Soho, London WC2H | 3 minutes from Chess
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St Petersburg Ballet Theatre: Swan LakeSt Petersburg Ballet Theatre: Swan LakeThe internationally acclaimed St Petersburg Ballet Theatre make a welcome return to the London Coliseum this summer, with their full-length classic production of Swan Lake. Led by prima ballerina Irina Kolesnikova, whose last Odette/Odile in Swan Lake in London in 2015 was described by the Telegraph as "Truly a thing of beauty" and "Technically fla2018-08-22T00:00:00+01002018-09-02T00:00:00+0100
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event > Dance > Traditional dance - Ballet
PRICING £20-£95 plus booking fee
DATES 22nd August to 2nd September 2018
VENUE London Coliseum - English National Opera (ENO)
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PRICING £12-£115
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VENUE London Coliseum - English National Opera (ENO)
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PRICING £14-£80
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VENUE London Coliseum - English National Opera (ENO)
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PRICING £15-£125, tickets on sale Apr 30, 10am
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VENUE London Coliseum - English National Opera (ENO)
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PRICING £20-£95, Premium Seats £145
DATES 14th June to 31st August 2019
VENUE London Coliseum - English National Opera (ENO)
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