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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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Charing Cross Road, Soho, London WC2H | 2 minutes from Chess
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24-26 Leicester Square, Soho, London WC2H | 3 minutes from Chess
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London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Trafalgar Square, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 1 minute from Chess
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Trafalgar Square, Westminster, London WC2N | 2 minutes from Chess
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St Martin's Place, WC2H | 2 minutes from Chess
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5 New Row, WC2N | 1 minute from Chess
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25 New Row, Covent Garden, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 2 minutes from Chess
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24 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, WC2H | 5 minutes from Chess
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Somerset House, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 8 minutes from Chess
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10 Coptic Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1A | 10 minutes from Chess
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Victoria Embankment, Villiers Street, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 3 minutes from Chess
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event > Concerts > Opera - German opera
PRICING £12-£115
DATES 28th September to 23rd October 2018
VENUE London Coliseum - English National Opera (ENO)
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event > Concerts > Opera - English opera
PRICING £12-£125
DATES 25th October to 5th December 2018 - 7.30pm
VENUE London Coliseum - English National Opera (ENO)
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event > Dance > Traditional dance - Ballet
PRICING £14-£80
DATES 13th to 30th December 2018
VENUE London Coliseum - English National Opera (ENO)
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event > Dance > Traditional dance - Ballet
PRICING £14-£80
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event > Theatre > Musicals
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
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VENUE London Coliseum - English National Opera (ENO)
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