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What to expect

The BRIT School presents Chess The Musical in Concert, performed by its Year 13 Musical Theatre Company with Year 13 Production Arts.

  • Story set during the Cold War
  • Two chess masters meet in Bangkok
  • They battle for the world championship
  • Written by Benny Anderson, Time RIce and Bjorn Ulvaeus

Dates

Questions

When does Chess start and end?

Chess is on Wednesday, 18 November 2026, 13:00 until 15:30.

Where is Chess?

Chess takes place at The Obie Theatre - The BRIT School, 60 The Crescent, Croydon, London.

How much are tickets for Chess?

Tickets for Chess cost £8.24 at the theatre's official ticket shop.

What is the story?

As described by the organizer: "At the height of the Cold War, two chess masters meet in Bangkok to battle for the world championship, but their greatest contest is for the love of one woman."

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Getting there

The Obie Theatre - The BRIT School, 60 The Crescent, Croydon, CR0 2HN London, England, GB

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