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There’s A New Game in Winnipeg and It’s Ready for a Match Ethereal Fantazy Productions is thrilled to present the Western Canadian premiere of the British and original version of Chess, the Musical, as part of the 2015 Winnipeg Fringe Festival. Chess develops the ancient and distinguished game of chess into a metaphor for romantic rivalries and US-Soviet political tensions during the Cold War. The game is set when a love triangle grows between two world renowned chess grandmasters- the self-absorbed American, the passionate Russian- and Florence, the pawn between these, who manages one yet falls in love with other, tearing apart alliances and families. Based on the real life world chess championship entitled “Match of the Century”, Fischer vs. Korchnoi, Chess features an incredibly talented cast and a monumental rock score by Björn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson (Mamma Mia), formerly part of ABBA, and lyrics by notorious Tim Rice (Aida, Evita, Jesus Christ Superstar) that has politicians, lovers and players making their moves to its pulse in this Winnipeg premiere that will take your from Italy to Thailand and will show you that there’s nothing black and white about this game except the game board. Chess, The Musical Fri July 17 5:30pm, Sun July 19 6pm,Mon July 20 9:30pm, Wed July 22 12pm, Fri July 24 3:30pm Sat July 25 5:15pm, Sun July 26 12pm Venue #1 John Hirsch Mainstage 174 Market Ave. Enter from back alley (John Hirsch Pl.) Tickets are $10 and are available in person at the MTC box office, by phone at 204-942-6537 and online at www.winnipegfringe.com The creative team is composed by first time Director Tiffany Prochera, Musical Director and Choreographer Rachel Cameron and features Stage Manager Mathias and production by Johanna Reinberg. Founded by Johanna Reinberg in 2007, Ethereal Fantazy Prod. has produced small yet strong independent works in Winnipeg and it’s very proud to be making its big crowd debut at this year’s Winnipeg Fringe Festival with Chess, The Musical. For more about Ethereal Fantazy Productions, visit: www.facebook.com/EtherealFantazyProd REVIEWS “You are in for something special. First rate and flawless” – The Chronicle “Chess has been brought Back to life with a Bang, in what will probably Become known the definitive production of the show” – What’s on Stage “…Explosive, propulsive production. It’s sure to be a hit”- The Stage The show Oxford Times and EdinBurgh Evening News call 5 stars show! .

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