The box office for KVODS October 2011  show Chess is now open! The show runs from Wednesday 26th to Saturday 29th, 7.30pm at Performing Arts Centre, Kingston Grammar School, London Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT2 6PY. Tickets cost £15.50 for adults, £13 for senior citizens & full time students & £10.50 for KVODS patrons and children under 16 years. Please note there are no concessionary prices for the Friday & Saturday evening performances. 

To book tickets please phone 07982 046210, email boxofficea(a)kvods.com or visit www.ticketsource.co.uk/kvods (small booking fee applies).

 Chess - The (KVODS) Musical.

Music by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus

Lyrics by Tim Rice, based on an idea by Tim Rice

PERFORMANCE DATES: 26^th to 29^th October 2011

VENUE DETAILS: Performing Arts Centre, Queen Elizabeth II Building, Kingston Grammar School, London Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT2 6PY

The critically acclaimed ‘Rock Opera’ from Tim Rice and the men behind the music of Abba and Mamma Mia is KVODS next show.

Set during the later years of the Cold War, Hungarian refugee Florence is second to the American Chess Champion Freddie Trumper, who is also challenged for his title by Russian Anotoly Siergiesky. Things would be simple if all they did was play chess, but love, politics and intrigue get in the way.

This rollercoaster of a musical will take audiences from Italian mountain towns to the streets of Thailand and beyond.

Music including: ‘Chess’, ‘Mountain Duet’, ‘Anthem’,  ‘Bangkok’ / ‘One Night in Bangkok’, ‘Heaven Help My Heart’,  ’I Know Him So Well’ and ‘Pity the Child’

First meeting and Chess chat: Wed 8^th June, 8:00pm. This is an opportunity to hear about the show, meet the production team etc. Please note the following:

All new members must undertake a membership audition & pay their membership fee prior to the principal auditions. Membership costs £30 (£15 for seniors & students). A show fee is also payable to take part in the show, amount to be confirmed but is generally in the region of £65 – £80 (£45 – £60 for seniors & students)

Membership audition comprises of singing a verse & chorus of any song of your choice acapella & also reading a short piece of dialogue which is given on the audition evening.

Principal Pre-audition rehearsals:
Mon, 13^th June, 8:00 pm
Wed 15^th June, 8:00pm (membership auditions please also take place on this evening)
Mon 20^th June, 8:00pm (membership auditions please also take place on this evening)

Principal Auditions
Sunday, 26^th June (timings TBC)

Recalls:

Mon 27^th & Wed 29^th June as required

Rehearsal, New Member Auditions & Recalls Venue: Drama Studio, Tiffin Boys School, London Road entrance, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey

Principal Audition Venue:  Kingswood House School, 56 West Hill, Epsom, Surrey

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN TAKING PART IN THIS SHOW (WHETHER YOU ARE NEW TO KVODS OR A LONGSTANDING MEMBER) PLEASE CONFIRM YOUR ATTENDANCE FOR THE OPENING MEETING OR, IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO ATTEND THIS DATE, PLEASE EMAIL JULIE on secretary(a)kvods.com  

The box office for KVODS June 2011  show HMS Starship Pinafore & Trial by Jury  is now open! The show runs from Wed 1st to Sat 4th June, 7.45pm  at Hampton Hill Playhouse, 90 High Street, Hampton Hill. Tickets cost £15 for adults, £12.50 for senior citizens & full time students & £10 for KVODS patrons.

HMS ‘Starship’ Pinafore takes the traditional story of HMS Pinafore and re-imagines it for the 21st century. The ‘ship’ of the original is now a starship. the crew is now a motley collection of aliens, androids and ‘other wordly’ types.

Prepare to be beamed on board for a galactic space opera like no other….

Also showing Trial by Jury. This classic tale is given an 80s makeover, complete with shoulderpads, tantrums and Dynasty style cliffhangers.

Whether you are a G&S afficionado or new to the world of Gilbert and Sullivan, this tribute to two of their best loved works will entertain, amuse and most definitely offend…. you have been warned!

Due to material content & language the show is only recommended for those 15 years & over, there is therefore no child price ticket for this show.

We would like to remind you all of KVODS 2011 shows & also announce our 2012 shows. These are as follows:
 

June 2011 – HMS ‘Starship’ Pinafore & Trial By Jury
 
Oct 2011 – Chess
 
June 2012 – Anything Goes
 
Oct 2012 – Our House  

We hope that there is something above that interests all our current and prospective new members of KVODS until the end of 2012!! All of the above are open to those aged 16 years & over (if you are 16 then you must have completed your GCSE’s)
 
 
We are also delighted to announce that to kick off our 70th anniversary year in 2013 we have decided to perform a play. We are thrilled to say we have been granted the rights to perform Calendar Girls. This wonderful play is on limited release for 12 months from 1 Sep 2012 and is currently on tour in the UK. A very British story, with a very British heart, the play is based on an uplifting and very inspiring true story that is quirky, poignant and hilarious. Our production will take place in Jan 2013. We will of course also be offering 2 great musicals in 2013 for the adult company.
 
Here is to the next couple of years!!
 
Julie

After an almost sell out run of Jesus Christ Superstar the week came to an end yesterday. We were fortunate enough to have Sardines Magazine review the opening night of the show, please see the link to the review below. Congratulations to EVERYONE involved whether in the cast, production team, technical team or behind the scenes. We are grateful for all your hard work in making this show a real success.

http://www.sardinesmagazine.co.uk/reviews/review_content102.php