A friend is a regular in Stockport Operatic Society and every year they create an excellent production, always staged at the delightful Stockport Plaza, a beautiful Art Deco theatre.
Over the last few years we have seen a number of musicals which we wouldn't normally choose, but we have thoroughly enjoyed them. We were quite excited about this year's performance of Chess.
Set against the dramatic backdrop of the Cold War, two chess champions battle for the ultimate prize: the World Championship title. However, the real game is fought off the board, as a woman, caught between them, becomes the queen in a high-stakes triangle of love, betrayal and political manipulation.
