"Helen Power is a perfectly balanced Florence - sexy, strong with the right touch of pathos to make the character believable and gain the empathy of the audience - and her vocals are quite stunning throughout, especially nailing her two big numbers (Nobody's Side and Heaven Help My Heart)"

Robert Gould BroadwayWorld.com

“...explosive, propulsive production. It's sure to be a big hit.”

The Stage

“Horwood loves to supply hilarious “wow” moments, and there are several in this show.”

Oxford Times *****

“...the versatility of the cast is awe-inspiring... the production has the cohesiveness and flow of an outstanding contemporary opera with the accessibility and appeal of popular music.”

Edinburgh Evening News *****

“First rate and faultless... the ultimate staging of Chess...”

The Chronicle

"I was enthralled from beginning to end and, despite the show being nearly three hours in length, I could have sat there and watched it all again... and again..and again."..."A world premiere of a premier show. First rate and faultless."

Gordon Barr Chronicle Live

"This is a must see production that will be rightly talked about for many years, it is simply a masterpiece of musical theatre."

John Dixon - North East editor (Newcastle) WhatsOnStage.com