Chequer Mead Venue Guide January - May 2018

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VENUE GUIDE January - May 2018

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THE GRUMBLEWEEDS

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PREMIUM CLUB THEATRE TRIP Thursday 1st March 2018 Theatre Royal Drury Lane, London

Exclusive for our Premium Club members, Chequer Mead will be organising a West End Theatre trip to see 42nd Street on Thursday 1st March 2018 for the 7:30pm performance.

The coach will leave from outside Chequer Mead Theatre at 4pm. The performance length is 2 hours 40mins (including interval) and the return coach will leave immediately after the performance finishes and will return back to Chequer Mead.

Top price stalls seats and return coach travel for just £65 per person.*

Only Premium Club members will have priority booking until 1st February 2018.

With the West End's biggest cast, 42nd Street is known as one of the greatest musicals of all time. This is a musical like no other.

Entertainment doesn’t get bigger than this! *This event will only go ahead subject to adequate numbers

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WELCOME Welcome to our venue guide for Spring 2018 season.

Having celebrated Chequer Mead’s 21st year in 2017, we are eagerly looking forward to embarking on our 22nd year with an outstanding line-up of theatre to suit all tastes.

This season’s highlights include Irish folk legend Andy Irvine, The Grumbleweeds Laughter Show, A Spoonful of Sherman, magician and comedian James Phelan and for the family there’s the amazing Jungle Book.

Our biggest announcement this season is our new Premium Club which replaces the former Chequer Mead Friends, who supported us for many years. I truly believe this is a great scheme that all our customers could benefit from, with select offers exclusively for our members. See the inside cover for more information.

The exciting times continue at Chequer Mead and we look forward to seeing you very soon.

Will Perkins General Manager

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Go somewhere over the rainbow and follow the yellow brick road to the wonderful world of Oz! Following the success of our 2017 summer workshop, Chequer Mead Productions are directing a week long workshop of The Wizard of Oz, on the stage, this February half term.

Led and directed by professional performers, the young performers dancing, singing and acting skills will be encouraged and developed, all whilst they have fun!

This workshop is suitable for performers between 8 – 16 years old, and will run from Monday 12th February through to Saturday 17th February, culminating with a performance on Saturday afternoon.

PLACES ARE LIMITED! For more information about how to book a place visit: www.chequermead.co.uk/wizard

Chequer Mead Café 01342 323516 Open Monday to Saturday from 9am to 5pm

Make your trip to the theatre extra special with one of our twocourse pre-show dinners which are available for certain events and by prior booking.

Shows with this logo indicates pre-show dinner is available. Please contact the Lodge Coffee Shop for further details on 01342 323516

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CHEQUER MEAD

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Chequer Mead is a CIO (Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Registered Charity Number: 1165519 Registered Office: East Court Mansion, College Lane, East Grinstead, West Sussex, RH19 3LT

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Parking There is ample and convenient parking immediately opposite Chequer Mead, which is free-of-charge after 6pm and all day Sundays.

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THE TIME OF THEIR LIVES Thursday 25th January at 7:30pm £5.50 Concessions: £4.50

FILM

THIS FEEL-GOOD CHARACTER-DRIVEN COMEDY STARS GOLDEN GLOBE WINNER JOAN COLLINS AND BAFTA WINNER PAULINE COLLINS Determined to gatecrash her ex-lover’s funeral in France, former Hollywood siren Helen escapes her London retirement home with the help of Priscilla, a repressed English housewife stuck in a dwindling marriage. On this unforgettable journey, which includes a tangled love triangle, they find true friendship in one another and have the time of their lives.

Ardingly Prep presents

HONK!

Thursday 1st & Friday 2nd February at 7pm, and Saturday 3rd February at 2:30pm Hirer’s Event

£10.00 Concessions: Over 60’s & Under 16s: £6.00

YOUTH PRODUCTION

ARDINGLY PREP SCHOOL PERFORM THE STILES & DREWE MEMORABLE MUSICAL, HONK! THIS DELIGHTFUL SHOW, BASED ON THE HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN STORY OF THE UGLY DUCKLING, WON THE 2000 OLIVIER AWARD FOR BEST MUSICAL. Ugly looks different from the other ducklings. He goes on an adventure of self-discovery, meeting a whole flock of unique characters, and discovers that being different is not that bad after all.

Honk is a touching story with plenty of heart that is bound to captivate audiences of all ages.

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AN EVENING WITH ARSENAL LEGENDS

Tuesday 6th February at 8pm

£30.00 VIP: £50.00 (VIP tickets include a premium seat plus a VIP meet and greet at 6pm before the show)

TALKS

THREE ARSENAL LEGENDS GRACE THE STAGE TO TALK ABOUT THEIR BRILLIANT CAREERS AT ARSENAL Come and join Paul Merson, now on Sky Sports as a pundit, along with Perry Groves also on Talksport and Alan Smith now on Sky Sports, as they discuss games, dressing room and training ground stories as well as managers, fall outs and everything else you wanted to know about a successful football club!

There’ll also be a chance to ask questions to the lads on the night.

VIP tickets are available for a meet and greet and a photograph opportunity before the show, check this out at the box office when booking. *Please note players are available at time of booking but their schedule could change.

CHURCHILL Thursday 8th February at 7:30pm £5.50 Concessions: £4.50

FILM

IT’S JUNE 1944 AND ALLIED FORCES STAND ON THE BRINK WAR The exhausted and beleaguered British Prime Minister, Winston Churchill (Brian Cox) awaits the D-Day Normandy landings. Fearful of repeating past mistakes like Gallipoli in 1915, he worries for another disaster.

Behind the iconic figure and rousing speeches, this is a man who has faced political ridicule, military failure and a speech impediment.

www.chequermead.co.uk • Booking fees apply

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BON GIOVI

Friday 9th February at 7:30pm £18.00 Concessions: £17.00

MUSIC

BON GIOVI ARE THE WORLD'S PREMIER LOOKALIKE AND SOUND ALIKE TRIBUTE TO NEW JERSEY ROCKERS BON JOVI, BLASTING ONTO THE STAGE TO PERFORM ALL THE GREATEST HITS FROM BON JOVI’S EXTENSIVE CAREER This amazing live stage show includes all the favourites including Living On A Prayer, It's My Life, Wanted Dead or Alive, as well as some rare tracks that even Bon Jovi hasn't performed for many years.

Formed in August of 1999, with over 16 years of UK and International touring experience as a band, Bon Giovi are without compromise, one of the best tribute acts on the circuit today.

THE GRUMBLEWEEDS LAUGHTER SHOW

Saturday 10th February at 2:30pm £15.00

ENTERTAINMENT

JOIN LEGENDARY COMEDY ACT 'THE GRUMBLEWEEDS' FOR AN AFTERNOON OF LAUGHTER, MUSIC, MAGIC AND MORE! It's a show that's full to the brim with laugh-out-loud comedy routines, a great female singer, a brilliant support comic, theatrical magic and fun for all the family!

See exactly what's kept The Grumbleweeds at the very top of their game for over 50 years as they perform some of their hilarious comedy routines in this non-stop variety spectacular.

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Booking fees apply – Box Office: 01342 302000

THE WIZARD OF OZ - THE YOUNG PERFORMERS EDITION

Chequer Mead Productions presents

Saturday 17th February at 3pm £8.00 Concessions: £6.00

YOUTH PRODUCTION

FOLLOW THE YELLOW BRICK ROAD...

Come and watch all the talented performers from Chequer Mead Productions’ February half term workshop as they perform the classic story of The Wizard of Oz. Based on the beloved musical, the show will feature all the songs including, We’re Off to see the Wizard, Merry Old Land of Oz, If I Only Had a Brain and Over the Rainbow.

So click your heels together and get ready to enjoy a fun-filled, toe-tapping show that’s suitable for all the family!

MAGICAL MOZART BY CANDLELIGHT

Wednesday 21st February at 7:30pm £18.00

MUSIC

FROM THE PRODUCERS OF A VIENNESE STRAUSS GALA, THIS SUMPTUOUS FULLY COSTUMED SHOW IMMERSES US IN THE WONDERFUL MUSIC AND THE CLASSICAL BAROQUE WORLD OF ONE OF THE WORLD’S GREATEST ROMANTIC COMPOSERSWOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART. With beautiful settings, costumes, lighting, and of course candles, the European Baroque Ensemble and world class opera singers will perform some of Mozart’s most memorable pieces including; The Magic Flute, The Marriage of Figaro, Cosi Fan Tutte, and many more.

A truly sublime evening. www.chequermead.co.uk • Booking fees apply

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COMEDY

GEORGE EGG: DIY CHEF

Friday 23rd February at 7:30pm £14.00 Concessions: £12.00

FOLLOWING SELL OUT EDINBURGH SHOWS PLUS A SELL OUT UK TOUR, AWARD WINNING COMEDIAN GEORGE EGG, ALSO KNOWN AS THE ‘ANARCHIST COOK’, BRINGS HIS BRAND NEW SHOW TO CHEQUER MEAD TO DEMONSTRATE LIVE COOKING AND LAUGH-OUT-LOUD COMEDY In ‘DIY CHEF’ George‘s doctor has told him he needs to rethink his culinary habits and as a result his family have banned him from using the kitchen. They’ve banished him to the shed. But George simply has to keep cooking and his unstoppable urge to be creative means inventive solutions and some seriously tasty food.

It’s funny, inspiring and absurd in equal measure, a cross-genre show falling somewhere between a stand-up comedy set and an illustrated lecture. Expect power tools, gardening equipment and office supplies to be abused and re-purposed. Expect lots of laughs. Expect to learn something new. And you get to taste the food at the end.** **at your own risk!

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Booking fees apply – Box Office: 01342 302000

Absolute Bowie presents

50 YEARS OF BOWIE

Saturday 24th February at 7:00pm Hirer’s Event

£18.50

MUSIC

A MUSICAL JOURNEY THROUGH THE ICONIC SINGER'S EVER CHANGING PERSONAS All of the Starman’s greatest hits are performed plus the band perform tracks from the albums David Bowie, Ziggy Stardust & The Spiders From Mars, Heroes, Aladdin Sane, Hunky Dory and Young Americans through to Heathen, Outside, Reality, Earthling and Blackstar.

Prepare to be taken from A to Z (Absolute Beginners to Ziggy!) with Station to Station in between.

AFTERNOON TEA AT THE MOVIES: CASABLANCA

Wednesday 28th February at 2:30pm

Film only: £5.00 Ticket inc. tea/coffee, selection of sandwiches & cake: £18.00

FILM

COME AND JOIN US FOR AN AFTERNOON OF ICONIC CINEMA AND SUMPTUOUS AFTERNOON TEA! Start off the afternoon with a screening of the 1942 American romantic film Casablanca. Set during World War II, the iconic film stars Humphrey Bogart in the awardwinning film that consistently ranks near the top of lists of the greatest films in history.

A splendid afternoon tea is on offer afterwards, with limited availability.

PREMIUM CLUB THEATRE TRIP

Thursday 1st March 42nd Street at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane, London See page 2 for more information

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RE-TAKE THAT

Friday 2nd March at 7:30pm £16.00 Concessions: £15.00

MUSIC

RE-TAKE THAT ARE QUITE SIMPLY THE MOST AUTHENTIC TRIBUTE TO TAKE THAT! Celebrating their 10th year with their incredible new Wonderland Show featuring Robbie Live.

Performing all of the favourites including Greatest Day, Back for Good, Relight my Fire, Shine, The Flood, Never Forget and These Days. Whilst Robbie Live will be performing the hits; Let Me Entertain You, Candy, Heavy Entertainment Show, Angels and more.

With their non-stop, breathtaking spectacle to entertain fans of all ages, this thrilling concert will make sure that the audience will Never Forget this night!

LET THE MUSIC PLAY, A CELEBRATION TO BARRY WHITE

Saturday 3rd March at 7:30pm £20.00

MUSIC

HAILING FROM ATLANTA GEORGIA, USA, WILLIAM HICKS IS KNOWN AS “A BIG MAN WITH A BIG VOICE” And what better voice and presence could there be to pay tribute to and celebrate the music of the legend that is Mr Barry White!

Backed by a live orchestra and a three piece female group, The Supreme Dreamgirls, Hicks will be performing all the hits including Can’t Get Enough of Your Love Babe, You’re The First, My Last, My Everything, Ecstasy, You’re Sweetness Is My Weakness and of course Love Theme, to give you an experience as close to the real man and his music as possible.

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Booking fees apply – Box Office: 01342 302000

MANCHESTER BY THE SEA

Wednesday 7th March at 7:30pm £5.50 Concessions: £4.50

FILM

WHEN LEE CHANDLER (CASEY AFFLECK) RECEIVES THE DEVASTATING NEWS THAT HIS BROTHER HAS DIED, HE RETURNS TO HIS HOMETOWN ONLY TO BE MET WITH THE NEWS THAT HE HAS BEEN NAMED THE LEGAL GUARDIAN OF HIS 16 YEAR OLD NEPHEW This heart-felt drama originally had a limited release but received critical acclaim with 4 nominations at the Golden Globes and 6 nominations at the 89th Academy Awards, which saw the film winning Best Actor and Best Original Screenplay.

NT Live presents

CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF

Thursday 8th March at 7pm £14.00 Concessions: £12.00

EVENT CINEMA

TENNESSEE WILLIAMS’ MASTERPIECE, CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF, PLAYED A STRICTLY LIMITED SEASON IN LONDON’S WEST END IN 2017 This smash hit production stars Sienna Miller alongside Jack O’Connell and Colm Meaney.

At a family birthday celebration in Mississippi, Brick and Maggie dance round the secrets and sexual tensions that threaten to destroy their marriage. The blistering heat is almost as oppressive as the lies they tell. Whose version of the truth is real – who will win?

The stage production has an age guidance of 15+.

FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE - IN THE PAVILION

Friday 9th March at 8pm £10.00

MUSIC

JOIN US FOR AN EVENING OF LIVE ACOUSTIC MUSIC FROM A VARIETY OF ACTS Friday Night Live returns for another night of acoustic music that supports talented local unsigned artists.

Covering a wide selection of music genres from sultry Folk to smoky Jazz, you can sit back, relax and enjoy a selection of tapas on offer and a licenced bar. www.chequermead.co.uk • Booking fees apply

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ENTERTAINMENT

JAMES PHELAN: TRICKSTER 2018 TOUR

Saturday 10th March at 7:30pm £14.50 Concessions: £12.50

JAMES PHELAN PRESENTS HIS UNIQUE MAGICAL PRANK SHOW THAT IS BOTH JAW-DROPPING AND LAUGH OUT LOUD FUNNY. A NIGHT OF LIGHT ENTERTAINMENT DESCRIBED AS EXTRAORDINARY IN THE MIRROR AND LEGENDARY BY THE SUN A night of hilarious, mind-blowing magic in a show where anything can happen – and quite often does.

People are tricked, phones are destroyed, needles are swallowed – no one is safe.

Nephew of the late Paul Daniels, James has been storming it online in the last twelve months whilst gaining a lot of traction in the national press. Don’t miss this unique night of hilarious mind blowing entertainment.

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Booking fees apply – Box Office: 01342 302000

In aid of Age UK East Grinstead; ConChord Big Band presents

BEST OF THE BIG BANDS

Sunday 11th March at 2:30pm Hirer’s Event

£14.00 Concessions: £12.00

MUSIC

THE CONCHORD BIG BAND RETURNS WITH AN EXCITING PROGRAMME OF BIG BAND MUSIC GUARANTEED TO SET YOUR FOOT TAPPING This 17 piece band with singers perform your favourite songs and tunes from the era of swing and big band interpretations of more recent popular music, presented by Roger Hind.

This concert is being held in aid of the worthy local charity AGE UK.

I BELIEVE IN UNICORNS!

Wednesday 14th March at 4:30pm

£11.00 Groups of 10+: £8.00

FAMILY

BEST-SELLING CHILDREN’S AUTHOR MICHAEL MORPURGO’S TREASURED STORY IS BROUGHT TO LIFE IN AN UTTERLY MAGICAL INTERACTIVE SHOW. This intimate performance is set in a library full of books that hold more than just stories within their pages. It is a tale about the power of books, and the bravery of a young boy called Tomas.

Tomas hates reading.

The audience is also invited to bring along their favourite book (suitable for ages 6 and up) that will be used as part of the set on stage. After the show you can then take a different book home!

Suitable for families with children aged 6+ and everyone who loves stories and books.

We challenge you not to believe in unicorns… www.chequermead.co.uk • Booking fees apply

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BARRON KNIGHTS

Thursday 15th March at 7:30pm £19.00

MUSIC

THEY ARE BACK….AND FOR THE LAST TIME EVER!!

The Barron Knights are one of the most entertaining groups to come out of the 60’s and 70’s.

With their musicianship, their harmonies and of course their humour, it’s no wonder that their peers call them ‘The Guvnors’.

They are the only group to have toured with the Beatles and twice with the Rolling Stones, and are infamous for their parodic take of Killer Queen and Windmills of Your Mind.

This will be the last tour they do, so make sure you don’t miss it!

A SPOONFUL OF SHERMAN

Friday 16th at 7:30pm and Saturday 17th March at 2:30pm £19.50 Concessions: £18.00

MUSICALS & DRAMA

THIRD GENERATION SONGWRITER ROBERT J. SHERMAN NARRATES THE STORY OF HIS MUSICAL FAMILY This magical evening of cabaret celebrates a century of Sherman Family song writing. Top West End performers join Robert J. Sherman as he weaves together the story of his musical family.

Three generations of Sherman song writing are represented with Tin Pan Alley writer Al Sherman who wrote popular songs for performers Al Jolson, Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald. The Academy Award® and Grammy® Award winning, Sherman Brothers whose scores include the songs from Mary Poppins, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, The Jungle Book. And of course Robert J. Sherman’s own fringe hit Love Birds and Bumblescratch which enjoyed its West End premiere last year at a one-night for-charity gala performance at the Adelphi Theatre.

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With one joyous hit after another, this truly scrumptious delight is one not to miss!

Booking fees apply – Box Office: 01342 302000

NT Live presents

JULIUS CAESAR

22nd March at 7pm £14.00 Concessions: £12.00

EVENT CINEMA

BEN WHISHAW AND MICHELLE FAIRLEY PLAY BRUTUS AND CASSIUS, DAVID CALDER PLAYS CAESAR AND DAVID MORRISSEY IS MARK ANTONY Caesar returns in triumph to Rome and the people pour out of their homes to celebrate. Alarmed by the autocrat’s popularity, the educated élite conspire to bring him down. After his assassination, civil war erupts on the streets of the capital.

Nicholas Hytner’s production will thrust the audience into the street party that greets Caesar’s return, the congress that witnesses his murder, the rally that assembles for his funeral and the chaos that explodes in its wake.

Broadcast live from The Bridge Theatre, London.

JASON DONOVAN AND HIS AMAZING MIDLIFE CRISIS

Friday 23rd March at 8pm £25.00

MUSIC

AT AGE 49 ½ AND WITH A WEALTH OF TANTALISING TALES UNDER HIS BELT, THIS AUTOBIOGRAPHICAL SHOW WILL TAKE JASON’S LOOMING 50TH BIRTHDAY AS ITS STARTING POINT AND WILL ZIGZAG BACK AND FORTH THROUGH HIS LIFE. Hear some new stories (and possibly one or two you’ve heard before!) plus some of the songs you know and love for a night like no other!

www.chequermead.co.uk • Booking fees apply

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EAST GRINSTEAD SPRING COMEDY GALA

Saturday 24th March at 7:30pm £14.00 in advance £16.00 on the door

COMEDY

SPRING IS HERE! AND SO IT CAN ONLY MEAN ONE THING….IT MUST BE TIME FOR ANOTHER EVENING OF AMAZING STAND UP COMEDY! NISH KUMAR leads the line up with his familiar face from Mock the Week, Live from the BBC, Russell Howard’s Stand Up Central, Have I Got News For You and BBC Radio 4 Extra’s topical comedy show Newsjack. He’s also the frontman for BBC’s new satirical “news” show The Mash Report.

With her trademark witticisms, ZOE LYONS is renowned for her brilliantly observed routines, which has earnt her numerous spots on Mock the Week, The Wright Stuff, Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Road Show, Room 101 and more.

Having won the Edinburgh Fringe Best Comedy Award for his 2011 show Bring Me the Head of Adam Riches, ADAM RICHES is becoming notoriously known for his exaggerated comedy parodies and extreme audience participation.

THE DORIS DAY STORY – “IT’S MAGIC”...

Wednesday 28th March at 2pm Hirer’s Event

£16.50 Concessions: £15.00

MUSICALS & DRAMA

NICK JAMES ENTERTAINMENTS PRESENTS THE BIOGRAPHY OF THIS ICONIC FILM STAR AND VOCALIST FEATURING SUSAN ST NICHOLAS The storyboard depicts moments throughout Doris' career from her early beginnings as a band singer to her subsequent rise to stardom, making over 39 movies during her career, which is told through narration, film clips and costumes.

Containing 25 memorable tracks... including such timeless classics such as Sentimental Journey, Move Over Darling, Que Sera and the beautiful Secret Love from one of her most famous movies Calamity Jane.

Come along, enjoy and join in with this feel good afternoon of vintage nostalgia!

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Booking fees apply – Box Office: 01342 302000

CinemaLive presents

MESSIAH, FROM THE BRISTOL OLD VIC

Wednesday 28th March at 7:30pm £16.00 Concessions: £15.00

EVENT CINEMA

INSPIRED BY HANDEL’S PROFOUND RELIGIOUS MASTERPIECE, this acclaimed Bristol Old Vic production provides a rare chance to experience a powerfully dramatic account of Messiah and to rediscover the intense spirituality of its many well-known arias and choruses.

Staged by the Tony Award-winning director Tom Morris (War Horse), this extraordinary production features Europe’s most celebrated Baroque orchestra The English Concert, the magnificent Erebus Ensemble and a cast of internationally-renowned soloists.

YOU'VE GOT A FRIEND

Friday 30th March at 7:30pm £19.00 Concessions: £18.00

MUSIC

CELEBRATING THE MUSIC OF JAMES TAYLOR AND CAROLE KING From the creators of the smash hit West End show ‘The Simon & Garfunkel Story’ comes a brand new theatre experience celebrating two of the World’s greatest songwriters of all time James Taylor and Carole King.

Telling the delicate story of friendship, this musical journey intertwines all the hits including I Feel The Earth Move, Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow, How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You), Fire & Rain, You Make Me Feel (Like A Natural Woman) and the beautiful You’ve Got A Friend. **Please note that this is a celebration of the music of James Taylor and Carole King and does not feature the actual artistes.

Vienna Festival Ballet presents

SWAN LAKE

Wednesday 11th April at 5pm & 8pm Hirer’s Event

£19.50 Concessions: Over 60s £18.50 Student/Child: £12.50 Grandparent & Grandchild: £28.00

DANCE

ONE OF THE BEST KNOWN LOVE STORIES, PERFORMED BY THE EVER POPULAR VIENNA FESTIVAL BALLET Lavish costumes, stunning scenery, international stars, and the glorious music from Tchaikovsky make this a night not to be missed. Swan Lake is the most popular ballet in the world. It’s the ballet that captures like no other the full range of human emotions - from hope to despair, from terror to tenderness, from melancholy to ecstasy.

Don’t miss this magical evening. www.chequermead.co.uk • Booking fees apply

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DANCE, MUSIC, SPEECH & DRAMA

EAST GRINSTEAD MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL 2018 NOW IN ITS 51ST YEAR, EGMAF WAS INITIALLY FORMED TO ENCOURAGE AND PROMOTE PERFORMING ARTS IN THE LOCAL AREA. NOW WE HAVE STUDENTS TAKING PART FROM ALL OVER THE SOUTH OF ENGLAND. Many of our past competitors have gone on to perform professionally in both national and international productions and we look forward to seeing the future talent at the festival here at Chequer Mead.

Dance April 14th, 15th, 21st, 22nd, 28th, 29th and May 5th (All England qualifying year) Singing April 8th Speech and Drama May 6th, 12th and 13th Are you looking to meet new people and make new friends? Do you want to face new experiences or challenges? At EGMAF we are looking to fill a variety of roles including ushers, general helpers, committee members etc who can give a small amount of time to help with the continuing development of our friendly festival. If you are interested please go to our website www.egmaf.org.uk and go to the contact us page.

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Booking fees apply – Box Office: 01342 302000

FAMILY

THE JUNGLE BOOK

Thursday 12th April at 2:30pm & 5:30pm £14.00 Concessions: £12.00 Family of 4: £48.00

IMMERSION THEATRE ARE THRILLED TO BRING THEIR TRADEMARK ENERGY TO THEIR WILDEST SHOW YET, A BRAND NEW MUSICAL ADAPTATION OF FAMILY FAVOURITE, THE JUNGLE BOOK! Filled with catchy music, audience interaction, and the chance to meet the characters after the show, you are invited to join Mowgli and his friends, Baloo the Bear and Bagheera the Panther, on a madcap jungle adventure as they meet and attempt to outwit a slithering snake, some cheeky monkeys, and the fierce tiger, Shere Khan!

Funny, exciting and wildly entertaining, this larger-than-life musical will have you howling with laughter; the perfect treat for the whole family! www.chequermead.co.uk • Booking fees apply

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MUSIC

KAST OFF KINKS

Friday 13th April at 7:30pm £20.00 Concessions: £18.00

THE KAST OFF KINKS ARE ACTUAL FORMER MEMBERS OF THE LEGENDARY BAND THE KINKS, BACK TOGETHER PLAYING GREAT MUSIC AND RE-LIVING THE GOOD TIMES WHILST KEEPING THE SONGS ALIVE THAT MADE THE KINKS A HOUSEHOLD NAME This great line-up features Mick Avory (the original drummer on all the classic hits from 1964-84), John Dalton (bass/vocals, Kinks 60’s & 70’s), Ian Gibbons (keyboards/vocals, Kinks 80’s & 90’s and still with Ray Davies) with Dave Clarke (guitar/vocals, formerly of the Beach Boys, Noel Redding & Tim Rose).

Expect all the hits including: You Really Got Me, Dedicated Follower of Fashion, Sunny Afternoon, Lola, Days, Waterloo Sunset, Come Dancing, All Day and All of the Night plus much more...

A great night out, not to be missed!

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Booking fees apply – Box Office: 01342 302000

GONE WITH THE WIND

Wednesday 18th April at 2:30pm Film only: £5.00 Ticket inc. tea/coffee, selection of sandwiches & cake: £18.00

FILM

THIS HUGELY POPULAR AFTERNOON TREAT IS BACK WITH ANOTHER WONDERFUL CLASSIC FILM, THE EPIC 1939 ROMANTIC DRAMA GONE WITH THE WIND Regarded as one of the greatest films of all time, this 1939 American classic is set against the backdrop of the American Civil War, with the forefront being the hopelessly romantic partnership of Scarlett O’Hara (Vivien Leigh) and Rhett Butler (Clark Gable).

Don’t miss the delightful Afternoon Tea package as spaces are limited!

FISHER STEVEN IS ELVIS IN VEGAS!

Thursday 19th April at 7:30pm £19.00 Concessions: Under 16s £18.00 Over 60s: £17.00

MUSIC

IT’S BACK! FOLLOWING THE SUCCESS OF THREE PREVIOUS SHOWS, FISHER STEVENS RETURNS TO CHEQUER MEAD WITH HIS AWARD WINNING SHOW ELVIS IN VEGAS! A professionally produced stage show celebrating the Vegas Years of Elvis Presley, in this show you will be taken on a musical journey for two hours backed by an exceptionally talented group of musicians, who have been hand picked and have played all over the world.

Recognised as one of the world’s leading Elvis Tribute Artists, come and see Fisher Stevens at his very best, with his natural charisma and stage presence he connects with his audience immediately and performs with their enjoyment in mind. www.chequermead.co.uk • Booking fees apply

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A STREET CAT NAMED BOB

Thursday 26th April at 7:30pm £5.50 Concessions: £4.50

FILM

BASED ON THE INTERNATIONAL BEST SELLING BIOGRAPHICAL BOOK. This real feel good film won Best British Film at the UK National Film Awards, and tells the story of how James Bowen (played by Luke Treadaway), a busker and recovering drug addict, had his life transformed when he meets a stray ginger cat, Bob (played by himself!).

ANDY IRVINE

Friday 4th May at 8pm £17.00

MUSIC

HAILED AS ‘A TRADITION IN HIMSELF’, ANDY IRVINE IS ONE OF THE GREAT IRISH SINGERS WHO REALLY GETS TO THE SOUL OF WHAT IRELAND IS ABOUT! A musician, a singer and a songwriter, Andy has been at the helm of legendary bands like Sweeney’s Men in the mid 60s and has been a world music pioneer and an icon for traditional music and musicians.

As a soloist, his repertoire consists of Irish traditional songs, dexterous Balkan dance tunes and a compelling cannon of his own self-penned songs.

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Booking fees apply – Box Office: 01342 302000

ONE WOMAN SEX AND THE CITY

Thursday 17th May at 7:30pm £16.00 Group 10+: £16.00 with a glass of Prosecco

ENTERTAINMENT

A PARODY OF LOVE, FRIENDSHIP AND SHOES THE ULTIMATE GIRLS NIGHT OUT! This loving tribute and send-up takes audiences through a laughter-infused version of all six seasons of the beloved show.

There will be puns, cosmopolitans and audience participation. For anyone who remembers the naked dress, the tantric sex demonstration, the post-it note, and “he’s just not that into you” .

One Woman Sex and the City: A Parody of Love, Friendship, and Shoes will provide a great reminder of why this series and its characters have stayed so firmly in women’s hearts and minds.

DUSTY & THE SHADES OF THE 60’S

Wednesday 23rd May at 7:30pm Tickets: £19.00 Concessions: £17.00

MUSIC

DUSTY & THE SHADES OF THE 60'S CELEBRATES THE LIFE AND MUSIC OF ONE OF THE MOST ICONIC FEMALE ARTISTES OF OUR TIME, THE LEGENDARY DUSTY SPRINGFIELD. The show covers an incredibly successful decade for Dusty featuring the songs I Only Want to be With You, You Don’t Have to Say You Love Me, Son of a Preacher Man, I Just Don’t Know What to do With Myself and You Don’t Own Me. A great night out that will take you back to the era of peroxide blonde bouffant hair, whilst you celebrate the 60’s in style!

www.chequermead.co.uk • Booking fees apply

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A DOLL’S HOUSE

Friday 25th May at 7:30pm £14.00 Concessions: £13.00

MUSICALS & DRAMA

BASED ON HENRIK IBSEN’S CLASSIC TALE, THEATRICAL NICHE LTD BRING A NEW ADAPTATION OF A DOLL’S HOUSE TO CHEQUER MEAD The Helmers are an iconic power couple. They excel at work, staying on top, they excel at excelling. But as his autobiography rolls out around Christmas, it seems there are a few things that Mr. Helmer may not have mentioned.

Working with leading Mental Health charities, we use verbatim and emotive Choreography to rocket Ibsen's tale of identity & the break from oppression, into a modern re-telling.

Suitable for 12+.

BARRY STEELE & FRIENDS ‘THE ROY ORBISON STORY 30 YEAR SPECIAL’ Saturday 26th May at 7:30pm £20.00

MUSIC

STUNNING AUDIENCES ACROSS THE GLOBE WITH HIS UNCANNY ABILITY TO RECREATE THE VOCAL TALENTS OF LEGEND ROY ORBISON, BARRY STEELE IS QUITE SIMPLY UNMISSABLE AS HE TAKES YOU ON THIS SPECIALLY PRODUCED JOURNEY IN TIME AS HE AND HIS FABULOUS CAST TAKE YOU ON A JOURNEY BACK TIME. The production also features songs originally made famous by Jerry lee Lewis, Del Shannon, George Harrison, Jeff Lynne & The Traveling Wilburys.

THE BLUES BAND – 40 YEARS AND BACK FOR MORE

Thursday 31st May at 7.30pm Hirer’s Event Event Hirer’s

MUSIC

2018 SEES THE BLUES BAND CELEBRATE THEIR 40TH YEAR TOGETHER Many of the Blues Band’s 21st century fans weren’t even born when Paul Jones, Dave Kelly, Tom McGuinness, Rob Townsend and Gary Fletcher, decided to fly in the face of musical fashion in 1979 and form a band ‘just to play the blues’.

36 years on, they're still dazzling audiences with their showmanship and virtuosity, earning a reputation around the world as one of the finest exponents of the blues tradition in all its forms. With this line-up, it’s hardly surprising.

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Booking fees apply – Box Office: 01342 302000

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COMING SOON Ballet Theatre UK presents

LITTLE MERMAID

LIPSTICK ON YOUR COLLAR

Friday 15th June

Saturday 16th June

MUSIC

DANCE

SUMMER COMEDY GALA

THE KING OF POP

Saturday 30th June

Saturday 7th July

COMEDY

MUSIC

ROY CHUBBY BROWN

MICHAEL PORTILLO

Friday 31st August

Monday 22nd October

COMEDY

TALKS

www.chequermead.co.uk • Booking fees apply

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Fit for a Queen...

With a huge selection of period and fancy dress costumes for every occasion, Chequer Mead Fancy Dress & Stage Costume Hire will make you the best dressed of the ball!

Call: 01342 325577 Open: 10am -1pm Saturdays

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MID WEEK

Collectors Fair At CHEQUER MEAD

Third Wednesday of the month 10:00am – 3:00pm;

17th January 21st February 21st March 18th April

Bullfrog Music For all your Musical Needs from Rock to the Classics 15 Ship Street, East Grinstead, RH19 4EG Tel. 01342 315602

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Booking fees apply – Box Office: 01342 302000

ART CLASS

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L TO DA Y!

New Year Course NOWAN YOU CNEW D LEARN S , AN SKILLE W E N MAKENDS FRI GREAT NEWS for all our readers looking for something fun to do over the next few months! The Seasons© current class is full but we are now taking enquiries for our next Art Class, which starts soon. This is a new 14 week part-time art class (once a week for 3 hours).

ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS TO IMPROVERS - JUST LIKE YOU! The Seasons© is designed to be fun for absolute beginners who have never picked up a brush before through to improvers.

STEP-BY-STEP GUIDANCE We adapt to each student’s needs and give them all the guidance and help they need to develop their

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artistic skills. The curriculum is fun, comprehensive and interesting.

Over the course we will explore four different media; pencil drawing & sketching, oil pastel painting and techniques, painting and blending with water colours and acrylics.

Step by step tuition in the basic techniques and secrets needed to create beautiful pieces of art.

STILL LIFE TO LANDSCAPES By the end of The Seasons© art course, students have created a minimum of 12 pieces of their very own original art they can enjoy forever, from simple still life and flower studies to beautiful countryside landscape scenes.

FUN, EASY CLASSES Learn to draw faces, friends, family,

pets in the first few weeks. We make it fun and easy for you.

YOUNG AT HEART Learn new skills you will enjoy forever, meet new friends and to have a fun experience you will always remember! It’s open to adults of all ages and runs over 3 months – plenty of time to master your new hobby.

LIMITED PLACES To maintain our high standards of tuition, The Seasons© art classes are restricted to small numbers.

Please call today to find out more For information on dates, course fees and bookings, call now on

01342 542 542

Bring Out Your Inner Artist

Your New Art Class

Fun lessons suitable for absolute beginners or improvers Acquire the skills you need to produce paintings you can be proud of!

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REGULAR HIRERS

SOUL TRAIN CHOIR

CHEQUER MEAD PLAYS HOST TO MANY GROUPS AND CLASSES IN THE AREAS. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE CLASSES AND TO BOOK, PLEASE CONTACT THE HIRER DIRECTLY.

ADULT CLASSES

Do you love singing, love soul music and love having fun?

Then this is the Choir for you! A very friendly choir, we welcome ALL singers, whoever you are and whether you are an experienced singer who would love to take solos, or completely new to singing.

For more information visit our website www.soultrainchoir.com TAI CHI- AGE UK

ADULT BALLET Adult ballet class, Tuesdays 7.30-8.30pm & Thursdays 9:45am-10:45am Re-live your childhood ballet class. Get fit, improve all over body strength and have fun. Ballet shoes not required, unless you want to.

For more information call Annie Scott 07977 007076 or email: anniescott333@yahoo.co.uk

Class fees are £4.00 for Age UK members and £5.00 for non members- Tuesdays at 10am.

Join us for Tai Chi, brought to you by Age UK, designed to be approachable by all populations, regardless of fitness level.

Learn to control breathing and correct your posture, all whilst enjoying the class.

Contact AGE UK on: 01342 327046 for more information TAI CHI – LIU HE BA FA

ART CLASS After the success of last terms class, The Seasons' Art Class returns for another term starting in January 2018. Suitable for absolute beginners to improvers, with 4 mediums over 14 weeks, once a week. You will love this course.

For more information about the course call: 01342 542542.

BELLY DANCING Shimmytastic classes every Monday from 8 January : 6pm Beginners, 7pm- Open Class (suitable for all) and 8-9pm- Dancers Class (1years experience +) The fun and feminine way to keep fit - great for all ages and sizes of women.

Contact Lea Smith on 01732866284 or email: Lea@hipsinc.com

Mondays at 6:30pm & is open to adults of any age, size & fitness level.

Practising the Liu He Ba Fa form of Tai Chi which is designed to allow the body to integrate harmoniously with spirit and mind resulting in enhanced vitality, mental clarity and relaxation.

Please contact Elisabetta on: 07832 964191 or Elio on: 07896 303248 / www.eliobasagni.com ZUMBA GOLD- AGE UK Wednesdays at 10am Zumba Gold is designed to be approachable by all populations, regardless of fitness level. Experience with dance is not required.

Moves in class are broken down in a slow and manageable manner.

The intention of the class is to move a little and have a lot of fun, even if you don’t perform each move perfectly.

Due to the popularity of the class, sometimes the Zumba class is split, and so times can change, please phone Age UK East Grinstead on: 01342 327046 to save disappointment

CHOIRPOWER Rehearsals are Thursdays at 7:30pm "Choirpower" sings a wide range of music including show and popular songs, jazz standards & light classics. New members are always welcome.

For further information contact shustermarion@hotmail.com or 01342 312824 www.learn2sing.org

East Grinstead Operatic Society presents a satirical look at the world of musicals with the hit cabaret show 'Forbidden Broadway'!

FBS TAI CHI Classes start at 7:30-9pm,(Beginners 7.30- 8.30pm with Intermediate/Advanced Students finishing at 9pm) every Thursday.

Renowned for improving posture, co-ordination, balance and flexibility, Tai Chi is also a known aid for reducing stress. With the classes aimed at being a fun, learning, social environment.

Contact Chris on 07952878368 / www.fbstaichi.blogspot.co.uk PILATES Monday : 10:15am-11:30am is for Beginners and Improvers Thursday: 11-12pm for Intermediates & 12:15-1:15pm for Mixed Ability.

Friday: 9:15am-10:15am are for all levels and abilities.

Pilates offers strengthening of the back and abdominals. It improves posture, flexibility, balance and helps reduce stress.

Please contact Marion Rowe on: marion@marionpilates.co.uk or call 07980 975511

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Coming soon on the 2nd & 3rd of May!

Booking fees apply – Box Office: 01342 302000

YOUTH CLASSES

COLLECTORS FAIR The fair is open from 10.00am - 3.00pm, each month except August.

ANNIE SCOTT DANCE CLASSES Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays – Ballet classes for toddlers, pre-school and primary school children.

Now in its third year, this "third Wednesday of the month" event has 15 dealers selling (and buying) postcards, coins, stamps and other collectables.

Thursday afternoons -. Fun and imaginative street dance and tap dance classes for primary school children. Both term time only.

For further information contact Malcolm Green: 01342 327554 EAST GRINSTEAD HEALING SANCTUARY

For more information call Annie Scott 07977 007076 or email: anniescott333@yahoo.co.uk

Mondays 12:30-2:30pm

BULLFROG PRODUCTIONS YOUTH GROUP Bullfrog Productions Youth Group is a performance specific group for 6-21 year olds, producing musicals throughout the year at Chequer Mead.

Private singing/drama/piano classes also available on Saturday mornings.

Telephone: 01342 322411 / www.bullfrogproductions.co.uk BULLFROG FROGGIES BALLET, TAP, STREET & MODERN CLASSES Bullfrog also run ballet, tap, street & modern classes from 3 years upwards on a Saturday morning from 9.30am to 2pm.

Taught by fully qualified teachers, these classes are fun and can lead to ISTD exams and performances on stage. Beginners are welcome.

Alternative healing for all, no booking required, just come along! No charge, however donations are accepted.

For more information please call: 01342 833 837 or email: EGHealingSanctuary@gmail.com EAST GRINSTEAD STAMP & POSTCARD CLUB Meets on the first and third Tuesday of the month, from September to May. Visiting speakers give displays at most meetings, and the club also holds two auctions a year. Visitors welcome at any meeting.

Please contact Malcolm Green on: 01342 327554 for the current programme giving dates and times.

MINDFULNESS CLASS

Telephone: 01342 322411 / www.bullfrogproductions.co.uk

Tuesday 30 January 7.30 - FREE INTRODUCTION to Mindfulness: 6 Feb - 27 Mar 8 week mindfulness-based stress reduction course.

ENCORE ACADEMY

Stress less, & enjoy more every day. Includes free follow up.

Day workshop, course book, MP3s all for £240.

Every Tuesday from 5:15-6pm, term time only.

Singing classes, suitable for ages 8+.

Please contact Helen directly on: 07870 266974 / www.encoreacademy.co.uk

Booking essential- contact: suebolton101@gmail.com or visit: www.wellbeingusingmindfulness.co.uk WEIGHT WATCHERS -BECAUSE IT WORKS!

GRIFFIN TALES DRAMA GROUP Every Thursday from 4pm-6pm This inclusive mixed drama group incorporates drama games, stage craft, story-telling, puppetry, improvisation, physical theatre and script work, all to help build and nurture confidence. The classes will combine drama and children’s literature to create imaginative performances. Griffin Tales, where drama is for everyone.

For more information call Sophie on: 07808 006032 www.griffintales.co.uk SPRINGBOARD THEATRE COMPANY New to Chequer Mead, the classes will be held on Tuesday nights from 6pm.

Perform. Challenge. Develop. Experience.

SpringBoard is a new performance based theatre company for 14-19 yrs. Our mission is to create dynamic, exciting and inspiring youth theatre. SpringBoard Theatre Company is excited to be part of The National Theatre Connections 2018.

For more information, email: michelleatspringboardtc@gmail.com

A warm welcome awaits you every Thursday evening at Weight Watchers.

Join us from 5.45pm- 6.15pm for weigh in, with the meeting talk starting at 6.15pm.

Get your sparkle back!

For further information: Jenny Whitaker 07921 383618 / jwhitaker@weight-watchers.co.uk

! ANNIESCOTTDANCE!

Danceshow Classes Summer Sunday Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays: th 28 May 1pmClasses and 3pm Baby Ballet

Wednesdays: Baby Ballet RAD Ballet forTuesday Reception10.00 to Yr6 –age 11.00am

Wednesday 10.00 - 11.00am Thursdays: Street Dance Classes

11.00 11.30am Thursdays: TapThursday Dance Classes from– 5pm Tuesday PM & Thursday AM: Ballet Adult Ballet

Wednesday

3.45 fully – 4.15pm Run by experienced qualifiReception ed 4.15 teacher – 4.45pm Reception RAD dance

GROUPS & MEETINGS

4.45 – 5.30pm Yr 1 & 2 & 5

THE ARTS SOCIETY EAST GRINSTEAD A wide variety of lectures held in the theatre each month at Chequer Mead.

For further information on these and on becoming a member, visit their website: www.taseg.org

For more information class times 5.30 – 6.15pm Yr 3,4 and prices, please contact Annie on:

07977 Street 007076 Dance

Thursday

Or email: anniescott333@yahoo.co.uk 3.45 – 4.30pm Reception facebook.com/anniescottdance 4.30 – 5.15pm Yr 1 upwards

www.chequermead.co.uk • Booking fees apply

Tap Dance Thursday 5.15 – 6.00pm

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BOOKING INFORMATION Please note all transactions (excluding cash) will be subject to a £2.00 booking fee.

Chequer Mead reserves the right to remove anyone who doesn’t comply with this policy.

Book Online – www.chequermead.co.uk Most shows can be booked online directly from our website. Tickets can be posted straight to your door for an additional £1.00.

Accessibility We hope that everyone can enjoy the experience of live theatre and therefore take the issues of accessibility very seriously.

From The Box Office The Box Office is open from 9:30am – 5pm Monday to Friday and from 9:30am – 4:30pm on Saturdays.

There is a level access to the front and throughout the building and full disabled facilities including allocated parking. Regretfully there is no access to the first floors seats in the circle.

On show days the Box Office is also open one hour before a performance and closes at the end of the interval. Quite often the Box Office will be open later than advertised. We accept most credit and debit cards and telephone bookings can also be posted directly to you for £1.00.

Tickets can be booked in person or by telephone by calling 01342 302000.

Concessions Please check on any concession prices with the Box Office at the time of the booking, as discounts cannot be applied retrospectively. Concessions vary depending on the production.

Refunds & Exchanges Please make sure you check your tickets. Once purchased, regrettably, tickets cannot be exchanged nor can money be refunded in any circumstances other than the event being cancelled. In event of a sell-out we will attempt to resell your tickets, but we cannot guarantee a resale. Tickets can only be exchanged for the same show or film at a different time or day.

Reservations Tickets may be reserved for up to 7 days for any event that is more than 7 days in the future by calling or visiting the Box Office. Tickets cannot be reserved online and are automatically released if not paid for after 7 days.

Mobile Phones & Cameras All mobile phones must be turned off prior to entering the auditorium.

There is strictly no photography or filming allowed inside the auditorium unless prior consent is given by the production company or artiste.

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An infrared induction loop system is installed within the auditorium to aid customers who are hard of hearing. A limited number of headsets are available at the Box Office free of charge.

Guide and assistance dogs are welcome throughout the venue.

Wheelchairs We have specific areas for optimum wheelchair access in the auditorium and so we ask that wheelchair patrons book in advance so that we can allocate you these seats as well as help you during your visit.

Please discuss you needs with Box Office staff when making your booking, especially if you are using a large wheelchair.

We are pleased to offer concessionary priced tickets to wheelchairs users where available and complimentary tickets to carers whose presence is essential to comply with the venue’s fire regulations.

Audience Latecomers At the discretion of the duty manager, patrons arriving late may be held back or seated in the most easily accessible seat if appropriate until a suitable break in the performance.

Performance Content Whilst we attempt at all times to safeguard customers’ interests, Chequer Mead can accept no responsibility for content and pricing of events. Chequer Mead will give guidance where possible on extreme content.

Corporate Sponsorship & Advertising We have a number of sponsorship and advertising opportunities for the business community to support their local theatre. For more information, email marketing@chequermead.co.uk

Booking fees apply – Box Office: 01342 302000

SOLT Theatre Vouchers SOLT Theatre Tokens are accepted as payment, either via the telephone or in person at the Box Office. SOLT Theatre Tokens can be purchased at the Box Office- a perfect gift idea!

Facilities For Hire Whether it’s a musical or a school production, from a conference for 320 people to a breakfast meeting for 10 people, we are able to accommodate your requirements. Our rooms start at a competitive £12 per hour (plus VAT). For more information email: programming@chequermead.co.uk Our caterers, The Lodge Coffee Shop, will be pleased to fulfil all your catering needs with morning coffees, finger buffet and evening meals, among their wide range of catering options. For more information, please call them on 01342 323516 or email: info@ lodgecoffeeshop.co.uk

Sponsor A Seat Campaign For £113, you can name and refurbish a seat within our 320 seat theatre. We will acknowledge your support with a brass plaque with your name or business or group, which will be attached to the seat of your choice in the auditorium (subject to availability.)

Our VOLUNTEERS play a vital role at Chequer Mead, by stewarding at our shows and assisting at the box office and behind the bar.

If you’d like to be part of our friendly team of volunteers, please get in touch by emailing: volunteers@chequermead.co.uk or call: 01342 325577 www.chequermead.co.uk • Booking fees apply

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AT A GLANCE January - May 2018

www.chequermead.co.uk

JANUARY 2018 25th

The Time of their Lives

FEBRUARY 2018 1st - 3rd

Ardingly Prep present HONK!

6th

An Evening with Arsenal Legends

8th

Churchill

9th

Bon Giovi

10th

The Grumbleweeds Laughter Show

17th

Chequer Mead Productions Half Term Workshop – Wizard of Oz

21st

Magical Mozart by Candlelight

23rd

George Egg: DIY Chef

24th

Absolute Bowie; 50 Years of Bowie

28th

Afternoon Tea at the Movies: Casablanca

MARCH 2018

28th

The Doris Day Story

28th

Messiah, from the Bristol Old Vic

30th

You’ve Got a Friend – The Music of James Taylor and Carole King

APRIL 2018 8th

East Grinstead Music and Arts Festival

11th

Vienna Festival Ballet presents Swan Lake

12th

The Jungle Book

13th

The Kast Off Kinks

14th -15th

East Grinstead Music and Arts Festival

18th

Afternoon Tea at the Movies: Gone with the Wind

19th

Elvis in Vegas

21st -22nd

East Grinstead Music and Arts Festival

26th

A Street Cat Named Bob

28th - 29th

East Grinstead Music and Arts Festival

2nd

Re-Take That

3rd

Let the Music Play – A celebration to Barry White

MAY 2018 2nd -3rd

Forbidden Broadway

7th

Manchester by the Sea

4th

Andy Irvine

8th

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof

17th

One Woman Sex and the City

9th

Friday Night Live – in the Pavilion

18th

Giggleoes Comedy

10th

James Phelan: Trickster

23rd

Dusty and the Shades of the 60’s

11th

ConChord Big Band: Best of the Big Band

25th

A Doll’s House

14th

I Believe in Unicorns

26th

Barry Steele is Roy Orbison

15th

Barron Knights

31st

The Blues Band

16th - 17th

Spoonful of Sherman

22nd

Julius Caesar

23rd

Jason Donovan and his Amazing Midlife Crisis

24th

East Grinstead Spring Comedy Gala

CHEQUER MEAD

DE LA WARR ROAD, EAST GRINSTEAD, WEST SUSSEX, RH19 3BS Box Office: 01342 302000 Administration: 01342 325577 Email: tickets@chequermead.co.uk www.chequermead.co.uk Chequer Mead is a CIO (Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Registered Charity Number: 1165519. Registered Office: East Court Mansion, College Lane, East Grinstead, West Sussex, RH19 3LT