Whats On Theatre Guide
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Could you build a ship which can fly? I know someone who did, and... he got the princess! The secret: a good heart and fantastic friends. Come and see this magical Russian fairy tale and I’ll introduce you! Supported by the parents and friends of Pericles and the RTR foundation. Performance at 7.00pm on May 18th will be followed by a live, magical, musical fundraiser not to be missed!
All outstanding professional concert musicians with impressive credentials, we look forward to welcoming back lunchtime concert regulars Hilary and Janet with their exciting and quirky programme of well known classics.
Dance School Show
Direct from London's West End Lee Mason stars in the fabulous Let The Good Times Roll A wonderfully unique live 10 piece production that pays a memorable tribute to some of the greatest and deeply adored music of the 50's & 60's Featuring such songs in this 2 hour performance as 'Rock around the clock' 'Teenager in love' 'Be my baby' 'The wonder of you' 'The Locomotion' 'Please please me' plus many many more!! This journey takes you through the best two musical decades...
Angel has the perfect life – fame, fortune and a very wealthy fiancé. But when her fiancé is killed off, Angel finds her superficial life falling away! Only the school friend she used to bully, a slightly crazed stalker and a mysterious stranger will give her the time of day.
Sit back, relax and enjoy the best of live Jazz combined with the finest bistro menus at our regular Jazz Café evenings - Bistro menu available.
Personal interpretations of the music of Joni Mitchell, Neil Young and Leonard Cohen - An intimate solo concert with music of such integrity that it flows from the innermost wellspring of human spirit.
Miyuki has given a number of concerts in Wales, England and Japan. These include a recital in St Martin in the Fields and an interlude performance in a service of thanksgiving for Sir Hardy Amies at St James's Church, Piccadilly. She won fourth prize at the international Piano Competition in Gargano, Italy in 2003, and first prize at the National Eisteddfod in 2004...
The Children of the Sophie Eastwood Dance Academy, Forest Row, are proud to present the “Tale of the Secret Beanstalk”. Come and enjoy this original and enchanting story told through the beautifully choreographed dances with inspiring music and sparkling costumes - Wonderful entertainment for the whole family.
An evening with the students of Kicks Dance
Following the success of ‘Cold Comfort Farm’ and ‘Son of a Preacher Man,’ Chequer Mead Youth Theatre present s ‘Uncle Tom’s Cabins’, a tale of holiday camp intrigues, world domination and knobbly knees!
This year sees the 7th annual JC Vocals show. It promises to be an exciting evening with students old and new performing a wide variety of songs, from the latest chart hits, to songs from the shows and more!
Ariel Drama Academy is proud to present an evening of Song, Drama, and Dance, the Academy’s work thought-out the year. LAMDA to Hip Hop to Contemporary dance, this evening will entertain all.
Presented by Dormansland School
Taxi dancer Charity continues to have faith in the human race despite apparently endless disappointments at its hands, and hope that she will finally meet the nice young man to romance her away from her sleazy life.
An enchanted story of a princess with long tangled hair who is put in a tower by a wicked witch, until she is found by a handsome prince! Based on the film ‘Tangled’.
Scenes and Sounds from Ancient Greece
Choirpower are looking forward to entertaining their audience this year with some lovely music and a few very modern arrangements. “Diamonds is their tribute to the Queen’s jubilee and she may be able to hear the choir all the way back to “Buck House”!
Summer Dance show by the Heathfiled School of Dance
Sit back, relax and enjoy the best of live Jazz provided by the amazing Institute Jazz Band - combined with the finest bistro menus at our regular Jazz Cafe evenings.
Looks who's coming to Chequer Mead! Ariel Company Theatre Young Actors bring you ANNIE the Musical. The timeless tale of Little Orphan Annie is back giving a whole new generation the chance to experience this classic musical about never giving up hope. The show includes It's the Hard-Knock Life, Easy Street, N.Y.C...
Born 2 Perform Productions will be holding their annual summer school from the 30th of July until the 10th of August, there will be two performances on the 11th of August at 2:30pm and 7:00pm. For two action fun packed weeks, either on stage or behind the scenes please visit: - www.born2perform.org.uk for more information or email info@born2perform...
“You’d be quackers to miss it!” Hans Christian Andersen’s classic tale has been transformed into a modern musical comedy for all the family. From the moment ‘Ugly’ is hatched by the duck pond, the show brims with charm, witty lyrics, catchy songs and a cast of ducks, geese, turkeys, bullfrogs and an indefatigable cat
An evening of floral art in Aid of Alzheimer’s research.Sue’s love of flowers and plant material has found her competing all over the world. She gained gold and silver gilt medals at the prestigious Chelsea Flower Show. Sue lives, works and teaches locally.
Paul Jones ~ Dave Kelly ~ Tom McGuinness ~ Gary Fletcher ~ Rob Townsend
In their thirty fourth year The Blues Band bring their new album 'Few Short Lines' to Chequer Mead.
An evening of classics and originals but all superb Rhythm and Blues...
For their 90th anniversary year, EGOS bring you one of the best-loved musicals ever! Enjoy the wonderful music and dancing as you watch gambler Sky Masterson try to win a bet that he can take a Salvation Army doll to Havana! Meanwhile, Adelaide has been engaged to Nathan Detroit for 14 years, will they ever make it to the altar?
John has been singing in local choirs for many years being a founder member of Concordia and The Weald Choir of Crawley. He has sung with Bel Canto Opera, Crawley and East Grinstead Opera and Company of Friends.Accompanist Marion Shuster.
Sit back, relax and enjoy the best of live Jazz combined with the finest bistro menus at our regular Jazz Café evenings - Bistro menu available.
A musical by ALAIN BOUBLIL and CLAUDE-MICHEL SCHÖNBERG
Original London production by CAMERON MACKINTOSH
School Edition specially adapted and licensed by arrangement with Josef Weinberger Theatre on behalf of MUSIC THEATRE INTERNATIONAL and CAMERON MACKINTOSH.In this specially adapted version of MISS SAIGON, the creators of LES MISÉRABLES bring Puccini’s Madame Butterfly to the modern world in a moving testament to the human spirit and a scathing indictment of the tragedies of war...
A Tribute to John Denver. Remember timeless favourites like Annie’s Song and Take Me Home Country Roads? What John Denver was to the 1970s Ivor George stunningly recreates today in his one-man tribute show. Ivor looks, sounds and acts like Denver: with pictures, anecdotes, earthy humour, and charm he brings to the stage 27 authentic presentations of John’s best-known songs...
For those with an interest in mediumship, the name of Tony Stockwell will certainly need no introduction. Tony has a special gift. He can communicate with spirits, decipher their messages and share them with those who have lost people dear to them.
Tony Stockwell is a Spiritualist Medium and spirit communication is part of his own religious belief, but we accept differing opinions exist regarding mediumship...
Get ready for another unmissable Chequer Mead Christmas pantomime from Company of Friends! The most popular and romantic pantomime of them all, Cinderella will be brought magically to life by a superb cast, an abundance of comedy, stunning sets and costumes and fabulous special effects! Family Pantomime at its best!





Chequer Mead is proud to host, support and provide a variety of educational schemes for children and adults of the local area. These include drama summer schools, work experience and theatre tours. For more information, choose an item from the list on the left.
















































