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Pericles Theatre Company presents...
The Flying Ship
Friday 11th May to Friday 18th May

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!


The Flying Ship at Chequer Mead, East Grinstead


Chequer Mead Lunchtime Concert Series presents...
Hilary Needham and Janet Gillbard - Piano
Tuesday 22nd May at 1:30pm

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.


Hilary Needham and Janet Gillbard - Piano at Chequer Mead, East Grinstead


VBDance presents...
Fancy Footwork
Saturday 26th May at 2:00pm and 6:30pm

Dance School Show


This is a youth production.
Fancy Footwork at Chequer Mead, East Grinstead


Lee Mason presents...
Let the Good Times Roll
Friday 1st June at 7:30pm

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...


Let the Good Times Roll at Chequer Mead, East Grinstead


Purple Dreams Productions presents...
Kissing Angels
Saturday 9th June at 7:30pm

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.


Kissing Angels at Chequer Mead, East Grinstead


Jazz Café
Wednesday 13th June at 7:00pm

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.


Jazz Café at Chequer Mead, East Grinstead


Searchlight Theatre Company presents...
Chariot: The Eric Liddell Story
Thursday 14th June to Friday 15th June
The inspiring story of Eric Liddell, Scotland’s finest Olympic Athlete, who ran with purpose in all areas of his life with a desire to win and to be honourable to God.

Chariot: The Eric Liddell Story at Chequer Mead, East Grinstead


Keith James presents...
The Great Canadian Songbook
Monday 18th June at 8:00pm

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.


The Great Canadian Songbook at Chequer Mead, East Grinstead


Chequer Mead Lunchtime Concert Series presents...
Miyuki Kato - Piano
Tuesday 19th June at 1:30pm

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...


Miyuki Kato - Piano at Chequer Mead, East Grinstead


Sophie Eastwood Dance Academy presents...
The Tale of the Secret Beanstalk
Thursday 28th June to Saturday 30th June

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.


This is a youth production.
The Tale of the Secret Beanstalk at Chequer Mead, East Grinstead


Kicks Dance
Tuesday 3rd July to Wednesday 4th July

An evening with the students of Kicks Dance


This is a youth production.
Kicks Dance at Chequer Mead, East Grinstead


Chequer Mead Youth Theatre presents...
Uncle Tom's Cabins
Friday 6th July at 7:30pm

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 is a youth production.
Uncle Tom's Cabins at Chequer Mead, East Grinstead


JC Vocals presents...
Students Summer Show
Saturday 7th July at 7:30pm

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!


This is a youth production.
Students Summer Show at Chequer Mead, East Grinstead


Ariel Drama Academy presents...
Ariel Drama Academy Showcase
Monday 9th July at 7:30pm

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.


This is a youth production.
Ariel Drama Academy Showcase at Chequer Mead, East Grinstead


Scheherazade
Tuesday 10th July at 7:00pm

Presented by Dormansland School


This is a youth production.
Scheherazade at Chequer Mead, East Grinstead


Bullfrog Productions presents...
Sweet Charity
Friday 13th July to Saturday 14th July

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.


This is a youth production.
Sweet Charity at Chequer Mead, East Grinstead


Bullfrog Productions presents...
Rapunzel
Saturday 14th July at 2:00pm

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’.


This is a youth production.
Rapunzel at Chequer Mead, East Grinstead


West Hoathly Church of England Primary School presents...
A Golden Grecian Odyssey
Monday 16th July at 7:00pm

Scenes and Sounds from Ancient Greece


This is a youth production.
A Golden Grecian Odyssey at Chequer Mead, East Grinstead


Blackwell School presents...
A Summer Production
Wednesday 18th July at 7:00pm



This is a youth production.
A Summer Production at Chequer Mead, East Grinstead


Choirpower presents...
Diamonds
Friday 20th July at 7:30pm

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”!


Diamonds at Chequer Mead, East Grinstead


Heathfield School of Dance presents...
Pure Imagination
Saturday 21st July at 3:00pm and 6:30pm

Summer Dance show by the Heathfiled School of Dance


Pure Imagination at Chequer Mead, East Grinstead


Jazz Café
Thursday 26th July at 7:00pm

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.


Jazz Café at Chequer Mead, East Grinstead


Ariel Company Theatre Young Actors presents...
Annie Junior
Saturday 4th August at 2:30pm and 6:30pm

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...


This is a youth production.
Annie Junior at Chequer Mead, East Grinstead


Born 2 Perform Productions presents...
Born 2 Perform Summer School 2012
Saturday 11th August at 2:30pm and 7:00pm

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...


This is a youth production.
Born 2 Perform Summer School 2012  at Chequer Mead, East Grinstead


Bullfrog Productions presents...
Honk
Friday 24th August to Saturday 25th August

“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


This is a youth production.
Honk at Chequer Mead, East Grinstead


The Blunter Brothers - Classic Funk and Soul
Saturday 1st September at 7:45pm
This brilliant show pays tribute to James Brown, Stevie Wonder, Ray Charles and many, many more classic stars of Funk and Soul. Played how it should be.... How it used to be! "When I started listening to the tracks, I thought it was a recording of us 20 years ago! You guys really nailed it. Good, tight band"...

The Blunter Brothers - Classic Funk and Soul at Chequer Mead, East Grinstead


Sue Flight presents...
Seasonal Sensations
Thursday 6th September at 7:30pm

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.


Seasonal Sensations at Chequer Mead, East Grinstead


The Blues Band
Friday 7th September at 7:30pm

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...


The Blues Band at Chequer Mead, East Grinstead


East Grinstead Operatic Society presents...
Guys and Dolls
Thursday 13th September to Saturday 15th September

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?


Guys and Dolls at Chequer Mead, East Grinstead


Chequer Mead Lunchtime Concert Series presents...
John Noyce - Songs of Yesteryear
Tuesday 18th September at 1:30pm

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.


John Noyce - Songs of Yesteryear at Chequer Mead, East Grinstead


Jazz Café
Thursday 20th September at 7:00pm

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.


Jazz Café at Chequer Mead, East Grinstead


Ariel Company Theatre Young Actors presents...
Miss Saigon Schools Edition
Tuesday 25th September to Saturday 29th September

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...


This is a youth production.
Miss Saigon Schools Edition at Chequer Mead, East Grinstead


Seasons of the Heart
Sunday 30th September at 8:00pm

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...


Seasons of the Heart at Chequer Mead, East Grinstead


An Evening of Mediumship with TV Psychic Tony Stockwell
Wednesday 10th October at 7:30pm

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...


An Evening of Mediumship with TV Psychic Tony Stockwell at Chequer Mead, East Grinstead


Company of Friends presents...
Cinderella
Friday 21st December to Sunday 30th December

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!


Cinderella at Chequer Mead, East Grinstead