Blog
Chequer Mead Receives Cultural Recovery Grant |
Posted: Friday 2nd April 2021 @ 10:00am by Will |
Almost a Panto! - Closed / January Update |
Posted: Thursday 24th December 2020 @ 2:45pm by Will |
Almost a Panto! - Closed |
Posted: Tuesday 22nd December 2020 @ 1:00pm by Will |
Welcome Back |
Posted: Wednesday 2nd December 2020 @ 10:00am by Will |
Lockdown Closure Announcement |
Posted: Thursday 5th November 2020 @ 12:16pm by Will |
Live Music Every Friday and Saturday at The Apron... |
Posted: Friday 30th October 2020 @ 1:46pm by Will |
Chequer Mead to Re-Open on July 4th |
Posted: Tuesday 23rd June 2020 @ 4:41pm by Will |
COVID-19: Coronavirus Update |
Posted: Wednesday 25th March 2020 @ 2:30pm by Chequer Mead Management |
Chequer Mead's current position on COVID-19 |
Posted: Friday 13th March 2020 @ 12:40pm by Alex |
Get Ready for another Tip-top Night of Comedy! |
Posted: Thursday 5th March 2020 @ 10:42am by Alex |
Join Ballet Theatre UK for their mesmerising production of Giselle, this March! |
Posted: Tuesday 18th February 2020 @ 2:56pm by Alex |
Is That A Shark in the Park this half term?! |
Posted: Monday 10th February 2020 @ 10:34am by Alex |
Mayors Charity Event - Sunday 9th February at 2pm |
Posted: Sunday 9th February 2020 @ 2:03pm by Alex |
POWER OUTAGE: Mayors Charity Event - Sunday 9th February |
Posted: Sunday 9th February 2020 @ 1:43pm by Alex |
Is That A Shark in the Park?! |
Posted: Friday 31st January 2020 @ 6:07pm by Alex |
It's Yesterday Once More....as The Carpenters Experience come to town! |
Posted: Thursday 16th January 2020 @ 11:28am by Alex |
Brush off the blues this January with a fun-packed musical journey! |
Posted: Thursday 2nd January 2020 @ 12:46pm by Alex |
It's Time To Head To Pantoland! |
Posted: Friday 6th December 2019 @ 12:37pm by Alex |
The Rat Pack are coming to town! |
Posted: Saturday 30th November 2019 @ 5:59pm by Alex |
Don't miss our Black Friday offer, on selected shows, for one day only! |
Posted: Friday 29th November 2019 @ 10:43am by Alex |
Christmas Merriment Comes Early with the Christmas Comedy Gala! |
Posted: Monday 25th November 2019 @ 11:29am by Alex |
Andy Fairweather Low and the Low Riders - Sunday 24th November |
Posted: Friday 15th November 2019 @ 2:45pm by Alex |
Indulge in some classic Christmas adventures with Steptoe and Son! |
Posted: Thursday 31st October 2019 @ 2:39pm by Alex |
Ballet Theatre UK will be bringing the wonders of Oz to life this half term! |
Posted: Sunday 27th October 2019 @ 11:53am by Alex |
Folk legend, Andy Irvine Returns to Chequer Mead this month! |
Posted: Friday 4th October 2019 @ 1:32pm by Alex |
Get Ready for George Egg's brand new comedy/cooking show "Movable Feast"! |
Posted: Friday 27th September 2019 @ 1:23pm by Alex |
Bring Your Little Monsters to see Monstersaurus this September! |
Posted: Thursday 19th September 2019 @ 8:38am by Alex |
Free Taster Open Day- this Saturday! |
Posted: Tuesday 10th September 2019 @ 2:01pm by Alex |
The Apron Bar and Coffee House is open! |
Posted: Monday 9th September 2019 @ 9:16am by Alex |
Don't miss out on the Autumn Comedy Gala this September! |
Posted: Thursday 15th August 2019 @ 10:03am by Alex |
Joe Longthorne MBE 1955-2019 |
Posted: Monday 5th August 2019 @ 9:30am by Alex |
Celebrate the incredible music of Hendrix, Clapton & Cream... |
Posted: Monday 29th July 2019 @ 11:47am by Alex |
Don't miss this show that is "Simply The Best!" |
Posted: Tuesday 16th July 2019 @ 10:24am by Alex |
Holland's legendary Dixieland Jazz Band return this July! |
Posted: Saturday 29th June 2019 @ 1:25pm by Alex |
Britain's very own Godfather of Swing comes to Chequer Mead this June |
Posted: Monday 17th June 2019 @ 5:32pm by Alex |
Another scorching line-up of comedy talent! |
Posted: Monday 10th June 2019 @ 8:52am by Alex |
An authentic tribute to one of the world’s greatest bands. |
Posted: Monday 13th May 2019 @ 10:01am by Alex |
Dear Zoo- May dates postponed! |
Posted: Friday 3rd May 2019 @ 11:03am by Alex |
Chequer Mead's New Circle Seats |
Posted: Monday 18th March 2019 @ 12:09pm by Alex |
Join in Pinocchio's extraordinary adventures this March! |
Posted: Thursday 7th March 2019 @ 2:47pm by Alex |
Make it a Night to Remember - with Bye Bye Baby! |
Posted: Saturday 9th February 2019 @ 12:10pm by Alex |
Chequer Mead's Theatre Trip! |
Posted: Wednesday 16th January 2019 @ 11:18am by Alex |
High-flying Panto success at Chequer Mead this Christmas! |
Posted: Thursday 3rd January 2019 @ 11:59am by Alex |
Chequer Mead is heading to Neverland... |
Posted: Friday 7th December 2018 @ 4:03pm by Alex |
Christmas Crooner show- Cancelled- 6th December 2018 |
Posted: Thursday 6th December 2018 @ 12:15pm by Alex |
Get in the Festive Mood, with "Christmas Crooners" this December! |
Posted: Monday 26th November 2018 @ 12:44pm by Alex |
The West (End) comes to the East (Grinstead)! |
Posted: Tuesday 13th November 2018 @ 11:10am by Alex |
Chequer Mead Theatre Goes Green! |
Posted: Monday 8th October 2018 @ 5:05pm by Alex |
The Era of Swing is brought to life this October! |
Posted: Friday 7th September 2018 @ 12:35pm by Alex |
What do you get when two of the Greatest Rock Bands of all time collide?... |
Posted: Thursday 30th August 2018 @ 8:51am by Alex |
Join Tenor, Jonas Kaufmann, for a magical night of music! |
Posted: Monday 20th August 2018 @ 12:21pm by Alex |
Join us for an exciting West End Theatre Trip to see the hottest show in town, KINKY BOOTS! |
Posted: Thursday 26th July 2018 @ 12:36pm by Alex |
Black Magic- The Little Mix Show returns this August! |
Posted: Tuesday 17th July 2018 @ 8:52am by Alex |
Calling all Jocks, Brainiacs, Thespians and Skater Dudes! |
Posted: Tuesday 29th May 2018 @ 8:59am by Alex |
A new adaption of Ibsen's A Doll's House comes to Chequer Mead this May |
Posted: Thursday 12th April 2018 @ 12:18pm by Alex |
Treat your little monkeys to a trip to the Jungle this Easter! |
Posted: Tuesday 27th March 2018 @ 1:05pm by Alex |
Comedy Gala - Change to line up! |
Posted: Thursday 15th March 2018 @ 11:28am by Alex |
Calling All Believers of Unicorns!! |
Posted: Monday 12th March 2018 @ 5:37pm by Alex |
James Phelan is a Trickster! |
Posted: Monday 5th March 2018 @ 7:16pm by Alex |
Re-Take That - Postponed show! |
Posted: Thursday 1st March 2018 @ 12:20pm by Alex |
Chequer Mead's West End theatre trip to see 42nd Street! |
Posted: Tuesday 30th January 2018 @ 12:57pm by Alex |
Join us in the Wonderful World of Oz- this February half term! |
Posted: Friday 19th January 2018 @ 12:43pm by Alex |
Happy New Year to all! |
Posted: Tuesday 2nd January 2018 @ 1:39pm by Alex |
It's Panto Time at Chequer Mead! |
Posted: Tuesday 19th December 2017 @ 11:59am by Alex |
It's almost Panto time at Chequer Mead! |
Posted: Tuesday 28th November 2017 @ 3:10pm by Alex |
Black Friday Offer! |
Posted: Friday 24th November 2017 @ 10:57am by Alex |
Chequer Mead's Birthday Gala |
Posted: Monday 20th November 2017 @ 1:43pm by Alex |
It's Our Birthday Week! |
Posted: Friday 17th November 2017 @ 12:01pm by Alex |
This November, enjoy the music of Barbra Streisand - with Liza Pulman! |
Posted: Thursday 19th October 2017 @ 9:59am by Alex |
Take a trip down memory lane! |
Posted: Tuesday 3rd October 2017 @ 9:33am by Alex |
Calling all Country Fans!! |
Posted: Tuesday 19th September 2017 @ 9:51am by Alex |
John Tams & Barry Coope Returns to Chequer Mead After 7 Years! |
Posted: Saturday 9th September 2017 @ 8:35am by Alex |
Jason Donovan And His Amazing Midlife Crisis Tour - Postponed date |
Posted: Thursday 31st August 2017 @ 10:04am by Alex |
Don't miss The Killerz - this September! |
Posted: Wednesday 26th July 2017 @ 11:06am by Alex |
Chequer Mead's Summer Workshop This August! |
Posted: Tuesday 4th July 2017 @ 1:34pm by Alex |
Sincerely Yours - Postponed Date! |
Posted: Thursday 29th June 2017 @ 11:09am by Alex |
Enjoy an amazing night of music and irish dance with Creeds Cross this July! |
Posted: Wednesday 28th June 2017 @ 5:01pm by Alex |
Seriously Dead - A brand new musical play - is seriously funny! |
Posted: Tuesday 13th June 2017 @ 1:33pm by Alex |
Experience Take That's Wonderland tour- Screened Live from the O2! |
Posted: Friday 21st April 2017 @ 8:40am by Alex |
Discover the History of Architecture in 100 Buildings, with Dan Cruickshank |
Posted: Thursday 13th April 2017 @ 7:33pm by Alex |
The West End Comes to East Grinstead! |
Posted: Tuesday 28th March 2017 @ 1:47pm by Alex |
Jason Donovan tickets on sale today! |
Posted: Friday 24th March 2017 @ 9:32am by Alex |
Don't miss this wizardly wonderful musical adventure this Easter! |
Posted: Thursday 9th March 2017 @ 3:48pm by Alex |
From the Tremeloes to the One and Only...... |
Posted: Thursday 23rd February 2017 @ 9:34pm by Alex |
Matilda: The Musical in 20 Minutes - February Half Term |
Posted: Wednesday 21st December 2016 @ 12:50pm by Will |
Get ready for some Panto-madness! |
Posted: Thursday 8th December 2016 @ 1:22pm by Alex |
'Elf Yourself to a pre-Christmas Treat! |
Posted: Friday 18th November 2016 @ 11:10am by Alex |
Open Auditions to play Tommy the Cat in this years Panto! |
Posted: Tuesday 8th November 2016 @ 9:53pm by Alex |
Modifying Humans with Professor Winston |
Posted: Thursday 27th October 2016 @ 11:37am by Alex |
Half term treat with Theo and Wendy! |
Posted: Friday 21st October 2016 @ 1:26pm by Alex |
Charity Gala Donation |
Posted: Monday 26th September 2016 @ 1:07pm by Alex |
Chequer Mead Friends Donation |
Posted: Thursday 8th September 2016 @ 9:13am by Alex |
A spiritual evening - with Derek Acorah |
Posted: Friday 2nd September 2016 @ 11:37am by Alex |
Roy "Chubby" Brown- Show Postponed |
Posted: Thursday 1st September 2016 @ 9:35am by Alex |
Calling all Wannabe Elves! |
Posted: Tuesday 23rd August 2016 @ 3:38pm by Alex |
An Evening with a Legend! |
Posted: Monday 1st August 2016 @ 6:44pm by Alex |
Chequer Mead Productions present Les Miserables |
Posted: Sunday 10th July 2016 @ 8:40pm by Alex |
Colouring Competition Entries! |
Posted: Monday 4th July 2016 @ 9:57am by Alex |
Jonathan Dimbleby Talk - The Battle of the Atlantic |
Posted: Friday 17th June 2016 @ 9:13pm by Alex |
Join in the Magical Adventure with The Return of Neverland! |
Posted: Thursday 16th June 2016 @ 12:17pm by Alex |
An Evening of Timeless Hits...with Back to Bacharach! |
Posted: Friday 20th May 2016 @ 8:29am by Alex |
Brassed Off at Chequer Mead |
Posted: Thursday 5th May 2016 @ 12:08pm by Alex |
Joe Longthorne Show Cancelled |
Posted: Thursday 28th April 2016 @ 9:55am by Pete |
David Starkey - Postponed Show |
Posted: Wednesday 13th April 2016 @ 5:19pm by Alex |
Richard Digance- Live on Stage and Live in the Greenstede Gallery |
Posted: Monday 22nd February 2016 @ 10:47pm by Alex |
Paul Daniels- Cancelled Show 12th February |
Posted: Tuesday 9th February 2016 @ 7:56pm by Alex |
A sparkling night of music, divas and romance! |
Posted: Thursday 4th February 2016 @ 6:45pm by Alex |
Kimmie Rhodes- Cancelled Show |
Posted: Friday 29th January 2016 @ 10:51pm by Alex |
Auditions for Les Miserables School Edition |
Posted: Thursday 7th January 2016 @ 1:31pm by Alex |
Admin Telephone Line |
Posted: Wednesday 30th December 2015 @ 2:02pm by Pete |
Chequer Mead Community Arts Trust |
Posted: Wednesday 16th December 2015 @ 11:56am by Pete |
Mirror Mirror on the Wall......the loveliest Panto is here for you all! |
Posted: Tuesday 15th December 2015 @ 12:43pm by Alex |
Bring some cheer to your festive season with East Grinstead's Christmas Comedy Gala! |
Posted: Saturday 28th November 2015 @ 10:46pm by Alex |
Don't Miss a Beautiful Night, with A Beautiful Noise.... |
Posted: Tuesday 10th November 2015 @ 11:41pm by Alex |
Broadway and Beyond...... |
Posted: Tuesday 27th October 2015 @ 8:54pm by Alex |
An Audience with Paul Hazell, Comedy Hypnotist |
Posted: Friday 25th September 2015 @ 9:17am by Alex |
Rising Stars bring Simply Musical to Chequer Mead |
Posted: Friday 11th September 2015 @ 9:08am by Alex |
Colin Fry RIP |
Posted: Tuesday 25th August 2015 @ 10:52am by Pete |
....And this is my friend, Mr Laurel |
Posted: Friday 14th August 2015 @ 9:39am by Alex |
BOOM BOOM! Basil Brush brings mayhem to Chequer Mead! |
Posted: Friday 7th August 2015 @ 9:50am by Alex |
An Animal Treat for the little ones! |
Posted: Friday 24th July 2015 @ 9:46am by Alex |
Peter Howarth- Live at Chequer Mead |
Posted: Wednesday 8th July 2015 @ 7:16pm by Alex |
Elio Pace Returns! |
Posted: Friday 12th June 2015 @ 12:51pm by Alex |
Richard Digance Returns to Chequer Mead |
Posted: Saturday 30th May 2015 @ 2:19pm by Alex |
Tom Baxter - Wednesday 27th May |
Posted: Saturday 9th May 2015 @ 3:16pm by Alex |
Joe Longthorne Show Postponed |
Posted: Wednesday 6th May 2015 @ 6:05pm by Alex |
Friday Night is Mayor's Night! |
Posted: Friday 24th April 2015 @ 1:25pm by Alex |
An Evening of Madness and Mayhem! |
Posted: Thursday 2nd April 2015 @ 5:59pm by Alex |
There are Magicians, and then there is Jamie Allan...... |
Posted: Wednesday 4th March 2015 @ 9:28pm by Alex |
Opera Legends |
Posted: Friday 20th February 2015 @ 1:24pm by Alex |
A Night for Zac - 12th February |
Posted: Wednesday 21st January 2015 @ 9:21pm by Alex |
An Extra Panto Date has been added! |
Posted: Friday 12th December 2014 @ 3:38pm by Alex |
Chequer Mead's New Look! |
Posted: Wednesday 26th November 2014 @ 8:20pm by Alex |
The Fureys date postponed to June |
Posted: Monday 13th October 2014 @ 9:07am by Pete |
Enjoy a Wartime Sing-a-long with Smile, Smile, Smile |
Posted: Friday 10th October 2014 @ 2:20pm by Alex |
Morgan & West arrive by Time Travel! |
Posted: Tuesday 7th October 2014 @ 2:20pm by Pete |
Joe McElderry now on sale! |
Posted: Wednesday 1st October 2014 @ 8:51am by Will |
Last Week for Pantomime Early Bird Deal! |
Posted: Tuesday 23rd September 2014 @ 10:05am by Will |
Open auditions for this years Panto! |
Posted: Friday 15th August 2014 @ 10:28am by Alex |
WW1 Art Competition Winners |
Posted: Tuesday 5th August 2014 @ 12:08pm by Pete |
Spectacular Shows This Summer |
Posted: Friday 1st August 2014 @ 2:23pm by Alex |
Support the Boys in "Oh What a Lovely War" and Support the WW1 Centenary Exhibition |
Posted: Thursday 17th July 2014 @ 9:19pm by Alex |
The Sun is Shining for our 'Dad's Army Dignitary'!! |
Posted: Thursday 19th June 2014 @ 7:25pm by Alex |
An Evening with Martin Bell OBE |
Posted: Saturday 7th June 2014 @ 4:42pm by Alex |
Is Josephine Tewson 'Still Keeping Up Appearances?' |
Posted: Friday 30th May 2014 @ 1:06pm by Alex |
Stunning art from Pilgrim Art |
Posted: Friday 9th May 2014 @ 3:39pm by Pete |
Don't Miss Dominic Kirwan on Thursday 1st May, for one night only! |
Posted: Tuesday 15th April 2014 @ 6:30pm by Alex |
The Keep It Local Craft Fair Returns! |
Posted: Friday 11th April 2014 @ 1:25pm by Alex |
Billy Pearce Cancelled |
Posted: Thursday 3rd April 2014 @ 11:03am by Pete |
Comedy legends coming to Chequer Mead |
Posted: Monday 24th March 2014 @ 12:32am by Pete |
Please note new start time for Essence of Ireland |
Posted: Tuesday 18th March 2014 @ 5:59pm by Pete |
The Perfect St Patrick's Hangover Party |
Posted: Monday 17th March 2014 @ 1:01pm by Pete |
An 'Essenc'ial Night Out |
Posted: Tuesday 25th February 2014 @ 5:39pm by Pete |
Singer-songwriter, Horse comes to Chequer Mead |
Posted: Saturday 15th February 2014 @ 11:14am by Alex |
Elvis Will Be In The Building |
Posted: Wednesday 5th February 2014 @ 2:26pm by Pete |
If you missed seeing the Beatles in 1963, here is your chance to see the next best thing! |
Posted: Friday 17th January 2014 @ 3:07pm by Alex |
A brand new Chequer Mead Youth Theatre Group for a brand New Year! |
Posted: Friday 3rd January 2014 @ 3:31pm by Alex |
Panto-Madness! |
Posted: Friday 13th December 2013 @ 11:44am by Alex |
Chequer Mead is Supporting the Philippines Appeal |
Posted: Thursday 21st November 2013 @ 6:20pm by Pete |
Chequer Mead on National TV |
Posted: Tuesday 5th November 2013 @ 11:32am by Pete |
Ben Montague at Chequer Mead! |
Posted: Thursday 24th October 2013 @ 1:35pm by Alex |
Come and enjoy the Magical World of Charles Dickens |
Posted: Friday 27th September 2013 @ 1:44pm by Pete |
Consider Yourself One of the Family |
Posted: Friday 13th September 2013 @ 2:11pm by Lesley |
"In the Company of Good Friends" exhibition at the Greenstede Gallery |
Posted: Thursday 5th September 2013 @ 5:52pm by Lesley |
“The King and I” Rehearsals are Hotting Up! |
Posted: Friday 26th July 2013 @ 9:29am by Alex |
Chequer Mead Fancy Dress and Costume Hire! |
Posted: Saturday 1st June 2013 @ 11:06am by Alex |
Vienna Festival Ballet Returns to Chequer Mead! |
Posted: Sunday 5th May 2013 @ 8:21am by Alex |
"Whole Lotta Led" is going to rock Chequer Mead...... |
Posted: Tuesday 23rd April 2013 @ 7:28pm by Alex |
SPECIAL TWO FOR ONE OFFER FOR THE JUKEBOX AND BOBBY SOX SHOW !!!! |
Posted: Wednesday 10th April 2013 @ 1:28pm by Lesley |
Open Auditions for the King and I |
Posted: Tuesday 12th March 2013 @ 1:14pm by Lesley |
Roll Up, Roll Up, Get Your Raffle Tickets Here! |
Posted: Friday 15th February 2013 @ 12:39pm by Alex |
Help Us Refurbish Our Seats! |
Posted: Thursday 6th December 2012 @ 3:47pm by Nick |
Summer School Cam is Back! |
Posted: Tuesday 31st July 2012 @ 12:09pm by Will |
Chequer Mead to Introduce Online Booking |
Posted: Thursday 29th March 2012 @ 6:49pm by Will |
Snow White - Get In Time-lapse |
Posted: Thursday 22nd December 2011 @ 8:15pm by Will |
Merry Christmas! |
Posted: Friday 9th December 2011 @ 10:52am by Will |
Summer School Webcam |
Posted: Tuesday 9th August 2011 @ 11:35am by Will |
Welcome, to our new website! |
Posted: Tuesday 24th May 2011 @ 4:05pm by Will |