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.
Whats On Theatre Guide
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Following the success of the Jazz Club's return in October at The Apron @ Chequer Mead, we are delighted to welcome the club back this November...
Jenny Green and her House Band will bring you a set of swinging standards followed by their special guest which this month brings you:
The...
Quintet Classical Performance in The Apron Bar.
Based in Mid Sussex and established over seven years ago, Ensemble Reza is at the core a sextet (two violins, two violas and two cellos) however can include any combination of string players from soloist to sextet. Individually members have performed worldwide...
Fisher Stevens is ELVIS
Join us for this special cabaret experience of Chequer Mead regular, Fisher Stevens. Usually found on the main-stage, Fisher is renowned as one of the best Elvis tribute artists in the UK and ever popular with East Grinstead residents having won the International Elvis Masters...
Join us for our new Sunday lunch series featuring East Grinstead’s Jazz Club host Jenny Green accompanied by Dominic Ashworth, one of the most in demand guitarists has worked & recorded with the likes of Carol Kidd, Michael Garrick, Julian Marc Stringle and Digby Fairweather's Half Dozen with George Melly and recently...
Join us in a series of special performances this autumn as the West End does cabaret!
Two professional West End performers will be entertaining audiences with an unforgettable variety of show tunes from all your favourite musicals, cabaret style in The Apron Bar at Chequer Mead.
This event is bookable by table...
December's Jazz Club Offering sees the charismatic Alan Barnes (Sax/ Clarinet) return to the the club.
Back by popular demand; Alan is a prolific international performer, composer, arranger, bandleader and touring soloist. He is best known for his work on clarinet, alto and baritone saxes....
Jack and the Beanstalk has been postponed until 2021. We're pleased to announce that 'Almost a Panto!' will take Jack's place this year and panto will go ahead this year in a...
Join us for our new Sunday lunch series featuring East Grinstead’s Jazz Club host Jenny Green awith Paul Richards.
Paul performs all over the UK and abroad, giving solo guitar recitals spanning Latin, classical and jazz genres.
A gem on the stage. Paul Richards beautifully updated the Laurindo Almeida nylon-string...
The (Panto) Show Must Go On This Christmas!
We're thrilled to announce that panto will go ahead this Christmas at Chequer Mead and East Grinstead will not be deprived of it's eagerly awaited seasonal extravaganza!
Almost a Panto! is the shorter, fun-filled, COVID-secure...
The masterful, outrageous and hysterically funny comedy legend ‘General’ Jim Davidson OBE’ embarks on his comedy campaign around the UK in 2020, following the acclaimed sell-out ‘The People...
It show is for 2021!
A Comprehensive re-enactment of Queens Greatest Hits
Internationally renowned Queen Tribute band The Bohemians take you on a high energy roller coaster ride of a concert, featuring the back catalogue of one of the world’s most popular and iconic rock acts of all time.
Billed...
*Please note this is a postponed event from September 2020
THE HISTORY OF ROCK is a celebration of ROCK music through the decades. A jaw dropping night transporting you through the golden ages of ROCK! Featuring the music of artists such as Led Zeppelin, Cream, Guns n Roses,...
*Please note this is a postponed event from June 2020.
A few years ago, it seemed unlikely that the UK would vote to leave the EU; we had a reasonable opposition to the Tory Government; Donald Trump was a buffoon who surely was never going to beat Hillary Clinton and Mark...
Legends of Irish music & song The FUREYS, renowned for their hit songs ‘I will love you’, ‘When you were sweet 16’, ‘The Green fields of France’, ‘The old man’, ‘Red rose café’, ‘From Clare to here’, ‘Her father didn’t like me anyway’, ‘Leaving Nancy’, ‘Steal away’ etc return...
Country fans are given a taste of Nashville with Soul Street Productions’ brand new show Made in Tennessee - The soundtrack of American Country.
With a band made up of some of UK’s finest country musicians, Made in Tennessee takes you through the decades of the nations fastest growing music genre,...
Bye Bye Baby are a jaw-dropping tribute to the musical phenomenon ‘Jersey Boys’ and the timeless, iconic music of ‘Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons’.
Incredible four part harmonies, roof raising falsetto complete with energetic and stylish choreography – all backed by their excellent 4-piece band...
*Please note this is the postponed shows from April 2020*
*This is the postponed show from 2020*
Celebrating...
Cara Dillon occupies an enviable position at the very top of her genre. This extraordinary Irish singer has been captivating audiences and achieving exceptional acclaim for over 20 years.
Alongside a selection of favourites from her previous releases, Cara will be performing material from her new album "Wanderer"...
Legend and icon John Lydon will talk about how he sees life, along with his unique and extraordinary career, during a one-off 54-date UK tour. The shows in Autumn 2020 will coincide with the publication of his new book, I Could Be Wrong, I Could Be Right and will visit all parts of England, Scotland and Wales.
Lydon...
*Please note this is the postponed show from September 2020.
*Please note this is the postponed event from September 2020
Enjoy an intimate evening with one of the nations greatest comedy actors, best known as Boycie in BBC1s Only Fools and Horses. The national treasure will reveal secrets from the set with stories and anecdotes from his dazzling career.
Having worked with...
*Please note this is a rescheduled event from October 2020*
It took Michael Portillo little more than ten years to get a seat in The House of Commons and rise in power and esteem to a point where he was a possible future Prime Minister.
Since leaving Parliament, Michael has endeared himself to many with his obvious respect for solid workmanship and creative energy,...
Forbidden Nights 2020 Tour is here... celebrating our 5th year so it’s bigger and better than ever!
Immerse yourself in this sexy, innovative and classy show this new age entertainment brings you world class circus acts with our signature Forbidden tease.
Get ready for your ultimate ‘Forbidden’ night out...
The History of Soul is a celebration of Soul music through the decades. A night transporting you through the greatest eras of Soul. Featuring such artists as Aretha Franklin, Marvin Gaye, James Brown, Sam Cooke, Ray Charles and The Temptations and many more. Rediscover the songs that shaped the music industry as we know...
