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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Barry Steele is widely recognised as one of the world’s leading vocalists playing homage to legend Roy Orbison.
He has stunned audiences across the globe with his uncanny similarity and ability to authentically revive the exquisite toe-tapping sound of this music giant.
Barry Steele is quite simply unmissable,...
Join the youngsters from Annie Scott Dance classes as they perform their annual dance show.
Urban City Dance perform their annual show.....for One Night Only!
Winning an Oscar for Best Picture in 1977, Annie Hall is regarded as one of the best romantic comedies of all time. Starring Woody Allen as nervy comedian Alvy Singer, who examines the rise and fall of his relationship with struggling nightclub singer Annie Hall, played by Diane Keaton.
A glorious convincing...
2018 sees The Blues Band Celebrate their 40th year together
Paul Jones, Dave Kelly, Tom McGuinness, Rob Townsend and Gary Fletcher.
Many of the Blues Band’s 21st century fans weren’t even born when these five virtuosos, already music industry veterans, decided to fly in the face of musical fashion...
New Sussex Opera Chorus presents Donizetti, The Elixir of Love
Fully staged, sung in English with professional soloists and orchestra
Life’s a beach…
And it’s a beach on the Sussex coast in NSO’s brilliant re-imagining of Donizetti’s operatic masterpiece.
While Director David...
Join us as we celebrate 10 years of working with local talent!
Performances from various artists and schools within West Sussex area as well as Dreamcatcher Productions very own Junior DJ project bringing sounds to the stage.
Following his captivating appearance on Celebrity Big Brother, which saw a phenomenal run to the final, 2018 sees Britain’s best loved, and most entertaining, medium takes to the stage across the UK and Europe with his all new ‘Love, Life, Laughter Tour’.
A thoroughly modern medium whose appeal crosses the generations...
In one of his final roles, the late Sir John Hurt plays Ralph, a once famous terminally ill writer struggling to come to terms with his own mortality.
Determined to reconcile with his long-abandoned son and to not become a burden to his devoted younger wife, as he goes “into that good night”, he hire the services...
Join Ballet Theatre UK on this dramatic retelling of Hans Christian Andersen’s all-time favourite story of The Little Mermaid, who falls in love with a human Prince and gives up everything to win his love.
The kind hearted Little Mermaid rescues the Prince during a storm at sea, and begins a journey that takes her...
Step back in time to the golden era of pop music where the jukebox roared and feet didn’t touch the floor. Get your dancing shoes at the ready, grab a milkshake and relax – you are in for an evening of back to back hits from the 1950s and 60s!
Running from the birth of Rock n’ Roll through to the Beat Group sounds...
Join the talented pupils from AB Stage school as they perform thier annual summer showcase.
In May 1940, 400,000 British and French Allied soldiers were trapped on the beaches of Dunkirk, surrounded by the German army.
In a dire and desperate situation, Britain sent civilian boats to aid the over-stretched Navy to try and evacuate these seemingly doomed troops.
The epic film depicts the dramatic...
Broadcast live from Glyndebourne, Madama Butterfly is a classic love story that never fails to move, a tragic romance that sweeps you along in the intensity of its action.
When an innocent young Geisha meets an American naval officer she falls instantly and deeply in love. Giving up her family and her faith,...
Bullfrog Productions presents Lionel Bart’s Oliver! - one of the most beloved British musicals, vividly bringing to life Dickens' timeless characters with its ever-popular story of the boy who asked for more.
The sensational score is full of irresistible songs including Food Glorious Food, Consider...
*On sale from 11am on 23rd May 2018*
The children from Dormansland Primary School perform their end of year show, "Panto Pandemonium"!
Bob Drury and his band celebrate the life and music of the legend that is Neil Diamond.
The show tracks Neil’s remarkable journey from unknown and struggling New York songwriter to international mega-star and includes music from every stage of a staggering and hit-filled music career spanning five decades. ‘Solitary...
Musical Hands Performing Arts end of year showcase 2018.
If you wish to purchase more than 10 tickets, you can do so by calling the Box Office directly on: 01342 302000.
The world's number one Michael Jackson Tribute artist, Navi.
Navi is the only tribute artist ever to be chosen by Michael Jackson himself. Due to his incredible resemblance to the star, Navi was hired as Michael’s official body double / decoy. He also received a standing ovation from Michael...
The Arts Society East Grinstead are delighted to welcome their members to their special 50th Anniversary Celebratory Lecture.
Tickets are not available online. To book tickets, please contact the box office on: 01342 302000 or visit the box office.
Members are only able to book for one ticket from 16th April.
For...
An authentic vintage orchestra playing swing and dance music of the 20's and 30's.
This sensational 21-piece band does "vintage" with extraordinary authenticity and pizzazz.
Hot jazz and sweet dance music from the 1920’s and 30’s with classic musicianship, period dressing and genuine...
Brace yourself for two hours of thrilling action, provocative choreography with the ultimate Forbidden strip tease (and a few men in uniform thrown in for good measure).
Abandon your inhibitions at the door as the talented cast of acrobats, fire acts, aerial artists and world-renowned circus performers flip and spin...
*Tickets on sale from 1st June 2018
Showtime present their end of term show, SPLASH!
Re-Take That are quite simply the biggest, best and most authentic tribute to one of the biggest British pop acts in history. Celebrating 10 years as the nations favourite tribute show with the incredible new Wonderland Show featuring Robbie Live.
Performing all of the favourites from the 90's right...
The iconic voice of Karen Carpenter is magically captivating and engaging and a voice that is hard to emulate but International West End performer Vikki Holland-Bowyer manages exactly that with her warm, dulcet tones which sound uncannily similar.
She undertakes the character of Karen superbly, paying meticulous attention...
*Tickets go on sale on Monday 25th June 2018*
Join the talented dancers and performers from Universal Dance as they showcase their talents with an end of term performance.
Encore Academy presents their summer showcase for 2018.
Treat yourself to the classic romantic comedy, Sabrina, followed by a delightful afternoon tea.
In this Oscar nominated role, Sabrina, (Audrey Hepburn) plays a chauffeur's daughter who is caught between two men, David (William Holden), the playboy son of her father's rich employers and Linus (Humphrey Bogart),...
What if time could flow backwards to remind us that our life is a story we have told to ourselves?
Tony Webster (Jim Broadbent), divorced and retired, leads a reclusive and relatively quiet life.
One day, he learns that the mother of his university girlfriend, Veronica, left in her will a diary kept by his best...
Known to millions as ‘The King of Waltz’, André Rieu is one of the world’s most popular music artists. His legendary annual Maastricht concert is the most eagerly anticipated cinema event of the year, last year setting new box office records in several countries.
Set against the stunning medieval backdrop of...
Come and watch all the talented performers from Chequer Mead Productions’ week-long Summer workshop, as Disney Channel’s smash hit musical comes to life on stage in Disney’s High School Musical Jr!
Experience the antics of East High’s popular ‘jock’ Troy, brainiac Gabriella and the rest of the gang as they...
Broadcast live from Glyndebourne, this is a rare opportunity to see Barber’s Pulitzer Prize-winning work – with its atmospheric score and tense, psychological twists.
Abandoned by her lover Anatol, Vanessa retreats from the world, waiting and hoping with only her mother and her niece Erika for company. But...
Join the cast of this exciting production, the culmination of a two week holiday workshop from 6-18 August ‘18 full of dance, drama and fun!
From the era that brought the world The Rubik's Cube, Bucks Fizz and Madonna comes this "totally awesome" musical full of classic 80’s songs such as “Footloose”,...
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Another delightful afternoon which starts with the heart-warming, musical tale of The Sound of Music, which took the world by storm, earning five Oscars in 1965.
This film is a rare combination of a powerful and moving story, with catchy, uplifting music and breath-taking...
Paying tribute to two of the greatest names in rock history – Jimi Hendrix and Cream - Voodoo Room are a stunning power trio featuring some of the UK’s finest musicians, performing an incredible show in the true spirit of these legendary superstars.
NOT a pantomime dress up tribute act - simply great music played...
Another chance for you to be swept away with the incredible music from Andre Rieu and his famous Johann Strauss Orchestra, set amongst the beautiful medieval backdrop of his home town of Maastricht in the Netherlands.
Enjoy the electric atmosphere that features ‘The King of Waltz’ in his element!
Take...
A veteran of Mock The Week and Never Mind the Buzzcocks, BEN NORRIS was named by The Evening Standard as “one of London’s top under rated comedians”. His quick wit and fast-paced observational material mark him out as...
Be Our Guest this summer as we celebrate Disney's new adaptation of the iconic fairy tale, Beauty and the Beast, with an extra special sing-a-long screening!
Sing your heart out alongside the formidable cast, with the help of on-screen lyrics, to all the favourites songs like Be Our Guest, Belle, Gaston and of...
Join Tenor, Jonas Kaufmann, for a magical night of music.
Jonas Kaufmann is regarded as one of the world’s greatest tenors and has captivated audiences across the globe with his incredible voice.
Join him this summer for a spectacular outdoor concert, captured live at Berlin’s iconic Waldbühne...
Roy Chubby Brown is back and he’s as naughty as ever. His choice of language and his politically incorrect jokes are all delivered with a cheeky grin and perfect comedy timing.
His trademark flying helmet and goggles, coupled with his coat of many patches, make him instantly recognisable as the man who put the “F”...
This new version of August Strinberg’s play Miss Julie, written by Polly Stenham, remains shocking and fiercely relevant in its new setting of contemporary London.
Vanessa Kirby (The Crown, NT Live: A Streetcar Named Desire) and Eric Kofi Abrefa (The Amen Corner) feature in the cast of this brand new production,...
Purple Zeppelin are proud to pay tribute to the two greatest Rock Bands of all time: Deep Purple and Led Zeppelin – together on the same bill!
The band is comprised of four talented and versatile musicians, with decades of playing between them comprising thousands of sessions and gigs, both in the UK and overseas. ...
Down on his luck in the suburbs, John Falstaff plans to hustle his way to a comfortable retirement by seducing the wives of two wealthy men.
Unknown to him, it’s the women of Windsor who really pull the strings, orchestrating Falstaff’s comeuppance amidst a theatrical smorgasbord of petty rivalries, jealousies...
From the World's Most Spectacular Opera series, experience the love, laughter and loss of La Bohème at the magnificent Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour.
Puccini’s beloved classic – the original bohemian love story – has long captivated audiences around the world. His music swells with love, soars in...
Irresistibly frothy and lavishly theatrical, The Merry Widow has enough tangled affairs, narrow misses and jealous lovers to fuel a French farce.
The tiny principality of Pontevedro is on the verge of bankruptcy, and the dashing Count Danilo must rescue his country by marrying the newly widowed and fabulously...
★★★★★ ‘Ian McKellen reigns supreme in this triumphant production.’ (Daily Telegraph)
Broadcast live from London’s West End, see Ian McKellen’s ‘extraordinarily moving portrayal’ (Independent) of King Lear in cinemas.
Chichester Festival Theatre’s production received five-star...
Featuring a selection of his greatest...
Be swept away on a magical adventure in one of the most famous classical ballets of all time – The Nutcracker. With its combination of enchanting choreography and unforgettable music, this fabulous ballet is a Christmas treat like no other.
Set to Tchaikovsky’s sumptuous score, the traditional tale of The...
You can dance, you can jive, having the time of your life!
Europe’s leading Abba tribute, Abbamania, continue to entertain audiences with their outstanding vocals and musical performance live on stage.
Abbamania’s widely acclaimed tribute to abba is a sensational two hour show featuring record breaking...
One of the great storytellers, Ralph McTell, is now celebrating more than 50 years on the road. Known for his virtuoso guitar style, he is primarily a prolific and gifted songwriter. With a style that invites you into a unique world, he weaves a narrative that is both significant and poignant.
Ralph made his debut...
Shakatak have enjoyed a level of success and career longevity rarely paralleled in contemporary music – but then Shakatak is a particularly unusual group. Because of the nature of their music, their fan base is one that is far reaching while always retaining an ‘underground element’.
After a number...
This wonderful show brings together the very best of both Irish and Scottish artists with their own style of Country music, plus a hint of American Country, which all emanated from Scotland and Ireland.
The show stars Ireland’s International Recording Star DOMINIC KIRWAN, with son BARRY KIRWAN, Ireland’s...
It took Michael Portillo little more than 10 years to get a seat in the Commons and then rise in power and esteem to a point where he was a favoured leader of his party and possible future PM.
A track record like that suggests to...
Join us on an exciting adventure along the riverbank with a brand new staging of Kenneth Grahame’s family classic The Wind In The Willows.
Meet all your favourite characters including loyal Mole, faithful Ratty and wise old Badger as they do their best to keep the mischievous Mr Toad out of trouble. Will...
One Night of Adele features the outstanding talents of Sarah Evans, hand picked by Adele to perform for ‘Adele at the BBC’ and whose audition video had made the star cry!
The show is a truly immaculate replication of Adele’s most captivating performances and with her incredible voice, stunning outfits and witty...
The people’s favourite comedian takes to ‘The Road Again’ with a brand-new show which promises to be the antidote to this ‘PC’ world we now live in.
Guaranteed to be outrageous and as truthful as ever.
‘Boy does Jim know how to deliver his gospel.’…‘The audience could have stayed all night.’…‘He...
Award winning Jazz guitarist MARTIN TAYLOR teams up with acoustic and slide guitar virtuoso MARTIN SIMPSON to play selected dates in the UK. The pair will share the stage throughout the performance – adding to each other’s songs and instrumental pieces and taking them to new levels.
Martin Taylor was recently...
Travelin Man, launched in March 2017, is the UKs first and only tribute dedicated to rock n roll pioneer and hit maker, the legendary Ricky Nelson.
2nd in record sales for 5 consecutive years between 1957 and 1962 being beaten only by Elvis Presley, this authentic show features all the hits and more inc It's...
An evening of traditional and popular Christmas music, laced with some favourite show songs and some less well-known modern carols. Audience singalong is encouraged! Directed by Marion Shuster.
The annual festive concert presented by and in aid of SSAFA (Soldiers, Sailors and Airmen Families Association) heralds the start of Christmas!
We are delighted to have been allocated The Band of The Scots Guards who will perform a variety of music at this very popular annual concert. There will be a chance...
This Christmas, gather your ship mates and head for Neverland as the high-flying adventure begins with the swashbuckling tale of Peter Pan!
Join Peter Pan, Wendy, John and Michael and of course Tinker Bell as they try to foil the dastardly plans of Captain Hook.
After the huge success of last year’s “Beauty...
Multi-award-winning drama The Madness of George III will be broadcast live to cinemas, in National Theatre Live’s first ever broadcast from Nottingham Playhouse.
Written by one of Britain’s best-loved playwrights Alan Bennett (The History Boys, The Lady in the Van), this epic play was also adapted into a BAFTA Award-winning...
The Bob Dylan Story is the stunning and definitive live concert celebration of rock music’s greatest icon.
With some of the most memorable songs ever written, Bob Dylan created the soundtrack for 1960s America, amassing a huge and enduring fanbase that even extended across the Atlantic to bands like The Beatles and...
Making a welcome return to Chequer Mead this Spring is the legends of Irish music and 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 and...
