Whats On Theatre Guide

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...

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.

*Tickets go on sale on Wednesday 13th June

Felbridge Primary school presents their end of year performance of Olivia! An evening of Music, Dance and Drama.

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...

*Tickets go on sale on Friday 15th June from Chequer Mead Box Office: 01342 302000*

Crawley Down Primary School children presents their end of year performance of: Troy Story!

Please note that the school have asked for tickets to be restricted to 3 per family.

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...

*Tickets are on sale from Tuesday 12th June 2018*

Name of event: Wind in the Willows

The Meads Primary School present two performances of their summer show Wind in the Willows.

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...

Showtime present their end of term show, SPLASH!

*Tickets go on sale on Monday 11th June*

Blackwell Primary school presents their end of year show: The Amazing Adventures of Superstan.

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”,...

These are a few of my favourite things.....

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...

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...

*Tickets go on sale on 1st August 2018*

The Dancing Dragon is an enchanting, original story by Sophie Eastwood and performed by the young, talented dancers from her wonderful dance school based in Forest Row

Prepare to be dazzled by exquiste costumes, fantastic choreography and gorgeous music...

The story...

Johnny Cash Roadshow, a show not to be missed by avid fans or the casual listener. The only show to be endorsed by the CASH family! This year prepare for a musical and emotional rollercoaster, unrivalled by any other that truly celebrates the career of a music legend, Johnny Cash.

This is the UK and Europe’s...

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 band, The Bluejays take you on a jiving journey through the fabulous fifties!

Packed with over 40 classic hits including Rock Around The Clock, That’ll Be The Day, Jailhouse Rock, Johnny B. Goode, Tutti Frutti, C’mon Everybody, Stupid Cupid, Great Balls of Fire and La Bamba.

All performed live...

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...

Having had a hugely successful sell-out show in 2018, the Lipstick on Your Collar gang return to step back in time to the golden era of pop music!

Running from the birth of Rock n’ Roll through to the Beat Group sounds of the British Invasion and beyond, the evening is packed with over forty hits from the likes of...