Chequer Mead Brochure - October to December 2013

Theatre and Arts

CHEQUER MEAD EAST GRINSTEAD

OCTOBER - DECEMBER

THEATRE GUIDE

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A very warm welcome... to the new autumn and winter edition of the Chequer Mead brochure!

We are proud to present a really exciting season with shows and events to suit every taste; Musical Theatre to Ballet, Military Concerts to Folk Music.

Ariel Company Theatre returns with “Les Miserables – Schools edition” in October and Imberhorne School will present “Grease” in November. Vienna Festival Ballet will present a beautiful new ballet – Snow White and once again we are privileged to have The Band of the Coldstream Guards with their winter concert – a real treat.

The season will round off with another spectacular Company of Friends Pantomime and this year it’s Jack and the Beanstalk! So come and boo the baddies and cheer for the good guys in true Chequer Mead Panto tradition! Enjoy!

A FEW GOOD REASONS TO BECOME A

CHEQUER MEAD FRIEND AND ACTIVELY SUPPORT YOUR FAVOURITE THEATRE AND ARTS CENTRE • • • •

Special Concessionary Tickets for many shows CMF exclusive Monthly Draw to Win Free Tickets Regular entertaining Newsletters Enjoy exclusive Star Treatment at selected shows as a Friends Only VIP

All for just £10 per year Single: £17 Joint Chequer Mead Friends have already made a real difference to your favourite theatre and arts centre, funding amongst other things, curtains all round the cafe, Costume Hire storage facilities, grand piano, automatic taps in all cloakrooms, microphones, child booster seats for the auditorium and special Gallery Lighting.

For further information just contact Gill, the Membership Secretary on 01342 317856 or you can pick up a Membership Form at the Box Office or log onto www.chequermead.org.uk and look for Chequer Mead Friends under ‘Information’

CHEQUER MEAD FRIENDS 1001 CLUB What better way to spend that £12 than by helping a cause close to our hearts – and possibly winning it all back. Six times a year three numbers will be picked out of the hat for a £20, £15 and £10 prize. Pick up Forms from the Box Office or log onto www.chequermead.org.uk

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PARKING There is ample and convenient parking immediately opposite Chequer Mead, which is free-of-charge after 6pm and all day Sundays.

PUBLIC TRANSPORT East Grinstead railway station is a 10-minute walk, with regular services to London and connections to the South Coast and Thames Link Services. All buses stop at the High Street; 2 minutes walk from the Centre. For further information on timetables, telephone 0870 608 2608.

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CHEQUER MEAD COMMUNITY ARTS CENTRE De La Warr Road, East Grinstead, West Sussex RH19 3BS Box Office: Administration: Cuisine Studio: Web: Email:

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As a charity, Chequer Mead gratefully acknowledges the generous financial support it receives from its sponsor, East Grinstead Town Council.

Registered Charity Number: 1108890 Registered Office: East Court Mansion, College Lane, East Grinstead, West Sussex RH19 3LT

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The Pavilion Café Quality Traditional English Cuisine

Great Food - Great Service - Great Hospitality, all at prices to match the best in town.

Please come along to try our new menus and drinks.

Open from 9am to 4pm Monday to Saturday along with pre-show dinners subject to booking.

CALL US TO MAKE A RESERVATION 01342 324860 or 07568 541673 Also, find us on the Chequer Mead website The Jazz Café evenings are being re-introduced!

Watch out in the local press, website, facebook and in the Pavilion Cafe for forthcoming dates and information.

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WEEKLY DROP-IN Life Drawing Classes

MONDAYS (except Bank Holidays) Autumn term: 23rd Sept - 9th Dec Spring 2014 term: 13th Jan - 31st March

Our aim is to offer artists of all levels the facility to drop in without prior arrangement for a two hour life drawing session.

Drawing boards and easels are available and artists should bring their own art materials.

Models may be clothed or unclothed participants should be 18 and over.

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Friday 20th December at 5.30pm Sat 21st December 1.30pm & 5.30pm Sun 22nd December 1.30pm & 5.30pm Mon 23rd December 1.30pm & 5.30pm Tuesday 24th December 11.00am & 3.00pm Wednesday Christmas Day - No performance Thursday Boxing Day - No Performance Friday 27th December 1.30pm & 5.30pm Saturday 28th December 1.30pm & 5.30pm Sunday 29th December 1.30pm & 5.30pm Monday 30th December 3.00pm only

“Pantomime at its best!”

After their magical production of Cinderella last year, The Company of Friends are back at Chequer Mead again this Christmas, and even more full of beans than usual with their gigantic production of ‘Jack and the Beanstalk’.

It’s the best panto there’s ever ‘bean’ and with prices to suit every pocket you won’t have to sell the family cow to enjoy this spectacular trip to Pantoland...

Oh No You Won’t

SPECIAL EARLY BIRD OFFER All tickets sold before 1st October £13.00 Chequer Mead acts as an agent for all events

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WHAT’S ON IN THE THEATRE? A SPECIAL EVENING WITH

CHRIS ANDRE & GUESTS TUESDAY 1ST OCTOBER AT 7.30PM Come and see this amazing multi-instrumentalist perform some of the greatest hits that have inspired a generation of music lovers and players from all over the world.

Truly a brilliant and unique guitar, fiddle and bouzouki player, Chris will take you on a musical journey through time and continent.

Chequer Mead is the venue Chris has chosen to host his very first solo Theatre show in the UK. Be sure not to miss it!!!

All tickets £10 ULTIMATE THEMED EVENTS LTD PRESENTS

AN INTIMATE EVENING WITH THE RAT PACK THURSDAY 3RD OCTOBER AT 7.30PM

15th Anniversary Tour - The Official UK No: 1 Tribute show includes all the great hits, comedy and glamour of Sinatra, Martin and Davis swinging live in Las Vegas.

Memories really are made of this! www.theratpacklive.co.uk Tickets: £16.00 Concessions: £14.00 One in Ten free

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RE-TAKE THAT FRIDAY 4TH OCTOBER AT 7.45PM

This is the Northern Hemisphere’s biggest, best and most authentic tribute to one of pop’s greatest bands. Superb sound, dramatic lighting and dynamic dance routines, complement breath-taking versions of All the Greatest Hits Tickets: £15.00 Concessions: Senior Citizens £14.00 children and students £10.00 One in 10 free T9 MUSIC PRESENTS

SOUNDS OF SIMON A TRIBUTE TO SIMON AND GARFUNKEL SATURDAY OCTOBER 5TH AT 7.30PM Lose yourself to nostalgia as the band play some of the classics that have made Paul Simon one of the most successful songwriters of all time.

Hits include “Mrs Robinson” “Homeward Bound” “You can call me Al” and many more. www.soundsofsimon.co.uk Tickets: £15.00 Concessions: £13.00 Chequer Mead Friends: £12.00 Chequer Mead acts as an agent for all events

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AN EVENING OF MEDIUMSHIP WITH TONY STOCKWELL WEDNESDAY 9TH OCTOBER AT 7.30PM It’s NOT creepy or spooky. It’s Psychic Medium Tony Stockwell demonstrating his belief that those who have passed can communicate with their loved ones. The popular star of TV’s Street Psychic, Psychic Private Eyes and Psychic Academy gives proof beyond doubt of the afterlife, all delivered with emotion, sensitivity and empathy.

Remarkably compelling, amazingly detailed, accurate and always humorous.

Tony Stockwell is a spiritualist Medium and spirit communication is part of his own belief, but we accept differing opinions exist regarding mediumship. Any demonstration of mediumship is an experiment and results are not guaranteed.

All Tickets: £18.50 One in ten free

CLARINET RECITAL SUNDAY 13TH OCTOBER AT 7.30PM Enhancing the Links between track and town, Deborah Salmon performs some of the highlights of the clarinet repertoire, raising funds for the Bluebell Railway.

All Tickets: £10.00

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CHARLES DICKENS WEDNESDAY 16TH OCTOBER AT 7.30PM Ian Keable, winner of The Magic Circle’s prestigious Comedy Award, performs the favourite magic tricks of Charles Dickens and divulges the spooky practices of Victorian psychics.

All tickets £10

KELVIN NETTLESHIP PRESENTS

THE COUNTERFEIT SIXTIES THURSDAY 17TH OCTOBER AT 7.30PM Re-live the sounds of the swinging sixties, as Britain’s No. 1 tribute show brings alive the magic of the sixties with their tribute to over twenty five bands of that era.

Tickets: £16.00 Concessions: £14.00 One in ten free

LINGFIELD SILVER BAND AND GUESTS PRESENT

A CENTENARY CONCERT FRIDAY 18TH OCTOBER AT 7.30PM

Join Lingfield Silver Band to celebrate our Centenary, with music from the last 100 years. We also have two special guest bands, Mayfield and The Redhill Corps of Drums.

Tickets: £10.00 Concessions: £8.00 Chequer Mead acts as an agent for all events

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LDN WRESTLING MONDAY 28TH OCTOBER AT 7.30PM

Boo the bad guys and cheer on your favourites, as you get the opportunity to get up close and personal with the rip-roaring action. Post show you will also get the chance to meet the stars and maybe even grab yourself a souvenir or two! See the highest quality, fastest paced, non-stop wrestling action ever seen on these shores – You won’t want to miss this fantastic action packed wrestling family night out!

Don’t miss out with top names including British Heavyweight Champion, The Barbarian Karl Krammer, fan favourite Alan Lee Travis, the masked man of mystery the Dark Lord and many more.

Tickets: £12.00 Concessions: £10.00

...GENTLEMEN A PROSTATE AWARENESS EVENING IN THE GALLERY AND FOYER AT CHEQUER MEAD ARTS CENTRE

TUESDAY 29TH OCTOBER 6.00PM – 8.30PM Free Tests but donations appreciated. A P.S.A. blood test, results in 10 minutes. Costs £15.00 Further blood test if P.S.A. is high costs £150.00 Please book appointments with Alex H. Leggat 01342 717966 or alexhleggat@yahoo.co.uk Chequer Mead acts as an agent for all events

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BEN MONTAGUE TUESDAY 29TH OCTOBER 7.30PM

If the name Ben Montague sounds familiar, that would be because you heard his debut single ‘Haunted’ which became a major radio hit two years ago, and he has just received the accolade of ‘BBC RADIO 2 Album of the week’ with his new album ‘Tales of Flying & Falling’.

Recorded at Rockfield with producer Dave Eringa (Manic Street Preachers, Idlewild, Kylie) ‘Tales Of Flying And Falling’ is a set of songs that make sense together; that document a relationship that was right, went wrong, then came right again. “This was always my dream – to make an album with one producer, in one studio,” says Ben. “To take my time and make sure every song sounded as good as it could. Working with Dave was amazing. He’s a rock guy; I write pop songs.

We bonded over old-school desks and old-school mics and a love of authentic, epic music.” ‘Tales of Flying and Falling’ was released on 21st January and was immediately made Radio 2’s Album of the Week.

Ben, who was the main support for The Wanted & Lawson on their UK Arena Tour in 2012, has just finished a full UK theatre tour with Amy Macdonald, and has supported the likes of James Walsh, The Lighthouse Family and The Stereophonics.

Ben will be relentlessly hitting the road this Autumn to showcase songs from his albums Overcome, Tales of Flying & Falling & his latest EP. All tickets £10

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RALPH MCTELL -

ONE MORE FOR THE ROAD WEDNESDAY 30TH OCTOBER AT 8.00PM Ralph McTell has enjoyed a 48 year career and autumn 2013 sees the One More For The Road tour of this quintessential singer-songwriterguitarist. Ralph's shows feature beautifully crafted narrative songs, combined with dextrous finger style guitar playing and evocative storytelling, and will of course include the Ivor Novello award winning 'Streets of London'.

Tickets: £18.50 Concessions: £18.00

ACE THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS

CARDS ON THE TABLE

BY AGATHA CHRISTIE ADAPTED BY LESLIE DARBON FRIDAY 1ST NOVEMBER AT 7.30PM SATURDAY 2ND NOVEMBER AT 2.30PM & 7.30PM A game of bridge during which a murder is committed... Can it really be one of the players?

Amateur sleuth Mrs Oliver joins Superintendent Battle to solve this Agatha Christie mystery.

Tickets: Friday and Saturday evening performances: £12.00 Concessions: £10.00 Saturday matinee: £10.00 Concessions £7.00

KEEP IT LOCAL CRAFT FAIR SUNDAY 3RD NOVEMBER AT 10.30AM - 4.00PM Inspired by our recent successful events, we’re in East Grinstead for one day only.

Meet the local makers of exquisite lovingly-made gifts. Start your Christmas shopping here and now!

Further information: Anne 01342 328427 www.keepitlocalcraftfair.co.uk Room: Wagg Studio Admission Free Chequer Mead acts as an agent for all events

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A WORLD PREMIERE

SNOW WHITE WEDNESDAY 6TH NOVEMBER AT 5.00PM & 8.00PM

Join Vienna Festival Ballet on a magical journey with their brand new production of Snow White. World premiere choreography propels this timeless fairy tale and answers the question, who is the fairest one of all? Based on the traditional Grimm’s Brothers story, this ballet incorporates all the important elements, an enchanted mirror, a beautiful girl, a shiny red apple and Prince Charming. This spellbinding ballet promises to entertain and dazzle the whole family.

“An excellent company of talented young dancers -their energy and enthusiasm is breathtaking.” - Ents24.com Tickets: £18.50 Concessions: Pensioners and Wheelchairs: £17.00 Children up to 14 years: £12.50 One in ten free

YOUTH PRODUCTION THE CAROLINE WRIGHT SCHOOL OF DANCE PRESENTS

“LET THERE BE DANCE” FRIDAY 8TH NOVEMBER AT 7.30PM SATURDAY 9TH NOVEMBER AT 2.00PM & 7.00PM Tickets: £10.00 Concessions: £8.00

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ROTARY YOUTH SPEAKS WEDNESDAY 13TH NOVEMBER 7.00PM The East Grinstead area heat of the Public Speaking Competition for local schools run by the Rotary Club.

Free Entry THE ROGER HIND QUARTET PRESENTS

UNFORGETTABLE IN AID OF EAST GRINSTEAD MUSEUM FRIDAY 15TH NOVEMBER AT 7.30PM

Following previous popular sell-out concerts, Roger’s quartet returns with singers Ruth Fahie and Gary Wright to present `Unforgettable’. Come and enjoy the marvellous music of Nat King Cole, Ella Fitzgerald and Frank Sinatra with instrumental hits including Take Five and Desafinado.

In aid of the East Grinstead Museum Tickets: £16.00 Concessions: £15.00

GA GA – A TRIBUTE TO QUEEN SATURDAY 16TH NOVEMBER AT 7.30PM No wigs, no make-up and definitely no false moustaches, just a host of massive Queen songs played like they were meant to be.

“Stunning”- Queen Fan Club “Superb” - Brian May Tickets: £16.00 Concessions: £14.00 Chequer Mead acts as an agent for all events

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YOUTH PRODUCTION IMBERHORNE SCHOOL PRESENTS

GREASE – SCHOOLS EDITION THURSDAY 21ST TO SATURDAY 23RD NOVEMBER AT 7.30PM PLUS MATINEE SATURDAY 23RD NOVEMBER AT 2.30PM

Following their sell-out success of Oliver! Imberhorne School are back at Chequer Mead presenting the smash-hit musical “Grease – Schools Edition” featuring students from across the school Tickets: £12.00 Concessions: Students £6.00 THE GREENSTEDE SINGERS AND CHOIRPOWER PRESENT

AN EVENING OF FESTIVE SONGS TUESDAY NOVEMBER 26TH AT 7.30PM Popular classics, Christmas songs, Carols and Sing-a-long in the Pavilion.

Conducted by Marion Shuster.

Tickets: £9.00 Concessions: £8.00

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LUCKY STAR WEDNESDAY 27TH NOVEMBER AT 7.30PM

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MARKS AND KENNARD –

AFTER A DECENT INTERVAL THURSDAY 28TH NOVEMBER AT 7.30PM Despite popular request, hilarious duo Marks and Kennard return for another evening of musical humour. They claim to be serious about their comedy, but we think they’re having a laugh!

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A TOUCH OF HOLLY AT CHRISTMAS FRIDAY 29TH NOVEMBER AT 7.30PM From ‘Rave On’ and ‘We Three Kings Of Rock n Roll’, Marc Robinson and the Counterfeit Crickets bring a show full of rock n roll classics with his horn rimmed glasses and his Stratocaster guitar. A show to start the season with rock n roll good cheer, so bring the tinsel and the hats and lets sing along to Santa bring my baby back to me, Blue Blue Christmas, and many more.

Will rock n roll ever die?

That'll be the Day! Suits all ages. www.marcjrobinson.com Tickets: £15.50 Concessions: £14.50 PERFECT ALIBI PRESENTS

PINK FLOYD & DAVID GILMOUR TRIBUTE SATURDAY 30TH NOVEMBER AT 8.00PM

Perfect Alibi performs an incredible tribute to the music of Pink Floyd and David Gilmour.

Highly respected and known for their attention to detail and with a constant desire to give the audience the very best show possible at each and every performance, this Perfect Alibi show will not disappoint.

Tickets: Full Price: £16.00 on the door (£14.00 in advance) Pensioners: £14.00

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EAGLES GREATEST HITS – THE SINGLES FRIDAY 6TH DECEMBER AT 7.30PM

Desperado pay homage to a musical phenomenon by faithfully recreating all your favourite Eagles songs in their new UK tour for 2013 – Eagles Greatest hits - The Singles Tickets: £16.50 Concessions: £15.50

THE ‘SUPERSONIC 70S SHOW’ -

“CHRISTMAS CRACKERZ” SATURDAY 7TH DECEMBER AT 7.45PM

This incredible live band featuring the ‘West End’ vocals of Janey Bombshell & Mark Keen will take you on a poptastic 70s journey from the towering majesty of Queen & ELO, through the ‘pin-up’ pop of The Osmonds, David Essex & David Cassidy, the foot stompin’ Glam Rock of Sweet, Mud & T.Rex, to the classic sounds of The Carpenters, ‘Saturday Night Fever’ & ‘Grease’... Expect all those Xmas hits, outfits and much more in a show so mouth-watering, even a ‘Curly Wurly’ cannot out chew it!”

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ARIEL CHOIR & GUESTS SUNDAY 8TH DECEMBER AT 7.30PM

Ariel Choir is part of Ariel Company Theatre. Following on from their appearance with Peter Andre at the O2 and the Brighton Centre, the Choir will perform both rock and pop classics. They will be joined by the Ariel Musicality Choir and the Ariel Tempests finalist of the BBC Sports relief goes Glee. www.arielct.co.uk Tickets: £11.00 Concessions: Pensioners £8.00 Children/Students £5.00 THE BAND OF THE LIFE GUARDS

A WINTER CONCERT IN AID OF SSAFA (THE SOLDIERS, SAILORS, AIRMEN AND FAMILIES ASSOCIATION)

THURSDAY 12TH DECEMBER AT 7.30PM

This concert heralds the start of Christmas. We are delighted and honoured to have a return visit of The Band of The Life Guards who will perform a variety of music at this very popular annual concert. A rare treat indeed! Book early to avoid disappointment and support this very worthy cause giving essential assistance to our Armed Forces (both past and present) and their families Tickets £17.50 Concessions: £15.50

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JACK AND THE BEANSTALK FRIDAY 20TH DECEMBER - MONDAY 30TH DECEMBER

After their magical production of Cinderella last year, The Company of Friends are back at Chequer Mead again this Christmas, and even more full of beans than usual with their gigantic production of ‘Jack and the Beanstalk’.

It’s the best panto there’s ever ‘bean’ and with prices to suit every pocket you won’t have to sell the family cow to enjoy this spectacular trip to Pantoland...

Oh No You Won’t Friday 20th December at 5.30pm Sat 21st December 1.30pm & 5.30pm Sun 22nd December 1.30pm & 5.30pm Mon 23rd December 1.30pm & 5.30pm Tuesday 24th December 11.00am & 3.00pm Wednesday Christmas Day - No performance Thursday Boxing Day - No Performance Friday 27th December 1.30pm & 5.30pm Saturday 28th December 1.30pm & 5.30pm Sunday 29th December 1.30pm & 5.30pm Monday 30th December 3.00pm only

Tickets: £15.00 Concessions: £13.50 Family Ticket (2 adults 2 children) £54.00 Chequer Mead acts as an agent for all events

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OPEN MONDAY TO SATURDAY

ADMISSION FREE CLOSED SUNDAYS

ART BY EXAMPLE FRIDAY 27TH SEPTEMBER – 9TH OCTOBER

We are Example; contemporary artists living in and around East Grinstead.

Experience experimental and traditional printmaking, evocative gestural painting, wire and steel sculpture and drawing in stitch. Townscape art trail showcase and Big Draw activities-for more information visit www.exampleart.co.uk

FORGIVE ME, MY BEAUTY, PURE HABIT FRIDAY 11TH OCTOBER - WEDNESDAY 16TH OCTOBER

Oil painting and collage, by local artist Jane Tyler, hang side by side as an intriguing visual response to the human condition. Humour, mischief and emotion are conveyed through inventive images of relationships, experiences, insecurities and general musings on life.

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box office: 01342 302000 www.chequermead.org.uk THE WATER COLOUR MAN THURSDAY 31ST OCTOBER – WEDNESDAY 6TH NOVEMBER

A former RAF engineer who turned his hand to watercolour paintings is hosting an exhibition of his life's work in East Grinstead. Former chartered engineer Robert Sulley, who lives at the Ridings in Worth, started painting after being inspired by walks through art galleries in London while studying at the Imperial College.

'FIESTA' THURSDAY 7TH NOVEMBER FROM 2.00PM – WEDNESDAY 13TH NOVEMBER

A festival of textiles featuring colour and texture in embroidery and stitch by the Wednesday Workshop Group of the Tunbridge Wells Embroiderer’s Guild.

PUSHING BOUNDARIES FRIDAY 15TH NOVEMBER – WEDNESDAY 27TH NOVEMBER

Fourteen artists working together in an old chicken shed – that’s ShedArt! A co-operative of contemporary Surrey based artists, invite you to view a collection of their work. Subject matter is varied, media and style is diverse.

MOTHS AND MORE FRIDAY 29TH NOVEMBER – WEDNESDAY 4TH DECEMBER

Artists Alex Duncan, Jackie O'Malley, Brenda Parsons, Emma Vining and Jane White, from 'Moths and More', bring a sumptuous mix of creative textiles, paper cuts, jewellery and ceramics to The Greenstede Gallery at Chequer Mead - A feast for the eyes before Christmas.

Friday 29th - Tuesday 3rd December 10am -5pm, Wednesday 4th December 10am - 3pm. Closed Sunday.

EAST GRINSTEAD CAMERA CLUB THURSDAY EVENING 5TH DECEMBER – WEDNESDAY 11TH DECEMBER

East Grinstead Camera Club’s exhibition of prints and projected images is testament to the diverse range of background, ability and the imagination of its members in producing photographic images. The equipment used ranges from Smart phones, compact cameras through to SLRʼs. The club has been very successful over the last few years, winning competitions within both the Sussex and Surrey Photographic Federations. They have also represented Surrey Photographic Association at the PAGB national competitions. The Club meets weekly from September to May each year. New members of all levels are always welcome.

NB EXHIBITIONS CLOSE ON A WEDNESDAY. Please contact the office for times.

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GENERAL INFORMATION SPONSOR A SEAT CAMPAIGN For £113, you can name and refurbish a seat within our 320 seat theatre. We will acknowledge your support with a brass plaque with your name/business or group, which will be attached to one of the seats in the auditorium. You will also be listed on a plaque on the entrance to the theatre and on our website as a seat sponsor (unless you wish to remain anonymous). All seat sponsors will be entered into a quarterly draw to win 2 tickets to a Chequer Mead production. (One entry per seat).

CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP AND ADVERTISING We have a number of sponsorship and advertising opportunities for the business community to support their local arts centre. For more information, contact the Centre Manager on 01342 325577.

CHEQUER MEAD FANCY DRESS AND COSTUME HIRE The costume store at Chequer Mead is open every Saturday morning, 10am – 1pm for viewings of their extensive range of fancy dress and theatre costumes. For more information and to make appointments with the staff, please phone Sandie on 01342 325134 or Barbara 01342 322944.

FACILITIES FOR HIRE Whether it’s a musical or a school production, from a conference for 320 people to a breakfast meeting for 10 people we have the service and state of the art equipment to ensure your event is the best it can be.

Meeting and rehearsal rooms are available to hire at competitive rates starting at £10.00 per hour.

For all booking enquiries, please call the administration office on 01342 325577.

East Grinstead is one hours train journey from London Victoria and opposite the venue is a public car park for over 300 cars. There are three disabled parking spaces on site. We also have an infrared induction hearing loop system in the Theatre.

Our new caterers in the Pavilion Café, Legendary Catering, will be pleased to fulfil all your catering needs with morning coffees, finger buffet and evening dining among their wide range of catering options. For more information, please call Nicky on 01342 324860.

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box office: 01342 302000 www.chequermead.org.uk TECHNICAL HIRE Our technical department has a wide range of lighting, sound, audio visual and stage equipment available to hire outside of Chequer Mead at competitive daily and weekly rates. For more information, please email techs@chequermead.org.uk or phone our Technical department on 01342 325577.

SPECIAL SCHOOLS RATE Do you know that schools in East Grinstead are able to hire the theatre for just £120 for three hours? Perfect for that end of year prize giving or school production and a great opportunity for young people to experience performing on a professional stage for the first time – please contact the administration office on 01342 325577 for more information.

OPENING HOURS Monday – Saturday: 9.00am – 6.00pm. Box Office is also open until the interval on performance evenings. Check the website for Sunday openings.

EMAIL US ON tickets@chequermead.org.uk Please email us with the name, date and time of performance(s), number of tickets required and, if you wish, a seating preference – also include your daytime phone number. One of our staff will call you to finalise arrangements.

METHODS OF PAYMENT Cheques are no longer accepted as payment for tickets

By Telephone: We accept most credit and debit cards – Please note there is a transaction charge on all card payments. Please inform the Box Office at time of booking if you wish to have your tickets posted, for which there is an additional charge of 75p, otherwise we are happy to keep your tickets at the Box Office to be collected at your convenience.

In Person: There is no booking fee for cash payments made in person at the Box Office. Once purchased, regrettably tickets cannot be exchanged nor can money be refunded in any circumstances other than an event being cancelled.

In event of a sell out we will attempt to resell your tickets, but we cannot guarantee a resale.

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GENERAL INFORMATION SOLT THEATRE VOUCHERS SOLT Theatre Vouchers are accepted and can also be purchased at our Box Office.

Theatre tokens can now be used when making telephone bookings as well as in person.

DISABLED PATRONS Guide and assistance dogs are welcome throughout the Centre. There are three disabled parking bays available in the Centre car park and also a disabled bathroom available. Chequer Mead operates a Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan Procedure (PEEP) for its disabled patrons – please speak to a member of staff for more information.

WHEELCHAIR PATRONS We ask that wheelchair patrons book in advance so that we can help you during your visit. Please discuss your needs with Box Office staff when making your booking, especially if you are using a large wheelchair. We are pleased to offer concessionary priced tickets to wheelchairs users where available and complimentary tickets to carers whose presence is essential. There is level access to the front and throughout the building. Regretfully there is no access to the first floor seats in the circle.

HEARING IMPAIRED PATRONS The auditorium has an infrared induction loop system.

Headsets are available at the Box Office free of charge.

VISUALLY IMPAIRED PATRONS A large print of events listings is available on request. Please telephone the Marketing Department 01342 325577.

AUDIENCE LATECOMERS At the discretion of the Duty Manager, patrons arriving late may be held back, or seated in the most easily accessible seat if appropriate, until a suitable break in the performance.

PERFORMANCE CONTENT Whilst we attempt at all times to safeguard customer’s interests, Chequer Mead can accept no responsibility for the content and pricing of events. Chequer Mead will give guidance where possible on extreme content.

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BULLFROG

c i s u M

For all your Musical Needs from Rock to the Classics

15 – 17 Ship Street East Grinstead West Sussex Tel: 01342 315602

www.bullfrogmusic.co.uk

Second Glance DRESSES, TOPS, SKIRTS, JEANS, JACKETS, SHOES AND LOTS MORE!

ALL AT DISCOUNTED PRICES! NEW STOCK MOST WEEKS! OPEN 10 AM- 2 PM FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS ONLY

74 HIGH STREET (OPP ROSE AND CROWN) EAST GRINSTEAD RH19 3DE Tel: 01342 823703

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REGULAR HIRERS Chequer Mead plays host to many groups and classes in the area. For booking enquiries contact the admin office on 01342 325577.

ASPIRE SUSSEX LTD Aspire Sussex Ltd offers courses at Chequer Mead designed to support those dealing with mental health issues to regain self-confidence.

For further information please contact 01293 420505

BELLY DANCING The fun way to keep fit – great for all ages and sizes.

Classes every Monday. Beginners 7-8pm; Level 2 8-9pm.

Contact Lea Smith on 01342 850423

BULLFROG PRODUCTIONS YOUTH GROUP Bullfrog Productions Youth Group is a performance specific group for 6 – 20 year olds, producing musicals throughout the year at Chequer Mead.

Optional dance and singing classes on Saturdays.

Contact 01342 322411 or download application form www.bullfrogproductions.co.uk

BULLFROG FROGGIES BALLET & TAP CLASSES Bullfrog also runs ballet, tap and modern classes from 3 years upwards on a Saturday morning from 10am to 1.30pm. Taught by fully qualified dance teachers, these classes are fun and can lead to ISTD exams and performances on stage.

Telephone: 01342 322411 Website: www.bullfrogproductions.co.uk Facebook: Bullfrog Productions

CHOIRPOWER “Choirpower” sings for serious fun. Repertoire ranges from musicals to pop – classical to jazz. New members are always welcome. Rehearsals are on Thursdays at 8.00pm.

For further information contact shustermarion@hotmail.com or 01342 312824

EAST GRINSTEAD DECORATIVE AND FINE ARTS SOCIETY A wide variety of lectures held in the theatre each month at Chequer Mead.

For further information on these and on becoming a member, contact 01342 832589

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For further details call Mr. Malcolm Green 01342 327554

INTERMEDIATE PILATES CLASSES Every Thursday from 11.00am – 12. Pilates offers strengthening of the back and abdominals. It improves posture, flexibility, balance and helps reduce stress.

Beginners and improvers classes - Thursdays 12.15 – 1.15 pm.

Contact Marion Watson on 01342 322644

KAMON MARTIAL ARTS FEDERATION Wing Chun Kung Fu is on offer on a Thursday evening between 7.30pm & 9pm.

For further details Tel: 020 8123 5768 or visit www.KamonWingChun.com

L. A. TAP Fun Adult tap dancing classes. Mondays in the Studio. 8.00pm – 9.00pm Lucy Andrews 07825 568337

LIFE DRAWING SESSIONS Mondays 11.00am – 1.00pm Spring Term:

7th January - 25th March (12 sessions)

Summer term:

15th April – 15th July (12 sessions) not Bank holidays

No Pre-Booking required – Why not just drop in? £12.00 per session. Models may be clothed or unclothed.

Further details contact 01342 822694

LITTLE ONES BALLET & STREET DANCE Term time only. Ballet classes for toddlers, pre-school and primary school children.

Street dance classes for toddlers, pre-school and primary school girls and boys.

Contact Annabel Scott 07977 007076 or anniescott333@yahoo.co.uk

NKA KICKBOXING Friendly classes, great workout, improve your flexibility and mental & physical awareness practical defence & fighting style. Classes every Wednesday at 7.30pm. www.freestyle–karate.co.uk Chequer Mead acts as an agent for all events

REGULAR HIRERS CONTINUED POP SKOOL Classes every Thursday – term time only – from 4.30pm to 6.30pm for ages 8 – 16 years.

Giving children the opportunity to sing the songs they love, learn vocal and performance technique and perform with live musicians at Pop Skool concerts held throughout the year!

Contact Josie Quinn 07927 167947 josie@jqacademy.co.uk

REDHURST SCHOOL OF DANCING Redhurst is a long established local dance school with fully qualified dance teachers, offering classes for 3 year olds and upwards. Subjects available are: Ballet, Tap, Modern, Jazz, Classical, Greek and Musical Theatre.

Please contact Mrs Kay Ball 01342 328365 for further details.

SWINGTEASE ‘Swingtease’ combines Burlesque and Swing Dancing! Classes Weds 7- 8pm.

Contact Kirsty 07752 772725 or Jayne 07967 508127

WEIGHT-WATCHERS. Because it works!

Thursdays 5.45pm - 6.45pm A warm welcome awaits you every Thursday evening at Weight Watchers.

Join us from 5.45pm - 6.15pm for weigh in, with the meeting talk starting at 6.15pm.

Pro Points is a fantastic weight loss plan, giving you the tools and tactics to achieve the weight loss success you want! We provide a weekly weigh in, group support and fun!

Get your sparkle back!

For further information: Jenny Whitaker 07966 558409 jwhitaker@weightwatchers.co.uk Facebook: Jenny Whitaker Weight Watchers

THE ZUMBA/PILOXING Tuesdays: Zumba 6.45pm – 7.45pm; Piloxing 7.50pm – 8.45pm. Classes are suitable for everyone, any ability. The Zumba® class fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow moves to create a one-of-a-kind fitness program that will blow you away.

For more info: email Vhayeszumba@googlemail.com or call 07974 105554. www.vickyhayesworkouts.co.uk

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COME AND JOIN OUR

ALL-STAR LINE UP!

Did you know that many of the friendly faces stewarding shows and serving you behind the bar are volunteers who play a vital part in the running of this unique community facility?

We would love to hear from anyone with a few hours to spare who would like to come and be apart of our friendly team, whether you love theatre, working front of house, or helping behind the bar or even spend an hour or so during the day gardening or easy maintenance, we would love to hear from you.

For more information please call Chris in the administration office on 01342 325577 or drop into the Centre during opening hours for a chat with one of our staff.

CHEQUER MEAD

Fancy Dress&

STAGE COSTUME

H I R E

BE THE BEST DRESSED AT THE PARTY! With an amazing array of period and fancy dress costumes for every occasion.

Pop into Chequer Mead any Saturday morning between 10am – 1pm For more information call Sandie 01342 325134 or Barbara 01342 322944 Chequer Mead acts as an agent for all events

WHAT’S ON AT A GLANCE! OCTOBER A Special Evening with Chris Andre & Guests An Intimate Evening with the Rat Pack Re-Take That Sounds of Simon An Evening of Mediumship with Tony Stockwell Clarinet Recital The Secret World of Charles Dickens The Counterfeit Sixties Lingfield Silver Band: A Centenary Concert Les Miserables – Schools Version LDN Wrestling Gentlemen - A prostate Awareness Evening Ben Montague Ralph McTell - One More for the Road NOVEMBER Ace Theatre Company: Cards on the Table

Tuesday 1st October at 7.30pm Thursday 3rd October at 7.30pm Friday 4th October at 7.45pm Saturday October 5th at 7.30pm Wednesday 9th October at 7.30pm Sunday 13th October at 7.30pm Wednesday 16th October at 7.30pm Thursday 17th October at 7.30pm Friday 18th October at 7.30pm Tuesday 22nd – Saturday 26th October at 7.15pm Plus Saturday 26th October at 2.30pm Monday October 28th at 7.30pm Tuesday 29th October 6.00pm – 8.30pm Tuesday 29th October 7.30pm Wednesday 30th October at 8.00pm

Greenstede Singers & Choirpower: Festive Songs New Sussex Opera: Lucky Star Marks and Kennard – After a Decent Interval A Touch of Holly at Christmas Perfect Alibi: Pink Floyd & David Gilmour Tribute

Friday 1st & Saturday 2nd November at 7.30pm Plus Saturday November 2nd at 2.30pm Sunday 3rd November 10.00am – 4.00pm Wednesday 6th November at 5.00pm & 8.00pm Friday 8th November at 7.30pm Saturday 9th November at 2.00pm & 7.00pm Wednesday 13th November 7.00pm Friday 15th November at 7.30pm Saturday 16th November at 7.30pm Thursday 21st to Saturday 23rd Nov at 7.30pm Plus Saturday 23rd November at 2.30pm Tuesday November 26th at 7.30pm Wednesday 27th November at 7.30pm Thursday 28th November at 7.30pm Friday 29th November at 7.30pm Saturday 30th November at 8.00pm

DECEMBER Desperados: Eagles Greatest Hits – The Singles Supersonic 70s Show’ - “Christmas Crackerz” Ariel Choir & Guests The Band of the Life Guards: A Winter Concert Panto: Jack and the Beanstalk

Friday 6th December at 7.30pm Saturday 7th December at 7.45pm Sunday 8th December at 7.30pm Thursday 12th December at 7.30pm Friday 20th – Monday 30th December

Craft Fair Vienna Festival Ballet: Snow White The Caroline Wright School of Dance: Rotary Youth Speaks: The Roger Hind Quartet: Unforgettable GA GA – A tribute to Queen Imberhorne School: Grease – Schools Edition

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