Chequer Mead Brochure - September to December 2014

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Samuel Butler once said “Autumn is the mellower season, and what we lose in flowers we more than gain in fruits.� Well our current season gets very fruity, with lots to get your teeth into!

Especially fruity is EGOS’ return of Full Monty in September. Murder and intrigue are the order of the day with Trevor Marriott’s World’s Worst Serial Killers, and horror takes over at the end of October, with NT Live’s screening of the powerful Frankenstein starring Benedict Cumberbatch, and the cult classic Evil Dead on Halloween.

As well as fruits, there are stars a plenty, with Ben Montague, Beverley Craven, Jimmy Jones, Paul Daniels, Jethro, Julia Fordham, China Crisis, The Fureys and Michael Portillo all gracing the Chequer Mead stage. There really is something for everyone in this programme and we finish off our year with the ever popular Company of Friends Panto, which this year is Aladdin.

Don’t forget you can book your tickets online through our website.

May I take this opportunity to thank you for your support and wish you Seasons Greetings for December and a prosperous New Year.

PETE JENKINS Centre Manager

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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: Pavilion Cafe: 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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EARLY BIRD OFFER 20th – 30th December 2014

“Pantomime at its best!”

After their magical production of Jack & the Beanstalk last year, The Company of Friends are back at Chequer Mead again this Christmas, and full of Eastern promise with their magical production of ‘Aladdin’.

They’ll take you on a magical carpet ride and with prices to suit every pocket you won’t have to part with many dinari to enjoy this spectacular trip to Pantoland.

“Oh No You Won’t!”

Tickets: £15.00 Concessions £13.50 Family ticket: £54.00 SPECIAL EARLY BIRD OFFER – All tickets sold before 1st October £13.00

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Friends

As a patron of Chequer Mead Community Art Centre we are sure that you would be more than happy to support its continuing success.

As a Friend of Chequer Mead you will greatly benefit the Art Centre. Your annual membership fee is used by the small Friends committee to provide items to enhance the centre for all its users and hirers.

In recent years we have been able to provide full height mirrors for the meeting and rehearsal rooms, child booster seats, 80 new chairs, stage condenser microphones, clip frames in The Pavilion, the planters by the front entrance, portable modesty screens. We continue to raise funds and meet the centre manager regularly to find out what is needed.

In return, we offer Friends concessions on some shows, we hold quarterly ticket draws so you could win a pair of free tickets to a show. We hold events just for Friends and Volunteers for example, we recently held a wine tasting evening, quiz night and a talk and we email regular newsletters to keep you informed of upcoming events and shows.

If you are interested in helping further, then why not join the Committee? We raise funds in addition to the membership fees by holding regular raffles, table top sales and run a 1001 Club. If you enjoy fund raising and have some good ideas we would love you to join us.

Please contact: Chairperson, Mrs Ginnie Waddingham – 01342 326627

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CHEQUER MEAD FRIENDS Membership Application Form

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email address: (This will help reduce our costs as we can save on printing and postage)

Please tick membership required: Individual Member £10

Joint Members (2 persons) £17

(Note that the membership year runs from 1st April to 31st March annually)

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WEEKLY DROP-IN Life Drawing Classes

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.

ÂŁ12 per session MonDAyS (except Bank Holidays) Autumn term: 15th September -1st December

MID WEEK

Collectors Fair at CHEQUER MEAD

Wednesday 17th Sept, 15th October, 19th November 10:00am - 3:00pm

Coins, Postcards, Stamps, and other collectables

Including some full time dealers not always seen locally

ADMISSION Free

enquiries: 01342 327554

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CHEQUER MEAD Youth Theatre The Chequer Mead Youth Theatre aims to give children and young people aged 7-21 the opportunity to train and perform in a professional theatre environment.

Our weekly workshops encompass a range of theatre disciplines with a focus on building confidence and having fun. There are also Master Classes and a production every year. Our Youth Theatre Director is Charlie Watts. Charlie trained for 3 years as an actor at the Mountview Academy of Performing Arts. He continues to work as a professional actor, and is experienced in all areas of performance. His theatre credits include, The Lower Depths (Finborough Theatre), Vincent in Brixton (National Theatre Tour, Wyndams and Playhouse Theatre‘s in the West End), The Mousetrap (St Martin’s Theatre, West End), Richard III (Greenwich Playhouse), Candida (English Theatre of Hamburg), Lady Windermere’s Fan (Cannizaro Park) and The Knack (Grace Theatre). Charlie’s television credits include, Doctors (BBC), Holby City (BBC), Dream Team (SKY ONE), 30 plus episodes as Dan Wilkinson in Family Affairs (CHANNEL 5), The Sight (SKY ONE), Coronation Street (GRANADA), Rhinoceros (GRANADA), Cold Feet (GRANADA), The Grand (GRANADA), and Crown Prosecuter (BBC). Charlie is also a LAMDA Speech and Drama Examination coach as well as running numerous drama classes including a successful short film making course for children and adults called, MOVIEMAKERS. The Youth Theatre meet on Mondays between 5:30pm and 6:30pm for 7-11 year olds and between 6:30pm and 7:30pm for 12-21 year olds. The cost is £90 a term. To find out how to join please contact our Youth Theatre Director Charlie Watts via our admin team on 01342 325577

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 Thursday Lunchtime: Free Piano Recital with Simon Casciano 1.30-3.45pm Simon is a local pianist of exceptional calibre having performed professionally for over fifteen years and played everywhere from Claridges to the QE2. We are delighted to be able to offer his music to accompany your lunch and quiet conversations over tea.

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What’s On in the Theatre NT LIVE PRESENTS

MEDEA THURS 4TH SEPTEMBER AT 7PM Medea is a wife and a mother. For the sake of her husband, Jason, she’s left her home and borne two sons in exile. But when he abandons his family for a new life, Medea faces banishment and separation from her children. Cornered, she begs for one day’s grace. It’s time enough. She exacts an appalling revenge and destroys everything she holds dear. Helen McCrory returns to the National to take the title role in Euripides’ powerful tragedy, in a new version by Ben Power.

£12.00 Concessions: £10.00 NT LIVE PRESENTS

SKYLIGHT SATURDAY 6TH SEPTEMBER AT 7:30PM Bill Nighy (Love Actually, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel) & Carey Mulligan (Inside Llewyn Davis, The Great Gatsby) feature in the highly anticipated production of David Hare’s Skylight, directed by Stephen Daldry (The Audience), re-broadcast from the West End by National Theatre Live. On a bitterly cold London evening, schoolteacher Kyra Hollis receives an unexpected visit from her former lover, Tom Sergeant, a successful and charismatic restaurateur whose wife has recently died. As the evening progresses, the two attempt to rekindle their once passionate relationship only to find themselves locked in a dangerous battle of opposing ideologies and mutual desires. £12.00 Concessions: £10.00 General knowledge brain teasers from our Quiz Master, Chris Rolley!

Come along, bring a friend – or even TUESDAY 9TH SEPTEMBER 7:30PM a whole team of up to 6 if you like. £5 per person Winners will receive a Cash Prize!

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CMF QUIZ NIGHT

JENNY GREEN’S JAZZ NIGHTS IN THE PAVILION CAFÉ WEDNESDAY 10TH SEPTEMBER 8PM ALSO ON WEDNESDAY 8TH OCTOBER, TUESDAY 11TH NOVEMBER & THURSDAY 11TH DECEMBER

Jenny Green’s award winning singing career spans 30yrs and her Debut album Caught a Touch of Your Love was released in the spring of 2014.

Jenny draws her Inspiration from her love of the Great American standards which led her to work in Jazz clubs across the London area.

We welcome her to Chequer Mead for a monthly residency in The Pavilion Café. Will include special guests. £10.00

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THE WORLDS WORST SERIAL KILLERS THURSDAY 11TH SEPTEMBER 7:30PM Is a two-hour audiovisual show presented by retired murder squad detective Trevor Marriott, the author of the highly acclaimed best-selling book titled "The Evil Within The World’s Worst Serial Killers".

The show describes the murders committed by 20 of the world’s worst serial killers. The show features over 200 photographs of not only the victims and their killers, but photographs from the original crime scenes, many of which will never have been seen before. Trevor Marriott goes to great lengths to show the errors and bad decisions made by law enforcement officers in allowing some of these killers to roam free to kill again before finally being captured, as well as showing the pain and suffering the victims endured before succumbing to death.

This show is not for the squeamish or faint hearted as many of the photographs shown are of a very graphic nature, which some may find disturbing. No one under 16 will be admitted without a parent or appropriate adult. £12.00 Concessions: £10.00

CLIFF IS JIMMY JEMAIN TOGETHER WITH THE FABULOUS SHADOWS

FRIDAY 12TH SEPTEMBER AT 8PM Cliff is Jimmy Jemain – winner of “Stars in their Eyes”!

The World’s Number One Cliff Richard look and-sound alike. The must see tribute show everyone is talking about together with The Fabulous Shadows – All of Cliff’s hits from 1958 … Move It, Living Doll, The Young Ones, Summer Holiday and with The Shadows classic hits Apache, Wonderful Land, Kon Tiki and many more.. £13.50 Concessions: £12.50 SANDARAC PRODUCTIONS LTD PRESENT The Authentic Live tribute to the Music of

THE FLOYD EFFECT SATURDAY 13TH SEPT AT 7:30PM

£17.50

Pink Floyd. The Floyd Effect returns to Chequer Mead with an evening of timeless Pink Floyd classics concluding with a complete performance of Dark Side of the Moon. The Floyd Effect experience includes a dramatic lightshow complete with the iconic circular screen, smoke lasers and projections.

Join us for an unforgettable evening that will take you on a journey from the Gates of Dawn to the Dark Side of the Moon.

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THE FULL MONTY

WEDNESDAY 17TH, THURSDAY 18TH,

FRIDAY 19TH AND SATURDAY 20TH SEPTEMBER AT 7:30PM This bright and brassy musical is set in Buffalo, New York. It is about a group of unemployed steel-workers who try to make a few bucks by becoming male strippers! In the process they find renewed self-esteem, the importance of friendship and the ability to have fun.

Presented by the excellent EGOS company, you are guaranteed a night out to remember!

Parental Guidance: this musical contains nudity!

£15.00 Concessions: £14.00 Group discounts available AB STAGE SCHOOL PRESENTS

‘SHOWCASE 2014’ SUNDAY 21ST SEPTEMBER AT 1.30PM & 4.30PM

£10.00 Children: £6.00 NT LIVE PRESENTS

A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE TUESDAY 23RD SEPTEMBER AT 7:30PM The fastest-selling production in the Young Vic’s history, Tennessee Williams’ timeless masterpiece A Streetcar Named Desire will be broadcast live from their London home by National Theatre Live. With Gillian Anderson (The X-Files, The Fall) as Blanche DuBois, Ben Foster (Lone Survivor, Kill Your Darlings) as Stanley and Vanessa Kirby (BBC’s Great Expectations, Three Sisters at the Young Vic) as Stella.

As Blanche’s fragile world crumbles, she turns to her sister Stella for solace – but her downward spiral brings her face to face with the brutal, unforgiving Stanley Kowalski. Visionary director Benedict Andrews returns to the Young Vic following his Critics’ Circle Award-winning Three Sisters.

£12.00 Concessions: £10.00

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MIRTH AT THE MEAD WEDNESDAY 24TH SEPTEMBER AT 8.00PM

ALSO ON WEDNESDAY 29TH OCTOBER & TUESDAY 25TH NOVEMBER

One of the longest established comedy bookers – Mirth Control Comedy – presents another of their successful comedy clubs here at Chequer Mead. Mirth at The Mead will be a monthly comedy club showcasing some of the best comedians on the circuit. Tonight’s line up includes: Winner of 2009's prestigious Funny Women Awards held at the Comedy Store - Miss London, NATY finalist Pete Dobbing, American comedienne Jennifer Belander, and Edinburgh Fringe and Melbourne Comedy Festival stalwart Yianni Agisilaou. Your compere for the evening will be Gary Colman who is the resident MC at the Edinburgh Preview shows at The Britannia Hackney. £10.00 TONY CLAYMAN PROMOTIONS PRESENT

ROLLERMANIA - LES MCKEOWN AND HIS LEGENDARY BAY CITY ROLLERS THURSDAY 25TH SEPTEMBER AT 8PM The music of the Bay City Rollers became the soundtrack for a generation of teenagers growing up in the mid 70’s. With Les McKeown leading the way, the band’s singles and albums shot to the number one spot all over the globe. Massive hits such as ‘Bye Bye Baby’, ‘Shang A Lang’, ‘Summer Love Sensation’ and ‘Give A Little Love’ propelled the band to world-wide superstardom.

Rollermania starring Les McKeown is a celebration of those hectic days. Audiences are promised a fantastic night of fun and nostalgia as they take a trip back to those innocent days of growing up to the sounds of The Bay City Rollers. £19.50 NEIL O’BRIEN ENTERTAINMENTS PRESENTS

BEN MONTAGUE FRIDAY 26TH SEPTEMBER AT 8PM After a very successful debut at Chequer Mead in October, Ben Montague returns to East Grinstead, for another evening of amazing music. His second studio album ‘Tales of Flying and Falling’ quickly became BBC Radio 2s “Album of the Weekâ€?. 2014 is another exciting year for Ben, who, in addition to supporting Shane Filan on tour, will also be releasing his next single. Teaming up with hit song producer Dan Gautreau (Alicia Keys, Ben Howard, Loveable Rogues), Ben is currently recording his new album. ÂŁ10.00 Chequer Mead acts as an agent for all events

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DIRTY DANCING SATURDAY 27TH SEPTEMBER AT 7:30PM Get ready for the ‘time of your life’ by joining Baby and Johnny in a fun-filled screening of the iconic 1987 dance classic. It’s the Summer of 1963; it’s college boys versus dancing hunks and it’s still one of the best loved movies of all time. And remember, “Nobody puts Baby in the corner”. Certificate 15

CHEQUER MEAD Silver Screen

£5.00 Concessions: £4.00 SUNDAY 28TH SEPTEMBER 2PM & 7PM Live from London’s West End this special performance brings multi award-winning Billy Elliot the Musical to cinemas for the first time.

THE MUSICAL LIVE MUSIC BY

ELTON JOHN

BOOK & LYRICS BY

LEE HALL

DIRECTED BY

STEPHEN DALDRY

IN CINEMAS SEPTAcademy 28 BOOKAward® YOUR TICKETS NOW Based on the BillyElliotLive.co.uk nominated film first released in 2000, Billy Elliot the Musical has won the hearts of millions since it opened in London’s West End and has gone on to captivate audiences around the world, winning over 80 theatre awards along the way including Tony Awards®and 5 Olivier Awards. Set in a northern mining town, against the background of the 1984/’85 miners’ strike, Billy’s journey takes him out of the boxing ring and into a ballet class where he discovers a passion for dance that inspires his family and whole community and changes his life forever. The original creative team behind the film, including writer Lee Hall (book & lyrics), director Stephen Daldry, and choreographer, Peter Darling, is joined by music legend Elton John (music) to produce a funny, uplifting and spectacular theatrical experience that will stay with you forever.

£12.00 Concessions: £10.00

BEVERLEY CRAVEN

WEDNESDAY 1ST OCTOBER AT 8PM

We welcome BRIT-Award winner Beverley Craven, embarking on an extensive UK tour supporting the release of her brand new album, ‘Change of Heart’, launched in Summer 2014.

Beverley is looking forward to performing her new songs live alongside timeless classics Promise Me, Holding On, Woman To Woman, Love Scenes and many more. With a witty narrative and unforgettable melodies, her poignant sentiments will leave you with a warm glow of nostalgia, or maybe even the odd tear. www.beverleycraven.com

£19.00

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IT RUNS IN THE FAMILY

A FARCE BY RAY COONEY

FRI 3RD OCT AT 7.30PM & SAT 4TH OCT AT 2.30PM & 7.30PM

“If you are going to tell a lie, tell a whopper!”

Doctor Mortimore takes this advice as a stranger from the past arrives and throws his life into turmoil. This hilarious high-octane farce will have the audience in fits as he tries to deceive his wife and colleagues to cover up his secret.

Evenings £13.00 Concessions £11.00 Matinee £11.00 Concessions £8.00

EAST GRINSTEAD’S GOT TALENT

AUDITIONS

SUNDAY 5TH OCTOBER FROM 10-4PM Have you got a talent? Do you scream at Simon Cowell on the telly because you know you’re better than the BGT hopefuls? Well now’s your chance to prove it. Whether you can balance spoons on your ears, sing opera, do uncanny impressions, or you just have the best voice or dancing feet in town, we want to invite you to show off your talents. If you want to come along and watch the auditions, entry is free but you must have a ticket from the Box Office.

Registration will be at 9am, but if you want to take part in the auditions you must pre-register with Pete or Terry on 01342 325577. The competition is open to individuals or groups over the age of 14.

The EGGT final will take place on Sunday 2nd November.

Free Entry The winner will headline a show at Chequer Mead in February 2015.

MORGAN & WEST:

A GRAND ADVENTURE FRIDAY 10TH OCTOBER AT 8PM Gadzooks! Time travelling Victorian magicians Morgan & West have lost the secrets to all of their tricks and by hell or high water intend to get them back. Join the dashing duo in a thrilling adventure show filled to the brim with magic as they cross continents, meddle with miscreants and sneak into secret societies. Can Morgan & West catch the crooks, recover their quarry and confound the crowds with their clever conjuring? Find out in… Morgan & West: A Grand Adventure!

"A marvellous magical spectacle that will awe and entertain both adults and children." ***** Three Weeks £13.00 Concessions £11.00 Family £45.00 Chequer Mead acts as an agent for all events

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ABSOLUTE BOWIE SATURDAY 11TH OCTOBER AT 7:30PM Journey thru the Bowie years; Ziggy Stardust, Aladin Sane, Thin White Duke, Let’s Dance era.

Europe’s leading Tribute Show.

Space Oddity, Life on Mars, Starman, Heroes, Ashes to Ashes and more! www.absolutebowie.net

£16.00

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AN EVENING OF EASTERN PROMISE TUESDAY 14TH OCTOBER AT 7:30PM IN THE PAVILION Belly Dancing or ‘Middle Eastern Dance’ is probably one of the oldest dance forms in history, although the dance has moved towards a more contemporary style, adapting to our current cultures, the movements and gestures are from ages past. Chequer Mead Friends host an evening of exquisite demonstrative Belly Dancing techniques followed by an explanation by Lea of Hipsinc Belly Dancing School of how Belly Dancing came about and evolved.

£12.00 includes two course meal. Grand Raffle BLAST FROM THE PAST PRESENTS

SMILE SMILE SMILE WEDNESDAY 15TH OCTOBER AT 7:30PM 'Smile! Smile! Smile!', the latest show by acclaimed historical musicians Blast from the Past has been especially created to mark the 100th anniversary of the outbreak of the First World War. Blast from the Past use music and song to tell the story of 'The War to End All Wars'.

'Smile! Smile! Smile!' is a scintillating mixture of soldiers' songs, music hall numbers, war poems set to new music and original compositions. The show does not flinch from conveying the full horror of the first global conflict but also celebrates the courage and humour of the tommies under fire and the folks at home. Featuring a host of singalong wartime standards such as 'Pack Up Your Troubles','Tipperary' and 'Goodbye-ee' as well a host of other great songs.

'Smile! Smile! Smile!' is the perfect way of remembering the sacrifice of our forebears while enjoying a great evening out!

£12.00

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JIMMY JONES THE GUV’NOR DOES GRINSTEAD FRIDAY 17TH OCTOBER AT 8PM Respectfully referred, by his fellow comics, as ‘The Guvnor’, Jimmy Jones is a true comedy legend, who is now in his 55th year in show business and is just as risqué as ever!

Renowned as being one of Britain’s most successful live comedians, Jimmy has played sell-out shows from the London Palladium to a Las Vegas residency.

Age advised 18+ due to mature content.

Book early to avoid disappointment.

£17.50 Concessions: £15.50

PAUL DANIELS BACK….DESPITE POPULAR DEMAND! SATURDAY 18TH OCTOBER AT 7:30PM Paul and Debbie are taking to the road again in Autumn of 2014, with another brand new show where they will perform a selection of their favourite magic and a number of new tricks never performed in public before.

An evening full of comedy and Magic.

'The Godfather of Magic' -Dynamo

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JETHRO - THE LEGEND AT LARGE THURSDAY 23RD OCTOBER AT 8PM

Cornish comedy legend Jethro is back, as large as life, with his very own unique brand of irresistible West Country tales for a fun-filled night of adult comedy.

Jethro promises more tear-jerking, farcical stories featuring his old mates Denzil and Slip Along Trevaskis, as well as hilarious tales from his extensive repertoire and his successful career in TV and theatre.

Cornwall’s best-loved comic takes a very alternative look at life – in only the way he can!

Don’t miss it. This is an adult show www.jethro.co.uk Book early to avoid disappointment.

£19.50 EAST GRINSTEAD CHORAL SOCIETY PRESENTS

MOZART - REQUIEM & VIVALDI - GLORIA SATURDAY 25TH OCTOBER AT 7PM These classical favourites have an immediate and universal appeal. Vivaldi’s joyous Gloria and Mozart’s inspiring Requiem promise a memorable evening.

East Grinstead Choral Society are joined by The Meridian Sinfonia and professional soloists. www.egcs.co.uk

£15.00 Pensioners: £13.00 Children & Students: £8.00 THE ANNE GILIBERTI SCHOOL OF DANCE PRESENTS

LOOK AT ME I’M DANCING SUNDAY 26TH OCTOBER AT 5PM

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HANSEL & GRETEL MONDAY 27TH & TUESDAY 28TH OCTOBER AT 2:30PM An extremely light, family fun filled, feel-good feast - Hansel and Gretel aren't greedy; they just want a better life for themselves and their father. Their lives are turned upside down with the arrival of an unwelcome visitor - who, thanks to a handful of breadcrumbs, eventually leads the way to a woodland adventure with a large cottage built of gingerbread and cakes, with window panes of clear sugar.

The occupant of the cottage promises soft beds and delicious food…but it would appear that she has other plans! Hansel and Gretel brings together amazing magic, sets and costumes - all this as well as puppets, illusions and a full supporting cast set to wow the crowds!

£10.00 Concessions: £8.00 Family: £32.00 NT LIVE SCREENING PRESENTS

FRANKENSTEIN THURSDAY 30TH OCTOBER AT 8PM National Theatre Live’s thrilling broadcast of Frankenstein returns to cinemas for a limited time, due to unprecedented audience demand. Directed by Academy Award winner Danny Boyle, Frankenstein features Benedict Cumberbatch and Jonny Lee Miller alternating roles as Victor Frankenstein and his creation.

Childlike in his innocence but grotesque in form, Frankenstein’s bewildered Creature is cast out into a hostile universe by his horror-struck maker. Meeting with cruelty wherever he goes, the friendless Creature, increasingly desperate and vengeful, determines to track down his creator and strike a terrifying deal. In this screening, Benedict Cumberbatch will be playing ‘Creature’ and Jonny Lee Miller will be ‘Victor Frankenstein’ £12.00 Concessions: £10.00 CHEQUER MEAD SILVER SCREEN PRESENTS

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FRIDAY 31ST OCTOBER AT 8PM Prepare to be scared with this cinematic screening of Sam Raimi’s 1981 cult classic film “The Evil Dead”. Five friends are holed up in a remote cabin where they discover a Book Of The Dead. An archaeologist's tape recording reveals that the ancient text was discovered among the Khandarian ruins of a Sumerian civilization. Playing the taped incantations, the youths unwittingly summon up dormant demons living in the nearby woods, which possess the youngsters in succession until only one is left intact to fight for survival.

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KING OF POP

THE LEGEND CONTINUES SATURDAY 1ST NOVEMBER AT 7:30PM

Get ready to moonwalk the night away at a Michael Jackson tribute show whose star performer ‘Navi’ once earned a standing ovation from the King of Pop himself.

However, this is certainly no ordinary tribute show. The cast is led by impersonator 'Navi' who is, without question, the leading and most successful Michael Jackson tribute artist on the planet. A claim that is backed up by Navi's incredible list of achievements that have been chalked up in a glittering career spanning over two decades in 57 different countries.

Michael Jackson will always be remembered for being the greatest entertainer of all time. Whether it is the classic hits, slick dance moves, glitzy outfits or the magnificent production, it was Michael Jackson who broke the mould and set a standard that can never be reached.

Covering hits over a period of more than 5 decades, no other production even comes close, with the image and experience of Navi, the expertise of the band that has played with some of the biggest names in the UK music scene, the calibre of the dancers and the performance of such hits as ‘Smooth Criminal, Beat It, Billie Jean, Bad, Black or White, Thriller, Man in the Mirror’ etc and Jackson Five classics such as ‘I want you back, ABC, Can you feel it and Shake your body’. www.kingofpop.co.uk

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EAST GRINSTEAD’S GOT TALENT FINAL SUNDAY 2ND NOVEMBER AT 7:30PM Come along and see the finalists of East Grinstead’s Got Talent. A variety of acts all fighting for the title of EGGT winner 2014 and the chance to headline a show at Chequer Mead in February 2015. With so many talented people in the area the quality of the acts in tonight’s show should be of a very high standard. Come along and be the 4th Judge and see who you think should be crowned the champion. £7.50 Concessions: £5.00 Family: £20.00

THE LINDISFARNE STORY - WITH BILLY MITCHELL AND RAY LAIDLAW TUESDAY 4TH NOVEMBER AT 7:30PM Join Billy and Ray as they tell the story of Tyneside's favourite band in a special two-man acoustic show.

They'll be performing those great songs, illustrating them with tales, personal archive photographs and video giving you an insider's view of their worldwide tours, festival successes and TV appearances, their triumphant return home and their unique relationship with Newcastle City Hall, venue for over 130 Lindisfarne performances.

You'll hear how the classic songs developed and how Bob Dylan's producer helped Lindisfarne to focus their musical ideas and burst through the glam and manufactured sounds around them to become one of the major British groups of the seventies..

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JULIA FORDHAM TUESDAY 6TH NOVEMBER AT 8PM Following two sell-out UK tours in 2013, Julia Fordham returns to celebrate the 25th anniversary of her landmark album 'Porcelain.' Julia will be performing the album in its entirety, accompanied by her full band.

'To this day, people still stop me in the street and sing songs from "Porcelain" to me. They share stories about how much the album connected with them.

So it's an honour to perform the whole album for the faithful audience that has supported me all these years.'

Julia will also perform many of her other hits and include a few surprises along the way.

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EAGLES HOTEL CALIFORNIA+ TOUR FRIDAY 7TH NOVEMBER AT 7:30PM

Desperado faithfully recreate the whole of the 'Hotel California' album, and many more of your favourite Eagles songs live on stage in their new show …Hotel California plus Tour 2014.

Desperado are a six piece ensemble of accomplished musicians from around the UK. The sum of these parts creates a truly superb homage to the originals, such that you could just believe you ARE standing on that street corner in Winslow Arizona, or on that dark desert highway. www.desperadolive.co.uk

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CHINA CRISIS SATURDAY 8TH NOVEMBER AT 8PM China Crisis whose distinctive AOR-fuelled pop songs charted in the 80s when they spent a total of 92 weeks in the charts.

Who said the Eighties were all bad? China Crisis, for instance, were largely considered one of the better musical things about that much-maligned decade.

Formed in 1979 in Kirkby on Merseyside, with a core band of vocalist/keyboardist Garry Daly and guitarist Eddie Lundon. The band was signed to Virgin Records and recorded their debut album, Difficult Shapes & Passive Rhythms: Some People Think It's Fun To Entertain, which was released in December 1982.

A re-release of 'African & White' became China Crisis' first hit in the UK, reaching number 45 in the UK Singles Chart. When the follow-up single, 'Christian' made UK number 12 in early 1983, this brought them to national prominence along with 'Wishful Thinking'. The band toured Europe and USA during the late eighties and performed in front of crowds as large as 87,000 in Germany. £16.50 CONCHORD BIG BAND PRESENTS

E.GRINSTEAD ROYAL POPPY APPEAL CONCERT SUNDAY 9TH NOVEMBER AT 7:30PM Conchord Big Band in concert for the East Grinstead Branch of the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal.

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MUSICALITY FRIDAY 14TH NOVEMBER AT 7:30PM SATURDAY 15TH NOVEMBER AT 3:00PM & 7:30PM Ariel Company Theatre presents “Musicality”.

A modern blend of contemporary musical theatre fresh from the latest on the West End and Broadway. www.arielct.co.uk

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ARIEL OTHELLO’S SHOWCASE 2014

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SUNDAY 16TH NOVEMBER AT 7PM Ariel Othellos is the special needs section of Ariel Drama Academy.

With song, dance and acting by our inspirational students.

THE FUREYS TUESDAY 18TH NOVEMBER AT 7:30PM

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 will make their first 1st appearance in the Chequer Mead. The Fureys have been entertaining audiences worldwide for 36 years, audiences that have included former Australian Prime Minister John Howard, Former Irish President Mary McAleese and the late Pope John Paul while Tony Blair has publicly stated his favourite peace song of all time is the FUREYS “Green Fields of France”.

Recently Ireland President Michael D Higgins attended their concert in Dublin’s National Concert Hall. The Fureys are responsible for some of the most stirring music ever to capture the public imagination. Their folk based music has received standing ovations in some of the biggest concert halls of the world and they credit their musical ability to their parents, Ted and Nora, who were well known musicians themselves. They encouraged their sons to play music from a very early age and there was live traditional music in their house almost nightly.

Their emotive songs stir many emotions….tears and laughter, sadness and joy.

A FUREYS concert is always a night to remember. £18.00 Chequer Mead acts as an agent for all events

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FRANKENSTEIN WEDNESDAY 19TH NOVEMBER AT 8PM National Theatre Live’s thrilling broadcast of Frankenstein returns to cinemas for a limited time, due to unprecedented audience demand. Directed by Academy Award-winner Danny Boyle, Frankenstein features Benedict Cumberbatch and Jonny Lee Miller alternating roles as Victor Frankenstein and his creation.

Childlike in his innocence but grotesque in form, Frankenstein’s bewildered Creature is cast out into a hostile universe by his horror-struck maker. Meeting with cruelty wherever he goes, the friendless Creature, increasingly desperate and vengeful, determines to track down his creator and strike a terrifying deal. In this screening, Jonny Lee Miller will be playing ‘Creature’ and Benedict Cumberbatch will be ‘Victor Frankenstein’.

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RORY McGRATH & PHILIP POPE IN ‘BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED LAGER’ THURSDAY 20TH NOVEMBER AT 8PM After their hit dad-rock album Dark Side of the Moob, Rory and Philip return to touring with an evening of sophisticated comedy and song. Expect wit, elegance and clever musical pastiche (but don't worry, there's also silliness and filth). This is the show where music and comedy meet, have a few drinks, fight, then stagger home.

Rory McGrath is a comedian and writer, best known for Three Men in a Boat and as a regular panelist on They Think It's All Over.

Philip Pope is a composer, musician, writer and actor, who appeared in many BBC radio comedies. He wrote or co-wrote many comic songs for Not The Nine o'Clock News and Spitting Image including British Number 1 hit single 'The Chicken Song'. As well as touring as a member of the cast of the Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy Radio Series Live! show for which he was also musical director.

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THE NUTCRACKER FRIDAY 21ST NOVEMBER AT 5PM AND 8PM Known for their lavish costumes and elegant routines, the hugely popular Vienna Festival Ballet and their talented dancers returns to Chequer Mead to perform one of Tchaikovsky’s world famous classical ballets, The Nutcracker.

The enchanting tale of The Nutcracker follows Clara and her nutcracker doll, which magically transforms into a princely soldier. Their adventures see the Prince and Clara combat the Mouse King and join the Sugar Plum Fairy on a wonderful trip to a Kingdom made entirely of sweets.

The Nutcracker promises to be a delightful treat for ballet fans and family audiences alike.

“An excellent company of talented young dancers. Their energy and enthusiasm is breath-taking.” ENTS24.COM Website: www.viennafestivalballet.com

Tickets: £19.50 Concessions: £17.50 Children up to 14: £12.50

CHRIS ANDRE & SPECIAL GUESTS SATURDAY 22ND NOVEMBER AT 7:30PM

After an incredible night back in October last year, Chris Andre returns by popular demand for another superb evening of musical classics. With a repertoire covering rock standards, beautiful ballads, right through to popular Greek and Irish folk favourites, Chris displays his amazing musical talent, and his ability to have an audience eating out of his hand.

The packed auditorium in October were treated to one of the best shows of the year at Chequer Mead, culminating in Chris being joined on stage by his brothers Mike, Danny and Peter, with Peter singing Perfect Night. This promises to be another “perfect night”, so don’t miss out as tickets will sell out quickly.

£12.50 UNIVERSAL DANCE PRESENTS

ANNUAL SHOW SUNDAY 23RD NOVEMBER AT 2PM & 6PM www.universaldance.co.uk

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C H R I S T M A S PA RT I E S Why not combine your ticket for either Abba Reunion or Cheryl, Mike & Jay with our Christmas Party Special.

Numbers are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment.

ABBA REUNION THURSDAY 27TH NOVEMBER AT 8PM ABBA REUNION is the creation of the Director, Producer and Choreographer of the Award Winning ABBAMANIA musical.

Starring the original 'Frida' from the London West End cast! ABBA REUNION gives Abba fans, old and new, the opportunity to once again get together and re-live the addictive Abba phenomena that swept the airwaves and discos during the 70’s and 80’s in a truly feel good party style tribute concert. From Waterloo to Dancing Queen, all of the hits are performed with unrivalled authenticity from both an audio and visual perspective.

Superbly accurate harmony vocals, guitar and keyboards combined with stunning replica costumes and excellent authentic choreography produce one of the most requested tribute shows in the world today. This tribute concert continues to entertain and enthral throughout the world and leaves you with just one question... “Did We Just Witness the Real ABBA Reunion?”

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KROSSBORDER REKORDS PRESENTS

KROSSBORDER ROADSHOW

FRIDAY 28TH NOVEMBER AT 7:30PM Krossborder Rekords is a label in its formative stages, created due to the demand.

In November 2013, Krossborder Rekords produced the “Best of British Blues Volume 1” showcasing established and up and coming UK blues bands. The CD was voted Album of the Month in January 2014 by the Independent Blues Broadcasters Association and has received a host of great reviews in the press and on radio. This has led to increased interest in the label and the bands featured – all good in keeping blues music live!

On the back of this, the first Krossborder Roadshow has been formed featuring three of the bands from the CD, Roadhouse, Little Devils and Red Butler.

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TO BOOK A CHRISTMAS PARTY SPECIAL CALL TERRY ON 01342 325577

The price of £35 includes your show ticket, a special drink on arrival at the party, after show buffet, bar and disco through to 1am.

Numbers are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment.

CHERYL, MIKE & JAY FORMERLY OF BUCKS FIZZ SATURDAY 29TH NOVEMBER AT 8PM For the first time at Chequer Mead, we welcome Cheryl Baker, Mike Nolan and Jay Aston, Formerly of Bucks Fizz, for a night packed full of Bucks Fizz hits. It is their only theatre show this year so don't be hanging around "Making Your Mind Up" because these tickets will sell out in no time.

Why not get a group of friends together and join us for an after show party here at Chequer Mead....starting off with an obligatory glass of Bucks Fizz, there will be a buffet, bar, and a disco through till 1am, by which time you'll be in the "Land of Make Believe"!!!

£21.50 HAPPY MEDIUM COLIN FRY THE CELEBRATING 35 YEARS MONDAY 1ST DECEMBER AT 7:30PM Being one of the World’s most recognised Spiritualist Mediums and Healers, Colin’s TV Series “6ixth Sense” has now been broadcast worldwide for 10 years making his public performances an International demand.

This year’s tour will once again see Colin Fry bring his own unique form of comfort and upliftment to ordinary people living ordinary lives, proving once again he IS very much the Peoples Medium.

Evenings of Mediumship are not scientifically proven and are presented for education and entertainment purposes only.

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A CONCERT OF CHRISTMAS CAROLS TUESDAY 2ND DECEMBER AT 1:30PM

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The Forest Row Lifeboat Choir was formed in 1946 after the loss of the Rye Harbour Lifeboat, "Mary Stanford" and her 17 crew in 1928. The brother of a crew member lived in Forest Row, met the village postman and moved by the disaster, they formed the choir to sing carols to raise funds for the RNLI which they continue to do so to this day.

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MASSED BAND CHRISTMAS CONCERT THURSDAY 4TH DECEMBER AT 7:30PM

An evening of your favourite Christmas tunes along with marches and spectacular drumming routines.

A must see for all the family.

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MICHAEL PORTILLO “LIFE; A GAME OF TWO HALVES” FRIDAY 5TH DECEMBER AT 7PM 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 many a privileged friend of the rich and famous with little or no understanding of or care for the ordinary citizen. But since leaving the house almost a decade ago Michael has endeared himself to many with his obvious respect for solid workmanship like our great Victorian Railways and his obvious care for the underprivileged (Michael becomes a Single Mum 2003) and the troubled (Death of a school friend 2002). Listen to his extraordinary story and then feel free to question him about it.

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THE PARTY & THE PRISON SATURDAY 6TH DECEMBER AT 7PM

The Chequer Mead Youth Theatre is very much in its infancy, " is proud to present two short plays to show how much they have achieved in their first year. Both plays have been written by our director Charlie Watts especially for CMYT. All money raised from tickets will go back to the CMYT to enable them to grow further. Please come and support your local young people, and your local theatre, in their debut performances.

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ARIEL CHOIR & GUESTS

SUNDAY 7TH 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

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JOHN TUESDAY 9TH DECEMBER AT 7PM JOHN contains adult themes, strong language and nudity.

Suitable for 18yrs+ Internationally renowned DV8 Physical Theatre bring their powerful new production to the National Theatre.

DV8 Physical Theatre has produced 18 highly acclaimed dance-theatre works and four films for television, which have garnered over 50 national and international awards. The company’s new production, JOHN, authentically depicts real-life stories, combining movement and spoken word to create an intense and moving theatrical experience. Lloyd Newson, DV8’s Artistic Director, interviewed more than 50 men asking them frank questions, initially about love and sex.

One of those men was John. What emerged was a story that is both extraordinary and touching. Years of crime, drug use and struggling to survive lead John on a search in which his life converges with others, in an unexpected place, unknown by most.

Don’t miss this eagerly anticipated new production, broadcast live from the National Theatre.

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THE BAND OF THE IRISH GUARDS FRIDAY 12TH DECEMBER AT 7:30PM

Christmas starts here! We are delighted to welcome The Band of the Irish Guards for this popular concert. Book early to avoid disappointment and support SSAFA, giving essential assistance to our Armed Forces and their families.

£18.00 Concessions: £16.00 CHOIRPOWER AND GREENSTEDE SINGERS PRESENT

CHRISTMAS CONCERT MONDAY 15TH DECEMBER AT 7:30PM

A programme of Christmas music, including popular Christmas songs and less well-known carols by Chilcott Rutter and Britten, as well as traditional carols.

Come and sing along with your favourite Christmas songs. www.learn&sing.org.uk

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SATURDAY 20TH DECEMBER 1:30PM & 5:30PM SUNDAY 21ST DECEMBER 1:30PM & 5:30PM MONDAY 22ND DECEMBER 1:30PM & 5:30PM TUESDAY 23RD DECEMBER 1:30PM & 5:30PM WEDNESDAY 24TH DECEMBER 11:00AM & 3:00PM SATURDAY 27TH DECEMBER 1:30PM & 5:30PM SUNDAY 28TH DECEMBER 1:30PM & 5:30PM MONDAY 29TH DECEMBER 1:30PM & 5:30PM TUESDAY 30TH DECEMBER 3:00PM Tickets: £15.00 Concessions: £13.50 Early Bird offer: All tickets sold by 1st October 2014 - £13.00 Chequer Mead acts as an agent for all events

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Coming Soon JOE McELDERRY 6TH MARCH 2015 Joe McElderry returns to Chequer Mead after a sellout show in March 2014. Front row seats were in high demand, so don’t miss out this time.

BIG GIRLS DON’T CRY FEATURING THE EAST COAST BOYS 7TH MARCH 2015 If you like Jersey Boys, you’ll love Big Girls Don’t Cry. Featuring the East Coast Boys, it’s a full show paying tribute to the wonderful songs of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons.

JAMIE ALLEN iMAGICIAN 28TH MARCH 2015 Jamie Allen brings magic into the 21st century.

With lasers and ipad magic, this is truly a show not to be missed, for anyone with a love for technology or magic or both!

FREDDIE STARR 23RD APRIL 2015 Love him or hate him, Freddie Starr is a true legend.

For the first time ever at Chequer Mead, hamsters will be scurrying, as Freddie brings his unique comedy to East Grinstead. This will sell out quickly so don’t be disappointed.

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WHAT’S ON IN THE GREENSTEDE GALLERY ADMISSION FREE

“Openings” Presented by Blue Tulip Textile Group

5th September to 15th September 2014

Structures and Spaces The Presented by Spectra Textile Artists Indigo Group 18th September to 24th September 2014 25th September to 1st October 2014

A Splash of Colour

Greenstede Quilters Biennial Exhibition 2014 3rd October to 15th October 2014

16th October to 18th October 2014

Rural Life Captured Chequer Mead on Canvas & Film 23rd October to 29th October 2014 Art Exhibition 30th October to 5th November 2014

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Richard Digance 8th & 9th November 2014

New work from the Embroidered Textiles Group

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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 book online - 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.

Online: Don’t forget you can now book online at your convenience and choose your seats. There is an online booking fee of £1 per ticket. You can choose to have your tickets sent out to you or you can collect them from the box office.

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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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REGULAR HIRERS Chequer Mead plays host to many groups and classes in the area. For booking enquiries contact the admin office on 01342 325577 ADULT BALLET Adult ballet class, Monday 7.30-8.30pm Re-live your childhood ballet class.

Get fit, improve all over body strength and have fun. Ballet shoes not required, unless you want to.

For more information call Annie Scott 07977 007076 or email:anniescott333@yahoo.co.uk ALLEGRA EURTHYMY – MOVEMENT ART Eurythmy sessions incompass poetry, stories and music.

Fairytale and Eurythymy performances. Sessions held Mondays at 10:30-12:30pm For more information about the courses and the performances visit our website: www.allegra-eurythmy.com or call: 07552 662525 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 an application form at www.bullfrogproductions.co.uk Facebook: Bullfrog Productions BULLFROG FROGGIES BALLET & TAP CLASSES Bullfrog also run ballet, tap and modern classes from 3 years upwards on 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 Thursdays at 8.00pm.

For further information contact shustermarion@hotmail.com or 01342 312824 www.learn2sing.org CHEQUER MEAD YOUTH THEATRE To find out how to join please contact our Youth Theatre Director Charlie Watts on 01342 325577 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 EAST GRINSTEAD STAMP & POSTCARD CLUB Meets on the first and third Tuesday of most months (excluding July & August) at 7.30pm.

Varied programme includes displays from visiting speakers, twice yearly auction, and members' evenings. Visitors welcome. For further information contact Malcolm Green 01342 327554

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box office: 01342 302000 book online - www.chequermead.org.uk KAMON MARTIAL ARTS FEDERATION Wing Chun Kung Fu is on offer on a Thursday evening between 7:30pm and 9pm.

For further details Tel: 020 8123 5768 LIFE DRAWING SESSIONS Mondays 11.00am-1.00pm Autumn Term: 15th September- 1st December 2014 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 for toddlers, pre-school and primary school girls and boys.

Contact Annabel Scott on 07977 007076 or anniescott333@yahoo.co.uk MEDITATION EVENING Wednesdays fortnightly – 7pm to 9pm This evening is open to all who wish to reduce stress and create calm in their lives, increase energy levels and improve their health and relationships.

Admission free, Donations welcome. Contact Maeve on 07917318628 MID WEEK COLLECTORS FAIR Third Wednesday of the month, 10.00am - 3.00pm, 12-15 dealers offering coins, postcards, stamps and other collectables. This event has evolved from the Saturday event held at Sackville School, and previously the Parish Hall.

For further information contact 01342 327554 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 PILATES Pilates offers strengthening of the back and abdominals. It improves posture, flexibility, balance and helps reduce stress. Classes are held every Thursday, during term-time. Intermediate classes11:00-12:00pm, Beginners / Improvers- 12:15-1:15pm For further information, contact Marion Watson on: marionwatson.pilates@gmail.com or call: 07980 975511

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REGULAR HIRERS CONTINUED PILOXING Tuesdays at 7:50pm-8:45pm A high energy fusion of Pilates, boxing and dance - transform yourself into a tough boxer, gracious ballerina and a high street dancer, all in one class!

For class information contact your licenced Piloxing Instructor; Vicky Hayes on 07974 105554 or email: missvickyhayes@googlemail.com POP SKOOL Classes every Thursday – term time only - from 4.30pm – 6.30pm for ages 8-16 years. Giving children the opportunity to sing songs they love, learn vocal and performance techniques and perform with live musicians at Pop Skool concerts held throughout the year!

Contact Josie Quinn on 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 years old and upwards. Subjects available are: Ballet, Tap, Modern, Jazz, Classical, Greek and Musical Theatre.

Please contact Mrs Kay Ball on 01342 328365 for further details.

WEIGHTWATCHERS 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 fo 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 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 YOGA Regain or retain the suppleness of youth while accessing the serenity of the ages with these wonder-ful Yoga classes. The individuality of your needs will be catered for, while you will gain the benefits of practicing within a friendly and supportive group dynamic. These classes enable you to tune in to what both your own mind and body need to enhance your life. The stretches improve your posture and bio mechanics as a prelude to, in this original (and non-faddish) form of yoga, the whole body relaxation towards the end of the session, where restorative yoga of the mind takes place. Classes are held on Tuesdays at 6.30pm and 8pm.

Further Information: Email Myra on: myranicol@gmail.com or Call: 01444 239125 Website: http://www.yogabrighton.co/classes-2/east-grinstead-yoga/ ZUMBA Tuesdays from 6.45pm-7.45pm Classes are suitable for everyone, any ability. The Zumba class fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow move to create a one-of-a-kind fitness program that will blow you away! For more info, contact your licenced Zumba Instructor; Vicky Hayes on 07974 105554 or email: missvickyhayes@googlemail.com www.vickyhayesworkouts.co.uk

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H I R E 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

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10th JENNy GREEN’S 11th thE WORlDS JAzz NIGhtS WORSt SERIAl KIllERS

12th JIMMy JEMAIN & thE FABulOuS ShADOWS

13th thE FlOyD EFFECt

23RD A StREEtCAR NAMED DESIRE

24th 25th ROllERMANIA 26th MIRth At thE MEAD BEN MONtAGuE

27th DIRty DANCING 28th BIlly EllIOt

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17th - 20th thE Full MONty

14th EVENING OF EAStERN PROMISE

3RD - 4th ACE thEAtRE CO.

15th SMIlE SMIlE SMIlE

5th EG’S GOt 8th JENNy GREEN’S tAlENt - AuDItIONS JAzz NIGhtS

17th JIMMy JONES

18th PAul DANIElS

29th 30th FRANKENStEIN 31St EVIl DEAD MIRth At thE MEAD

6th JulIA FORDhAM

7th 8th ChINA CRISIS hOtEl CAlIFORNIA+ tOuR 2014

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10th MORGAN & WESt

23RD JEthRO

1St thE KING OF POP

11th ABSOlutE BOWIE

25th E. GRINStEAD ChORAl SOCIEty

2ND EG’S GOt tAlENt - FINAl

27th - 28th hANSEl & GREtEl

4th thE lINDISFARNE StORy

9th 11th JENNy GREEN’S 14th & 15th CONCORD BIG BAND JAzz NIGhtS MuSICAlIty

16th OthEllO’S ShOWCASE

19th FRANKENStEIN 20th BRIDGE OVER tROuBlED lAGER

28th KROSS BORDER ROADShOW

29th ChERyl, MIKE & JAy FORMERly BuCKS FIzz

6th 7th CM yOuth thEAtRE ARIEl ChOIR & GuEStS

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21St thE NutCRACKER

1St COlIN FRy

22ND ChRIS ANDRE

2ND FORESt ROW lIFEBOAt ChOIR

25th 27th MIRth At thE MEAD ABBA REuNION

4th lINGFIElD SIlVER BAND

11th JENNy GREEN’S 12th JAzz NIGhtS thE BAND OF thE IRISh GuARDS

5th MIChAEl PORtIllO

15th ChOIRPOWER & GREENStEDE SINGERS

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