Chequer Mead Brochure - May to August 2016

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CHEQUER MEAD Community Ar ts Centre may - august 2016

FEATURING THE HORSHAM BOROUGH BRASS BAND

Brassed off

Les misĂŠrables

romeo & Juliet

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box office: 01342 302000 “And so with the sunshine and the great bursts of leaves growing on the trees, just as things grow in fast movies, I had that familiar conviction that life was beginning over again with the summer.” ― F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby

Yes Summer is here and hopefully we can brighten things up with another cracking line up for you at Chequer Mead. This is the 20th anniversary of Chequer Mead and we hope to bring you something very special in the Autumn. In the meantime what do we have in store for you over the next few months?

With the National Theatre Live programme increasing in popularity, we have Hangmen, encores of A View From The Bridge and The Audience, and Romeo and Juliet as part of the Kenneth Branagh season. Some interesting speakers in the shape of Terry Waite, Jonathan Dimbleby and Dr Mark Baldwin. On the silver screen we have Suffragette, Singing In The Rain, The Good Dinosaur, and The Lady in the Van. Tributes from The Floyd Effect, Back to Bacharach, Whole Lotta Led and the incredible Desperado with their nod to the Eagles.

Our in house Chequer Mead Productions go from strength to strength, and after receiving rave reviews for our first production – The Rise and Fall of Little Voice, we have two shows coming up – Brassed Off and the Schools Edition of Les Miserables, featuring a cast of the most incredibly talented young people we have been privileged to work with. Don’t miss it as tickets are already selling fast.

Once again something for everyone. Thank you for your ongoing support and enjoy a warm healthy Summer PETE JENKINS Centre Manager

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How to find us To London & Crawley

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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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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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Chequer Mead’s CafÊ

tel: 01342 323516 opening Hours Monday - saturday 9am-5pm

Thursday Lunchtime from September: Free Piano Recital with Simon Casciano 12.30-1.45pm 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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For all your Musical Needs from Rock to the Classics 15 – 17 Ship Street East Grinstead West Sussex

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CHEQUER MEAD Youth Theatre The Chequer Mead Youth Theatre aims to give young people aged 12-21 years old the opportunity to train and perform in a professional environment. Our shows performed at Chequer Mead encompass a range of theatre disciplines.

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 6:30-8pm for 12-21 year olds.

To find out how to join and get involved in our exciting new show, please contact our Youth Theatre Director Charlie Watts on: 07778 840 923.

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SUNDAY 1ST MAY EAST GRINSTEAD MUSIC AND ARTS FESTIVAL 2016 FURTHER INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND ON THEIR WEBSITE

WWW.EGMAF.ORG.UK TUESDAY 3RD MAY AT 7.30PM

AN EVENING WITH TERRY WAITE In January 1987 Terry Waite was captured in Beirut whilst he was attempting to secure the release of hostages. He was kept in solitary confinement for four years and kept hostage in total for almost five years, 1763 days in all.

His story was on the front pages and TV screens around the world.

It is difficult to think of anyone else whose integrity and humanity are so striking.

When he speaks, Terry’s quiet authority and personal conviction shine through. This man suffered so much at the hands of others, and he now shares what he has learned from his experiences, with humour and clarity.

His honesty and straightforward manner endear him to all ages, who are often surprised by his warm sense of humour. In this rare evening, he will discuss how he retained his humanity under such extreme conditions and will also draw some conclusions for living in the so called 'normal' world.

An evening not to be missed!

TICKETS £16.00 CONCESSIONS £15.00 chequer Mead acts as an agent for all events

box office: 01342 302000 THURSDAY 5TH MAY AT 7PM NT LIVE PRESENTS

HANGMEN

TICKETS £12.00 CONCESSIONS £10.00

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Following a sell-out run at London’s Royal Court Theatre, Olivier and Academy Award® winner Martin McDonagh (The Pillowman, The Cripple of Inishmaan, In Bruges) returns to the West End with Matthew Dunster’s award-winning production of his deeply funny new play Hangmen, broadcast live to cinemas by National Theatre Live.

In his small pub in the northern English town of Oldham, Harry (David Morrissey – The Walking Dead, State of Play) is something of a local celebrity.

But what's the second-best hangman in England to do on the day they've abolished hanging?

Amongst the cub reporters and pub regulars dying to hear Harry’s reaction to the news, his old assistant Syd (Andy Nyman – Peaky Blinders, Death at a Funeral) and the peculiar Mooney (Johnny Flynn – Clouds of Sils Maria) lurk with very different motives for their visit.

SATURDAY 7TH MAY AT 7.30PM SANDARAC PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS

THE FLOYD EFFECT THE DARK SIDE OF THE MOON & BEYOND

The Floyd Effect has become rightly renowned for the remarkable accuracy with which it performs the iconic music of Pink Floyd. Every note that you hear is played and sung by the band, making each concert a genuine ‘live’ experience; powerful, immersive and emotional.

Unless you were there the first time round, the music of Pink Floyd was never as real as this. www.thefloydeffect.com TICKETS £18.50

SUNDAY 8TH MAY EAST GRINSTEAD MUSIC AND ARTS FESTIVAL 2016 FURTHER INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND ON THEIR WEBSITE

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www.chequermead.org.uk THURSDAY 12TH - SATURDAY 14TH MAY 7.30PM CHEQUER MEAD PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS

FEATURING THE HORSHAM BOROUGH BRASS BAND

It's 1994 and the miners are striking as the local colliery faces closure.

Danny's dreams of leading the pit's brass band to victory at a national competition at the Albert Hall seem remote as the men choose between picket lines and redundancy packages.

But when Flugelhorn-playing Gloria returns to her home town the band get their oompah back and romance is rekindled with her childhood sweetheart Andy. However, when the real reason for Gloria's return is revealed and the pressures of the strike get too much for the band members, things start to fall out of tune...

Brassed Off is a much-loved tale, full of heart and humour, and is brought to you by the team behind “The Rise and Fall of Little Voice�.

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SUNDAY 15TH MAY AT 7PM

BAND FOR A GRAND A NIGHT OF MUSIC, SONG AND FUN

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The Conchord Big Band will be our resident band for the evening, playing a more modern set than they, and we, are used to. Backing some fantastic local talent in the shape of Vegas Nights, Jade Clarke, InChoir and the Step Up and Sing Adult Choir, all singing fantastic new arrangements to some very familiar songs.

Last year’s fundraiser was warmly received and everyone had a great evening. Chequer Mead needs a lot of money to keep going, so please come along and enjoy a wonderful evening of entertainment, and support your TICKETS £10.00 CONCESSIONS £8.00 local theatre at the same time

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box office: 01342 302000 TUESDAY 17TH MAY AT 7PM NT LIVE PRESENTS

A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE (ENCORE) Don’t miss another opportunity to see the stellar cast led by Mark Strong (The Imitation Game; Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy) in the Young Vic’s ‘magnetic, electrifying, astonishingly bold’ production of A View from the Bridge – the Evening Standard, Guardian and Independent’s top theatre pick of 2014.

The great Arthur Miller confronts the American dream in this dark and passionate tale.

In Brooklyn, longshoreman Eddie Carbone welcomes his Sicilian cousins to the land of freedom. But when one of them falls for his beautiful niece, they discover that freedom comes at a price. Eddie’s jealous mistrust exposes a deep, unspeakable secret – one that drives him to commit the ultimate betrayal.

The visionary Ivo van Hove directs this stunning production of Miller’s tragic masterpiece, broadcast from London’s West End by National Theatre Live.

TICKETS £12.00 CONCESSIONS £10.00

WEDNESDAY 18TH MAY AT 7.30PM CHEQUER MEAD SILVER SCREEN PRESENTS

SUFFRAGETTE Suffragette is the story of the early feminist movement to have women granted the right to vote, and the extreme, sometimes violent lengths to which they were prepared to go.

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TICKETS £5.00 CONCESSIONS £4.00 FAMILY TICKET £15.00

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Denied this right by the government, and having seen peaceful protest achieve nothing, the suffragettes became militarised in their desperation for change, and were willing to lose everything to achieve victory.

A powerful drama about one of the most turbulent periods in British history, 'Suffragette' stars Carey Mulligan, Helena Bonham-Carter and multiple Oscar winner Meryl Streep as Emmeline Pankhurst, the leader of the suffrage movement.

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DOMINIC KIRWAN HERE FOR A GOOD TIME Firmly established as one of Ireland’s greatest ever entertainers, Dominic Kirwan hits the road again with a brand new show for 2016.

The ‘Here For Good Time’ tour once again features Dominic’s fabulous band, always so popular with his legion of followers, but this time there is also a very special new addition as Dominic introduces his son, Barry Kirwan, a talented singer and musician in his own right, touring with his famous father for the first time.

A proud Dominic says ‘Barry has been a professional musician for a number of years now, and is planning to launch his own band and show later in the year, but for now, I am delighted to be able to introduce him to my audiences across the UK and Ireland’ Double the Kirwans means only one thing double the entertainment - don’t miss out!!

TICKETS £18.50 CONCESSIONS £16.50

TUESDAY 24TH MAY AT 7.30PM CHEQUER MEAD SILVER SCREEN PRESENTS

SINGING IN THE RAIN A chance to see one of the classic musicals of all time on the big screen.

In 1927: Don Lockwood and Lina Lamont are the darlings of the silent silver screen. Offscreen, Don, aided by his happy-go-lucky friend and piano accompanist, Cosmo Brown, has to dodge Lina's romantic overtures, especially when he falls for chorus girl Kathy Selden. With the advent of sound in motion pictures, it is decided to turn Don and Lina's new film into a "talkie" and a musical at that. The only problem is Lina's voice, which mere words cannot describe. Thus, Kathy is brought on to dub her speaking and singing voice in secret, and Don's on top of the world.

But then Lina finds out...

TICKETS £5.00 CONCESSIONS £4.00 FAMILY TICKET £15.00

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box office: 01342 302000 FRIDAY 27TH AT 7PM & SAT 28TH MAY AT 2PM & 7PM SOPHIE EASTWOOD DANCE ACADEMY PRESENTS

THE FARAWAY TREE

The children of the Sophie Eastwood Dance Academy, Forest Row, are proud to present “The Faraway Tree”. Come and enjoy this enchanting story told through beautifully choreographed dances with inspiring music and sparkling costumes.

Wonderful entertainment for the whole family.

TICKETS £12.00

PENSIONERS £11.00 CHILDREN £8.00

TUESDAY 31ST MAY AT 11.30AM CHEQUER MEAD SILVER SCREEN PRESENTS

THE GOOD DINOSAUR Luckily for young Arlo, his parents (Jeffrey Wright, Frances McDormand) and his two siblings, the mighty dinosaurs were not wiped out 65 million years ago.

When a rainstorm washes poor Arlo (Raymond Ochoa) downriver, he ends up bruised, battered and miles away from home. Good fortune shines on the frightened dino when he meets Spot (Jack Bright), a Neanderthal boy who offers his help and friendship. Together, the unlikely duo embark on an epic adventure to reunite Arlo with his beloved family.

TICKETS £5.00 CONCESSIONS £4.00 FAMILY TICKET £15.00

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WEDNESDAY 1ST JUNE AT 6.30PM ANNABEL SCOTT DANCE SUMMER PERFORMANCE Watch Annie’s classes of local children, aged 2-9 years, performing the dances that they have learnt throughout the year.

TICKETS £8.00 CONCESSIONS £5.00

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www.chequermead.org.uk FRIDAY 3RD JUNE AT 1.30PM SUSSEX AREA NAFAS PRESENTS

FLOWER DEMONSTRATION

BY ANGELA TURNER Flower arrangers from the Sussex Area NAFAS celebrate their 55th year Emerald Anniversary, with a new demonstration by National Demonstrator, Angela Turner. A Gold medallist winner in both Floristry and Floral Design.

TICKETS £16.00

SATURDAY 4TH JUNE AT 7.30PM BADGER’S COMEDY & CHEQUER MEAD THEATRE PRESENT

EAST GRINSTEAD

SUMMER COMEDY GALA Join us for another night of side splitting comedy as we once again bring you some top entertainment.

The line up includes; the hilariously self-styled ‘German Comedy Ambassador’ Henning Wehn,out to prove that Germans can be funny.... sometimes. (8 out of 10 Cats, Stewart Lee’s Comedy Vehicle), the fabulous northern comic Diane Morgan, best known for playing Philomena Cunk in Charlie Brooker’s Weekly Wipe and national runner up for The Hackney Empire Competition and the Funny Women Awards (Him & Her, Phoenix Nights) and not forgetting the ‘delightfully weird’ stand-up comedian and actor, Eric Lampaert (Life’s Too Short, The Midnight Beast, Impractical Jokers).

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box office: 01342 302000 MONDAY 6TH JUNE AT 7PM BULLFROG PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS

JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH ‘Something peculiar is about to happen any moment.'

Meet James Henry Trotter, whose life is changed with the appearance of a mysterious old man, a giant peach, and it's strange inhabitants. Bringing Roald Dahl's Classic children's novel to life, during the 100 year anniversary of his birth.

TICKETS £8.00 CONCESSIONS £5.00

WEDNESDAY 8TH JUNE AT 7.30PM CHEQUER MEAD SILVER SCREEN PRESENTS

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A uniquely funny and poignant story.

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TICKETS £5.00 CONCESSIONS £4.00 FAMILY TICKET £15.00

VAN

Dame Maggie Smith stars as the eccentric Miss Shepherd, in this highly enjoyable film adaptation of Alan Bennett's beloved, loved and celebrated memoir.

It’s the true story of his unexpected friendship with a woman of uncertain origins who ‘temporarily’ parked her van in Bennet’s London driveway and proceeded to live there for fifteen years.

A former concert pianist reduced to a grumbling, indigent existence in a Bedford van, Bennett sees past her bigoted and rude exterior to her 'vagabond nobility'.

THURSDAY 9TH JUNE AT 8PM BLOOMIN ARTS THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS

SHAKESPEARE SLAM Join the Bloomin’ Arts Theatre Company as they celebrate Mr Shakespeare’s works with 1 hour, 8 plays, 32 characters, 62 deaths and a little audience participation!

www.bloomin-arts.com TICKETS £12.00

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BACK TO BACHARACH

Back To Bacharach features 3 of the finest West End vocalists, accompanied by an amazing 10 piece band, recreating Burt Bacharach's timeless masterpieces.

All of his greatest hits are featured in this amazing 2 hour show including...Alfie, What The World Needs Now, Close To You, I Say A Little Prayer & Many More.

Burt Bacharach is a legend of popular music who has won 6 Grammy Awards and 3 Academy awards with over 70 top 40 hits in the USA and over 50 top 40 hits in the UK, which have been recorded by many successful artists throughout the years.

Back To Bacharach is a fantastic show for all ages, friends and family, songs everyone will remember and fall in love with again.

There's Always Something There To Remind You !

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THE AUDIENCE (ENCORE) Winner of three Tony Awards® and two Olivier Awards, National Theatre Live’s smash-hit broadcast of the original West End production of The Audience - featuring Helen Mirren’s multi-award-winning performance as Queen Elizabeth II - returns to screens in celebration of the monarch’s 90th birthday.

For sixty years, Queen Elizabeth II has met with each of her twelve Prime Ministers in a private weekly meeting. This meeting is known as The Audience. No one knows what they discuss, not even their spouses.

From the old warrior Winston Churchill, to the Iron Lady Margaret Thatcher, Tony Blair right up to today’s meetings with the current incumbent David Cameron, the Queen advises her Prime Ministers on all matters both public and personal. Through these private audiences, we see glimpses of the woman behind the crown and witness the moments that shaped a monarch.

TICKETS £12.00 CONCESSIONS £10.00

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www.chequermead.org.uk THURSDAY 16TH JUNE AT 7.30PM

CODEBREAKERS THE STORY OF ENIGMA This show by Dr Mark Baldwin, presents one of the Second World War’s most fascinating stories.

The Allied Codebreakers, who deciphered a vast number of German secret messages, used the intelligence gained to hasten Allied victory. The Germans had entrusted their secret communications to an ingenious ciphering machine.

The Enigma was portable, easily operated, and could be set up in millions of ways as the codes used were changed every 24 hours.

Mark Baldwin has given over 500 presentations on World War II codebreakers, Enigma, Bletchley Park and the History of Cryptography and over 70 presentations on Special Operations to audiences totalling over 50,000. He is the only person to be asked to speak on ‘The Codebreakers’ at London’s Special Forces Club, and on ‘Special Operations’ at Bletchley Park, home of the codebreakers.

He has been handling Enigma machines for longer than anyone in Germany’s armed forces and supplied the 4-rotor Enigma machine for use in the recent film ‘The Imitation Game.’

TICKETS £12.00

SATURDAY 18TH JUNE AT 5PM LIZ PICHON PRESENTS

TOM GATES BRILLIANT BAND’S AND DOODLE TOUR Come and join Liz, the creator of the best selling Tom Gates Books, in a fun packed, interative, music, monster and drawing event.

Here's your chance to ask Liz questions about Tom’s world and how it all began.

Learn to doodle like Tom and hear his FAVOURITE band in the whole WIDE world - DUDE3.

Then get ready to strike that ROCK STAR POSE! (we've all been there.)

TICKETS £12.00

CONCESSIONS £10.00

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ARIEL DRAMA ACADEMY HAYWARDS HEATH SUMMER SHOWCASE 2016 TICKETS £11.00

FRIDAY 24TH & SATURDAY 25TH JUNE AT 7.30PM MATINEE AT 2.30PM ON SAT 25TH MAKE BELIEVE PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS

RETURN OF NEVERLAND A NEW MUSICAL

Peter Pan and Tinkerbell are struggling to keep the spirit of Neverland alive.

Over the last thirty years the magic in Neverland has rapidly decreased, leaving Peter Pan and The Lost Boys grounded and Captain Hook and his crew docked.

With nothing to fight for and no adventures to be had, Neverland has come to a standstill with no hope of a revival, or is there?

With a little manipulation a secret is revealed that may not only save the island but create more power than Neverland has ever seen before. Will it end up in the right hands? Or will this be the end of Neverland for good?

With twists in the tales and shocking revealings, Neverland is about to have its first adventure in years!

TICKETS £16.50

CONCESSIONS £14.50

CHILDREN £10.00

SUNDAY 26TH JUNE AT 3.30PM AB STAGE SCHOOL PRESENTS

SUMMER SHOWCASE 2016 TICKETS £10.00 STUDENTS & CHILDREN £6.50

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www.chequermead.org.uk THURSDAY 30TH JUNE AT 7.30PM AN EVENING WITH

JONATHAN DIMBLEBY The Battle of the Atlantic: How the Allies Won the War

‘The Battle of the Atlantic was crucial to the Allied victory. If the German U-boats had prevailed, the maritime artery across the Atlantic would have been severed. Mass hunger would have consumed Britain, and the Allied armies would have been prevented from joining in the invasion of Europe. There would have been no D-Day. The Battle of the Atlantic interweaves fascinating contemporary diaries and letters with a thrilling narrative and, uniquely, the overall picture of the Second World War. From senior members of the competing High Commands in London, Washington, Berlin and Moscow down to the humblest sailor, Jonathan Dimbleby tells the epic story of the decisions that led to victory, and the horror and humanity endured in those perilous seas.’

TICKETS £13.00 CONCESSIONS £11.00

FRIDAY 1ST JULY AT 7.30PM

WHOLE LOTTA LED 20TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR With twenty years under their belt Whole Lotta Led have good cause to celebrate.

Come along and enjoy five professional musicians perform the incredibly diverse and exciting music of Led Zeppelin in this two and a half hour show.

You won’t be disappointed.

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KICKS DANCE SHOW 2016 TICKETS £10.00

CONCESSIONS £8.00

THURSDAY 7TH JULY AT 7.15PM NT LIVE PRESENTS KENNETH BRANAGH SEASON

ROMEO & JULIET

Reuniting the stars of his celebrated film of Cinderella, Kenneth Branagh directs Richard Madden and Lily James as Romeo and Juliet and Derek Jacobi as Mercutio, in Shakespeareʼs heartbreaking tale of forbidden love.

TICKETS £12.00 CONCESSIONS £10.00

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www.chequermead.org.uk SATURDAY 9TH JULY AT 6.30PM BULLFROG PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS

BULLFROG ON TOUR

Bullfrog Productions goes ON TOUR in an incredible, cultural and musical quest that travels across continents.

From Bollywood to Ireland, join us on this spellbinding, all singing, all dancing journey around the world.

TICKETS £13.00

CONCESSIONS £11.00

SUNDAY 10TH JULY AT 2PM & 5.30PM

KICKS DANCE SHOW (HORSHAM) TICKETS £10.00

CONCESSIONS £8.00

WEDNESDAY 13TH JULY AT 7.30PM CHOIRPOWER PRESENTS

CHOIRPOWER SUMMER CONCERT, IN THE PAVILION Always fun, always entertaining!! Choirpower returns with a lively mix of popular and show songs.

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box office: 01342 302000 SATURDAY 16TH JULY AT 7.30PM

DESPERADO FREEZE OVER EDEN 2016 “They sing like angels and party like demons” such an iconic quote that pretty well sums up the Eagles, the highest selling band in US history.

Desperado, now in their 8th year, present their new 2016 “Freeze Over Eden” tour.

A two hour plus show which authentically recreates your favourite Eagles songs that changed the world of popular music forever with their infamous brand of Southern Californian Sunshine Rock, with a focus on great songs from 'Long Road Out of Eden' and 'Hell Freezes Over'. Let the vocal and musical talents of Desperado transport you to that corner in Winslow Arizona or that dark desert highway.

As more than one fan said “If you closed your eyes you would believe the Eagles themselves were on stage”

TICKETS £17.50

CONCESSIONS £16.50

SUNDAY 17TH JULY 2PM & 6PM

UNIVERSAL DANCE TICKETS £10.00 CONCESSIONS £7.50

THURSDAY 21ST JULY AT 7PM STEP UP & SING PRESENTS

SUMMER SHOW 2016 Step Up & Sing presents their annual end of year summer showcase!

Come and join these dedicated and talented students as they display their performance skills showing some of what they have learnt this year.

Performances will include our Primary and Teens Academy, plus the Adult Pop/Gospel Choirs. With new groups joining us from outside East Grinstead the show promises to be an excellent night.

We would love the support of all family and friends.

TICKETS £7.50

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www.chequermead.org.uk SATURDAY 23RD JULY AT 7PM

ANDRE RIEU 2016 CONCERT

STREAMED FROM MAASTRICHT

André Rieu is back in Maastricht for his twelfth consecutive year!

Enjoy André’s summer evening concert in the comfort of Chequer Mead, whilst enjoying the beautiful backdrop of the most romantic square in the Netherlands: the Vrijthof in Maastricht!

Enjoy the unique performances by André Rieu and the Johann Strauss Orchestra, as well as soloists and guest appearances! Every year André makes a big splash with special guest artists at the Vrijthof!

Come and join the party and enjoy the irresistible waltzes, classical music, operetta and musicals... an evening you won’t be able to forget. Come and see for yourself why André Rieu has been one of the world’s most popular live acts for a number of years!

TICKETS £20.00 STUDENTS £18.00

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Don’t miss this performance of this legendary musical Les Miserables School Edition, brought to you by the same team behind “Little Voice” and “Brassed Off”.

Featuring a phenomenal cast of young students from the local area, and backed by a live orchestra.

This epic story recounts the struggle against adversity in 19th century France.

Imprisoned for stealing a loaf of bread, petty thief Jean Valjean is released from his 19-year term and not only becomes and honest man, but the mayor of a prosperous town and a loving adoptive father - violating his parole in the process. The relentless Inspector Javert, who makes a decent life for Valjean impossible, consequently pursues him.

Only years later, after Valjean proves his mettle during a bloody student uprising and saves the life of a young man hopelessly in love with Valjean’s adopted daughter, does the ex-convict finally feel fully redeemed.

TICKETS £15.00 CONCESSIONS £13.00 SCHOOL GROUP RATE £9.00

.. © A musical by ALAIN BOUBLIL and CLAUDE-MICHEL SCHONBERG. School edition special adaption licenced by JOSEF WEINBERGER LIMITED on behalf of MUSIC THEATRE INTERNATIONAL and CAMERON MACKINTOCH (OVERSEAS) LIMITED.

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www.chequermead.org.uk TUESDAY 2ND AUGUST AT 2PM HONALEE MEDIA PRESENTS

MARTY MACDONALD’S TOY MACHINE A brand new show featuring the voices of CBeebies’ Justin Fletcher and Nicole Davis as Pongo the Pig and Molly-Moo the Cow- from the team who brought you Marty MacDonald’s Farm!

Everyone at Marty MacDonald’s Farm is delighted with the special delivery that’s arrived - the Toy Machine that makes all of the toys in the world! But then they realise that Crafty the Crow has been up to mischief and it shouldn’t really be there at all…Worse still, the machine has stopped working, so they need to fix it before the Toymaker comes to get it back!

Join Marty, Sally the Scarecrow, Pongo the Pig, Molly-Moo the Cow and Sheena the Sheep in a fun, musical, interactive adventure to repair the Toy Machine, save the day and give the world back its toys!

This family show is particularly suitable for 2-7 year olds and is a fun, interactive, song-filled adventure, set on a colourful farmyard and featuring a host of lovable puppet characters. With Makaton™ signing to accompany the songs so everyone can join in! There is also a special cast meet & greet after the show.

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TICKETS £10.00 CONCESSIONS £9.00 FAMILY TICKET £35.00 (2 ADULTS AND 2 CHILDREN)

SATURDAY 20TH AUGUST AT 2PM & 6PM BULLFROG SUMMER SCHOOL PRESENTS

DISNEY JR’S SLEEPING BEAUTY It’s Princess Aurora’s sixteenth birthday, and Flora, Fauna and Merryweather must use their fairy magic to save her from the spell of evil sorceress Maleficent!

This classic fairy tale told Disney-style has many well-known characters from King Stefan and Queen Stefanie’s Loyal Subjects to Maleficent’s slimy Goons.

Everyone will want to sing and dance along to the classic Once Upon a Dream and fun new numbers like Goon Conga and Let’s Have Some Magic Now.

TICKETS £13.00 CONCESSIONS £11.00 FAMILY TICKET £40.00 (2 ADULTS AND 2 CHILDREN) chequer Mead acts as an agent for all events

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ROY ‘CHUBBY’ BROWN

Roy ‘Chubby’ Brown is a comic genius and one of the funniest comedians in the world. His outrageous performances are considered unsuitable for mainstream television but his video’s and DVD’s sell in their millions.

His live concerts are legendary and every theatre and concert hall in the UK has put up the ‘Sold-out’ signs when he has appeared.

He has also taken his brand of humour around the world with huge success in Australia, the USA, the Middle East and Hong Kong. When ‘Chubby’ comes to town make sure you do not miss out, buy a ticket. “But be warned, if you are easily offended please stay at home and watch another night of boring television” Strictly for Adults Only!

TICKETS £20.00

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COMING SOON FRIDAY 30TH SEPTEMBER

DEREK ACORAH SATURDAY 15TH OCTOBER

ELIO PACE & HIS BAND SATURDAY 29TH OCTOBER

KIKI DEE & CARMELO LUGGERI THURSDAY 3RD NOVEMBER

ALAN WILLIAMS RUBETTES FRIDAY 4TH NOVEMBER AN EVENING WITH

BARRY FRY & RON ATKINSON THURSDAY 10TH NOVEMBER

PAUL YOUNG & LOS PACAMINOS SATURDAY 12TH NOVEMBER

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A home from home for your little ones Yarburgh, Highfield Road, East Grinstead RH19 2DX

• Childcare from 3 months to 5 years • Full day 8am to 6pm - am/pm sessions available • High staff to child ratio with low staff turnover • Large outdoor play area • Good Ofsted rating (June 2015) • Safe, caring, educational and fun environment

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What’S on in the greenSteDe gaLLery FREE ADMISSION Wednesday 1st June to Saturday 4th June 2016 Sussex Area of NAFAS, In Celebration of its 55 year Emerald Anniversary presents

Ephemerald, A Festival of Flowers Preview on Wednesday 1st June from 6:30 - 9pm Preview Tickets £16.00 Displays are on show at the Greenstede Gallery and Sackville College on Thursday 2nd June 10-5pm, Friday 3rd June 10-7pm and Saturday 4th June 10-5pm.

Early bird festival ticket offer £6.00, booked before 20th May 2016.

Festival Tickets booked after or on the door - £7.00 To book Preview tickets, please contact; Sheila Cheal on: 01903 773017 or email: sheilacheal@aol.com To book Festival tickets, please contact Wendy Allaway on: 01323 895832 or email: wendyallaway@talktalk.net

Thursday 9th June to Wednesday 22nd June 2016 East Grinstead Art Society presents

Annual Art Exhibition Come along to view this original exhibit created by the EGAS artists for their 2016 exhibition.

Meet some of the talented artists from EGAS, and find out more about joining our friendly club.

For more information, contact Wendy Vicky on: 01342 311 093 or email: wmv85@outlook.com

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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 & 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 & 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 caterers, The Lodge Coffee Shop will be pleased to fulfil all your catering needs with morning coffees, finger buffet and evening meals, among their wide range of catering options.

For more information, please call them on 01342 323516

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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: 9.30am – 5.30pm.

Box Office is also open until the interval on performance evenings.

Check the website for Sunday openings.

Tickets are available to book online at www.chequermead.org.uk

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. chequer Mead acts as an agent for all events

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 ANNIE SCOTT DANCE STREET DANCE AND TAP DANCE Term time only, Thursdays.

Fun and imaginative street dance and tap dance classes for primary school children.

For more information call Annie Scott 07977 007076 or email: anniescott333@yahoo.co.uk ANNIE SCOTT DANCE BALLET Term time only, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Fun and imaginative ballet classes for toddlers, pre-school and primary school children.

Contact Annie Scott on 07977 007076 or anniescott333@yahoo.co.uk BELLY DANCING The fun way to keep fit- great for all ages and sizes of women. Two classes every Monday at 7-8pm - Open Class (suitable for all) and 8-9pm - Dancers Class (1 years experience +) ÂŁ8 per class or ÂŁ40 for a block of 6. Contact Lea Smith on 01342 850423 or email: Lea@hipsinc.com BULLFROG PRODUCTIONS YOUTH GROUP Bullfrog Productions Youth Group is a performance specific group for 6-21 year olds, producing musicals throughout the year at Chequer Mead. Private singing/drama/piano classes also available on Saturday mornings. Telephone: 01342 322411 Website: www.bullfrogproductions.co.uk Facebook: Bullfrog Productions BULLFROG FROGGIES BALLET & TAP CLASSES Bullfrog also run ballet and tap classes from 3 years upwards on a Saturday morning from 10am to 1:30pm. Taught by fully qualified teachers, these classes are fun and can lead to ISTD exams and performances on stage. Beginners are welcome. Telephone: 01342 322411 Website: www.bullfrogproductions.co.uk Facebook: Bullfrog Productions CHOIRPOWER "Choirpower" sings a wide range of music including show and popular songs, jazz standards, light classics. 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 The Chequer Mead Youth Theatre aims to give children and young people aged 12-21 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. The Youth Theatre meet on Mondays between 5:30pm and 7pm. 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. 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. To find out how to join please contact our Youth Theatre Director Charlie Watts on: 07778 840923 DISCO FIT Get fit and fabulous every Tuesday from 6:45-7:30pm, whilst dancing away to all the Disco hits of the 70s, 80s, 90s and now in this brand new class. For more info, email: missvickyhayes@googlemail.com or call 07974 105554 www.vickyhayesworkouts.co.uk 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, visit their website: www.nadfaseastgrinstead.com

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Please contact the secretary for the current programme giving dates and times.

For further information contact Malcolm Green : 01342 327554 FBS TAI CHI The gentle flowing movements of Tai chi have long been renowned for their benefits to Health and Wellbeing. Helping to improve posture, co-ordination, balance and flexibility, whilst reducing stress. A beginners class starts at 7pm on Thursdays, followed by an established class at 8pm catering for all levels of fitness and ability from beginners to advanced. Our aim is to provide a fun, learning, social environment.

For more details contact Chris on 07952878368 www.fbstaichi.blogspot.co.uk HIIT BOX HIIT (high intensity interval training) is proven to be the most effective way of burning fat and getting fit that there is. We combine short bursts of cardio, toning, Pilates and boxing to work the whole body. Tuesdays at 7:30pm-8:15pm For class information contact your licenced Instructor; Vicky Hayes on 07974 105554 or email: missvickyhayes@googlemail.com KAMON MARTIAL ARTS FEDERATION Kamon Wing Chun Kung Fu adult class. Learn self defence, get fit and gain confidence.

Every Thursday 7:30 to 9:00 PM. Beginners welcome. First month free if you bring this guide.

For further details call Bill on 020 8123 5768.

MID WEEK COLLECTORS FAIR Third Wednesday of the month, 10.00am - 3.00pm, 12-15 dealers selling (and buying) coins, postcards, stamps and other collectables. This event has evolved from the Saturday event held at Sackville School, and for many years previously in 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 7.45pm-8.45pm. 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 classes- 10:45-12:00pm, Beginners/ Improvers- 12:15-1:15pm For further information, contact Marion Rowe on: marion@marionpilates.co.uk or call 07980 975511 POP SKOOL 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!

Classes are held on Tuesdays 4:30-5:30pm for 6-8 year olds, 5:30-6:30pm for 9-11 year olds and Thursdays 5:30-6:30pm for 12-18 year olds.

Contact Josie Quin on 07927 167947 or email: josie@jqacademy.co.uk TAI CHI- AGE UK Join us for Tai Chi, brought to you by Age UK, designed to be approachable by all populations, re-gardless of fitness level.

Learn to control breathing and correct your posture, all whilst enjoying the class.

Class fees are £4.00 for Age UK members and £5.00 for non members- Tuesdays at 10am.

Contact AGE UK on: 01342 327046 for more information.

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rEgular HirErs conTinuEd TAI CHI – Liu He Ba Fa The consistent practice of tai chi promotes balance control, flexibility, good posture and improves the ability of the body to heal itself. We practise the Liu He Ba Fa form, which is a Chinese internal art of self cultivation characterised by fluid and gentle movements designed to allow the body to integrate harmoniously with spirit and mind resulting in enhanced vitality, mental clarity and relaxation. This Tai Chi Class is held on Mondays at 6:30pm and is open to adults of any age, size and fitness level.

For more information please visit our website: http://www.eliobasagni.com/about-tai-chi/ and if you wish to join our class please contact us on: 07832964191 (Elisabetta) or 07896303248 (Elio).

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 for weigh in, with the meeting talk starting at 6.15pm.

Smart 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 07921 383618 jwhitaker@weightwatchers.co.uk Facebook: Jenny Whitaker Weight Watchers ZUMBA GOLD- AGE UK Zumba Gold is designed to be approachable by all populations, regardless of level.

Experience with dance is not required. Moves in class are broken down in a slow and manageable manner.

The intention of the class is to move a little and have a lot of fun, even if you don’t perform each move perfectly. Every Wednesday at 10am, costs £3.50

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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?

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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 TERRY IN THE ADMINISTRATION OFFICE ON 01342 325577 OR DROP INTO THE CENTRE DURING OPENING HOURS FOR A CHAT WITH ONE OF OUR MEMBERS OF STAFF.

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COMING SOON Chequer Mead Productions presents

Thursday 24th November Saturday 26th November DISCOVER YOUR INNER ELF!

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SUNDAY 1ST EGMAF 2016

TUESDAY 3RD TERRY WAITE

THURSDAY 5TH NT LIVE HANGMEN

SATURDAY 7TH THE FLOYD EFFECT

SUNDAY 8TH EGMAF 2016

THURSDAY 12TH SATURDAY 14TH BRASSED OFF

WEDNESDAY 18TH CM SILVER SCREEN SUFFRAGETTE

FRIDAY 20TH DOMINIC KIRWIN

TUESDAY 24TH CM SILVER SCREEN SINGING IN THE RAIN

FRIDAY 27TH & SATURDAY 28TH THE FARAWAY TREE

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TUESDAY 17TH NT LIVE A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE

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TUESDAY 31ST CM SILVER SCREEN THE GOOD DINOSAUR

WEDNESDAY 1ST ANNABEL SCOTT BABY BALLET SHOW

FRIDAY 3RD ANGELA TURNER FLORAL DEMO

SATURDAY 4TH EAST GRINSTEAD SUMMER COMEDY GALA

MONDAY 6TH JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH

WEDNESDAY 8TH CM SILVER SCREEN THE LADY IN THE VAN

THURSDAY 9TH SHAKESPEARE SLAM

FRIDAY 10TH BACK TO BACHARACH

WEDNESDAY 15TH NT LIVE THE AUDIENCE

THURSDAY 16TH CODEBREAKERS

SATURDAY 18TH TOM GATES STUFF WITH LIZ PICHON

FRIDAY 24TH & SATURDAY 25TH RETURN OF NEVERLAND

TUESDAY 5TH & WEDNESDAY 6TH KICKS DANCE SHOW

THURSDAY 7TH NT LIVE ROMEO & JULIET

SATURDAY 9TH BULLFROG ON TOUR

SUNDAY 10TH KICKS DANCE SHOW (HORSHAM)

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THURSDAY 30TH JONATHAN DIMBLEBY

FRIDAY 1ST WHOLE LOTTA LED

SATURDAY 16TH DESPERADO

SUNDAY 17TH UNIVERSAL DANCE

THURSDAY 21ST STEP UP AND SING SUMMER SHOW 2016

SATURDAY 23RD ANDRE RIEU’S MAASTRICHT CONCERT

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THURSDAY 28TH SATURDAY 30TH LES MISÉRABLES SCHOOLS EDITION

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Kate Ashmead for Honalee Media Ltd presents

Marty M arty MacDonald’s MacD Do onald d’’s ’s Toy To y Machine Mac ach hin ine

By Martin Parsons

Join the Marty MacDonald’s Farm gang in a fun, musical adventure to repair the Toy Machine and give the world back its toys!

TUESDAY 2ND MARTY MACDONALD’S TOY MACHINE .

SATURDAY 20TH SLEEPING BEAUTY

SATURDAY 20TH SLEEPING BEAUTY

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