Chequer Mead Venue Guide September - December 2018

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VENUE GUIDE September - December 2018 www.chequermead.co.uk

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PREMIUM CLUB THEATRE TRIP

WEDNESDAY 26TH SEPTEMBER AT 7:30PM Adelphi Theatre, London

Chequer Mead is organising another exciting West End theatre trip to the hottest show in town, KINKY BOOTS! Inspired by true events, this joyous story of Brit grit to high-heeled hit was brought to life with songs by pop icon Cyndi Lauper.

This striking musical proudly proves that sometimes the best way to fit in is to stand out!

Enjoy top price stall seats and return coach travel to and from Chequer Mead Theatre for just £65 per person*. The coach will leave at 4pm, in time for the 7:30pm performance and will return immediately afterwards. * This event will only go ahead subject to adequate numbers

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HHHH "DAZZLING, FABULOUSLY SASSY AND UPLIFTING" Time Out

HHHHH"KINKY BOOTS IS HILARIOUS, HEARTWARMING AND A HELL OF A LOT OF FUN" Digital Spy

WELCOME TO CHEQUER MEAD’S AUTUMN SEASON. After the phenomenal success of last year’s Beauty and the Beast, LP Creatives will be returning with their ‘awfully big adventure’ of PETER PAN. Expect a little bit of ‘boo-ing’, a lot of slap-stick silliness as well as high flying antics, aided of course by fairy dust!

As well as the 27 performances of Panto, we are also packed to the rafts with great live music events from the likes of Ralph McTell and Shakatak. We’ve also got some great tribute nights from the likes of The Johnny Cash Roadshow and J’Adele too.

I am delighted to announce that we have opened up our event cinema listings to now include live screenings from The Royal Shakespeare Company and performances direct from Glyndebourne. These two new broadcasts join up with the National Theatre productions and the CinemaLive events, meaning you are sure to catch these extraordinary productions right on your doorstep.

There’s so much jam packed into this guide, Marketing have told me I don’t have much space to tell you all about it, so I have to leave it there- but please take a look at the forthcoming coming shows and events. There really is something for everyone.

Will Perkins - General Manager

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Need an Elfing hand with your party costumes?

For all your festive party needs, from bearded Santas to pantomime Dames, come and visit

Chequer Mead Fancy Dress & Stage Costume Hire Call: 01342 325577 Open: Saturdays 10am-1pm

Chequer Mead CafĂŠ 01342 323516 Open Monday to Saturday from 9am to 5pm

Why not start off your evening theatre trip with a two-course pre-show dinner?

We can accommodate small or large parties, by prior booking only.

Available on a variety of shows, please contact the Lodge Coffee Shop for further details: 01342 323516 4 .

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CinemaLive presents

JONAS KAUFMANN: UNDER THE STARS

Thursday 30th August at 7:30pm

£16.50 Concessions: £15.50 HPremium Club: £13.50

EVENT CINEMA

JOIN TENOR, JONAS KAUFMANN, FOR A MAGICAL NIGHT OF MUSIC. Jonas Kaufmann is regarded as one of the world’s greatest tenors and has captivated audiences across the globe with his incredible voice.

The star tenor will perform famous arias and timeless Italian songs from his bestselling album Dolce Vita, in what promises to be a magical night of music under the stars in his spectacular outdoor concert, captured live at Berlin’s iconic Waldbühne amphitheatre.

NT Live presents

JULIE

Thursday 6th September at 7pm £14.50 Concessions: £13.00 HPremium Club: £11.00

EVENT CINEMA

WILD AND NEWLY SINGLE, JULIE THROWS A LATE NIGHT PARTY… Based on August Strinberg’s classic play Miss Julie, this modern date adaptation, set in contemporary London still remains shocking and fiercely relevant today.

Broadcast live from the National Theatre, this brand new productions stars Vanessa Kirby (The Crown, NT Live: A Streetcar Named Desire) and Eric Kofi Abrefa (The Amen Corner) and is directed by Carrie Cracknell (NT Live: The Deep Blue Sea).

PURPLE ZEPPELIN - THE ULTIMATE ROCK TRIBUTE SHOW! Saturday 8th September at 7:30pm £18.00 Concessions: £17.00

MUSIC

PAYING TRIBUTE TO TWO OF THE GREATEST ROCK BANDS OF ALL TIME! Comprising of 4 talented and versatile musicians with decades of experience between them, Purple Zeppelin is a full-on Rock show that pays homage to two legendary bands Led Zeppelin and Deep Purple.

With the show featuring over 30 classic rock songs from both bands, Purple Zeppelin uses the same stage costumes, guitars and equipment as the original bands! www.chequermead.co.uk .

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Royal Shakespeare Company presents

THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR

Wednesday 12th September at 7pm £14.50 Concessions: £13.00 HPremium Club: £11.00

EVENT CINEMA

FOR A FAT ENGLISHMAN, A WELSHMAN AND A FRENCHMAN, THE ONLY WAY IS WINDSOR… Down on his luck in the suburbs, John Falstaff plans to hustle his way to a comfortable retirement by seducing the wives of two wealthy men. Unknown to him, it’s the women of Windsor who really pull the strings.

Broadcast live from the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-Upon-Avon.

CinemaLive presents

LA BOHÈME

Thursday 13th September at 7:30pm £16.50 Concessions: £15.50 HPremium Club: £13.50

EVENT CINEMA

EXPERIENCE THE ROMANCE OF THE ORIGINAL BOHEMIAN LOVE STORY AT THE MAGNIFICENT HANDA OPERA ON SYDNEY HARBOUR. Puccini’s beloved opera classic, La Bohème – the original bohemian love story - captures the heart with its blend of passion, comedy and tragedy. Set alongside soaring music, within spectacular surroundings and with lavish sets and costumes which transform the harbour-top stage into a Paris winter.

Broadcast direct from Sydney harbour.

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Afternoon Tea at the Movies:

FUNNY FACE

Wednesday 19th September at 2pm

Film only: £5.00 Afternoon Tea package (inc. film ticket): £19.50

FILM

JOIN US FOR ANOTHER AFTERNOON OF ICONIC CINEMA FOLLOWED BY AN INDULGENT AFTERNOON TEA. Start the afternoon off with a screening of the 1957 romantic musical comedy, Funny Face, starring Fred Astaire as New York fashion photographer Dick Avery and Audrey Hepburn, as the shy bookstore employee who is photographed by accident!

CinemaLive presents

THE MERRY WIDOW

Thursday 20th September at 7pm £16.50 Concessions: £15.50 HPremium Club: £13.50

EVENT CINEMA

A LAUGH-ALONG FAVOURITE WITH HUM-ALONG MELODIES AND ITS HEART ON ITS SLEEVE. Based on the beloved operetta, this lively tale is set in the ballrooms and salons of Belle Époque, Paris and is dressed magnificently in velvets, silks, spangles and feathers.

Irresistibly frothy and lavishly theatrical, The Merry Widow has enough tangled affairs, narrow misses and jealous lovers to fuel a French farce.

THE GREATEST SHOWMAN – SING-ALONG

Saturday 22nd September at 3pm £5.50 Concessions: £5.00 HPremium Club: £4.00

FILM

INSPIRED BY THE IMAGINATION OF P. T. BARNUM… The Greatest Showman is an original musical that celebrates the birth of show business and tells of a visionary who rose from nothing to create a spectacle that became a worldwide sensation.

It’s now your time to shine, with this special sing-along screening to the most entertaining movie of the year.

Have fun, sing loud and ‘Come Alive’…

It’s Showtime! www.chequermead.co.uk .

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PREMIUM CLUB THEATRE TRIP – NOW OPEN TO ALL Wednesday 26th September, KINKY BOOTS at the Adelphi Theatre, London See page 2 for more information NT Live presents

KING LEAR, BY WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE

Thursday 27th September at 7pm £14.50 Concessions: £13.00 HPremium Club: £11.00

EVENT CINEMA

A CONTEMPORARY RETELLING OF SHAKESPEARE’S TENDER, VIOLENT, MOVING AND SHOCKING PLAY. Broadcast live from London’s West End for a limited season, Ian McKellen’s extraordinarily moving portrayal of King Lear received fivestar review at the Chichester Festival Theatre.

Considered by many to be the greatest tragedy ever written, King Lear sees two ageing fathers – one a King, one his courtier – reject the children who truly love them.

HHHHH‘Ian McKellen reigns supreme in this triumphant production.’

JULIE & JULIA

Friday 28th September at 2pm £5.00 HPremium Club: £4.00

FILM

A TASTY AFTERNOON DELIGHT! Based on a true story, this comedy-drama film stars Meryl Street as Julia Child, a professional chef who decades later inspires young New Yorker, Julie Powell (Amy Adams) to cook all 524 recipes in Child’s cookbook in 365 days.

Although separated by differing eras, these two women share the same combination of passion, fearlessness and butter!

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COMEDY

EAST GRINSTEAD’S AUTUMN COMEDY GALA

Saturday 29th September at 7:30pm £15.00 in advance £17.00 on the door

THE EAGERLY ANTICIPATED NIGHT OF COMEDY RETURNS THIS AUTUMN… Headliner, REGINALD D HUNTER, is known for his piercingly honest comedy and has appeared on practically every panel show going including; Have I Got News For You, QI, 8 Out of 10 Cats, Dave’s One Night Stand, Channel 4’s Comedy Gala and Would I Lie to You. Character comedian, Alex Lowe’s alter-ego CLINTON BAPTISTE will be bringing his ‘clairvoyant’ routine- that made him a firm favourite on Peter Kay’s award-winning Phoenix Nights.

Joining them is Grimsby comedian, former choirboy and aspiring goalkeeper, LLOYD GRIFFITH who has recently been seen on Drunk History for Comedy Central and Sweat the Small Stuff for BBC3.

GOODBYE CHRISTOPHER ROBIN

Wednesday 3rd October at 7:30pm £5.50 Concessions: £5.00 HPremium Club: £4.00

FILM

“FIND SOMETHING TO BE HAPPY ABOUT AND STICK TO THAT”.

This delightful film brings us a rare glimpse into the real-life relationship between Winne-the-Pooh author, A.A Milne and his son, Christopher Robin, whose toys inspired the magical world of the Hundred Acre Wood.

The instant success of these books brought hope and comfort to post-war England when they were published in the late 1920’s. www.chequermead.co.uk .

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Sophie Eastwood Dance Academy presents

THE DANCING DRAGON

Friday 5th at 7pm & Saturday 6th October at 3:30pm & 7:30pm Hirer’s Event

£ 13.00 under 16’s: £11.00

DANCE

PREPARE TO BE DAZZLED BY EXQUISITE COSTUMES, FANTASTIC CHOREOGRAPHY AND GORGEOUS MUSIC...

The Dancing Dragon is an enchanting, original story by Sophie Eastwood and performed by the young, talented dancers from her wonderful dance school based in Forest Row. The story is woven together with beautiful dances and music for guaranteed enjoyment for all the family!

PRETTY IN PINK

Thursday 11th October at 2pm £5.00 HPremium Club: £4.00

FILM

DON’T MISS THIS 1986 ‘BRAT PACK’ CULT CLASSIC! This classic romantic comedy became a huge hit with its story of love and social cliques in American high schools.

Andie (Molly Ringwald) rises above her day-to-day drudgery and soon catches the eye of rich and popular school peer Blane (Andrew McCarthy).

As the two start to date, they realise it’s not easy dating someone from a different social sphere.

DOWN FOR THE COUNT SWING ORCHESTRA

Friday 12th October at 7:30pm £19.00 Over 60’s: £18.00 HPremium Club: £17.00

MUSIC

THE UK’S HOTTEST MINI BIG BAND AND VINTAGE DANCE ORCHESTRA. The Down for the Count Swing Orchestra faithfully bring the sounds of the Swing Era back to life, with a contemporary and energetic show celebrating the best music of the 20th Century.

Featuring big band favourites from the likes of Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman, Tommy Dorsey and many more.

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MUSIC

THE JOHNNY CASH ROADSHOW

Saturday 13th October at 7:30pm £22.00

THE ONLY SHOW TO BE ENDORSED BY THE CASH FAMILY! Prepare for a musical and emotional rollercoaster, unrivalled by any other that truly celebrates the career of a music legend, Johnny Cash.

All the greatest hits are included, along with songs from the last five decades of the man in black’s career, all accompanied by emotive screen images.

A show not to be missed, this is simply the best celebration of Johnny Cash in the world.

CLIFF RICHARD LIVE: 60TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR

Sunday 14th October at 3pm

£16.50 Concessions: £15.50 HPremium Club: £13.50

EVENT CINEMA

103 ALBUM RELEASES AND 123 SINGLE HITS, CELEBRATE 60 YEARS IN MUSIC WITH SIR CLIFF RICHARD. Britain’s Ultimate Pop Star, Sir Cliff Richard is celebrating 60 years in the music industry and you are invited to his most fabulous big screen party of the year!

Recorded live and screened on Cliff’s birthday, the show will feature a selection of his greatest hits across six decades. With his incredible energy and passion on stage, you’ll be joining in and swaying in the aisles, with Cliff’s most exciting tour yet. www.chequermead.co.uk .

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Vienna Festival Ballet presents

THE NUTCRACKER

Wednesday 17th October at 5pm & 8pm £21.00 Over 60’s: £19.50 Under 16’s: £13.50 Grandparent & Grandchild rate: £29.00

Hirer’s Event

DANCE

BE SWEPT AWAY ON A MAGICAL ADVENTURE WITH ONE OF THE MOST FAMOUS BALLETS OF ALL TIME. Set to Tchaikovsky’s sumptuous score, the traditional tale of The Nutcracker tells the story of Clara and her enchanted nutcracker doll. With its combination of enchanting choreography and unforgettable music, this fabulous ballet is an early Christmas treat like no other.

ABBAMANIA

Thursday 18th October at 7:30pm £22.50

MUSIC

YOU CAN DANCE. YOU CAN JIVE. HAVING THE TIME OF YOUR LIFE. Europe’s leading Abba tribute, Abbamania, will be celebrating 40 years of Abba with their outstanding vocals and musical performance, live on stage.

Their sensational two hour show features record breaking and timeless hits from Waterloo to Dancing Queen which will have you dancing in the aisles.

So dust off your platforms, put on your flares and come along and enjoy an unforgettable night with Abbamania.

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RALPH MCTELL

Friday 19th October at 7:30pm £26.00

MUSIC

CELEBRATING MORE THAN 50 YEARS ON THE ROAD… Known for his virtuoso guitar style, Ralph McTell is primarily a prolific and gifted songwriter and is known as one of the great storytellers. With a style that invites you into a unique world, he weaves a narrative that is both significant and poignant.

Having made his debut in 1968 with the album Eight Frames a Second and in 1974 the release of Streets of London which earned him an Ivor Novello Award, Ralph is now celebrating more than 50 years on the road.

SHAKATAK

Saturday 20th October at 8pm £19.00

MUSIC

A VIBRANT LIVE ACT WHICH COMBINES MUSICIANSHIP WITH A SENSE OF FUN! Shakatak have enjoyed a level of success and career longevity rarely paralleled in contemporary music – but then Shakatak is a particularly unusual group.

Because of the nature of their music, their fan base is one that is far reaching while always retaining an ‘underground element’.

With a number of successful top-twenty singles in the UK, the band went on to score unprecedented international success with the release of the classic Nightbirds. www.chequermead.co.uk .

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CELTIC COUNTRY

Sunday 21st October at 7:30pm £24.50

MUSIC

BRINGING TOGETHER THE BEST OF IRISH AND SCOTTISH ARTISTS WITH THEIR OWN STYLE OF COUNTRY MUSIC. The show stars Ireland’s International recording star, Dominic Kirwan, with son Barry Kirwan, Ireland’s Newest Country Star.

From Scotland, International Recording Star…From BBC’s The Voice; Colin Chisholm.

Alongside very special guest, Eve Graham, the original lead singer of the New Seekers whose hits include I'd like to Teach the World to Sing and Beg, Steal or Borrow.

This is a show not to be missed for all Celtic Country lovers!

MICHAEL PORTILLO; LIFE, A GAME OF TWO HALVES

Monday 22nd October at 7:30pm

£19.50 Concessions: £18.50 HPremium Club: £17.00

TALKS

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. Since leaving the Commons 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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DARKEST HOUR

Thursday 25th October at 7:30pm £5.50 Concessions: £5.00 HPremium Club: £4.00

FILM

WITHIN DAYS OF BECOMING PRIME MINISTER WINSTON CHURCHILL FACED ONE OF HIS MOST TURBULENT TRIALS… This thrilling and inspiring true story of Winston Churchill begins at the start of World War II with the seemingly unstoppable Nazi forces rolling across Western Europe. He faces his darkest hour with an unprepared public, a sceptical king and his own political party plotting against him.

THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS

Friday 26th October at 2pm & 5pm £15.00 Concessions: £13.00 HPremium Club: £12.50

FAMILY

JOIN US ON AN EXCITING ADVENTURE ALONG THE RIVERBANK WITH A BRAND NEW STAGING OF KENNETH GRAHAME’S FAMILY CLASSIC. Meet all your favourite characters including loyal Mole, faithful Ratty and wise old Badger as they do their best to keep the mischievous Mr Toad out of trouble. Will they be able to stop the Wicked Weasel from taking over Toad Hall?

This exciting and playful take on the tale features a professional cast of energetic performers, catchy new songs and lots of humour that will entertain and delight the whole family! www.chequermead.co.uk .

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ONE NIGHT OF ADELE

Saturday 27th October at 7:30pm £19.00

MUSIC

A TRULY IMMACULATE REPLICATION OF ADELE’S MOST CAPTIVATING PERFORMANCES. One Night of Adele features the outstanding talents of Sarah Evans, hand-picked by Adele to perform for Adele at the BBC and whose audition video made the star cry!

Emulating Adele’s incredible voice, the stunning outfits and her witty charm, Sarah enthrals audiences with Adele’s greatest songs to date, all performed live by her band of world class singers and musicians. This is a spellbinding tip of the hat to the amazing Adele!

Afternoon Tea at the Movies:

A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE

Wednesday 31st October at 2pm

Film only: £5.00 Afternoon Tea package (inc. film ticket): £19.50

FILM

ENJOY AN AFTERNOON OF ICONIC CINEMA. This 1951 film set an Oscar record when it became the first film to win three of the four nominations. Based on Tennessee Williams’ play set in New Orleans, this award-winning film stars Vivien Leigh as the infamous Blanche DuBois and Marlon Brando as Stanley Kowalski.

An Indulgent Afternoon Tea is followed afterwards.

THE BREAKFAST CLUB

Thursday 8th November at 2pm £5.00 HPremium Club: £4.00

FILM

"WE'RE ALL PRETTY BIZARRE. SOME OF US ARE JUST BETTER AT HIDING IT, THAT'S ALL".

Five high school students from different walks of life endure a Saturday detention under a powerhungry principal. Considered as one of the best films of the 1980s, The Breakfast Club is ultimate nostalgia!

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COMEDY

JIM DAVIDSON; ON THE ROAD AGAIN

Thursday 1st & Friday 2nd November at 7:30pm £23.50

GUARANTEED TO BE OUTRAGEOUS AND AS TRUTHFUL AS EVER. The people’s favourite comedian takes to ‘The Road Again’ with a brand-new show which promises to be the antidote to this ‘PC’ world we now live in.

Please note that the show contains adult material which may not be to everyone’s taste.

‘Boy does Jim know how to deliver his gospel.’…‘The audience could have stayed all night.’…‘He speaks with rare honesty.’ H H H H H The Express

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COUNTRY SUPERSTARS EXPERIENCE

Friday 9th November at 7:30pm

£20.00 HPremium Club: £18.00

MUSIC

A MUST-SEE FOR ANY FANS OF COUNTRY MUSIC! Journey back through time and meet some of the most influential icons of Country music.

Hosted by Sarah-Jayne, Europe’s Leading Tribute to the Queen of Country herself, Dolly Parton and Andy Crust, an Award Winning Vocal Impersonator.

Each Country icon is lovingly portrayed in looks and sound, as the show features the music of Patsy Cline, Johnny Cash, Billie Jo Spears, Kenny Rogers, Willie Nelson, Tammy Wynette, Garth Brooks, John Denver and Glen Campbell.

CREEDS CROSS: FIDDLEANJO

Saturday 10th November at 7:30pm £20.50

MUSIC

FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY, THE INCREDIBLE CREEDS CROSS ARE RETURNING TO CHEQUER MEAD WITH THEIR BARNSTORMING NEW SHOW, FIDDLEANJO. Performing all the huge Celtic hits you know and love like never before, this blisteringly energetic show combines a fusion of traditional and modern instruments. Performed by some of the World’s finest musicians this is a truly toetapping evening not to be missed. Come and join the party!

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Royal Shakespeare Company presents

TROILUS & CRESSIDA

Wednesday 14th November at 7pm £14.50 Concessions: £13.00 HPremium Club: £11.00

EVENT CINEMA

"LECHERY, LECHERY, STILL WARS AND LECHERY: NOTHING ELSE HOLDS FASHION" Troilus and Cressida swear they will always be true to one another. But in the seventh year of the siege of Troy their innocence is tested, and exposed to the savage corrupting influence of war, with tragic consequences.

This satirical futuristic vision of a world resounding with the rhythm of battle, broadcast live to cinemas from Shakespeare's home town.

ROCK AND ROLL REVOLUTION

Thursday 15th November at 7:30pm £21.00

MUSIC

AWARD-WINNING BAND, THE BLUEJAYS TAKE YOU ON A JIVING JOURNEY THROUGH THE FABULOUS FIFTIES! Packed with over 40 classic hits including Rock Around The Clock, That’ll Be The Day, Jailhouse Rock, Johnny B. Goode, Tutti Frutti, C’mon Everybody, Stupid Cupid, Great Balls of Fire and La Bamba.

All performed live on stage, this premier rock 'n' roll band is an electrifying and authentic tribute and will transport you to the era when music changed the world forever. www.chequermead.co.uk .

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STRICTLY MUSIC HALL

Friday 16th November at 7:30pm

£15.00 Over 60’s: £13.00 HPremium Club: £12.00

ENTERTAINMENT

THE GOOD OLD DAYS ARE BACK WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM THE WWOS! Wickham’s Wandering OldeTyme Stagers will be stirring up a bit of nostalgia, as their good old-fashioned theatrical troupe presents some good old-fashioned Music Hall entertainment.

Audience participation is a must! So come along and join in with the usual merriment and mayhem, not forgetting a few good singa-longs too!

Their Chairman, Mr Kevin Gauntlett, promises a captivating collection of consummate crime carefully contrived to captivate the connoisseur and confuse the castigator…

HOW TO HIDE A LION

Saturday 17th November at 2pm

£13.00 Under 16’s: £11.00 HPremium Club: £9.00 Family ticket: £44.00

FAMILY

HELEN STEPHENS’ MAGICAL BOOK COMES TO LIFE WITH PLAYFUL HUMOUR, DAZZLING PUPPETS AND JAZZ. When a lion is chased out of town, a little girl, Iris, helps him to find somewhere to hide. Iris embarks on a mission to squash her new friend into a variety of sneaky tight spots, as the misinformed town folk try and track him down.

Pigtails Productions, Polka Theatre and Oxford Playhouse present How to Hide a Lion by Helen Stephens, Directed and Adapted by Peter Glanville and with music and songs by Barb Jungr.

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THE JANE AUSTEN BOOK CLUB

Saturday 17th November at 7:30pm £5.50 Concessions: £5.00 HPremium Club: £4.00

FILM

"LET US NEVER UNDERESTIMATE THE POWER OF A WELL-WRITTEN LETTER".

Two friends decide to form a book club, exclusively dedicated to the works of Jane Austen, primarily to help distract their friend, Sylvia from her marriage breakdown.

Opening the invitation to other friends, the group finds that their relationships – both new and old – begin to resemble 21st century versions of her novels.

Copthorne Players present

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF

Wednesday 21st – Friday 23rd at 7:30pm & Saturday 24th November at 2:30pm & 7:30pm Hirer’s Event

£16.00 Under 16’s: £14.00

MUSICALS & DRAMA

A FIDDLER ON THE ROOF. SOUNDS CRAZY, NO? The opening lines of this wonderful musical. An emotional story of a father’s love of his family in the village of Anatevka. Tevye the milkman’s world is changing as his beloved daughters fall in love; can he bend or will he break? This is a musical full of unforgettable numbers - Tradition, Sunrise Sunset, Matchmaker…

Copthorne Players return to Chequer Mead with bags of talent and enthusiasm for this great show. It’s funny, catchy, tragic and uplifting. A chocolate with a serious centre.

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AN A-Z OF MUSICAL THEATRE

Sunday 25th November at 7:30pm £20.50 Concessions: £19.00 HPremium Club: £18.00

MUSICALS & DRAMA

A HUMOROUS AND ENLIGHTENING LOOK THROUGH THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF THE MUSICALS. Created by Sam Hiller, the resident director of the West End production of The Phantom of the Opera, and performer in many musicals, the show features hugely talented cast members direct from the West End to bring you a night of musical fireworks!

Along with Musical Director Simone Manfredini, the cast will be performing favourites from show such as: The Phantom of the Opera, Les Misérables, West Side Story, Cats, Jersey Boys, Wicked, Kiss Me Kate and many others.

Afternoon Tea at the Movies:

MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET

Tuesday 27th November at 2pm

Film only: £5.00 Afternoon Tea package (inc. film ticket): £19.50

FILM

AN AFTERNOON DELIGHT WITH THIS 1947 CHRISTMAS CLASSIC Kris Kringle (Edmund Gwenn) steps in last minute to play Santa in Macy's annual Thanksgiving Day parade. He’s such a success he is soon employed to be a regular feature.

But when Kringle claims that he really is the actual Santa Claus, it leads to a court case to determine his mental health and authenticity.

VICEROY’S HOUSE

Tuesday 27th November at 7:30pm £5.50 Concessions: £5.00 HPremium Club: £4.00

FILM

NEW DEHLI, MARCH 1947 Based on real-events, British statesman Lord Louis Mountbatten was sent to Delhi as the newly appointed, and last ever viceroy of India. With the daunting task of overseeing the transition of British India to Independence, he meets with conflict as different sides clash in the face of this monumental change.

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MARTIN SIMPSON & MARTIN TAYLOR

Thursday 29th November at 8pm Hirer’s Event

£19.00 Concessions: £17.00

MUSIC

AN UNMISSABLE EVENING WITH TWO GUITAR PLAYING LEGENDS WORKING IN HARMONY. Award winning Jazz guitarist, Martin Taylor teams up with acoustic and slide guitar virtuoso Martin Simpson to share the stage for a unique performance – adding to each other’s songs and instrumental pieces and taking them to new levels.

Martin Taylor is considered as one of the best guitarists by no less than Jeff Beck. Martin Simpson is one of the finest acoustic guitar players in the world, his interpretations of songs are masterpieces of storytelling.

TRAVELIN MAN; THE RICKY NELSON ROCK N ROLL SHOW

Friday 30th November at 8pm

Hirer’s Event

£17.00 Over 60’s: £16.00 Under 16’s: £15.00

MUSIC

THE UK’S FIRST AND ONLY TRIBUTE DEDICATED TO RICKY NELSON Calling all fans of rock n’ roll! This authentic tribute show is dedicated to the rock n’ roll pioneer and legendary hitmaker, Ricky Nelson and features all the hits including It's Late, Hello Mary Lou, Poor Little Fool, Lonesome Town, Fools Rush In, I'm Walkin, Travelin Man, Garden Party and more.

Don't miss this absolute brilliant night of Rock n Roll!

EAST GRINSTEAD’S CHRISTMAS COMEDY GALA

Saturday 1st December at 7:30pm £15.00 in advance £17.00 on the door

COMEDY

THE CHRISTMAS COMEDY GALA IS NOW A STAPLE IN THE FESTIVE SEASON! Rounding off the year, the show will be headlined by none other than the hilarious JOE WILKINSON! An award-winning gag-smith, his distinct style and unusual wit has made him a firm favourite on 8 Out of 10 Cats, Him & Her, Live at the Electric and Taskmaster.

More acts to be announced soon. Watch the website for more details! www.chequermead.co.uk .

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AN AFTERNOON OF CHRISTMAS CAROLS

Forest Row Lifeboat Choir presents

Tuesday 4th December at 2pm £5.50 Concessions: £4.50

MUSIC

JOIN THE FOREST ROW LIFEBOAT CHOIR FOR A FESTIVE AFTERNOON OF JOLLITY AND CHRISTMAS SONGS The choir originally formed in in 1946 to sing carols and raise awareness and funds for the RNLI which they continue to do so to this day.

Choirpower and Greenstede Singers presents

A CHRISTMAS CONCERT, IN THE PAVILION

Tuesday 4th December at 7:30pm Hirer’s Event

£13.50 Concessions: £12.50

MUSIC

AN EVENING OF TRADITIONAL AND POPULAR CHRISTMAS MUSIC LACED WITH SOME FAVOURITE SHOW SONGS AND SOME LESS WELL-KNOWN MODERN CAROLS Audience singalong is encouraged! Directed by Marion Shuster.

The Band of the Scots Guards presents

A WINTER CONCERT

Wednesday 5th December at 7.30pm Hirer’s Event

£26.00 Concessions: £23.00

MUSIC

IN AID OF SSAFA (Soldiers, Sailors and Airmen Families Association) This concert heralds the start of Christmas. We are delighted to have been allocated The Band of The Scots Guards who will perform a variety of music at this very popular annual concert. There will be a chance to join in with “community” singing of seasonal songs.

Book early to avoid disappointment and support this very worthy cause giving essential assistance to our Armed Forces (both past and present) and their families.

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CHRISTMAS CROONERS

Thursday 6th December at 7:30pm £20.00 HPremium Club: £18.00

MUSIC

GET IN THE FESTIVE MOOD, COME AND SING ALONG TO GREAT SONGS FROM CHRISTMAS PAST… Now in its 10th record breaking year, the NOW IN ITS TENTH RECORD-BREAKING YEAR show is jam packed with festive favourites including the Christmas hits of Bing Crosby, Nat King Cole and Ol’ Blue Eyes himselfFrank Sinatra.

The fantastic cast of West-End Singers, are backed by the superb and talented swing band: The Jazz- All-Stars and they perform popular Christmas hits as well as swing arrangements of Christmas hymns and songs.

NAT, BING & FRANK This romantic Christmas special is full of “Baby it’s cold outside” swinging Christmas cheer, and witty banter, a perfect show for the perfect season.

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FORBIDDEN NIGHTS

Friday 7th December at 8pm £23.00

ENTERTAINMENT

TREAT YOURSELF TO AN EARLY CHRISTMAS GIFT… Whether you’ve been naughty or nice this year, treat yourself to the ultimate Forbidden strip tease….and a few men in uniform thrown in for good measure!

The talented cast of world renowned circus performers, aerial artists, acrobats and fire acts will have you abandoning your inhibitions at the door with their provocative choreography that is set to get you pulse racing! Yes - Circus Just Got Sexy® www.chequermead.co.uk .

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PANTOMIME

GATHER YOUR SHIPMATES AND GET READY FOR THE HEROIC TALE OF PETER PAN, AS WE HEAD TO NEVERLAND! An awfully big adventure awaits Peter Pan, Wendy, Tinker Bell and the Lost Boys as they try to outwit the cunning plans of the dastardly Captain Hook, aided by his sidekick, Shipmate Smee.

This firm festive favourite will feature dazzling scenery, copious amounts of slapstick silliness and some magical high flying special effects- aided, of course, by fairy dust!

£17.00 Concessions: £15.50 Family Ticket: £62.00 Early Bird deal- all seats £15.00, until 1st September 2018 28 .

Saturday 15th December at 1pm & 5pm Sunday 16th December at 1pm & 5pm Wednesday 19th December at 1pm (Relaxed Performance) & 5pm Thursday 20th December at 2pm & 6pm Friday 21st December at 2pm & 6pm Saturday 22nd December at 1pm & 5pm Sunday 23rd December at 1pm & 5pm Monday 24th December at 11am & 3pm Thursday 27th December at 1pm & 5pm Friday 28th December at 2pm & 6pm Saturday 29th December at 1pm & 5pm Sunday 30th December at 1pm & 5pm Monday 31st December at 11am & 3pm Tuesday 1st January at 2pm

Box Office: 01342 302000

COMING SOON Ballet Theatre UK presents

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Sunday 20th January

THE BOB DYLAN STORY Saturday 26th January

MUSIC

DANCE

CIRQUE ENCHANTMENT

BYE BYE BABY

Sunday 3rd February

Saturday 9th March

ENTERTAINMENT

MUSIC

THE FUREYS

TREASURE ISLAND

Tuesday 12th March

Wednesday 17th & Thursday 18th April

MUSIC

FAMILY

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CLASSES, CLUBS & GROUPS

YOUTH CLASSES

THERE IS A VARIETY OF GROUPS AND CLASSES THAT MEET AT CHEQUER MEAD REGULARLY. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE CLASSES, PLEASE CONTACT THE HIRER DIRECTLY.

ADULT CLASSES

BULLFROG PRODUCTIONS YOUTH GROUP Saturday morning private singing/drama/piano classes. Saturday afternoon musical youth groups.

Telephone: 01342 322411 / www.bullfrogproductions.co.uk

ADULT BALLET Tuesdays 7.30-8.30pm and Thursdays 9:45am-10:45am For more information call Annie Scott 07977 007076 or email: anniescott333@yahoo.co.uk ART CLASS New term of The Season’s Art Class starting in September 2018.

For more information about the course call: 01342 542542.

BELLY DANCING Mondays from 6pm for Beginners, 7pm class for all and 1+ years experience from 8pm.

Contact Lea Smith on 07976 261753 or email: ldsmith123@btinternet.com CHOIRPOWER Thursdays at 7:30pm.

Contact Marion on: shustermarion@hotmail.com or 01342 312824 FBS TAI CHI Beginners from 7.30-8:30pm, with Intermediate/Advanced finishing at 9pm) every Thursday.

Contact Chris on 07952878368 /www.fbstaichi.blogspot.co.uk L.A TAP Wednesdays 7-8pm, adult mixed ability classes.

Call Lucy on: 07825 568337

BULLFROG FROGGIES BALLET, TAP, STREET & MODERN CLASSES Variety of dance classes for 3 years+ - Saturdays 9.30-2pm.

Telephone: 01342 322411 / www.bullfrogproductions.co.uk DANCE WITH PEPPA The official Peppa Pig Movement and Dance programme.

Thursdays from 9:45am.

Email: charlie@movewithpeppa.com ENCORE ACADEMY Tuesdays from 5:15-6pm, term time only. Singing classes, suitable for ages 8+.

Visit www.encoreacademy.co.uk for more information.

GRIFFIN TALES DRAMA GROUP Fun and inclusive mixed drama group, Thursdays 4pm-6pm.

Call Sophie on: 07808 006032 www.griffintales.co.uk

GROUPS & MEETINGS THE ARTS SOCIETY EAST GRINSTEAD For further information on becoming a member, visit their website: www.taseg.org

PILATES Mondays at 10:15am-12:45pm - Beginners and Improvers Thursdays at 11-12pm - Intermediates & 12:15-1:15pm - Mixed Ability.

Fridays at 9:15am-10:15am- all levels and abilities.

Please contact Marion Rowe on: marion@marionpilates.co.uk or call 07980 975511 TAI CHI- AGE UK Tuesdays from 10am.

Contact AGE UK on: 01342 327046 for more information.

TAI CHI – LIU HE BA FA Mondays at 6:30pm and is open to adults of any age, size and fitness level.

Contact Elisabetta on: 07832 964191 or Elio on: 07896 303248 YOGA LOVES CLASSES Thursday 1:45-2:45pm & Fridays at 10:45-12:00pm.

Please contact Sarah Gott on: 07950 380921 or hello@yogaloves.uk

ANNIE SCOTT DANCE CLASSES Variety of dance classes on Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays.

For more information call Annie Scott 07977 007076 or email: anniescott333@yahoo.co.uk

COLLECTORS FAIR Third Wednesday of the month, from 10am-3pm.

For further information contact Malcolm Green: 01342 327554 EAST GRINSTEAD HEALING SANCTUARY Mondays 12:30-2:30pm For more information please call: 01342 833 837 or email: EGHealingSanctuary@gmail.com EAST GRINSTEAD STAMP & POSTCARD CLUB For the current programme of dates and times, please contact Malcolm Green on: 01342 327554 .

MINDFULNESS COURSE 9 week course starting 2nd October. Booking essential. www.wellbeingusingmindfulness.co.uk WEIGHT WATCHERS -BECAUSE IT WORKS! Thursdays from 5:45pm, with the talk starting at 6.15pm.

Email: jwhitaker@weight-watchers.co.uk

ZUMBA GOLD- AGE UK Wednesdays at 10am.

Contact Age UK East Grinstead on: 01342 327046 to reserve your space.

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Absolute beginners to improvers will love this Course!

Absolute Beginners to Improvers - Just Like You! The course is designed to be fun for absolute beginners who have never picked up a brush before through to improvers.

Step-by-Step Guidance We adapt to each student’s needs and give them all the guidance and help they need to develop their artistic skills. The curriculum is fun, comprehensive and

For information on dates, course fees and bookings, call now on

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GREAT NEWS for all our readers looking for something fun to do over the next few months! Our current class is full but we are now taking enquiries for our next parttime Art Class, which starts this autumn in your area. The classes are held once a week for three hours.

interesting. Over the course we will explore four different media. Step by step tuition in the basic techniques and secrets needed to create beautiful pieces of art.

Still Life to Landscapes By the end of the course, students will have created a minimum of 12 pieces of their very own original art they can enjoy forever, from simple still life and flower studies to beautiful countryside landscape scenes.

Young at Heart This course is a brilliant way to learn new skills you will be able to enjoy forever. It is also a great way of meeting new friends and to have a fun experience you will always remember and cherish! It is open to adults of all ages.

Limited Places To maintain our high standards of tuition, classes are kept to small numbers – so places available are limited! If you are interested, please call now for details.

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Bullfrog Dance and Theatre Arts Academy

Weekly Classes in Drama, Street Dance, Singing and ISTD Ballet, Tap and Modern From Studio to Stage Classes offer a fun and professional approach to dance from 2.5yrs upwards See our website for more details: www.bullfrogproductions.co.uk/classes

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BOOKING INFORMATION & ACCESS Book Online – www.chequermead.co.uk Most shows can be booked online directly from our website.

Tickets can be posted straight to your door for an additional £1.00.

There is a level access to the front and throughout the building and disabled facilities. Regretfully our first floor theatre circle seats are only accessible via stairs.

From The Box Office The Box Office is open from 9:30am – 5pm Monday to Saturday.

All dogs are welcome in our garden area and we ask that all dogs are kept on a lead at all times. Only guide and assistance dogs are allowed within the auditorium and café area.

On show days the Box Office is also open one hour before a performance and closes at the end of the interval. Quite often the Box Office will be open later than advertised. We accept most credit and debit cards and telephone bookings can also be posted directly to you for £1.00.

Wheelchairs We have specific areas for optimum wheelchair access in the auditorium and so we ask that wheelchair patrons book in advance so that we can allocate these seats as well as 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.

Tickets can be booked in person or by telephone by calling 01342 302000.

Concessions Please check on any concession prices with the Box Office at the time of the booking, as discounts cannot be applied retrospectively. Concessions vary depending on the production.

All ticket prices are inclusive of VAT and any booking fees.

Refunds & Exchanges Please make sure you check your tickets. Once purchased, regrettably, tickets cannot be exchanged nor can money be refunded in any circumstances other than the event being cancelled. In event of a sell-out we will attempt to resell your tickets, but we cannot guarantee a resale. Tickets can only be exchanged for the same show or film at a different time or day and is at the discretion of the duty manager.

We reserve the right to introduce discounts and other price changes without notice. These will not apply to tickets already purchase before the announcement.

Reservations Tickets may be reserved for up to 7 days for any event that is more than 7 days in the future by calling or visiting the Box Office. Tickets cannot be reserved online and are automatically released if not paid for after 7 days.

Mobile Phones & Cameras Mobile phones must not be used within the auditorium and we ask that all phones are switched off or turned to silent during the shows.

There is strictly no photography or filming allowed inside the auditorium unless prior consent is given by the Production Company or artiste.

Chequer Mead reserves the right to remove anyone who doesn’t comply with this policy and cannot be held responsible for any disturbances caused by other customers.

Accessibility We hope that everyone can enjoy the experience of live theatre and therefore take the issues of accessibility very seriously.

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Regretfully there is no access to the first floors seats in the circle.

We are able to offer one complimentary carer ticket whose presence is essential, to comply with the theatre’s fire regulations.

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 customers’ interests, Chequer Mead can accept no responsibility for content and pricing of events. Chequer Mead will give guidance where possible on extreme content.

SOLT Theatre Vouchers SOLT Theatre Tokens are accepted as payment, either via the telephone or in person at the Box Office. SOLT Theatre Tokens can be purchased at the Box Office- a perfect Christmas gift idea!

Data Protection Your data will be held in accordance with GDPR. Using approved personal information allows us to develop a better understanding of our customers and allows us to provide them with relevant information about the work that we do both on and off stage. We are committed to protecting our customers personal information. For more information about our full data protection policy please visit: chequermead. co.uk/dataprotection.

Corporate Sponsorship & Advertising We have a number of sponsorship and advertising opportunities for the business community to support their local theatre. For more information, email marketing@ chequermead.co.uk 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 are able to accommodate your requirements.

Our rooms start at a competitive £12 per hour (plus VAT). For more information email: programming@chequermead.co.uk

Box Office: 01342 302000

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 or email: info@lodgecoffeeshop.co.uk

MID WEEK

Collectors Fair At CHEQUER MEAD

Third Wednesday of the month 10:00am – 3:00pm;

19th September 17th October 21st November (no fair in December)

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 or business or group, which will be attached to the seat of your choice in the auditorium (subject to availability.)

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AT A GLANCE September - December 2018 www.chequermead.co.uk

SEPTEMBER 2018

NOVEMBER 2018

6th

1st& 2nd

8th

Julie Purple Zeppelin

12th

The Merry Wives of Windsor

13th 19th

La Boheme Afternoon Tea at the Movies: Funny Face

20th

The Merry Widow

25th

The Greatest Showman- Sing - Along!

26th

H Premium Club Theatre Trip: Kinky Boots

27th

King Lear

28th

Julie & Julia

29th

East Grinstead's Autumn Comedy Gala

OCTOBER 2018

8th

Country Superstars

10th

Creeds Cross

14th

The Bluejays present Rock n’ Roll Revolution

16th

Strictly Music Hall

17th

How to Hide a Lion

17th

Copthorne Players present Fiddler on the Roof

25th

The A-Z of Musicals Afternoon Tea at the Movies: Miracle on 34th Street

5th& 6th

Sophie Eastwood Dance presents The Dancing Dragon

27th

Down for the Count Swing Orchestra

13th

The Johnny Cash Roadshow

14th

Cliff Richard Live: 60th Anniversary Tour

17th

Vienna Festival Ballet presents The Nutcracker

18th

Abbamania

19th

Ralph McTell

20th

Shakatak

21st

Celtic Country

22nd

Michael Portillo; Life a Game of Two Halves

25th

Jane Austen Book Club

21- 24th

27th

12th

Troilus and Cressida

15th

Goodbye Christopher Robin

Pretty in Pink

The Breakfast Club

9th

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Jim Davidson: On the Road Again

Viceroy’s House

29th

Martin Simpson & Martin Taylor

30th

Travelin’ Man: The Ricky Nelson Rock n Roll Show

DECEMBER 2018 1st

East Grinstead’s Christmas Comedy Gala

4th

Forest Row Lifeboat Choir

4th

Choirpower Christmas Concert

5th

Band of the Scots Guards: Winter Concert

6th

Christmas Crooners

7th

Forbidden Nights

15th -1st Jan 2019 Peter Pan Pantomime

Darkest Hour

26th

The Wind in the Willows

27th

One Night of Adele

31st

Afternoon Tea at the Movies: Streetcar Named Desire

CHEQUER MEAD

DE LA WARR ROAD, EAST GRINSTEAD, WEST SUSSEX, RH19 3BS Box Office: 01342 302000 Administration: 01342 325577 Email: tickets@chequermead.co.uk www.chequermead.co.uk Chequer Mead is a Charitable Incorporate Organisation (CIO) Registered Charity Number: 1165519. Registered Office: East Court Mansion, College Lane, East Grinstead, West Sussex, RH19 3LT

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