Chequer Mead Theatre • Theatre in East Grinstead, Sussex

What's On

THIS WEEK

East Grinstead Comedy Club May

East Grinstead Comedy Club May

Friday 3rd May at 8:00pm

With Jen Brister, Slim, Fatiha El-Ghorri and hosted by Tom Toal!

Friday 3rd May at 8:00pm

Upcoming highlights at Chequer Mead Theatre

Treasure Island

Treasure Island

Sir Tom: The Tom Jones Songbook

Sir Tom: The Tom Jones Songbook

Shakatak

Shakatak

East Grinstead Comedy Club August

East Grinstead Comedy Club August

Ben Elton – Authentic Stupidity

Ben Elton – Authentic Stupidity

Baga Chipz Material Girl – The ‘Much Betta!’ Tour 2024

Baga Chipz Material Girl – The ‘Much Betta!’ Tour 2024

East Grinstead Comedy Club September

East Grinstead Comedy Club September

The Story of Swing

The Story of Swing

Jenny Ryan, The Vixen From The Chase

Jenny Ryan, The Vixen From The Chase

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The acts for the @EastGrinsteadComedyClub comedy n

The acts for the @EastGrinsteadComedyClub comedy nights are now confirmed for the rest of the year. We have some amazing comedy coming to Chequer Mead so book your tickets now to avoid missing out!

Visit our website 🔗 in Bio or call our Box Office on 01342 302000 now!

Line-up subject to change
@RangatainmentComedy #ChequerMead #EastGrinstead @WhatsOnSussex @WhatsOnSurrey #WhatsOnKent

We had a lovely social evening with our volunteers

We had a lovely social evening with our volunteers last night. The fish and chips were delicious 😋. Our volunteers at Chequer Mead are so important to us and we wouldn't be able to operate without them. Thanks go to each and every one of them ❤️

#ChequerMead #EastGrinstead #Volunteers #ThankYou

It was great to see so many young families in the

It was great to see so many young families in the theatre this morning for our Teddy Bear Storytime. The next Storytime is on Friday 24th May at 11am. The even is free but you do need to reserve your seat. Bookings open 2 weeks before the event.

#Family #EastGrinstead #ChequerMead #TheatreForEveryChild

🕺 Direct from the USA, Soul Satisfactions AMERI

🕺 Direct from the USA, Soul Satisfactions AMERICAN FOUR TOPS show has been travelling internationally bringing all the sweet soul music and Motown magic to their audiences. 🕺

✨ Featuring all the hits of the Golden Era - Four Tops, Reach Out, Baby I Need Your Loving, Walk Away Renee, Same Old Song, Loco in Acapulco, Standing In the Shadow and Bernadette ✨

🎼 You will be dancing all night long! Soul Satisfaction guaranteed! 🎼

📆 Saturday 9th November at 7:30pm
🎟️ Book Now! 🔗 in Bio

#LiveMusic #Motown #ChequerMead #EastGrinstead @WhatsOnSussex @WhatsOnSurrey #WhatsOnKent

Come along for a great night with Jimmy Regal and

Come along for a great night with Jimmy Regal and the Royals in @TheApronBar at Chequer Mead. A tough and howlin’ harmonica-led three piece from South London, with a sound from Mississippi to New Orleans to Mali to Canvey Island. Signed to Lunaria Records the band are a formidable live act.

📆 Thursday 9th May at 7:30pm
🎟️ Book Now! 🔗 in Bio

#ChequerMead #EastGrinstead @WhatOnSussex @WhatsOnSurrey #WhatsOnKent @JimmyRegalandtheRoyals

Join us for the next @EastGrinsteadComedyClub at C

Join us for the next @EastGrinsteadComedyClub at Chequer Mead on Friday 3rd May at 8pm.

Headlined by critically acclaimed stand up comedian and writer @JenBristerComedy! Seen on BBC’s Live at the Apollo, Mock the Week, Frankie Boyle’s New World Order, Hypothetical and Sara Pascoe’s comedy Lectures on Dave.

Opening the show is @SlimComedian! One of the UK’s biggest stand up stars and the undisputed king of the Black British Comedy Circuit. Seen on Celebrity Pointless, The Russell Howard Hour and Live at The Apollo.

With @Fatiha.ElGhorri ! Underneath Fatiha’s colourful hijab is a mind full of cutting observations and engaging witticisms on the life and times of a British Muslim woman.

Hosted by the hilarious @TomToalComedy!

🎟️ Buy your tickets now! 🔗 in Bio

We have lots of great shows coming up at Chequer M

We have lots of great shows coming up at Chequer Mead in the next few weeks. 🎟️ Get your tickets now. Visit our website 🔗 in Bio or call the Box Office on 01342 302000.

#ChequerMead #EastGrinstead @WhatsOnSussex #WhatsOnKent @WhatsOnSurrey

📢 Calling all 80's Music Fans for a stunning Fe

📢 Calling all 80's Music Fans for a stunning Feel-Good Night Out with Diana & Lionel - Endless Love The show on Friday 26th April! 😍

🕺 Timeless smash hits such as ‘I’m Coming Out’, ‘Dancing On The Ceiling’, ‘Ain’t No Mountain High Enough’, ‘Hello’,’ Can’t Hurry Love’ plus many more classics 💃

🎤 You already know the words... so, singing voices at the ready and dancing shoes on, grab your tickets and let’s party All Night Long! 🎤

BOOK NOW 🔗 in Bio

#ChequerMead #EastGrinstead

Our FREE Teddy Bear Storytime for April is now ava

Our FREE Teddy Bear Storytime for April is now available to book. There is no charge but please reserve your seats now to avoid disappointment 🧸

📆 Monday 22nd April at 11am
🎟️ Book Now! 🔗 in Bio

⭐Please only reserve seats if you intend coming as the demand for seats is huge and we always have a waiting list. If you find you can't come along after you have booked please give us a call on 01342 302000 so we can pass the seats to someone else ⭐

#Free #EastGrinstead #ChequerMead #TheatreForEveryChild

@EastGrinsteadComedyClub is back at Chequer Mead o

@EastGrinsteadComedyClub is back at Chequer Mead on Friday 3rd May at 8pm. Get your friends together for a great night out!

Headlined by the amazing @JenBristerComedy. Opened by one of the biggest stand-up stars @SlimComedian, with super witty @fatiha.elghorri and hosted by the hilarious @TomToalComedy!

🎟️ Book Now! 🔗 in Bio

@RangatainmentComedy #Comedy #EastGrinstead #ChequerMead

Love comedy? Don't miss Rosie Jones at Chequer Me

Love comedy? Don't miss Rosie Jones at Chequer Mead this Saturday 13th April at 8pm.

🎟️ Book Now! 🔗 in Bio

‘Rosie Jones is completely brazen, downright hilarious and will leave you snorting with laughter’ ★★★★★ (Edinburgh Festivals Magazine)

‘Rosie embodies pure joy. She packs in the jokes, quick wit and has the audience in the palm of her hand’ ★★★★★ (Entertainment Focus)

‘…elegantly crafted and mischievous to its bones’ ★★★★ (Scotsman)

‘Her jokes are beautifully crafted with no beat wasted and punchlines that take you by surprise’ ★★★★ (iTalkTelly)

@JosieRones #ChequerMead #EastGrinstead

Afternoon Tea at the Movies is back with Sister Ac

Afternoon Tea at the Movies is back with Sister Act on Thursday 18th April at 2pm. Enjoy the film followed by a delicious afternoon tea 🍰 ☕

🎟️ Book Now! 🔗 in Bio

Film only tickets available

#ChequerMead #East Grinstead #Cinema

Start the weekend with some hilarious stand-up at

Start the weekend with some hilarious stand-up at East Grinstead Comedy Club. Bring your friends for a great night out. Last few tickets available. Bar open throughout the evening 🍺🍷

📆 Friday 5th April at 8pm
🎟️ Tickets 🔗 in Bio

@JeffInnocentOfficial @ComedyLopez @LateefLovejoy @RossSmithComedy @RangatainmentComedy #EastGrinstead #ChequerMead

Richard Digance is back at Chequer Mead next Wedne

Richard Digance is back at Chequer Mead next Wednesday 10th April at 7.30pm.

🎟️ Book Now! 🔗 in Bio

Richard has released 45 albums, written 24 books and composed audiobook music and songs for Bill Bryson. He has worked in America with movie star Steve Martin and recalls two of his greatest moments as playing The London Palladium with Robin Williams and a guitar duet on TV with Queen guitarist Brian May!

#ChequerMead #EastGrinstead

Did you enjoy The Big Easter Panto? 🐣 If so, w

Did you enjoy The Big Easter Panto? 🐣 If so, why not book our Christmas Panto, Beauty and the Beast now. The best seats in the house will sell out quick so don't miss out!

📆 7th December until 4th January
🎟️ Book Now 🔗 in Bio

Hope to see you there! 🎄

#EastGrinstead #ChristmasPanto #ChequerMead

We've had so much fun with The Big Easter Panto ov

We've had so much fun with The Big Easter Panto over the last few days. Thanks so much to all of you who have come along. We hope you enjoyed the show! ⭐

There are just 2 more chances to see the show at 1pm and 5pm tomorrow, Monday 1st April. There are only a handful of tickets left so be quick! 🐣

🎟️ Book Now 🔗 in Bio

#NearlyDone #EasterPanto #Family #EastGrinstead #ChequerMead

Paul Young is touring the UK to celebrate 40 years

Paul Young is touring the UK to celebrate 40 years of his hit album No Parlez and he'll be dropping in to Chequer Mead next Sunday 7th April. There are just a handful of seats left so be quick!

🎟️ Book Now! 🔗 in Bio

#LiveMusic #EastGrinstead #ChequerMead

🐣 Happy Easter from all at Chequer Mead. We ho

🐣 Happy Easter from all at Chequer Mead. We hope you are having a lovely weekend 🐣

There are still a few shows of The Big Easter Panto with tickets available today and tomorrow. Book your tickets now 🔗 in Bio

#Easter #Panto #ChequerMead #EastGrinstead

Last few tickets left for @DinosaurAdventureLive.

Last few tickets left for @DinosaurAdventureLive. Book now for the whole family and don't miss out on this ROARSOME show!

📆 Saturday 6th April at 2pm and 4.30pm
🎟️ Tickets 🔗 in Bio

#Dinosaurs #EasterHoliday #Family #ChequerMead #EastGrinstead

Thanks so much to @Waitrose in East Grinstead for

Thanks so much to @Waitrose in East Grinstead for their wonderful donation of Easter eggs for The Big Easter Panto 🐣 Lisa and the rest of the team are amazing and always happy to support the local community ⭐ 👏

The Big Easter Panto is on all this weekend if you haven't yet got your tickets 🔗 in Bio!

#Easter #ChequerMead #EastGrinstead @Waitrose_EastGrinstead

Just one week to go until our next night of side s

Just one week to go until our next night of side splitting comedy at Chequer Mead. @EastGrinsteadComedyClub is back next Friday 5th April at 8pm.

Get your friends together and come along for a fun night out. The bar will be open 🍺🍷

Last few tickets available 🔗 in Bio

#ChequerMead #EastGrinsteadComedyClub #Comedy #EastGrinstead @WhatsOnSussex @WhatsOnSurrey #WhatsOnKent @RangatainmentComedy

🐣 Our rehearsals are done, much 🍕 has been e

🐣 Our rehearsals are done, much 🍕 has been eaten and we are ready to bring you The Big Easter Panto! 🐣

Not got your tickets yet? Scramble and get them now as its going to be an eggstra special show! Shows from now until Easter Monday 5pm. 🎟️ Tickets 🔗 in Bio

#Easter #Panto #EastGrinstead #ChequerMead @WhatsOnSussex @WhatsOnSurrey #WhatsOnKent

Love Strictly? @TommyBlaizeOfficial has been the

Love Strictly? @TommyBlaizeOfficial has been the lead singer on Strictly Come Dancing for 20 glorious years and each week he's sung live to up to 12 million people! 💃 Singing songs everyone knows and loves and telling stories about the legends he's worked alongside, expect a Strictly incredible evening!

📆 Thursday 16th May at 7.30pm
🎟️ Book Now! 🔗 in Bio

#StrictlyComeDancing #Strictly #SCD #LiveMusic

🚨 WARNING 🚨: Best seats in the theatre sell

🚨 WARNING 🚨: Best seats in the theatre sell out months in advance so book yours now before it's too late!

📆 Thursday 11th July at 7.30pm
🎟️ Book Your Tickets Now 🔗 in Bio

Feel the heat as you witness fire acts, aerial artists and acrobats flip and spin across the stage leaving you begging for more.

💪 Acrobatics
🎤 Male Vocalist
⛓ Aerial Artists
🔥 Fire Show
& much, much more 😜

#ChequerMead #EastGrinstead @WhatsOnSussex @WhatsOnSurrey #WhatsOnKent @ForbiddenNights

Put on your blue suede shoes and come celebrate th

Put on your blue suede shoes and come celebrate the music of the King of Rock ’n’ Roll with the UK’s supreme Elvis – Rob Kingsley – and his talented cast. This breath-taking recreation of a live Elvis Presley concert takes you on an epic audio-visual journey through time.

Including hits, It's Now or Never, Return to Sender, GI Blues, Suspicious Minds, The Wonder Of You, American Trilogy and many more!

📆 Friday 21st February 2025 at 7.30pm
🎟️ Book Now! 🔗 in Bio

#Elvis #LiveMusic #ChequerMead #EastGrinstead

Not long until East Grinstead's Panto favourites -

Not long until East Grinstead's Panto favourites - Callum Donnelly, Kevin Gauntlett and Megan Edmondson are back on stage at Chequer Mead for The Big Easter Panto 🐣. Lots of fun, slapstick comedy, sensational song and dance numbers and plenty of audience participation. Bring the whole family!

📆 Friday 29th March - Monday 1st April
🎟️ Tickets selling fast! 🔗 Link in Bio

#Panto #Easter #Family #EastGrinstead #ChequerMead

You're 15 years old, struggling through school and

You're 15 years old, struggling through school and coming to terms with the early stages of adolescence. Things are tricky when you're a teenager. You get dealt yet another devastating blow. But this time, it's worse. Your mum's passed away suddenly, and you’ve now got to move in with your, until that point, absent father.

Now what?

In a hopeless attempt to stay sane, you decide to pursue a girlfriend, but, shock, that doesn’t go to plan either. Surrounded by a great deal of olives, come on the journey of grief and hope through early adulthood. Based on Ollie Maddigan’s real life story, "The Olive Boy" is a crude but compelling comedy written and performed by Ollie Maddigan himself. Initially introduced at the Hope Theatre in 2021, the show quickly gained attention during its three-night run as part of the Camden Fringe and then in 2022 as part of its month-long sell out run at The Edinburgh Fringe. Renowned for its gripping narrative and Ollie’s remarkable onstage presence, "The Olive Boy" has received praise from both theatre-goers and critics.

📆 Wednesday 29th May at 7.30pm
🎟️ Book Now! 🔗 in Bio

#Comedy #Theatre #ChequerMead #EastGrinstead

The Rocket Man is back! Experience the UK’s ult

The Rocket Man is back! Experience the UK’s ultimate Elton John tribute with Soul Street Production’s bestselling show, The Elton John Show.

With over 300 million records sold, Sir Elton John is the most successful singer-songwriter of his generation. A flamboyant mega-star, with a never-ending back catalogue of incredible songs to keep you hoppin’ and boppin’ all night!

From Tiny Dancer to Your Song, The Elton John Show brings “Young Elton” back to the stage at his energetic best.

📆 Sunday 9th June at 7.30pm
🎟️ Book Now! 🔗 in Bio

#EltonJohn #LiveMusic #ChequerMead #EastGrinstead

✨Happy 80th Birthday to Diana Ross - the most ta

✨Happy 80th Birthday to Diana Ross - the most talented, rule-breaking artist that keeps inspiring us all! ✨

🎉Come Out and celebrate with Diana & Lionel - Endless Love The Show🎉

🎤💃 Featuring the best of Diana's hits: from Motown classics to electrifying 80's hits and her #1 duet with Lionel Richie - Endless Love!🎤💃

Book Now! 🔗 in Bio

@EastGrinsteadComedyClub is back at Chequer Mead o

@EastGrinsteadComedyClub is back at Chequer Mead on Friday 5th April 8pm. February and March have been near sell-outs so book now so you don't miss out! 🎟️ 🔗 in Bio.

Headlined by stand-up royalty and multi-award winner @JeffInnocentOfficial! Jeff won the prestigious British Comedian Of The Year competition in 2021.

Opening the show is the brilliant @ComedyLopez! Ignacio is a Spanish & Welsh comedian based in Cardiff. His parents are Welsh/Irish & Moroccan/Spanish, and he has a German sister; family get-togethers are like a meeting of the UN

With one-to-watch @LateefLovejoy and hosted by viral comedy star @RossSmithComedy!

#EastGrinsteadComedyClub #Comedy #ChequerMead #EastGrinstead @WhatsOnSussex @WhatsOnSurrey #WhatsOnKent

Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka will be at Chequer Me

Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka will be at Chequer Mead on Wednesday 17th April at 7.30pm.

🎟️ Book Now! 🔗 in Bio

Gregor Samsa awoke one morning from uneasy dreams he found himself transformed in his bed into a monstrous insect.

Following Gregor’s shocking metamorphosis he finally learns what makes him human. But is it too late? As his mind adapts to his new life Gregor grows ever more distant, struggling to retain his humanity.
Kafka's story of a misfit trying to adapt to his busy world is as relevant in today’s world as it ever was. This new adaptation explores the many aspects of modern life which isolate us, and the parts of being human which bring us closer together.

#ChequerMead #EastGrinstead #FranzKafka @WhatsOnSussex @WhatsOnSurrey #WhatsOnKent

If you love Sinatra, this is unmissable! “Shelto

If you love Sinatra, this is unmissable! “Shelton Sizzles As Sinatra… His mannerisms, his repartee with the audience, his velvety voice, are all incredible.” Hollywood Fringe 2023 - Bonnie Priever, Curtain Up

📆 Sunday 12th May at 7.30pm
🎟️ Book your tickets now 🔗 in Bio

@ItsRichardShelton @SinatraRaw #Sinatra #ChequerMead #EastGrinstead #WhatsOnSussex #WhatsOnSurrey #WhatsOnKent

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