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Whats On Theatre Guide
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Join Cora Theatre Arts for their 2021 showcase!
Now, join Josh as he celebrates the release of his first memoir, Watching Neighbours Twice a Day… How ’90s TV (Almost) Prepared Me For Life.
Live...
This performance has been postponed to an unknown date. Please contact the box office if you require a refund.
“One of the UK’s most gifted and versatile musicians in any genre, John McCusker is equally in demand as a multi-instrumentalist,...
Cara Dillon occupies an enviable position at the very top of her genre. This extraordinary Irish singer has been captivating audiences and achieving exceptional acclaim for over 20 years.
Alongside a selection of favourites from her previous releases, Cara will be performing material from her new album "Wanderer"...
When we were young we’d listen to the radio, waiting for our favourite songs. Now they’re back again, like a long-lost friend, all the song we loved so well. . .
The UK's leading Carpenters show, featuring the amazing voice of Maggie Nestor and eight top-class musicians, captures the sights and sounds of the...
After months of Lockdown, and with the comedy pressure valve set to explode, the people’s favourite is back with a brand-new show for 2021! More outrageous than ever. Jim Davidson OBE, one of Britain’s greatest ever comedians are unlocked and asks you to breakout too and join him on another hilarious white-knuckle get-away,...
Legend and icon John Lydon will talk about how he sees life, along with his unique and extraordinary career, during a one-off 54-date UK tour. The shows in Autumn 2020 will coincide with the publication of his new book, I Could Be Wrong, I Could Be Right and will visit all parts of England, Scotland and Wales.
Lydon...
Chequer Mead welcomes Jenny Green for another East Grinstead Jazz Club featuring Peter Jones with Vasilis Xenopoulos on Tenor Sax.
Peter Jones is a high-energy jazz singer who performs regularly at jazz clubs throughout London and the south-east. His albums under his own name and with the band Zoöphyte have received...
*Please note this is the postponed show from September 2020.
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED
Due to ill health, John Challis's tour is cancelled with immediate effect. John received a cancer diagnosis two years hence and is not fit to perform. He completed the first show of his present tour, intending to continue....
Rave On is the 1950’s musical sensation sweeping the nation!
Featuring multiple award winning band The Bluejays, a group comprised of stars from West End Productions The Buddy Holly Story, Million Dollar Quartet and Dreamboats & Petticoats, Rave On transports you back to the fabulous 50’s in stunningly authentic...
THE CONCHORD BIG BAND IS BACK AT CHEQUER MEAD FOR A NIGHT OF SWING AND BIG BAND FAVOURITES.
Bringing to life the music of the most memorable great bands and singers by the ever popular - East Grinstead’s own ‘ConChord Big Band’. You will be treated to the big band favourites, from jazz, swing,...
The stars are here again!
The West End does Cabaret Club creates a totally exciting environment featuring two professional West End performers - but it's not as you think!
You will be dining ON STAGE watching the live show as the stars sing from a suspended stage within the auditorium!...
“Ruffell’s new show could hardly be any better” Guardian
“The Raconteurish Ruffell is a hoot” Telegraph
“instinctively, exquisitely funny from the moment she sashays onto the stage.” ★★★★ Evening Standard
Suzi Ruffell has made a name...
Women In Rock are pleased to return to Chequer Mead Theatre after their successful debut in 2017...
THE ULTIMATE CELEBRATION OF THE WORLDS GREATEST FEMALE ANTHEMS
Since 2016, Women In Rock have been wowing audiences across the UK & Europe with their high energy performances. Featuring soaring...
*Please note this is a rescheduled event from October 2020*
Rising Stars Adult Theatre Company, returns with their seventh musical mix extravaganza. The show is full of songs and dances from hit musicals including Come From Away, Six, Carousel, South Pacific, Cats, Eugenius, Phantom of the Opera and more! With a mixture of solos and group numbers there is plenty to entertain the whole...
Kerry’s back on tour after what she thought would be a little 'she' time. No chance. Her bosh-like nature will never let her rest. Well, that and a needy cat, a constantly disappointing camper van, ever-raging feelings of mum guilt and bewilderment at the phasing out of thimbles. All will be explained.
As...
WrestleForce returns to the Chequer Mead Theatre for another evening of incredible action packed professional wrestling that the whole family can enjoy! Featuring 5 matches, including 1 on 1, a tag team match and an over the top rope battle royal! Cheer on your favourites, the more noise you make the harder the wrestlers...
One of America's best-known playwrights, Arthur Miller, reflects on the nature of reality and the elusiveness of truth.
A detective seeks a solution to a murder, but does the woman who holds the key know reality from fantasy?
A double bill consisting of two short plays. Contains strong...
ON SALE 5TH OCTOBER AT 6.30PM
Jenny Green Hosts with Guest on Sax Simon Spillett at November's Jazz Club!
House Band with Adrian York keys, Paul Whitton Bass with Vince Dunn on Drums.
Over his career Simon Spillett has worn almost as many...
Marc Bolan, with his band T.Rex, was one of the most flamboyant and charismatic stars of the original glam rock era. With Bolan's special ingredient of Rock-a-Boogie songs, the band had a string of huge hits throughout the 1970s including Love to Boogie, Telegram Sam, Jeepster and 20th Century Boy.
T.Rextasy...
A Comprehensive re-enactment of Queens Greatest Hits
Internationally renowned Queen Tribute band The Bohemians take you on a high energy roller coaster ride of a concert, featuring the back catalogue of one of the world’s most popular and iconic rock acts of all time.
Billed as ‘The World’s...
Tickets on sale 11th October 2021
One ticket allows access to both the 10am and the 2.30pm performance.
Tickets on sale 11th October 2021
*This is the postponed show from 2020*
Celebrating the incredible music of Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton & Cream - Voodoo Room are a stunning high...
Bye Bye Baby are a jaw-dropping tribute to the musical phenomenon ‘Jersey Boys’ and the timeless, iconic music of ‘Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons’.
Incredible four part harmonies, roof raising falsetto complete with energetic and stylish choreography ensures that Bye Bye Baby is a show that will make...
A Magical show where beautiful Princesses become Pop Stars!
This is the children’s pop concert with a big difference. A musical spectacular starring four fabulous Fairy tale Princesses who just love to sing! It’s the perfect mix. Featuring a soundtrack of top pop hits from artists such...
After what has seemed like an eternity, DreamCatcher Productions are back at the Chequer Mead theatre with another event packed with plenty of high energy talent this November!
Join us as the young performers of West Sussex eagerly make their return to the stage! The months leading up to today have been extremely tough...
Stars from the West End are back!
Get ready for another fabulous performance as The West End does Cabaret Club creates a totally exciting entertainment environment featuring two professional West End performers - but there is a twist! You will be dining ON STAGE watching the live show as the stars sing...
Simon Goodall and the Bourne Again Shadows are widely acclaimed as the most authentic sounding Cliff/Shadows tribute act (even Sir Cliff has said so!).
With Cliff classics like Summer Holiday, The Young Ones and Please Don’t Tease; and Shadows’ instrumental hits such as Apache, Wonderful Land and Foot-Tapper,...
It took Michael Portillo little more than ten years to get a seat in The House of Commons and rise in power and esteem to a point where he was a possible future Prime Minister.
Since leaving Parliament, Michael has endeared himself to many with his obvious respect for solid workmanship and creative energy,...
We've all had some pondering to do about the fragility of life recently, but don't worry, skinny national treasure Mark Watson has it covered. At 41, he's halfway through his days on earth, according to the life expectancy calculator app he paid £1.49 for. That life is in the best shape in living memory......
THE BAND OF THE SCOTS GUARDS
A WINTER CONCERT IN AID OF SSAFA
(Soldiers, Sailors and Airmen Families Association)
After such a terrible time with the Pandemic let us...
Having toured the UK in 2019 with a 2-man stripped back Unplugged & Unscripted show, Danny & Luke from legendary UK rock band Thunder return this November, with a spectacular new book.
For this show, Thunder founder members Danny Bowes (singer) and Luke Morley (guitarist) will be in conversation once...
A fantastic new Christmas show from Tenors Un Limited - Scott Ciscon, Paul Martin and Jem Sharples, the number one selling classical vocal trio!
Featuring the popular classical hits Nessun Dorma, The Pearl Fishers duet, The Prayer and You Raise Me Up plus their new showstoppers, The Greatest Showman’s...
Forbidden Nights 2020 Tour is here... celebrating our 5th year so it’s bigger and better than ever!
Immerse yourself in this sexy, innovative and classy show this new age entertainment brings you world class circus acts with our signature Forbidden tease.
Get ready for your ultimate ‘Forbidden’ night out...
ON SALE SOON!
Chequer Mead is delighted to welcome back Jenny Green and her swinging jazz band for a Jazz Club Christmas special!
Join us for an evening of food, drink and some fantastic jazz music, with special guests to be announced soon!
Come and join Jack on a GIANT adventure for another year of magic, madness, and FEE-FI-FO-FUN at Chequer Mead Theatre this Christmas!
When Jack and his mother fall on hard times and Jack sells their beloved four-legged friend for magic beans, an adventure of HUGE proportions begins! Follow the tale of our brave hero...
A few years ago, it seemed unlikely that the UK would vote to leave the EU; we had a reasonable opposition to the Tory Government; Donald Trump was a buffoon who surely was never going to beat Hillary Clinton and Mark was living the married suburban ideal, since then it’s all gone to absolute sh*t!
But worry not as...
A Fun-packed Musical Journey Back to the Swinging Sixties!
Twist & Shout – an all-star cast from the West End deliver a musical powerhouse of a show that starts with the explosion of Brit Pop in 1962 through to the era of Flower Power and Free Love of the late Sixties.
Music lovers are invited...
THE HISTORY OF ROCK is a celebration of ROCK music through the decades. A jaw dropping night transporting you through the golden ages of ROCK! Featuring the music of artists such as Led Zeppelin, Cream, Guns n Roses, AC/DC, Queen and many more.
Rediscover the seeds of ROCK & ROLL in the 1950s, the birth of ROCK in the...
In this show you will be taken on a musical journey for two hours backed by an exceptionally talented group of musicians who have been hand picked and have played all over the world.
Come and see Fisher Stevens at his very best,...
Fairport Convention have been entertaining music lovers for over half a century, with 2022 being their 55th anniversary!
During that time the band that launched British folk-rock has seen many changes, but one thing has remained the same - Fairport’s passion for performance.
This year’s Winter Tour will present...
Pack your picnics and join Ratty, Mole, Badger, and the fantastically irrepressible Toad as they embark on the adventure of a lifetime culminating in a colourful battle to save Toad Hall from the mischievous weasels!
Multi-award nominated Immersion Theatre proudly bring their trademark style and energy to the riverbank...
The time for faff is over: has Big Daddy Graham got the skillz (anecdotes/banter/topical asides) to pay da billz (gas/water/electric)? More hilariously anxious blather from one of the most hilariously anxious blatherers in the business.
Most recently nominated for Dave’s Edinburgh Comedy Award after a sell-out run...
Coldplace are a tribute band whose quality and experience on the tribute scene are second to none. In 12 years the band have over 600 gigs under their belts across the length and breadth of the UK and abroad in over twenty different countries worldwide..
The band are firmly established in many of the UK's top tribute...
The History of Soul is a celebration of Soul music through the decades. A night transporting you through the greatest eras of Soul. Featuring such artists as Aretha Franklin, Marvin Gaye, James Brown, Sam Cooke, Ray Charles and The Temptations and many more. Rediscover the songs that shaped the music industry as we know...
The ABBA REUNION TRIBUTE SHOW is the creation of the Director, Producer and Choreographer of the Award Winning ABBAMANIA musical. Starring the original 'Frida' from the London West End cast!
ABBA REUNION TRIBUTE SHOW gives Abba fans, old and new, the opportunity to once again get together and re-live the addictive...
Get ready to dive into a rabbit hole of the best jokes in the world - star of Live at the Apollo and sell-out sensation Gary Delaney is back! One of the most sought after joke writers in the country and longstanding Mock the Week special guest, Gary...
WARNING….WARNING…..EXTREME FUN ALERT!
This Brand New, Exciting & Educational show will amaze & astound all ages from 4 years & upwards, as we put the “Exciting” back into “Science”. (See what we did there!)
With Fun & Fact filled experiments, watch in amazement as we...
On sale 27th June 2021!
Universal Dance take to the stage in their in their annual end of year showcase.
From tiny preschool dancers to adult Street Dance Crews, stunning Contemporary routines to high energy Musical Theatre numbers; there is something for everyone!
Country fans are given a taste of Nashville with Soul Street Productions’ brand new show Made in Tennessee - The soundtrack of American Country.
With a band made up of some of UK’s finest country musicians, Made in Tennessee takes you through the decades of the nations fastest growing music genre,...
Step back in time to the golden era of music where the jukebox roared and feet didn't touch the floor. Get your dancing shoes at the ready, grab yourself a milkshake and relax - you are in for an evening of back to back hits from the 1950s and 60s!
From the birth of Rock n Roll through to the Beat Group sounds...
Legends of Irish music & song The FUREYS, renowned for their hit songs ‘I will love you’, ‘When you were sweet 16’, ‘The Green fields of France’, ‘The old man’, ‘Red rose café’, ‘From Clare to here’, ‘Her father didn’t like me anyway’, ‘Leaving Nancy’, ‘Steal away’ etc return for their...
