- Chequer Mead Theatre in East Grinstead, West Sussex

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Theatre and Arts
CHEQUER MEAD
EAST GRINSTEAD
JANUARY - MAY
THEATRE GUIDE
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CHEQUER MEAD COMMUNITY ARTS CENTRE
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CHEQUER MEAD COMMUNITY ARTS CENTRE
De La Warr Road, East Grinstead, West Sussex RH19 3BS
Box Office:
Administration:
Cuisine Studio:
Web:
Email:
01342 302000
01342 325577
01342 324860
www.chequermead.org.uk
[email protected]
Registered Charity Number: 1108890
Registered Office: East Court Mansion, College Lane, East Grinstead, West Sussex RH19 3LT
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WELCOME...
...to our new season at Chequer Mead! I hope that you will enjoy the many
shows and events in the coming months. A registered charity, Chequer Mead is the
only purpose-built arts centre between London and the South Coast, fulfilling the
needs of theatre goers and the arts in the south east. Many shows sell out quickly
so be sure to contact the Box Office as soon as possible to secure the best seats.
Happy theatre going!
Hannah Kester – Centre Manager
As a charity (Charity no: 1108890) Chequer Mead gratefully acknowledges the
generous financial support it receives from its sponsor, East Grinstead Town Council.
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HOW TO FIND US
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& Crawley
To Tunbridge Wells
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Eastbourne
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.
Chequer Mead acts as an agent for all events
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CHEQUER MEAD FRIENDS
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• Receive concessions on many show tickets
• Chances to win FREE show tickets
Pick up a leaflet and application form at the Chequer Mead Box Office or visit
www.chequermead.org.uk.
CHEQUER MEAD E-NEWSLETTER!
Sign up for our free monthly e-newsletter so you can keep up to date with upcoming
events and special offers. Please email details to [email protected].
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Would you like to sponsor a seat in the theatre?
For just £75.00 for three years, or £150.00 for 10 years, you can choose a seat
(subject to availability) which will carry a plaque acknowledging your support.
The plaque will carry your name or that of a loved one or the name of your
business if it is a corporate sponsorship. For more information please
contact the CMF Chairman, David Bridle c/o Chequer Mead.
Corporate Sponsorship and Advertising.
We have a number of sponsorship and advertising opportunities for the
business community to support their local arts centre. For more information,
contact the Centre Manager on 01342 325577.
There’s a lot more to enjoy
when you drop into the
CUISINE
STUDIO
Mouth watering cakes and gateaux all baked here in our own
kitchen, delicious lunches, freshly made sandwiches, daily
specials. Make your trip to the theatre even more special
with one of our 2 course pre-show meals which are
available for certain events and by prior booking.
To reserve a table please telephone Mandy,
Paul or Roger on 01342 324860.
For Outside and Conference Catering we are the experts.
JazzCafé
Sit back, relax and enjoy the best of live Jazz Cafe combined
with the finest bistro menus at our regular Jazz Cafe evenings.
Open from 7.00pm.
20th January
Sussex Jazz Kings
16th February
Institute Jazz Band
15th March
Rupert’s Bear Cats
19th April
Sussex Jazz Kings
10th May
To be confirmed
Tickets: Entry £5. Please reserve a table for a meal by
calling Mandy, Roger or Paul on 01342 324860.
Bistro menu available.
JazzCafé at
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Chequer Mead Fancy Dress and Costume Hire
The costume store at Chequer Mead is open every Saturday morning,
10am – 1pm for viewings of their extensive range of fancy dress and
theatre costumes. For more information and to make appointments with the
staff, please phone Sandie on 01342 325134 or Barbara 01342 322944.
Facilities for Hire
Whether it’s a musical or a school production, from a conference for 320 people
to a breakfast meeting for 10 people we have the service and state of the art
equipment to ensure your event is the best it can be.
Meeting and rehearsal rooms are available to hire at competitive rates
starting at £10.00 per hour.
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 Cuisine Studio (Best Restaurant 2009 – Best of East Grinstead)
can fulfil all your catering needs with morning coffees, finger buffet and evening
dining among their wide range of catering options. For more information,
please call Mandy or Paul on 01342 324860.
For all booking enquiries, please call the administration office on 01342 325577.
Technical Hire
Our technical department has a wide range of lighting, sound, audio visual and
stage equipment available to hire outside of Chequer Mead at competitive daily
and weekly rates. For more information, please email [email protected]
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 £100 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.
CHEQUER MEAD
YOUTH THEATRE
There’s nothing more exciting than performing…
There’s nothing that can build your confidence,
test your abilities and stretch your imagination in
quite the way theatre can…
The Chequer Mead Youth Theatre is an exciting youth theatre company, based at
The Chequer Mead Arts Centre, dedicated to giving young people the opportunity
to experience all aspects of contemporary theatre arts.
This term includes a new short half hour session for children under 7, offering an introduction
to drama and storytelling through games and simple theatre skills.
Both our Inters and Senior sessions are now an hour and a half long and this term we will
be working towards a performance for later in the year.
SPRING TERM 2012
Term Dates Wednesdays 11th January– 28th March
(no session half term 15th February) - 11 sessions
Early Bird Promotion - PAY on the FIRST session of term to take advantage of our
early bird discount. Fees paid after the first session will be at the normal term fee rate.
Juniors
Inters
ages 5-7 4.00-4.30 pm
ages 8-13 4.30-6.00 pm
Per Session £ 5.00
Term Fees £ 165.00
Early Bird £ 103.95
Seniors
ages 14-21 6.00-7.30 pm
Term Fees £165.00
Early Bird £103.95
SUMMER TERM 2012
The term will commence Wednesday 18th April. Please call for prices and info.
Term Fees payable to WhirlyGigArts Ltd by cheque or cash.
Payment can also be made via internet banking – please ring for details
Chequer Mead
Youth Theatre is part of
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For further information please contact
Pete Allen 07786 803660 or Sue Palmer-Jones 07725 022 132
Email: [email protected] www.wgarts.co.uk
box office: 01342 302000
CHEQUER
MEAD
Fancy
Dress&
STAGE COSTUME
H I R E
Be the best dressed
at the party!
With an amazing
array of period
and fancy dress
costumes for every
occasion. Pop into
Chequer Mead any
Saturday morning
between 10am – 1pm
For more information call
Sandie 01342 325134 or
Barbara 01342 322944
EVENTS OVERVIEW
AUTUMN 2011
CUISINE STUDIO PRESENTS
JazzCafé
THE SUSSEX JAZZ KINGS
FRIDAY 20TH JANUARY See page 6 for details
LDN WRESTLING
WEDNESDAY 25TH JANUARY
DOORS 7PM, BELL TIME 7.30PM
IT'S BACK!
Championship wrestling, full of sparkly
costumes and audience participation,
is back in East Grinstead for its 2012
show. On the exciting bill will be new
British Heavyweight Champion Alan
Lee Travis, Capital Wrestling Champion
Richard Parliament, Rob Cage
& so many more!
Tickets: £12.00 Concessions: £10.00
Family ticket: £36.00
THEATRE UNLIMITED PRESENTS
STALIN’S FAVOURITE
DIRECT FROM THE NATIONAL THEATRE
WEDNESDAY 1ST FEBRUARY AT 7.30PM
In 1941, the huge popularity of his
poem, ‘Wait for Me’, projected
Konstantin Simonov into the literary
stratosphere of the Soviet Union. But
what price becoming Stalin’s favourite
writer? Years later, now ageing and
unwell, Simonov looks back on a
lifetime as part of Stalin’s Soviet elite
and confronts his demons.
School groups £8.00 or £6.00
if schools book for both shows.
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THEATRE UNLIMITED PRESENTS
DEFYING HITLER
THURSDAY 2ND FEBRUARY AT 7.30PM
Sebastian Haffner wasn’t a Nazi and he
wasn’t Jewish. He was just a sensitive and
highly intelligent, but otherwise ordinary
German, striving to come to terms with the
madness that was Nazi Germany. Adapted
from the award-winning memoir of the
same name, ‘Defying Hitler’ is the candid,
witty and extremely moving account of a
young man growing up in the shadow of
Hitler’s Third Reich.
School groups £8.00 or £6.00
if schools book for both shows.
THE BOHEMIANS PRESENTS
A NIGHT OF QUEEN
SATURDAY 4TH FEBRUARY AT 7.30PM
The Bohemians are the first Queen
tribute to play every type of event run by
the Queen fan club, & the first Queen
tribute to be seen, and play on the same
bill as Queen guitarist 'Brian May', who
described the band as 'brilliant'. The high
energy shows they perform have earned
them the reputation of the worlds 'most
exciting' Queen Tribute act.
Not to be missed!
Cuisine Studio: To reserve a table for a
pre–theatre meal please ring 01342 324860
DEPE PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS A BENEFIT CONCERT FOR
HUGS CHARITY WITH 3 LOCAL BANDS
TUESDAY 7TH FEBRUARY AT 7.30PM
Tickets: £9.00 Concessions: Children/Students £7.00 Wheelchair user: £5.00
CHEQUER MEAD
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YOUTH PRODUCTION
BULLFROG PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS
DISNEY’S ALICE IN WONDERLAND
HALF TERM FAMILY TREAT!
FRIDAY 10TH FEBRUARY AT 7.00PM AND
SATURDAY 11TH FEBRUARY AT 2.00PM & 6.00PM
BULLFROG PRODUCTIONS YOUTH
GROUP PRESENTS THEIR NEXT
MAGICAL MUSICAL –
Disney’s Alice in Wonderland.
Based on the book by Lewis
Carroll, Alice falls down
a rabbit hole and meets, The Mad
Hatter, the Queen of Hearts, the Cheshire
Cat and many more. These madcap adventures come to life on stage with a zany
twist, wacky songs and chaotic plot.
A “HALF TERM” MUST FOR ALL THE FAMILY!
Tickets: £12.00
Concessions: Children £10.00 Family Ticket: £38.00
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PYRAMID PROMOTIONS PRESENTS
KARNATAKA IN CONCERT
WEDNESDAY 15TH FEBRUARY AT 7.30PM
Karnataka have gained an international reputation as innovators in their field,
creating beautiful, melodic rock with a unique Celtic edge. Featuring an international
line-up of world class musicians including Hayley Griffiths from Riverdance
All Tickets: £14.00
JazzCafé
THE INSTITUTE JAZZ BAND
THURSDAY 16TH FEBRUARY
See page 6 for details
LEGENDS OF LAS VEGAS SHOW
FRIDAY 17TH FEBRUARY AT 8.00PM
Award winning Tribute Artist Fisher Stevens
and his fabulous Legends Band bring the
“Las Vegas Legends Show” - to Chequer
Mead. A professionally produced stage show
celebrating the careers of two legendary
icons, Neil Diamond and Elvis Presley.
www.legendsoflasvegas.co.uk
Tickets: £16.50
Concessions: Senior Citizens and Wheelchair Users: £15.00
Chequer Mead Friends: £14.50
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FLAIRZ – GLAM ROCK
SATURDAY 18TH FEBRUARY
AT 7.45PM
FLAIRZ celebrate their 20th anniversary in 2012,
so put on your best 70’s fancy dress and come
and celebrate with the Greatest Glam Rock Band
in the world
All tickets: £12.00
CHEQUER MEAD LUNCHTIME CONCERTS SERIES PRESENTS
NEIL CROSSLAND – PIANO AND COMPOSER
TUESDAY 21ST FEBRUARY AT 1.30PM – 2.30PM
Yorkshire pianist and composer Neil Crossland
began playing the piano at the age of six and
studied at the Royal College of Music, where he
won major prizes in both piano and composition.
Since then he has performed extensively at home
and abroad, and written pieces in all genres.
Tickets: £4.50 Concessions: £3.50 One in ten free
£3.00 each when buying 3 concerts in the series
THE DIXON AGENCY ON BEHALF OF RETAKE THAT PRESENTS
RE-TAKE THAT
FRIDAY 24TH FEBRUARY
AT 8.00PM
An evening of blockbuster hits
from the UK’s most authentic and
charismatic Tribute Band ….
Jason Orange says “Brilliant! - just like watching my old mates on stage,
the attention to detail is amazing.
Tickets: £15.00 Chequer Mead Friends: £14.00
Children/Students: £10.00
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YOUTH PRODUCTION
CMYT PRESENTS
COLD COMFORT FARM
THERE’S SOMETHING NASTY IN THE WOODSHED!
SATURDAY 25TH FEBRUARY AT 2.30PM AND 7.30PM
CMYT present a musical adaptation of Stella Gibbons' classic comedy of rural life.
The recently orphaned Flora Poste decides to descend on her relatives, the Starkadders
of Cold Comfort Farm, as dysfunctional a family as you're ever likely to encounter this
side of the sukebind harvest, and ruled over by the fearsome figure of Great Aunt Ada
Doom, who saw something nasty in the woodshed (or was it the cowshed...or the
bike shed...?) Faced with these batty relatives Flora feels it is her duty to bring
order to their chaos...
Tickets: £10.00 or £8.50 each for groups of 4+
YOUTH PRODUCTION
IMBERHORNE SCHOOL PRESENTS
AN EVENING OF DANCE
WEDNESDAY 29TH FEBRUARY AND
THURSDAY 1ST MARCH AT 7.30PM
Imberhorne School presents an exciting evening of dance by Imberhorne students showing a variety of pieces from Key Stage 3 to 6th form.
Tickets: £8.00 Concessions: £7.00 Imberhorne Students: £5.00
CHEQUER MEAD
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ROGER HIND'S
EASY LISTENING JAZZ CONCERT
FRIDAY 2ND MARCH AT 7.30PM
Following previous popular sell-out concerts, Roger’s
quartet return with singers Ruth Fahie and Gary Wright
to present `The Great American Song Book’. This will
include marvellous arrangements of the songs of Cole
Porter, Richard Rodgers, George Gershwin, Jerome Kern
and Irving Berlin. In aid of East Grinstead Town Museum.
Including programme
PURPLE DREAMS PRODUCTIONS PRESENT
SILENT ECHO
SATURDAY 3RD MARCH AT 7.30PM
A new thriller - tracking the relationships of two
couples. Discussing their opinions and beliefs,
they unveil secrets that threaten to either
strengthen or shatter them.
Tickets: £12.00
Concessions: £11.00 Family Ticket: £40.00
ARIEL COMPANY THEATRE PRESENTS
MUSICALITY 4
THURSDAY 8TH – SATURDAY 10TH MARCH AT 7.30PM
Ariel Company Theatre returns with the
next production in their highly acclaimed
MUSICALITY saga. Life-haunting numbers
from the musicals Spring Awakening and
Sister Act. Indulge in the emotional roller
coaster of Rent and heart stopping ballads
from Moulin Rouge and many, more...
Tickets: Thursday 8th March: £10.00 Children/Students: £9.00
Friday & Saturday 9th & 10th March: £12.00
Children/Students: £9.00
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JazzCafé
RUPERT’S BEAR CATS
THURSDAY 15TH MARCH
YOUTH PRODUCTION
DEBORAH LAMB THEATRE SCHOOL PRESENTS
INTERACTIVE
SATURDAY 17TH MARCH AT 1.30PM AND 7.15PM
An exciting showcase of talent as musical theatre students take you on an
interactive adventure
All tickets: £12.00
MARGARET WATSON – HARP
TUESDAY 20TH MARCH AT 1.30PM – 2.30PM
Margaret started harp lessons at the
age of fourteen with harpist Susannah
Shucksmith. She then continued her
musical training under the late Sidonie
Goossens OBE and Sussex harpist
Helen Arnold. She has played for
Royalty and has given recitals at
National Trust properties, played at
the City of London Guildhall, The Baltic
Exchange, The Savoy, Ritz and Hilton
Langham Hotels in London, The Garrick
Club in London, Glyndebourne Opera
House, The Royal Courts of Justice
and for many weddings, private and
charity functions.
CHEQUER MEAD
EVENTS GUIDE
WEST SUSSEX FIRE AND RESCUE
SAFE DRIVE - STAY ALIVE
WEDNESDAY 21ST MARCH
An important talk for secondary schools on how to
keep safe on the roads.
YOUTH PRODUCTION
EAST GRINSTEAD PRIMARY SCHOOLS
FESTIVAL OF DANCE
THURSDAY 22ND MARCH AT 4.30PM
Tickets: £3.00 Concessions: Children/Students £2.00
LIMEHOUSE LIZZY PRESENTS
THE GREATEST HITS OF THIN LIZZY
FRIDAY 23RD MARCH AT 8.00PM
Renowned for a pyrotechnic-fuelled explosion of a show, Limehouse Lizzy is keeping
the spirit of Celtic rock icon Philip Lynott and his band Thin Lizzy alive and
dominating stages worldwide.
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ACE THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS
GRANNY ANNIE A COMEDY BY FRANK VICKERY
FRIDAY 30TH MARCH AT 7.30PM AND
SATURDAY 31ST MARCH 2.30PM AND 7.30PM
Disaster strikes on opening night of an amateur production of Annie. Follow the
comical antics in the dressing-room each night as the cast stumble through a
catastrophic but hilarious week, culminating in a spectacular finale.
Tickets: Evening performances: £11.00 Concessions: £10.00
Matinee performance: £10.00 Concessions: £9.00
YOUTH PRODUCTION
ARIEL YOUNG ACTORS PRESENTS
OLIVER
SATURDAY 14TH APRIL
AT 7.30PM
Ariel Young Actors brings you the
classic Lionel Bart’s “Oliver” after
their massive success with Joseph
and Charlie and the Chocolate
Factory. Sit back and enjoy –
you’ll be wanting “More”!!
All Tickets: £10.00
CHEQUER MEAD
EVENTS GUIDE
CONCHORD BIG BAND CONCERT PRESENTS
SWING FOR SPRING!
SUNDAY 15TH APRIL AT 7.30PM
The ConChord Big Band is back at Chequer Mead for a night of Swing and Big Band
favourites. The memorable music of the great bands and singers brought to life by the
ever popular - East Grinstead’s own ConChord Big Band
MAUREEN GALEA - PIANO
TUESDAY 17TH APRIL AT 1.30PM – 2.30PM
Maltese pianist Maureen Galea has
performed in innumerable concerts as
a soloist, in chamber groups and as
accompanist in Britain, the Czech Republic,
France, Greece, Italy and Malta, and has
been a prizewinner at several competitions.
Appearances include Dorking Halls, the
Purcell Room, St Martin-in-the-Fields and
various performances in the Guildford
International Music Festival.
Tickets: £4.50
Concessions: £3.50 One in ten free
£3.00 each when buying 3
concerts in the series
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JazzCafé
THE SUSSEX JAZZ KINGS
THURSDAY 19TH APRIL
NO JACKET REQUIRED
THE PHIL COLLINS TRIBUTE
FRIDAY 20TH APRIL AT 7.45PM
No Jacket Required, the UK’s only 11-piece
Phil Collins Tribute, bring their spectacular show
back to Chequer Mead. The line- up is exactly
the same as how Phil presented his live shows,
with a full Brass Section, Percussion and
Backing Vocalists. “One of the best shows
we’ve seen in years”…….
VIENNA FESTIVAL BALLET PRESENTS
SWAN LAKE
MUSIC BY TCHAIKOVSKY
THURSDAY 26TH APRIL AT 5.00PM AND 8.00PM
One of the best known love
stories, performed by the ever
popular Vienna Festival
Ballet. Lavish costumes,
stunning scenery, international
stars, and the glorious music
from Tchaikovsky make this
a night not to be missed.
www.viennafestivalballet.com
Tickets: £18.50 Concessions: Senior Citizens £15.50
Children and Students: £12.50
CHEQUER MEAD
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MAY DAY CRAFT FAIR 2012
MONDAY 7TH MAY 10.00AM - 4.00PM
Admission Free
THURSDAY 10TH MAY
JazzCafé
PERICLES THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS:
THE FLYING SHIP
DIRECTED BY VASILE NEDELCU
FRIDAY 11TH MAY AT 7.30
FRIDAY 18TH MAY AT 4.30 AND 7.00
Followed by a live, magical, musical
fund raiser not to be missed!
Could you build a ship which can fly? I know someone who did, and... he got the
princess! The secret: a good heart and fantastic friends. Come and see this magical
Russian fairy tale and I’ll introduce you! Supported by the parents and friends of
Pericles and the RTR foundation
Tickets: £12.50 Concessions: £9.00 Family ticket: £40.00
All tickets bought before Christmas £2.00 discount
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DESPERADO PRESENTS
THE VERY BEST OF THE EAGLES
SATURDAY 12TH MAY AT 7.30PM
Desperado this year faithfully recreates The Very Best of Eagles, the definitive Eagles
hits collection, delivering this wealth of material with a reverence and authenticity
that Eagles fans deserve.
Tickets: £16.50 Concessions: £15.50 Wheelchair Users: £10.00
IVOR HUMPHREYS –
PIANO, FLUTE AND CLARINET
TUESDAY 22ND MAY AT 1.30PM – 2.30PM
Clarinetist Jeremy Lowe and flautist Ivor Humphreys are joined by pianists
Simon Morris and Carey Humphreys in a recital of music ranging from the
Baroque to the twentieth century.
VBDANCE PRESENTS
FANCY FOOTWORK
SATURDAY 26TH MAY AT 2.00PM AND 6.30PM
All Tickets £9.00
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NOW BOOKING –
Craft Events for 2012!
May Day Craft Fair 2012 Mon 7 May
Single stalls: £19. Double stalls £36 10-4pm
Christmas Craft Fair 2012 Sun 2 December
Single stalls: £19. Double stalls £36 10-4pm
Chequer Mead Christmas Market 2012
Thurs 20 – Sun 23 December
Market open daily through our pantomime
season for last minute gifts! Stalls: £40
ALL OUR CRAFT EVENTS ARE FREE ENTRY!
For bookings please email
[email protected]
or call 01342 325577.
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East Grinstead
Music & Arts Festival
at Chequer Mead Theatre
Saturday March 24th
Singing in the Theatre
Sunday March 25th
Singing in the Studio
Saturday April 21st
Dancing in the Theatre
Sunday April 22nd
Saturday April 28th
Sunday April 29th
Saturday May 5th
Speech and Drama in the Studio
Sunday May 6th
Speech and Drama in the Studio
EVERYONE WELCOME
COME FOR THE MORNING,
THE AFTERNOON OR STAY ALL DAY.
REFRESHMENTS AVAILABLE.
ALL DATES ARE PROVISIONAL.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
AND TO DOWNLOAD A SYLLABUS: -
egmaf.org.uk
BULLFROG
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For all your Musical Needs
from Rock to the Classics
15 – 17 Ship Street
East Grinstead
West Sussex
Tel: 01342 315602
www.bullfrogmusic.co.uk
Would you like to
be on the other side
of our theatre bar?
All the staff who serve you are
volunteers – if you would
like to help and meet new
friends, please contact
the Admin Office on
01342 325577 who
would love to hear
from you!
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THE GREENSTEDE GALLERY
The Greenstede Gallery is a popular exhibition space for both professional and
amateur artists working in all media. Fully refurbished in 2009 with new
lighting it is the perfect venue for showing art at its very best.
THE GARDEN GALLERY
The Garden Gallery is a more informal space
that provides a “shop window” for local artists.
Located along a glass corridor overlooking a
wonderful garden, it is the ideal space for
showing works at their finest.
BOTH GALLERIES ARE AVAILABLE TO HIRE
with concessionary rates available for community, charities and local schools.
For more information, please phone the centre office on 01342 325577.
Refurbished in 2009 thanks to support from: Chequer Mead Friends,
West Sussex County Council, Gatwick Airport Community Trust,
Mid Sussex County Council and local artists and individuals.
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WHAT’S ON IN THE
GREENSTEDE GALLERY
OPEN MONDAY TO SATURDAY
ADMISSION FREE
CLOSED SUNDAYS
BRAMBLETYE SCHOOL
ANNUAL ART EXHIBITION
FRIDAY 20TH JANUARY – WEDNESDAY 1ST FEBRUARY
PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION
THURSDAY AFTERNOON 16TH FEBRUARY –
WEDNESDAY 22ND FEBRUARY
You are invited to join Gillian Lloyd in her first photography exhibition.
Gillian, an amateur photographer, has been lucky enough to travel and witness much wonderful wildlife living in their natural habitat. This exhibition will
take you on a journey, predominantly of wildlife images from her own back
garden to other places much further afield.
PAINTED LADIES ART EXHIBITION
THURSDAY 1ST MARCH – WEDNESDAY 7TH MARCH
Contemporary Realism style from twelve artists from the Copthorne Art Club
FIGUREWORKS
FRIDAY 9TH MARCH – WEDNESDAY 21ST MARCH
At first seemingly traditional in approach, some real surprises are revealed in
the work of this eclectic group of Surrey artists inspired by the human form.
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HANGING TOGETHER VIII -
EXHIBITION BY 6 TEXTILE ARTISTS
FRIDAY 23 MARCH – WEDNESDAY 4TH APRIL
MONDAYS – SATURDAYS 10AM TO 4.30PM (CLOSED ON SUNDAYS)
Special challenge “Openings” and Theme “Green Shoots” Meet the Artist Saturday, 31st March, 11am to 3pm Admission free
LIFE!
MOVEMENT ON CANVAS BY NICKIE TODD
FRIDAY 27TH APRIL – WEDNESDAY 2ND MAY
Enjoy a lively exhibition of work featuring exotic birds, Cornish seascapes,
portraits and figures. The artist’s unique perspective using a variety of
media brings a canvas to life!
THE INDIGO GROUP
THURSDAY AFTERNOON 10TH MAY – WEDNESDAY 16TH MAY
This is a new venue for a small group of local artists who are getting
together to showcase their varied and exciting work. Veronica Double,
Audrey Head and Ann Woodhouse will be exhibiting their textiles,
watercolours and paintings on silk.
WE ARE EXAMPLE
FRIDAY 18TH MAY – WEDNESDAY 30TH MAY
One year ago, a group met for the first time at Chequer Mead.
We are Example; contemporary artists who live in and around East Grinstead.
Experience our experimental and traditional printmaking, evocative gestural
painting, unsettling textiles and drawings in stitch.
OTHER INFORMATION
OPENING HOURS
Monday – Saturday: 9.00am – 6.00pm. Box Office is also open until the interval on
performance evenings. Check the website for Sunday openings.
EMAIL US ON [email protected]
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 that we charge a
£1.50 Booking Fee per transaction. 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 50p, 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 and debit card 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.
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.
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box office: 01342 302000
WEEKLY DROP-IN
Life Drawing Classes
MONDAYS
(except Bank Holidays)
SPRING:
16th January - 2nd April
SUMMER:
23rd April - 23rd July
Our aim is to offer artists of all
levels and abilities the facility
to drop in without prior
arrangement for a two
hour life drawing session.
Drawing boards and
easels are available and
artists should bring their
own art materials.
Models may be clothed or
unclothed - participants
should be 18 and over.
£10 per session
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.
REGULAR HIRERS
BELLY DANCING
The fun way to keep fit – great for all ages and sizes.
Classes every Monday. Beginners 7-8pm; Level 2 8-9pm.
Contact Lea Smith on 01342 850423
BULLFROG PRODUCTIONS YOUTH GROUP
Bullfrog Productions Youth Group is a performance specific group for
6 – 20 year olds, producing musicals throughout the year at Chequer Mead.
Optional dance and singing classes on Saturdays.
Contact 01342 322411 or download application form www.bullfrogproductions.co.uk
BULLFROG FROGGIES
Bullfrog also run ballet and tap classes for 3 to 7 year olds on a Saturday morning from
10am to 12pm. They will be performing in our next production “The Rhythm Of Life” and
have many opportunities to join our main productions during the year.
Contact 01342 322411 or download application form www.bullfrogproductions.co.uk
CHEQUER MEAD YOUTH THEATRE
The Chequer Mead Youth Theatre is an exciting youth theatre company, based at the
Chequer Mead Arts Centre, dedicated to giving young people the opportunity to experience
all aspects of contemporary theatre arts.
Classes on Wednesdays: Juniors aged 5 – 7 years: 4.00pm – 4.30pm
Inters aged 8 – 13 years: 4.30pm – 6.00pm
Seniors aged 14 – 21 years: 6.00pm – 7.30pm
Contact Pete Allen 07786 803660 or Sue Palmer-Jones 07725 022132
or email: [email protected] For further info visit www.wgarts.co.uk
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box office: 01342 302000
CHOIRPOWER
“Choirpower” sings for serious fun. Repertoire ranges from musicals to pop – classical
to jazz. New members are always welcome. Rehearsals are on Thursdays at 8.00pm.
For further information 07767 832049 or email: [email protected]
COMPANY OF FRIENDS
Producing major shows, pantomimes, plays and Music Halls,
COF welcomes anyone to their regular open auditions.
For information on future productions: www.theatrefriends.com or 01342 529115.
EAST GRINSTEAD DECORATIVE AND FINE ARTS SOCIETY
A wide variety of lectures held in the theatre each month at Chequer Mead.
For further information on these and on becoming a member, contact 01342 832589
EAST GRINSTEAD STAMP CLUB
Regular meets with a varied programme of speakers. Visitors are always welcome.
For further details call Mr. Malcolm Green 01342 327554
INTERMEDIATE PILATES CLASSES
Every Thursday (term-time) 11.00am – 12 noon. Pilates offers strengthening of the
back and abdominals, It improves posture, flexibility, balance and helps reduce stress.
Beginners Pilates starting Thursday January 12th 12.15 – 1.15 pm.
Contact Marion Watson on 01342 322644
KAMON MARTIAL ARTS FEDERATION
Wing Chun Kung Fu is on offer on a Thursday evening between 7.30pm & 9pm.
For further details Tel: 020 8123 5768 or visit www.KamonWingChun.com
LIFE DRAWING SESSIONS
Mondays: 16th January to 2nd April 12 sessions; 23rd April to 23rd July 12 sessions
(Not 7th May or 4th June) 11am – 1pm in the Studio during term time only.
No pre-booking required – why not just drop in? Models may be clothed or unclothed.
Bring your own art materials. Admission £10.00 per session.
For further details Tel: Box Office 01342 302000
LITTLE ONES BALLET
Ballet classes for toddlers, pre-school and primary children. Have fun, develop movement
skills, improve posture and coordination and learn the basic ballet steps. Encourage
imagination and self expression with the use of props in creative dances run by an
experienced and fully qualified dance teacher. Classes start 1st May 2012
Tuesday and Wednesday 2 - 4pm ½ hr classes.
Contact Annabel Scott 07977 007076 email: [email protected]
REGULAR HIRERS CONTINUED
MEDITATION CLASSES
Mondays 7:30-9pm (drop-in) Meditation is medicine for the mind.
Becoming more peaceful and positive brings great benefits and enables us to
transform our life by changing our mind. All welcome! Fees: £5 per class.
For further details Tel: 01273 732917 or www.meditateinbrighton.com/eastgrinstead
NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS
If you feel you have a drug problem, we meet regularly on Thursday evenings at 7.30pm.
Contact Keith on 07939 559359
POP SKOOL
Classes every Thursday – term time only – from 4pm to 6pm for ages 8 – 16 years.
Giving children the opportunity to sing the songs they love, learn vocal and performance
technique and perform with live musicians at Pop Skool concerts held throughout the year!
Contact Josie Quinn 07927 167947 [email protected]
RSK KARATE
Classes every Wednesday from 6.30pm to 8.00pm.
Contact Rhys Williams Tel: 01444 241625 or 07812 834112
TAICHI QI GONG
Classes every Tuesday (from 13th September term time) 6.30pm - 7.30pm. A relaxing but
energising work out suitable for any age and any level of fitness. Qi Gong helps to reduce
stress and anxiety, increase your health and fitness levels, balance and concentration.
Contact Dawn Bradley on 01342 302099 or email [email protected]
TAPPIN’ TIME
Fun Adult tap dancing classes. Mondays in the Studio. 7.30pm – 8.30pm
For more info call 07825 568337
TATTY BUMPKIN
Yoga for children aged 2-6 with stories, fun, music & movement.
Wednesdays 10.00am – 10.45am.
For more information call: 0845 680 5157 or
email [email protected]
WEIGHT WATCHERS
Meetings every Thursday 6pm – 7.30pm
For more information: please contact Sally Davison 01342 718603
THE ZUMBA
Tuesdays 7.00pm – 8.00pm. Classes are suitable for everyone, any ability.
The Zumba® class fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow moves to create
a one-of-a-kind fitness program that will blow you away. We want you to want to
work out, to love working out, to get hooked.
For more info: email [email protected] or call 07974 105554.
www.vickyhayesworkouts.co.uk
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box office: 01342 302000
Meridian FM
Your Radio, your Station is also
your voice in your Community!
Tune in to hear from local people
about local issues contact us on 01342 328825 or call
the studio direct 01342 325222
www.meridianfm.com
See our website for up to date info on
all that’s happening around town!
Sustainable and stylish clothes, hats & memorabilia
VINTAGE EVENING WEAR HIRE
2 OLD STONE LINK • SHIP STREET • EAST GRINSTEAD • RH19 4EF
(parking at Waitrose or Iceland car parks 2 mins walk)
e: [email protected] t: 01342 410496 w: www.wearitagainsam.co.uk
Open 9.30 -5pm Monday to Saturday. Late night shopping Tuesday
WHAT’S ON AT A GLANCE!
JANUARY
Cuisine Studio: Jazz Cafe
Fortitude Academy: Taekwon-Do Extravaganza
LDN Wrestling
Friday 20th January
Saturday 21st January
Wednesday 25th January
FEBRUARY
Theatre Unlimited: ‘Stalin’s Favourite’
Theatre Unlimited: ‘Defying Hitler’
The Bohemians: A Night of Queen
A Benefit Concert for HUGS Charity
Bullfrog Productions: Alice in Wonderland
Pyramid Promotions: Karnataka in Concert
Legends of Las Vegas Show
Flairz – Glam Rock
Lunchtime Concert: Neil Crossland
RE-TAKE THAT
CMYT: Cold Comfort Farm
Imberhorne School: An Evening of Dance
Wednesday 1st February
Thursday 2nd February
Saturday 4th February
Tuesday 7th February
Friday 10th February & Saturday 11th February
Wednesday 15th February
Thursday 16th February
Friday 17th February
Tuesday 21st February
Friday 24th February
Wednesday 29th February & Thursday 1st March
MARCH
Roger Hind's Easy Listening Jazz Concert
Purple Dreams Productions: Silent Echo
Ariel Company Theatre: Musicality 4
Deborah Lamb Theatre School: INTERACTIVE
Lunchtime Concert: Margaret Watson – Harp
West Sussex Fire and Rescue: SAFE DRIVE - STAY ALIVE
East Grinstead Primary Schools: Festival of Dance
Limehouse Lizzy: The Greatest Hits of Thin Lizzy
ACE Theatre Company: Granny Annie
Friday 2nd March
Saturday 3rd March
Thursday 8th – Saturday 10th March
Thursday 15th March
Saturday 17th March
Tuesday 20th March
Wednesday 21st March
Thursday 22nd March
Friday 23rd March
Friday 30th March & Saturday 31st March
APRIL
Ariel Young Actors: Oliver
ConChord Big Band Concert: Swing For Spring!
Lunchtime Concert: Maureen Galea- Piano
NO JACKET REQUIRED: The Phil Collins Tribute
Vienna Festival Ballet: SWAN LAKE
Saturday 14th April
Sunday 15th April
Tuesday 17th April
Thursday 19th April
Friday 20th April
Thursday 26th April
MAY
Pericles Theatre Company: The Flying Ship
Desperado: The Very Best of the Eagles
Lunchtime Concert: Ivor Humphreys – piano, flute and clarinet
VBDance: Fancy Footwork
Thursday 10th May
Friday 11th May
Saturday 12th May
Tuesday 22nd May
Saturday 26th May

- Chequer Mead Theatre in East Grinstead, West Sussex

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