chequer mead brochure - june to september 2012

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CHEQUER MEAD COMMUNITY ARTS CENTRE

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CHEQUER MEAD COMMUNITY ARTS CENTREDe La Warr Road, East Grinstead, West Sussex RH19 3BS

Box Office: 01342 302000Administration: 01342 325577Cuisine Studio: 01342 324860

Web: www.chequermead.org.uk Email: [email protected]

Registered Charity Number: 1108890 Registered Office: East Court Mansion, College Lane, East Grinstead, West Sussex RH19 3LT

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WELCOME...

box office: 01342 302000www.chequermead.org.uk

Chequer Mead acts as an agent for all events

...to our new season at Chequer Mead! I hope that you will enjoy the manyshows and events in the coming months. A registered charity, Chequer Mead is theonly purpose-built arts centre between London and the South Coast, fulfilling theneeds of theatre goers and the arts in the south east. Many shows sell out quicklyso be sure to contact the Box Office as soon as possible to secure the best seats. Happy theatre going!

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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Train & BusStation

To London & Crawley

To Lewes & Eastbourne

To Tunbridge Wells

PARKINGThere is ample and convenient parking immediately opposite Chequer Mead,which is free-of-charge after 6pm and all day Sundays.

PUBLIC TRANSPORTEast Grinstead railway station is a 10-minute walk, with regular services to London and connections to the South Coast and Thames Link Services. All buses stop at the High Street; 2 minutes walk from the Centre.

For further information on timetables, telephone 0870 608 2608.

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Olde Tyme Music Hall

CHEQUER MEAD PRESENTS

MIRTH & MERRIMENT GALORE!GORGEOUS GAIETY GIRLS! • DRAMATIC INTERLUDES! OLD FAVOURITES! • FANCY DRESS PRIZES! New Material never seen before at this price range! All your favourite funnies! A Tremendous Treat for the whole family! ALL PROCEEDS TO CHEQUER MEAD

Thursday 1st November to Saturday 3rd November at 7.30pmPLUS SATURDAY MATINEE3rd November 2.30pm

Tickets: £14.00 Concessions £12.50

PRODUCED FOR CHEQUER MEAD THEATRE BY COMPANY OF FRIENDS

Why not book an Olde Tyme supper before the show by calling the Cuisine Studio 01342 324860

SPECIAL EARLY BIRD OFFER: TICKETS SOLD BY 1ST SEPTEMBER £12.00

There’s a lot more to enjoy when you drop into the

CUISINESTUDIO

Mouth watering cakes and gateaux all baked here in our ownkitchen, delicious lunches, freshly made sandwiches, daily specials. Make your trip to the theatre even more special withone of our 2 course pre-show meals which are available for certain events and by prior booking. To reserve a table please contact Mandy, Paul or Roger on T: 01342 324860 E: [email protected]

For Outside and Conference Catering we are the experts.

See diary for datesJazzCafé

WEEKLY DROP-IN Life Drawing Classes

MONDAYS (except Bank Holidays)

SUMMER: 23rd April - 23rd JulyAUTUMN: 17th September - 3rd December

Our aim is to offer artists of all levels and abilitiesthe facility to drop in without prior arrangement

for a two hour life drawing session.

Drawing boards and easels are available andartists should bring their own art materials.

Models may be clothed or unclothed - participants should be 18 and over.

£10 per session

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For further information please contact Pete Allen 07786 803660 or Sue Palmer-Jones 07725 022 132Email: [email protected] www.wgarts.co.uk

Chequer Mead Youth Theatre is part of

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.

Term Dates 13 sessions Wednesdays 18th April – 18th July (no session half term 6th June)

Early Bird Promotion - Pay on or by the first session of term and take advantage of ourearly bird discount. Fees paid after the first session will be at the normal term fee rate.

Juniors ages 5-7 4.00-4.30 pm Per Session £5.00Inters ages 8-13 4.30-6.00 pm Term Fees £195.00

Early Bird £122.85

Seniors ages 14-18 6.00-7.30 pm Term Fees £195.00Early Bird £122.85

Inters Performance Date: 6th July “Uncle Tom’s Cabins”

SUMMER TERM 2012

There’s nothing more exciting than performing… There’s nothing that can build your confidence,test your abilities and stretch your imagination inquite the way theatre can…

There are three ways to pay the term fees:BACS – to: WhirlyGigArts Ltd, NatWest Bank: Sort Code 60-06-19 Account Number 30575001 Please put child’s name as the referenceCheque – payable to WhirlyGigArts Ltd, please put your child’s name on the reverse. Cash – please put in an envelope with your child’s name, marked for Sue’s attention



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COMPANY OF FRIENDS PRESENTS

Tickets: £15.00 Concessions: £13.50 Family: £54.00

Get ready for another unmissable Chequer MeadChristmas pantomime from Company of Friends! The most popular and romantic pantomime of them all, Cinderella will bebrought magically to life by a superb cast, an abundance of comedy, stunningsets and costumes and fabulous special effects! Family Pantomime at its best!

21st – 30thDecember

SPECIAL EARLY BIRD OFFER All tickets sold before 1st October £13.00!



West End’s Lee Mason stars in the fabulousLet the Good Times Roll. This journey takesyou through the adored music of the 50s and 60s! Put your gladrags on and take a trip down memory lane for an experience you'll never forget!

Tickets: £16.00 Concessions: Pensioners and Chequer Mead Friends £15.00

LEE MASON PRESENTS

LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLLFRIDAY 1ST JUNE AT 7.30PM

Angel has the perfect life – fame, fortune and a very wealthy fiancé. But when her fiancé is killed off, Angel finds her superficiallife falling away! Only the school friend she used to bully, a slightly crazed stalker and a mysterious stranger will give her the time of day.

Tickets: £12.00 Concessions: £11.00

Sit back, relax and enjoy the best of live Jazz combined with the finest bistro menus at our regular Jazz Café evenings - Bistro menu available.

Tickets: Entry £5.00 Please reserve a table for a meal by callingMandy, Roger or Paul on 01342 324860

PURPLE DREAMS PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS A COMEDY WRITTEN AND DIRECTED BY TOBIAS NICHOLLS

KISSING ANGELSSATURDAY 9TH JUNE AT 7.30PM

Cuisine Studio: To reserve a table for a pre–theatre meal please ring 01342 324860

CUISINE STUDIO PRESENTS

JazzCaféWEDNESDAY 13TH JUNE OPEN FROM 7.00PM

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SEARCHLIGHT THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS

CHARIOT: THE ERIC LIDDELL STORYTHURSDAY 14TH JUNE AND FRIDAY 15TH JUNE AT 7.30PM

The inspiring story of Eric Liddell, Scotland’s finest Olympic Athlete, who ran with purpose in all areas of his life with a desire to win and to be honourable to God.

Tickets: £12.00 Concessions: £8.00 one in ten free

Personal interpretations of the music of Joni Mitchell, Neil Young and Leonard Cohen -An intimate solo concert with music of such integrity that it flows from the innermost wellspring of human spirit.

All Tickets: £15.00

Private function

CHEQUER MEADEVENTS GUIDE

FORTITUDE ACADEMY PRESENTS

TAEKWON-DO EXTRAVAGANZASATURDAY 16TH JUNE

KEITH JAMES PRESENTS

THE GREAT CANADIAN SONGBOOK MONDAY 18TH JUNE AT 8.00PM





Miyuki has given a number of concerts inWales, England and Japan. These include a recital in St Martin in the Fields and an interlude performance in a service of thanksgiving for Sir Hardy Amies at St James’sChurch, Piccadilly. She won fourth prize at theInternational Piano Competition in Gargano,Italy in 2003, and first prize at the NationalEisteddfod in 2004. She was awarded adiploma at the London International Music Competition in August 2005.

CHEQUER MEAD LUNCHTIME CONCERTS SERIES PRESENTS

MIYUKI KATO – PIANOTUESDAY 19TH JUNE 1.30PM - 2.30PM

Tickets: £4.50 Concessions: £3.50 Children, Senior Citizens, Students and CM Friends. £3.00 each when buying 3 concerts in the series

The Children of the Sophie Eastwood Dance Academy, Forest Row, are proud to presentthe “Tale of the Secret Beanstalk”. Come and enjoy this original and enchanting storytold through the beautifully choreographed dances with inspiring music and sparklingcostumes - Wonderful entertainment for the whole family.

SOPHIE EASTWOOD DANCE ACADEMY PRESENTS

THE TALE OF THE SECRET BEANSTALKTHURSDAY 28TH JUNE AND FRIDAY 29TH JUNE AT 7PMSATURDAY 30TH JUNE AT 2.30PM AND 7PM

Tickets: £10.00 Concessions: £8.00 Family £34.00

YOUTH PRODUCTION

Rose Andresier has an international reputation having performed,broadcast and taught in over twelve countries. Clare Deniz has anestablished reputation in both the UK and the EU performing infestivals, music societies and clubs. The duo, recognised as theoriginal cello and guitar duo, have performed widely most notably at the Hebden Bridge and Guildford Festivals.

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YOUTH PRODUCTION



ROSE ANDREISER AND CLAIRE DENIZ –CELLO AND GUITARTUESDAY 3RD JULY AT 1.30PM

CMYT PRESENT

UNCLE TOM’S CABINSWRITTEN AND CREATED BY THE CAST FRIDAY JULY 6TH AT 7.30PM


Following the success of ‘Cold Comfort Farm’ and ‘Son of a Preacher Man,’ Chequer Mead Youth Theatre presents ‘Uncle Tom’s Cabins’, a tale of holiday camp intrigues, world domination and knobbly knees!


Tickets: £10.00 Concessions: £8.50 each for groups of 4+

YOUTH PRODUCTION

JC VOCALS PRESENTS

STUDENTS' SUMMER SHOWSATURDAY 7TH JULY AT 7:30PMThis year sees the 7th annual JC Vocals show. It promises to be an exciting eveningwith students old and new performing a wide variety of songs, from the latest chart hits, to songs from the shows and more!


Tickets: £9.50 Concessions: £8.50 JC Vocals Students: £5.00




YOUTH PRODUCTION

ARIEL DRAMA ACADEMY PRESENTS

ARIEL DRAMA ACADEMY SHOWCASEMONDAY 9TH JULY AT 7.30PM

YOUTH PRODUCTION

DORMANSLAND SCHOOL PRESENTS

SCHEHERAZADETUESDAY 10TH JULY AT 7.30PM

YOUTH PRODUCTION

BULLFROG PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS

SWEET CHARITYFRIDAY 13TH JULY ANDSATURDAY 14TH JULY AT 7.30PM

Ariel Drama Academy is proud to present an evening ofSong, Drama, and Dance, theAcademy’s work throughoutthe year. LAMDA to Hip Hop to Contemporary dance, thisevening will entertain all.www.arielct.co.uk.

All Tickets: £7.50


Taxi dancer Charity continues to havefaith in the human race despite apparently endless disappointments at its hands, and hopes that she will finally meet the nice young man to romance her away from her sleazy life.

Tickets: £12.00 Concessions: Children £10.00 Family £39.00

An enchanted story of a princess with long tangled hair who is put in a tower by awicked witch, until she is found by a handsome prince! Based on the film ‘Tangled’.

Choirpower are looking forward to entertaining their audience this year with some lovelymusic and a few very modern arrangements. “Diamonds” is their tribute to the Queen’s jubilee and she may be able to hear the choir all the way back to “Buck House”!

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WEST HOATHLY CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL PRESENTS:

A GOLDEN GRECIAN ODYSSEYMONDAY 16TH JULY AT 7.00PM

BULLFROG PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS


Tickets: £8.00 Concessions: Child £6.00 Family £25.00



Scenes and Sounds from Ancient Greece All tickets: £6.50

SATURDAY 14TH JULY AT 2.00PM

YOUTH PRODUCTION

YOUTH PRODUCTION

BLACKWELL PRIMARY SCHOOL PRESENTS

A SUMMER PRODUCTION WEDNESDAY 18TH JULY AT 7.00PM

CHOIRPOWER PRESENTS

“DIAMONDS” FRIDAY 20TH JULY AT 7.30PM

Tickets: To be confirmed

YOUTH PRODUCTION



HEATHFIELD SCHOOL OF DANCE PRESENTS

PURE IMAGINATIONSATURDAY 21ST JULY AT 3.00PM AND 6.30PM

BORN 2 PERFORM PRODUCTIONS PRESENTSBORN 2 PERFORMSUMMER SCHOOL 2012 SATURDAY 11TH AUGUST AT 2.30PM AND 7.00PM.


Show Tickets: £10.00 Concessions: £8.00

YOUTH PRODUCTION

YOUTH PRODUCTION


JazzCaféTHURSDAY 26TH JULYOPEN FROM 7.00PM

Born 2 Perform Productions will be holding their annual summer school from the 30th of July until the 10th of August, there will be two performances on the 11th of August at 2:30pm and 7:00pm.

For two action fun packed weeks, either on stage or behind the scenes please visit: -

www.born2perform.org.uk for more information or [email protected]



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“You’d be quackers to miss it!” Hans Christian Andersen’s classic tale has been transformed into a modern musical comedy for all the family. From the moment‘Ugly’ is hatched by the duck pond, the show brims with charm, witty lyrics, catchysongs and a cast of ducks, geese, turkeys, bullfrogs and an indefatigable cat!

BULLFROG PRODUCTIONS SUMMER SCHOOL PRESENTS

HONK!FRIDAY 24TH AUGUST AT 7.30PM SATURDAY 25TH AUGUST 2.00PM & 7.00PM


THE BLUNTER BROTHERS – CLASSIC FUNK AND SOULSATURDAY 1ST SEPTEMBER AT 7.45PM

YOUTH PRODUCTION

This brilliant show pays tribute to James Brown, Stevie Wonder, Ray Charles andmany, many more classic stars of Rock and Soul. Played how it should be.... How it used to be! www.bluntersbrothers.co.uk

Tickets: £12.00 Concessions: £8.00 One in ten free

Tickets: £12.00 Concessions: Children £10.00 Family £39.00



SUE FLIGHT PRESENTS

SEASONAL SENSATIONS AN EVENING OF FLORAL ART IN AID OF ALZHEIMER’S RESEARCHTHURSDAY 6TH SEPTEMBER AT 7.30PM

THE BLUES BANDFRIDAY 7TH SEPTEMBER AT 7.30PM

Sue’s love of flowers and plant material has found her competing all over the world.She gained gold and silver gilt medals at the prestigious Chelsea Flower Show. Sue lives, works and teaches locally



All Tickets: £24.00 Cuisine Studio: To reserve a table for a

pre–theatre meal please ring 01342 324860

Paul Jones ~ Dave Kelly ~ Tom McGuinness ~ Gary Fletcher ~ Rob TownsendIn their thirty fourth year The Blues Band bring their new album 'Few Short Lines' to Chequer Mead.An evening of classics and originals but all superb Rhythm and Blues...


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For their 90th anniversary year,EGOSbring you one of the best-loved musicals ever! Enjoy the wonderfulmusic and dancing as you watchgambler Sky Masterson try to win abet that he can take a SalvationArmy doll to Havana! Meanwhile,Adelaide has been engaged toNathan Detroit for 14 years, will they ever make it to the altar?

EAST GRINSTEAD OPERATIC SOCIETY

GUYS AND DOLLSTHURSDAY 13TH - SATURDAY 15TH SEPTEMBER AT 7.30PMPLUS SATURDAY MATINEE 15TH SEPTEMBER AT 2.30PM

Tickets: £14.50 Concessions: £13.50 Family Ticket : £50.00


John has been singing in localchoirs for many years being afounder member of Concordia andThe Weald Choir of Crawley.

He has sung with Bel Canto Opera, Crawley and East Grinstead Operaand Company of Friends.


JOHN NOYCE – ‘SONGS OF YESTERYEAR’WITH MARION SHUSTERTUESDAY 18TH SEPTEMBER 1.30 – 2.30PM




ABSOLUTE BOWIEFRIDAY 21ST SEPTEMBER AT 7.30PM

Original London production by Cameron MackintoshSchool Edition specially adapted and licensed byarrangement with Josef Weinberger Theatre on behalf ofMusic Theatre International and Cameron Mackintosh.In this specially adapted version of MISS SAIGON, thecreators of LES MISÉRABLES bring Puccini’s MadameButterfly to the modern world in a moving testament to the human spirit and a scathing indictment of the tragedies of war. Performed entirely by Ariel Young Actors www.arielct.co.uk

ARIEL COMPANY THEATRE YOUNG ACTORS PRESENT

MISS SAIGON SCHOOL EDITIONTUESDAY 25TH – SATURDAY 29TH SEPTEMBER AT 7.15PMPLUS SATURDAY MATINEE AT 2.00PM

Tickets: £10.00 to £16.00

Europe’s Premier Bowie Tribute Band – a 5 piece band faithfully interpreting the music of David Bowie with uncanny accuracy. They willtake you on a musical journey through the everchanging phases of Bowie’s music and fashionwith incredible attention to detail.



JazzCaféTHURSDAY 20TH SEPTEMBER OPEN FROM 7.00PM




YOUTH PRODUCTION

A musical by ALAIN BOUBLIL and CLAUDE-MICHEL SCHÖNBERG

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.

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SEASONS OF THE HEART – A TRIBUTE TO JOHN DENVERSUNDAY 30TH SEPTEMBER AT 8.00PM

Remember timelessfavourites like Annie’sSong and Take Me Home Country Roads?What John Denver was to the 1970s Ivor Georgestunningly recreates today in his one-man tribute show.

Ivor looks, sounds and actslike Denver: with pictures,anecdotes, earthy humour,and charm he brings to the stage 27 authentic presentations of John’sbest-known songs.



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 artequipment to ensure your event is the best it can be.

Meeting and rehearsal rooms are available to hire at competitive rates starting at £10.00 per hour.

For all booking enquiries, please call the administration office on 01342 325577.

East Grinstead is one hours train journey from London Victoria and opposite the venue is a public car park for over 300 cars. There are three disabled parking spaces on site. We also have an infrared induction hearing loop system in the Theatre.

Our caterers Cuisine Studio (Best Restaurant 2009 – Best of East Grinstead) can fulfil all your catering needs with morning coffees, finger buffet and eveningdining among their wide range of catering options. For more information, please call Mandy or Paul on 01342 324860.

Technical Hire

Our technical department has a wide range of lighting, sound, audio visual andstage equipment available to hire outside of Chequer Mead at competitive dailyand weekly rates. For more information, please email [email protected] 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.



Summer Exhibition from the pupils of Sackville School

SACKVILLE SCHOOLMONDAY 2ND JULY TO THURSDAY 12TH JULY

Truthfulness – Compassion – Tolerance are the characteristics of the universe,the cornerstones of human morality, and the foundations of peace and freedom.They transcend time and space, culture, religion and politics. These artists’works glorify the divine and grapple with questions of good and evil.

ZHEN – SHAN – REN INTERNATIONAL ART EXHIBITIONTHURSDAY 19TH JULY – FRIDAY 1ST AUGUST

Come and enjoy East Grinstead Art Society’s Summer Art Show. Meet the artists and perhaps even join our friendly club. For more information contact: Jean Mendez 01342 315225

EAST GRINSTEAD ART SOCIETY THURSDAY 14TH JUNE FROM NOON – WEDNESDAY20TH JUNE

?WHAT’S ONIN THEGREENSTEDEGALLERY

OPEN MONDAY TO SATURDAY A D M I S S I O N F R E E

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New work, exploring figurative abstraction around Sussex and South Londoninvolving Cars, Boys and Girls, Plazas and 1970s Chrome colours.

ROBERT MELDRUM NEW PAINTINGS SUMMER 2012FRIDAY 3RD AUGUST – WEDNESDAY 15TH AUGUST

East Grinstead Camera Club will be marking the start of its 58th year with our (now) annual photographic exhibition. Come join us for a public receptionon the exhibition's opening night and meet our members while you enjoy theimages...landscapes, nature, portraits, sports and more...and a little live music!We're always looking for new faces to join us.

EAST GRINSTEAD CAMERA CLUB FRIDAY 31ST AUGUST – WEDNESDAY 5TH SEPTEMBER

Special places, journeys & memories have inspired this lively range of textilespieces which have been interpreted in expressive & experimental techniques -come & meet some of the artists each day.

SPECTRA TEXTILE ARTISTS – PATHWAYS & PLACESFRIDAY 28TH SEPTEMBER – WEDNESDAY 3RD OCTOBER

"Wall of Weather" is Blue Tulips' 3rd exhibition at Chequer Mead. The artists' inspiration was the British weather, in all its unpredictability. For your enjoyment, come rain or shine, their work will be exhibited from the 7th to the 19th September (gallery closed on Sundays). Come and meet the artists on Saturday 8th September.

BLUE TULIPFRIDAY 7TH SEPTEMBER – WEDNESDAY 19TH SEPTEMBER





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all that’s happening around town!

OPENING HOURSMonday – 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] 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 PAYMENTCheques are no longer accepted as payment for ticketsBy 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 youwish to have your tickets posted, for which there is an additional charge of 75p, otherwisewe 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 theBox 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 outwe 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 PATRONSGuide and assistance dogs are welcome throughout the Centre. There are three disabledparking 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 PATRONSWe 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 towheelchairs 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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OTHER INFORMATION

HEARING IMPAIRED PATRONSThe auditorium has an infrared induction loop system. Headsets are available at the Box Office free of charge.

VISUALLY IMPAIRED PATRONSA large print of events listings is available on request. Please telephone the Marketing Department 01342 325577.

AUDIENCE LATECOMERSAt the discretion of the Duty Manager, patrons arriving late may be held back, or seated inthe most easily accessible seat if appropriate, until a suitable break in the performance.

PERFORMANCE CONTENTWhilst we attempt at all times to safeguard customer’s interests, Chequer Mead can acceptno responsibility for the content and pricing of events. Chequer Mead will give guidancewhere possible on extreme content.



BULLFROG

MusicFor all your Musical Needs

from Rock to the Classics

15 – 17 Ship StreetEast Grinstead

West Sussex

Tel: 01342 315602

www.bullfrogmusic.co.uk

BELLY DANCINGThe 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 GROUPBullfrog 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 FROGGIESBullfrog 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 THEATREThe 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 – 6.00pmSeniors aged 14 – 21 years: 6.00pm – 7.30pm

Contact Pete Allen 07786 803660 or Sue Palmer-Jones 07725 022132or email: [email protected] For further info visit www.wgarts.co.uk

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 FRIENDSProducing 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 SOCIETYA 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 CLUBRegular meets with a varied programme of speakers. Visitors are always welcome.

For further details call Mr. Malcolm Green 01342 327554

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REGULAR HIRERS



INTERMEDIATE PILATES CLASSESEvery Thursday from 11.00am – 12. Pilates offers strengthening of the back and abdominals. It improves posture, flexibility, balance and helps reduce stress.Beginners and improvers classes - Thursdays 12.15 – 1.15 pm.

Contact Marion Watson on 01342 322644

KAMON MARTIAL ARTS FEDERATIONWing 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 SESSIONSMondays: 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 movementskills, 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 starting in September.Tuesday and Wednesday 2 - 4pm ½ hr classes.

Contact Annabel Scott 07977 007076 email: [email protected]

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUSIf 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]

REDHURST SCHOOL OF DANCINGRedhurst is a long established local dance school with fully qualified dance teachers, offering classes for 3 year olds and upwards. Subjects available are: Ballet, Tap, Modern, Jazz, Classical, Greek and Musical Theatre.

Please contact Mrs Kay Ball 01342 328365 for further details.

RSK KARATEClasses every Wednesday from 6.30pm to 8.00pm.

Contact Rhys Williams Tel: 01444 241625 or 07812 834112

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TAI CHI QI GONGA relaxing and energising work -out suitable for any age and any level of fitness. The class helps to reduce stress and anxiety, increase your health and fitness levels, balanceand co-ordination. Classes every Tuesday 7.00-8.00pm

Contact Dawn Bradley on 01342 302099 or email [email protected]

TAPPIN’ TIMEFun Adult tap dancing classes. Mondays in the Studio. 7.30pm – 8.30pm

WEIGHT WATCHERSMeetings 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

REGULAR HIRERS CONTINUED

RotariansSupport local & International charitieshelp the elderly & disabled and encourage youth activities

WILL YOU GIVE SOMETHING BACK?

COME TO A CLUB MEETINGwe would like to meet you Tuesday evenings 6.15p.m.

Contact Ray on Tel. 01342 324016 or email: [email protected]

The Rotary Club of East GrinsteadVisit "Why Rotary" at www. ribi.org



JUNELET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL Friday 1st June at 7.30pmKISSING ANGELS Saturday 9th June at 7.30pmJAZZ CAFÉ Wednesday 13th June from 7.00pmCHARIOT: The Eric Liddell Story Thursday and Friday 14th and 15th June at 7.30pmFORTITUDE ACADEMY Saturday 16th JuneTHE GREAT CANADIAN SONGBOOK Monday 18th June at 8.00pmMIYUKI KATO – Piano Tuesday 19th June at 1.30pmTHE TALE OF THE SECRET BEANSTALK Thursday 28th to Saturday 30th June at 7.00pm

Plus Saturday 30th June at 2.30pmJULY ROSE ANDREISER AND CLAIRE DENIZ Tuesday 3rd July at 1.30pmCMYT - UNCLE TOM’S CABINS Friday July 6th at 7.30pm JC VOCALS: STUDENTS' SUMMER SHOW Saturday 7th July at 7:30pm.ARIEL DRAMA ACADEMY SHOWCASE Monday 9th July at 7.30pmDORMANSLAND SCHOOL: SCHEHERAZADE Tuesday 10th July at 7.30pm BULLFROG PRODUCTIONS: SWEET CHARITY Friday and Saturday 13th & 14th July at 7.30pm BULLFROG PRODUCTIONS: RAPUNZEL Saturday 14th July at 2.00pmA GOLDEN GRECIAN ODYSSEY Monday 16th July at 7.00pmBLACKWELL PRIMARYSCHOOL Wednesday 18th July at 7.00pmCHOIRPOWER: “DIAMONDS” Friday 20th July at 7.30pmHEATHFIELD SCHOOL OF DANCE Saturday 21st July at 3.00pm and 6.30pmJAZZ CAFÉ Thursday 26th July - Open from 7.00pm

AUGUST BORN 2 PERFORM SUMMER SCHOOL Saturday 11th August at 2:30pm and 7:00pmBULLFROG SUMMER SCHOOL: HONK! Friday 24th August at 7.30pm

Saturday 25th August 2.00pm & 7.00pmSEPTEMBER THE BLUNTER BROTHERS Saturday September 1st at 7.45pmSEASONAL SENSATIONS - Floral art Thursday 6th September at 7.30pmTHE BLUES BAND Friday 7th September at 7.30pmGUYS AND DOLLS Thursday 13th - Saturday 15th September at 7.30pm

Plus Saturday Matinee 15th September at 2.30pmJOHN NOYCE - ‘Songs of Yesteryear’ Tuesday 18th September 1.30pmJAZZ CAFÉ Thursday 20th September - Open from 7.00pmABSOLUTE BOWIE Friday 21st September at 7.30pmMISS SAIGON-SCHOOLS EDITION Tuesday 25th - Saturday 29th September at 7.15pm

Plus Saturday 29th September at 2.00pmSEASONS OF THE HEART Sunday 30th September at 8.00pm

WHAT’S ON AT A GLANCE!


Be the best dressed at the party!

With an amazing array of period and fancy dress costumes

for every occasion. Pop intoChequer Mead any Saturday

morning between 10am – 1pm

For more information callSandie 01342 325134 or

Barbara 01342 322944

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