Chequer Mead Theatre • Theatre in East Grinstead, Sussex

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Bye Bye Baby

Saturday 7th September at 7:30pm

Incredible four part harmonies, roof raising falsetto and with energetic and stylish choreograpy!

Saturday 7th September at 7:30pm

Upcoming highlights at Chequer Mead Theatre

Fish and Chip Bingo

Fish and Chip Bingo

Pete Firman TrikTok

Pete Firman TrikTok

An Evening with Lady Colin Campbell

An Evening with Lady Colin Campbell

The Sunday Afternoon Show with Conchord Big Band

The Sunday Afternoon Show with Conchord Big Band

John Partridge in Dancing Man

John Partridge in Dancing Man

Lee Mead – The Best of Me

Lee Mead – The Best of Me

Rod Stewart Songbook

Rod Stewart Songbook

American Four Tops – Sweet Soul Music and Motown Magic

American Four Tops – Sweet Soul Music and Motown Magic

Christmas in Vegas with The Rat Pack

Christmas in Vegas with The Rat Pack

Chequer Mead on Instagram

For the first time Lady Colin Campbell will undert

For the first time Lady Colin Campbell will undertake a UK tour in The Autumn, in what is expected to be an amazing insight into her life and that of The Royal Family. Expect to hear some great stories and anecdotes followed by a Q&A! @ladycolincampb

📆 Friday 27th September at 7.30pm
🎟️ Book Now! 🔗in bio

The lovely Henry, an assistance dog, really enjoye

The lovely Henry, an assistance dog, really enjoyed his doggy ice cream at the theatre last night 🦮🍦😍

#EastGrinstead #ChequerMead @MarshfieldIces

Don't miss this month's @EastGrinsteadComedyClub t

Don't miss this month's @EastGrinsteadComedyClub this Friday 6th September at 8pm. Tickets just £14 so gather your friends together and book your tickets now 🔗 in Bio.

With @MarcusBrigstocke, @AlistairWilliamsComedy, @David_T_Tsonos and hosted by @The_CarolineMabey

The bar will be open so join us for a fun night out.

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

Join us for another fun Karaoke night in the @Apro

Join us for another fun Karaoke night in the @ApronCoffeeBar at Chequer Mead Tuesday 17th September 7pm onwards. Come along with your friends or family and sing your heart out! 🎤

FREE to attend and the bar will be open 🍺🍷

Everyone welcome ❤️

#EastGrinstead #KaraokeNight #Karaoke #TheApron #KaraokeSussex #ChequerMead

We are delighted to let you know we are now sellin

We are delighted to let you know we are now selling delicious @MarshfieldIces ice cream at Chequer Mead 🍦 Lots of new flavours to try out and tasty kids push-up lollies to keep the little ones happy.

We also have doggy ice cream so you can treat the whole family. 🐶 It definitely passed the taste test with Rolo, our theatre dog, who really enjoyed his sample!

From September 1st Chequer Mead is a dog friendly venue with well behaved dogs on a lead welcome inside the @ApronCoffeeBar. Of course you can still enjoy the lovely garden if the weather is good 🌞

We hope to see you soon ❤️

#ChequerMead #EastGrinstead #DogFriendly

Book your table now for our Winter Fair before the

Book your table now for our Winter Fair before they are all gone! We've sold all of our original 33 tables but have just added another 20. Once they are gone that's it, there is no more room. First come, first served. It's going to be a great day!

Tables are just £20 and the fair runs from 10am-4pm on Saturday 9th November. Call our Box Office on 01342 302000 to secure your spot or email tickets@chequermead.co.uk

📍 Chequer Mead, De La Warr Road, East Grinstead RH19 3BS

#EastGrinstead #ChequerMead #Gifts #Christmas

Are you coming along to the Classic Car Show in th

Are you coming along to the Classic Car Show in the High Street on Sunday 1st September? It looks fantastic with 90 cars to have a look at!
We are open from 10.30am so pop in and see us for a nice refreshing drink after 🍺 🍷and sit and relax in our beautiful garden 🌼

@visiteg #EastGrinstead

Drop in to the @aproncoffeebar at Chequer Mead tod

Drop in to the @aproncoffeebar at Chequer Mead today and enjoy our wonderful garden in the sun. Lunch is served until 3pm and we are open for drinks, cake, ice cream and snacks until 5pm.

Come and join us for some friendship and chat or j

Come and join us for some friendship and chat or just sit and watch the world go by! Our friendly staff will be about to welcome you so come on your own or as a group.

Starting next Monday 2nd September🎉

Bottomless filter coffee and a cake for just £4! Available every Monday from 10am-12pm. Everyone welcome.

We can't wait to see you ❤️

#ChequerMead #EastGrinstead

We are open on Bank Holiday Monday so join us for

We are open on Bank Holiday Monday so join us for lunch in the @ApronCoffeeBar or some tea/coffee and cake. Hopefully the sun will be back so you can relax in our lovely garden for a few drinks 😎

Well behaved dogs are welcome 🐶

#ChequerMead #TheApron #EastGrinstead

We are currently looking to recruit a highly skill

We are currently looking to recruit a highly skilled and experienced Food & Beverage Manager (40 hrs) to oversee and optimise all aspects of our F&B operations. Salary £25,000-£28,000 depending on experience.

Find out more by visiting our website 🔗 in Bio

#ChequerMead #EastGrinstead #Jobs

Alfie Moore, well known for his BBC Radio 4 Comedy

Alfie Moore, well known for his BBC Radio 4 Comedy series IT’S A FAIR COP, is the latest in a great line-up of comedians coming to Chequer Mead. The Alfie Moore: A Face for Radio show will be here on Saturday 14th June 2025.

Tickets are bound to sell out quick so get yours now! 🔗 in Bio.

#ChequerMead #Comedy #EastGrinstead

We have lots of shows and events coming up over th

We have lots of shows and events coming up over the next few weeks. Have a look below and get your tickets now. Visit our website 🔗 or call our Box Office on 01342 302000.

We look forward to seeing you very soon.

#ChequerMead #EastGrinstead

Join us for another fun Karaoke night in the @apro

Join us for another fun Karaoke night in the @aproncoffeebar at Chequer Mead this Tuesday 20th August 7pm onwards. Come along with your friends or family and sing your heart out! 🎤

FREE to attend and the bar will be open 🍺🍷

Everyone welcome ❤️

#EastGrinstead @visiteg #KaraokeNight #Karaoke #TheApron #KaraokeSussex #ChequerMead

Just one week until we welcome DS:UK to Chequer Me

Just one week until we welcome DS:UK to Chequer Mead!
Bringing their highly anticipated “Alchemical Tour” - their tribute to the Dire Straits infamous live “Alchemy” album.
Let’s let it rock and let it roll!

📆 Friday 23rd August at 7:30pm
🎟️ Tickets 🔗 in bio
#ChequerMead #OnSale #LiveTheatre #WhatsOnSussex #WhatsOnKent #WhatsOnSurrey #VisitEG #EastGrinstead

Get ready to join us for another KARAOKE night! Tu

Get ready to join us for another KARAOKE night! Tuesday 20th August 7pm onwards. Come along and sing your heart out! 🎤

#eastgrinstead #visiteg #karaokenight #karaoke #theapron #karaokesussex #chequermeadtheatre

ANNOUCEMENT!🚨 Arsenal Legend Paul Merson has ju

ANNOUCEMENT!🚨
Arsenal Legend Paul Merson has just been announced for BBC's Strictly Come Dancing 2024! ✨
He's swapping the footy for the foxtrot before he comes to Chequer Mead Theatre on Monday, 3rd March 2025 - make sure to get your tickets and of course cheer Paul on from home!🕺🏼
Limited number of VIP tickets which include a meet & greet are available so grab yours now to avoid disappointment.

🎟️ Book today! 🔗 in bio

#Strictlycomedancing #Strictly #Strictly2024 #ChequerMead #WhatsOnSussex #WhatsOnKent #WhatsOnSurrey #VisitEG #EastGrinstead

We have lots of shows and events coming up over th

We have lots of shows and events coming up over the next few weeks. Have a look below and get your tickets now. Visit our website link in Bio or call our Box Office on 01342 302000.

We look forward to seeing you very soon.

#ChequerMead #EastGrinstead @WhatsOnSussex @WhatsOnSurrey #WhatsOnKent

🍀 One week until we welcome "Ireland The Show"!

🍀 One week until we welcome "Ireland The Show"! 🍀

Come along and join the all-star Irish cast of highly talented singers and performers accompanied by the famous Keltic Storm band and world champion Gael Force Irish dancers for an unmissable show!

📆Saturday, 17th August at 7:30pm
🎟️ Book today! 🔗 in bio

#chequermead #eastgrinstead #irelandtheshow #irishdancing #visiteg

This time next week we welcome Coldplace back to C

This time next week we welcome Coldplace back to Chequer Mead!

Prepare for their world class show featuring lasers, confetti, video screen and the Xyloband LED wristbands that have become synonymous with Coldplay concerts, and truly make the audience part of the show. This is not one to miss!

📆 Thursday, 15 August at 7:30pm
🎟️Limited tickets available 🔗 in bio

#EastGrinstead #Coldplay #LiveMusic #LivePerformance #Live #Theatre

Due to demand we have added a new date for our FRE

Due to demand we have added a new date for our FREE Teddy Bear Storytime 🧸 Benji Bear is back at Chequer Mead on Thursday 22nd August at 11am and seats are available to reserve now 🔗 in Bio.

We also have kids lunch boxes available at just £4 throughout the summer holidays and we have a beautiful garden to enjoy if the sun is out 😎 We look forward to seeing you soon ❤️

#ChequerMead #EastGrinstead #BenjiBear #TheatreForEveryChild

We are currently looking to recruit several casual

We are currently looking to recruit several casual Baristas and Bar Staff to work at our busy times, mainly evenings and weekends. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals with a great working attitude who would enjoy a customer-faced role.

We are also looking to recruit a full-time Theatre Technician (40hrs) to assist in the smooth running of all technical aspects of the venue.

Find out more by visiting our website 🔗 in Bio or giving us a call on 01342 302000.

#ChequerMead #EastGrinstead #Jobs

Treat the kids and bring them to see our Punch and

Treat the kids and bring them to see our Punch and Judy show this Friday 9th August at 11am or 2pm. Ben Bamboozle brings a modern day version of the traditional show along with some juggling and magic. The kids will love it! Each ticket includes an ice cream 🍦

Book now 🔗 in Bio

While you're here why not have some lunch or a coffee and cake? If it's warm you can sit in our lovely garden. Kids lunchboxes are just £4.00 throughout the holidays.

#ChequerMead #EastGrinstead #Family

Join us and Being Neighbourly EG for our first Fis

Join us and Being Neighbourly EG for our first Fish and Chip Bingo on Saturday 17th August 12pm-3pm in The @ApronCoffeeBar at Chequer Mead.

£9.00 per person including Bingo and Fish & Chips (must be ordered by 5pm Friday 16th August)
£3.00 per person for Bingo only
Bingo books £2.50 cash on the day
Raffle

🎟️ Call our Box Office to book on 01342 302000 or visit our website https://loom.ly/_xb8_go

Everyone welcome! Tell your friends, bring the family and get a group together for an afternoon of fun!

#ChequerMead #EastGrinstead #Bingo

We have loads of great comedy coming up at Chequer

We have loads of great comedy coming up at Chequer Mead. Visit our website to find out more 🔗 in Bio.

Get your friends together for a great night out. The bar will be open 🍷🍺

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

This month @EastGrinsteadComedyClub is back on the

This month @EastGrinsteadComedyClub is back on the 2nd Friday of the month. Don't miss out as we have a fantastic line-up for you!

Headlined by @EshaanAkbar, opened by Darran Griffiths, supported by @BenCohenComedy and hosted by @CarlySmallman

📆 Friday 9th August at 8pm
🎟️ Book Now! 🔗 in Bio. Tickets just £14

The bar will be open 🍺🍷

#Comedy #ChequerMead #EastGrinstead #EastGrinsteadComedyClub @rangatainmentcomedy
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🔮 PSYCHIC EVENING 🔮 Welcoming @MKClairvoyan

🔮 PSYCHIC EVENING 🔮

Welcoming @MKClairvoyants for our first Psychic Evening in the @ApronCoffeeBar ✨

📆 Wednesday, 28th August at 7pm
🎟️ Book Now! 🔗 in Bio

www.mkclairvoyants.com

#chequermeadtheatre #visiteg #whatsonsussex #whatsonsurrey #psychic #psychicevening #EastGrinstead #ChequerMead

Join us again for another fabulous afternoon of so

Join us again for another fabulous afternoon of songs of the musicals, al fresco style with the incredibly talented West End stars Michael Robert-Lowe and Olivia Holland-Rose!

With an unforgettable variety of show tunes from all your favourite musicals, cabaret style in our beautiful garden, this unique performance with our West End show stars is not to be missed!

@michaelrobertlowe @oliviahollandrose

📆 Sunday 11th August at 2pm
🎟️ https://loom.ly/TcBM1d4

#westend #livemusic #musicals #cabaret #theatre #eastgrinstead #visiteg #chequermead #phantomoftheopera #loveneverdies #musicaltheatre

Introducing the World’s Leading Tribute to Coldp

Introducing the World’s Leading Tribute to Coldplay in a stunning live concert performance, celebrating the music of one of the most successful bands of all time! 🎵
Featuring lasers, confetti, video screen and the Xyloband LED wristbands! ✨

📆 Thursday, 15th August at 7:30pm
🎟️https://loom.ly/JVYTkQk

#WhatsOnSussex #WhatsOnKent #WhatsOnSurrey #VisitEG #EastGrinstead #ChequerMead #Theatre #livemusic #musicals #coldplace #coldplaytribute

⭐Welcoming back Shakatak!⭐ Don't miss out on

⭐Welcoming back Shakatak!⭐

Don't miss out on tickets for this Saturday's performance from Shakatak! The current band consists of the four original members producing a musically dynamic and entertaining show from the 6 piece line-up.

📆 Saturday 27th July at 7:30pm
For tickets check 🔗in bio
#ChequerMead #OnSale #WhatsOnSussex #WhatsOnKent #WhatsOnSurrey #VisitEG #EastGrinstead

☀️ Coming to Chequer Mead Theatre this summer!

☀️ Coming to Chequer Mead Theatre this summer! ☀️

🦈 Shark in the Park! 🦈

Timothy Pope is looking through his telescope – but wait, is that a Shark, in the Park!? From the creative team behind ‘The Hairy Maclary show’ and ‘You Choose’ – see all 3 of Nick Sharratt’s ‘Shark in the Park’ books live on Stage!

“Another foot tapping musical delight of show.” Edinburgh Festival For Kids

📆 Wednesday, 28th August at 1pm
🔗in bio

#ChequerMead #LiveTheatre #WhatsOnSussex #WhatsOnKent #WhatsOnSurrey #VisitEG #EastGrinstead #Summerholidayideas #kidsactivities

Featuring the ballads, the beats, the ginger hair,

Featuring the ballads, the beats, the ginger hair, the loop pedal magic and now a live band! 🎸

Ed Sheeran Experience is a live show consisting of all the hits. Jack Shepherd has been performing as Ed since 2014 and has even been credited by the man himself in which he was told “I think what you do is awesome.” Sing-along’s, slow songs and all the hits the Ed Sheeran Experience is a show not to be missed. 🎵

📆 Friday 16th August at 7:30pm
🎟️ Book today! 🔗 in bio

#edsheerantribute #chequermead #visiteg #eastgrinstead

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