What's On TODAY
Sunday 20th July at 4:00pm
Join Universal Dance for a spectacular celebration of talent and achievement

Upcoming highlights at Chequer Mead Theatre

Rhinestone Cowboy – The Glen Campbell Story

Rhinestone Cowboy – The Glen Campbell Story

Celebrating the highs and lows of Glen Campbell’s life

The King Of Pop starring Navi

The King Of Pop starring Navi

The world’s greatest Michael Jackson tribute artist, with his incredible live band and dancers.

Puss in Boots – Family Ballet

Puss in Boots – Family Ballet

Treat your children to the magic of live, professional dance!

Andrew Bourn’s Crooner Revolution

Andrew Bourn’s Crooner Revolution

​​A captivating new swing show with a modern twist!

West End Cabaret Club: Songs of the Shows

West End Cabaret Club: Songs of the Shows

Perfect for a matinee escape—join us for an afternoon of musical magic!

Kerry Ellis – Queen Of The West End

Kerry Ellis – Queen Of The West End

Star of the West End comes to East Grinstead!

The Haunted Treasure Chest

The Haunted Treasure Chest

Unlock the magic of Halloween with The Haunted Treasure Chest!

Winter Fair

Winter Fair

Our Winter Fair is back!

A Winter Concert in Aid of SSAFA

A Winter Concert in Aid of SSAFA

SSAFA return in 2025 with The Irish Guards

Theatre Information

Booking Information

Most performances can be booked online directly from our website, and all shows have E-tickets available for you...

Accessibility

We hope that everyone can enjoy the experience of live theatre and therefore take the issues of accessibility very seriously.

How To Find Us

Chequer Mead can be found at the east end of De La Warr Road. The best postcode to use for sat navs is RH19 3BS.

Venue Guide

We distribute our Venue Guide to 60,000 homes twice a year during early January and June.

The Apron Bar & Coffee Shop

Chequer Mead is home to The Apron, our in-house bar and coffee shop which is open throughout the week.

Contact Us

You’ll find us just a short stroll from the historic East Grinstead high street and The Bluebell Railway.

Chequer Mead opened in November 1996 and we’ve been providing popular entertainment and arts facilities ever since.

Over the years, Chequer Mead Theatre has become a vibrant hub of cultural activity in East Grinstead. We host an enormous variety of professional and amateur productions, attracting both local talent within our community, as well as touring companies. The theatre also offers educational programs and workshops throughout the year, as well as supporting many of the local schools who perform their annual shows at the theatre.