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The First Cut Is The Deepest – A Soul Legend: PP Arnold

The First Cut Is The Deepest – A Soul Legend: PP Arnold

Tuesday 8th October at 7:30pm

Tuesday 8th October at 7:30pm

Upcoming highlights at Chequer Mead Theatre

Lee Mead – The Best of Me

Lee Mead – The Best of Me

Rod Stewart Songbook

Rod Stewart Songbook

Fish and Chip Bingo

Fish and Chip Bingo

American Four Tops – Sweet Soul Music and Motown Magic

American Four Tops – Sweet Soul Music and Motown Magic

Cabaret Club – Songs of the Shows

Cabaret Club – Songs of the Shows

Christmas in Vegas with The Rat Pack

Christmas in Vegas with The Rat Pack

Beauty and the Beast

Beauty and the Beast

Soul of a Woman

Soul of a Woman

Crystal Palace Legends

Crystal Palace Legends

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🎤Shout out to my…..🎶 Woman Like Me: Little

🎤Shout out to my…..🎶 Woman Like Me: Little Mix Show On Sale Now ✌️

Get your tickets and salute to the iconic hits of Little Mix! 💕 Saturday 31st May 2025 7pm at Chequer Mead 💕
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#FamilyFun #Concert #NightOut #Music #ChequerMead #EastGrinstead

⭐ We are thrilled to be welcoming back RORY DULK

⭐ We are thrilled to be welcoming back RORY DULKU as Prince Louis aka The Beast! ⭐

Don't forget to book your tickets to this years pantomime Beauty and the Beast!

7th December 2024 - 4th January 2025 🎄

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#beautyandthebeast #panto #pantomime #festiveseason #chequermead #chequermeadpanto #visiteg

Don't miss today's West End Cabaret concert in The

Don't miss today's West End Cabaret concert in The Apron with West End Stars James Hume and Tanya Caridia!

West End credits include : Les Miserables, The Phantom of the Opera, The Sound of Music, Grease and More!

Today at 2:30pm !

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Box Office: 01342 302000

Join Martin Fry for an evening of stripped-back mu

Join Martin Fry for an evening of stripped-back music and conversation. His intimate tour follows a sold-out tour of the UK, which included three sell out nights at London Palladium, and coincides with the publication of his autobiography. That’s the look, that’s the look… The Look of love.

VIP Meet ‘N’ Greet tickets available.

📆 Wednesday 6th November at 7:30pm
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@abcmartinfry

Coming Soon to Chequer Mead Theatre! We have some

Coming Soon to Chequer Mead Theatre!

We have some brilliant shows lined up over the next 2 weeks. Check them out and get your tickets at www.chequermeadtheatre.co.uk or call us on 01342 302000.

We look forward to seeing you very soon.

#ChequerMead #EastGrinstead

We are open for food tomorrow in The Apron serving

We are open for food tomorrow in The Apron serving lunches 11am-3pm!
Come along and grab some delicious food!
#theapron #chequermead

Coming to Chequer Mead Theatre soon...The Kast off

Coming to Chequer Mead Theatre soon...The Kast off Kinks include former members of the legendary band ‘The Kinks’. 🎸 This is not one to miss!

📆 Sunday 20th October at 7:30pm
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#LiveTheatre #WhatsOnSussex #WhatsOnKent #WhatsOnSurrey #VisitEG #EastGrinstead #KastOffKinks

⭐ Introducing the fabulous JESSICA FODEN as Male

⭐ Introducing the fabulous JESSICA FODEN as Maleficent! ⭐

Don't forget to book your tickets to this years pantomime Beauty and the Beast!

7th December 2024 - 4th January 2025 🎄

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#beautyandthebeast #panto #pantomime #festiveseason #chequermead #chequermeadpanto #visiteg

COMPETITION TIME: Win 2 FREE tickets to London's l

COMPETITION TIME: Win 2 FREE tickets to London's longest running magic show West End Magic!
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West End Magic
Sunday, 3rd November at 2:30pm
Perfect half term treat for all the family!

🔥 Competition closes 09/10 at 12pm - Don't miss out! 🔥

London’s longest-running theatre magic show, direct from the Leicester Square Theatre, presents some of the most exciting names in magic & variety in the UK. An exciting, family-friendly show offering an amazing mixture of magic, comedy and variety acts!

#familyshow #magic #giveaway #competition #eastgrinstead #visiteg #westendmagic #sussex #surrey #halftermfun #halfterm #schoolhalfterm #magicshows

Hallelujah! COS Musical Theatre are bringing the g

Hallelujah! COS Musical Theatre are bringing the glorious musical Sister Act to the Chequer Mead Theatre this October! 🎵

COS Musical Theatre are very excited to present a sparkling tribute to the universal power of friendship. Join us and our extremely talented cast for this incredibly joyous show, a divine musical comedy that uses music to bring different communities, and lifestyles, together. Sister Act is reason to REJOICE!

@cosmusicaltheatre

Performances: 16th - 19th October at 2pm, 7pm, 7:30pm

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#chequermead #cosmusicaltheatre #sisteract

She’s the original Soul Survivor. Now PP Arnold

She’s the original Soul Survivor. Now PP Arnold is embarking on a new tour for autumn 2024 – An Intimate Evening of Music and Conversation.

PP said: “This will be a very special tour for me; an opportunity to look back on my life and career and perform some of my favourite songs.”

📆 Tuesday 8th October at 7:30pm
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#ChequerMead #LiveTheatre #WhatsOnSussex #WhatsOnKent #WhatsOnSurrey #VisitEG #EastGrinstead

This time next week join us for a fabulous series

This time next week join us for a fabulous series of events with the stars of the West End!

Welcoming back our West End stars James Hume and Tanya Caridia. 🎵

Why not pre-order a 12″ pizza from us, hand delivered from The Real Pizza Company fresh to our door for the interval. Pick your pizza topping on arrival. 🍕

📆 Sunday 6th October at 2:30pm
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#westend #livemusic #musicals #cabaret #theatre #eastgrinstead

Tomorrow we welcome 'The Sunday Afternoon Show Wit

Tomorrow we welcome 'The Sunday Afternoon Show With Conchord Big Band' 🎷

Popular music from the Jazz and Swing era performed by the 17 piece ConChord Big Band and Singers. Pianist and compère Roger Hind adds stories and anecdotes along the way. This is a show you won’t want to miss! ⭐

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#chequermead #conchordbigband #jazz #swing

⭐ Introducing the wonderful PAUL DOWNING as Jacq

⭐ Introducing the wonderful PAUL DOWNING as Jacques! ⭐

Don't forget to book your tickets to this years pantomime Beauty and the Beast!

7th December 2024 - 4th January 2025 🎄

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#beautyandthebeast #panto #pantomime #festiveseason #chequermead #chequermeadpanto #visiteg

Coming Soon to Chequer Mead Theatre! We have some

Coming Soon to Chequer Mead Theatre!

We have some brilliant shows lined up over the next 2 weeks. Check them out on our website 🔗or call us on 01342 302000.

We look forward to seeing you very soon.

#ChequerMead #EastGrinstead

⭐ London’s longest-running theatre magic show!

⭐ London’s longest-running theatre magic show! ⭐

An exciting, family-friendly show offering an amazing mixture of magic, comedy and variety acts, featuring British Champion of Magic Oliver Tabor, magical compere Wayne Trice plus special guest acts.

📆 Sunday 3rd November at 2.30pm
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#magic #westendmagic #olivertabor #visiteg

🚨 Coming NEXT WEEK! 🚨 John Partridge - Danc

🚨 Coming NEXT WEEK! 🚨

John Partridge - Dancing Man - This is a show not to miss!

‘Dancing Man’ comes directly from a sell-out preview performance and West End run.

Featuring music from Cabaret, La Cage aux Folles, Singin’ in the Rain to name but a few. John tours the UK after recently finishing the UK Tour and West End run of ‘Everybody’s Talking About Jamie’.

Join him for a night of theatrical prowess from one of the West End’s very best leading men.

📆 Thursday 3rd October at 7:30pm
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#ChequerMead #LiveTheatre #WhatsOnSussex #WhatsOnKent #WhatsOnSurrey #VisitEG #EastGrinstead #JohnPartridge #DancingMan #WestEndLeadingMan

🚨 Coming next week! 🚨 The remarkably compell

🚨 Coming next week! 🚨
The remarkably compelling, amazingly detailed and always humorous…Tony Stockwell!
Tony Stockwell has a long established credibility as one of the top Intuitive Mediums and has shared the stage all round the world with international mediums.

📆 Wed 2nd October at 7:30pm
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#ChequerMead #WhatsOnSussex #WhatsOnKent #WhatsOnSurrey #VisitEG #EastGrinstead #PerformingArts #TonyStockwell #Psychic #Medium

After appearing in the Live Finals of Britain’s

After appearing in the Live Finals of Britain’s Got Talent and performing at Wembley Arena, Matrick’s Illusion is excited to bring their new production of Reimagined! ⭐

Taking the classics of magic and reimagining them with a modern twist, this is their most dynamic and innovative show yet. Balancing comedy and charm with mystery and thrill, Reimagined is a show for all the family and not to be missed! 🎉

VIP packages available!

www.matricksillusion.com
@matricksillusion

📆 Saturday 26th October at 7:30pm
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#ChequerMead #WhatsOnSussex #WhatsOnKent #WhatsOnSurrey #VisitEG #EastGrinstead

EAST GRINSTEAD COMEDY CLUB OCTOBER With The Noise

EAST GRINSTEAD COMEDY CLUB OCTOBER

With The Noise Next Door, Matt Richardson, Harry Pettitt and hosted by Scottish Comedian of The Year winner Daisy Earl!

Don't miss out and book your tickets today!
📆 Friday 4th October at 8pm
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Line up subject to change

#ComedyNight #Comedy #Comics #Comic #GreatComedy #GreatComic #GetYourTicket #OnSale #NowOnSale #LiveShows #Gig #LiveGig #LiveTheatre #WhatsOnSussex #WhatsOnSurrey #VisitEG #EastGrinstead #ChequerMead #Theatre

Join Nick and his four-piece band for songs from a

Join Nick and his four-piece band for songs from across his entire 40+ year career with a preview of new material!

Following a huge 2023 with Haircut 100 playing the BBC Radio 2 Piano Room, a sell-out London reunion show at the O2 Shepherds Bush Empire and a joyous tour of the UK and Ireland; Nick Heyward sets off on his first solo tour since the critically acclaimed Woodland Echoes album release tour in 2018.

Nick will be supported by the wonderful Isabella Coulstock.

📆 Wed 30th October at 7:30pm
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#ChequerMead #LiveTheatre #WhatsOnSussex #WhatsOnKent #WhatsOnSurrey #VisitEG #EastGrinstead #NickHeywood #NickHeywoodTour

Lance Corporal Richard Jones is still the only Mag

Lance Corporal Richard Jones is still the only Magician to ever WIN Britain’s Got Talent! ✨

A World-Class Celebrity Magician and Mind Reader who has entertained and mesmerised audiences all around the world at Events, Royal Parties and Theatres! This is not one to miss!

📆 Fri 8th November at 7:30pm
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#ChequerMead #WhatsOnSussex #WhatsOnKent #WhatsOnSurrey #VisitEG #EastGrinstead #RichardJones #BGT #Britainsgottalent

✨Motown Magic is coming to Chequer Mead Theatre

✨Motown Magic is coming to Chequer Mead Theatre this November ✨

The American Four Tops are coming with splendid harmonies and high stepping dance routines, bringing you on a journey through Reach Out, Baby I Need Your Loving, Walk Away Renee and so many other classic hits, from that golden era! 💛

📆 Sat 9th November at 7:30pm
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#ChequerMead #LiveTheatre #WhatsOnSussex #WhatsOnKent #WhatsOnSurrey #VisitEG #EastGrinstead

🎤 Shout out to my….. 🎶 Woman Like Me: Litt

🎤 Shout out to my…..
🎶 Woman Like Me: Little Mix Show On Sale Now
✌️ Get your tickets and salute to the iconic hits of Little Mix!

💕Saturday 31st May 2025 at 7pm💕
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#FamilyFun #Concert #NightOut #Music

Don't miss The Upbeat Beatles NEXT WEEK! 🎵 Get

Don't miss The Upbeat Beatles NEXT WEEK! 🎵

Get ready for powerhouse vocals, precision harmonies and tight musicianship. There is no band to touch them – 8 bars of TWIST & SHOUT and you will know why no other band can perform this song like The Upbeat Beatles!

If you love The Beatles you are sure to love this show! 🎸

📆 Sat 28th Sept at 7:30pm
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#ChequerMead #WhatsOnSussex #WhatsOnKent #WhatsOnSurrey #VisitEG #EastGrinstead #TheBeatles #TheBeatlesTribute

🎵 Prepare to be enthralled with an evening of b

🎵 Prepare to be enthralled with an evening of back to back hits, featuring note perfect renditions of the most loved songs from the 50’s and 60’s.

With hits from the likes of Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, Chuck Berry, The Beatles, Connie Francis, Neil Sedaka, Little Richard, Roy Orbison, Lulu, The Beach Boys and many more. 🎸

@raveonuk

📆 Sat 5th October at 7:30pm
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#ChequerMead #OnSale #NowOnSale #LiveTheatre #WhatsOnSussex #WhatsOnKent #WhatsOnSurrey #VisitEG #EastGrinstead #RaveOn

We are hiring for Baristas, Bar Staff and Cooks at

We are hiring for Baristas, Bar Staff and Cooks at our fun, happy and busy community theatre? If you are 18+ and looking for part-time work please email your CV to careers@chequermead.co.uk

#ChequerMead #EastGrinstead #Jobs

💎 The Dazzling Diamonds – coming on the 14th

💎 The Dazzling Diamonds – coming on the 14th February with their fabulous smash-hit comedy variety drag show! 💎

✨“It was fantastic, always fabulous, I’ve seen all their shows.” - Audience Member ✨

📆 Fri 14th February at 7:30pm
🎟️ https://www.chequermead.co.uk/shows/the-dazzling-diamonds/

#ComedyNight #Comedy #WhatsOnSussex #WhatsOnKent #WhatsOnSurrey #VisitEG #EastGrinstead #PerformingArts #ChequerMead #Theatre

BOOK TODAY! Join us for a fabulous series of even

BOOK TODAY!

Join us for a fabulous series of events with the stars of the West End! 🎵
Welcoming back our West End stars James Humes and Tanya Caridia!
West End credits include : Les Miserables, The Phantom of the Opera, The Sound of Music, Grease and More!

No need to book a whole table, just get however many tickets you need. This event is in The Apron.

📆 Sunday 6th October at 2:30pm
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Performing your favourite musical numbers from Les Miserables to South Pacific and Little Shop of Horrors to Wicked, and everything in between – there is something for everyone.

#WestEnd #LiveMusic #Musicals #Cabaret #Theatre #EastGrinstead

⭐ Introducing the magical KATE GAUNTLETT as Fair

⭐ Introducing the magical KATE GAUNTLETT as Fairy Bon Bon! ⭐

Don't forget to book your tickets to this years pantomime Beauty and the Beast!

7th December 2024 - 4th January 2025 🎄

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#beautyandthebeast #panto #pantomime #festiveseason #chequermead #visiteg

We're joining up with the wonderful team over at T

We're joining up with the wonderful team over at The Real Pizza Company to bring you pizza on Karaoke Night! 🎵

Join us for another evening of karaoke next Tuesday and why not order some pizza to your table!

Delivered fresh to our door! Offering a selection of pizzas from margheritas to BBQ chicken! 🍕

The Rod Stewart Songbook’s spectacular theatre p

The Rod Stewart Songbook’s spectacular theatre production is the ultimate homage to Rod Stewart, featuring Pete McCall, Europe’s foremost tribute! Along with his sensational live band, you will betaken on a musical journey spanning 50 years! 🎸

📆 Friday 11th October at 7:30pm
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#WhatsOnSussex #WhatsOnKent #WhatsOnSurrey #VisitEG #EastGrinstead #ChequerMead #Theatre #livemusic #rodstewart

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