Chequer Mead Theatre 30th Birthday FundRaiser

What's On TODAY
Thursday 22nd January at 7:00pm
Olivier Award-winner Hiran Abeysekera is Hamlet in this fearless, contemporary production

Upcoming highlights at Chequer Mead Theatre

Euphoria

Euphoria

Euphoria return to Chequer Mead Theatre in 2026!

East Grinstead Comedy Club – January

East Grinstead Comedy Club – January

With Troy Hawke, Nick Elleray, Fiona Ridgewell and hosted by Abigoliah Schamaun!

Jazz Club – February

Jazz Club – February

East Grinstead Jazz Club is delighted to welcome London Based jazz singer 

An Audience with Frazer Hines

An Audience with Frazer Hines

An unforgettable evening of charm, nostalgia, and entertainment as television legend Frazer

Tony Stockwell

Tony Stockwell

Tony Stockwell returns to East Grinstead in 2026! 

FREE! Kids Arts & Crafts

FREE! Kids Arts & Crafts

FREE! Afterschool Kids Arts & Crafts

Fish & Quiz Fundraiser

Fish & Quiz Fundraiser

Fish & Quiz Fundraiser

Alan Johnson – The Beatles, Harold Wilson and Me

Alan Johnson – The Beatles, Harold Wilson and Me

Guaranteed to delight Baby Boomers everywhere!

Andy Parsons: Please #@!$ off to Mars

Andy Parsons: Please #@!$ off to Mars

Life is hard. Come and have a laugh about it.

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.

Chequer Mead Theatre is a registered charity and a vital community resource at the heart of East Grinstead, dedicated to enriching lives through access to the arts, culture and creative learning. Over the years, the theatre has grown into a vibrant hub of cultural activity, supporting both professional and amateur productions and welcoming local talent alongside touring companies.

As part of our charitable mission, we deliver a wide range of educational programmes and workshops throughout the year, work closely with local schools by hosting their annual performances, and provide affordable spaces for creativity and wellbeing. Our on-site studios are available for hire and are widely used for rehearsals,

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