Chequer Mead Theatre 30th Birthday FundRaiser

What's On TOMORROW
Tuesday 21st April to Wednesday 4th November
Bring your favourite teddy and snuggle up for a magical storytelling adventure at Chequer Mead!

Upcoming highlights at Chequer Mead Theatre

East Grinstead Comedy Club New Act Night

East Grinstead Comedy Club New Act Night

Rangatainment Comedy and Chequer Mead Theatre are excited to launch a brand-new monthly comedy night

The Unravelling Wilburys

The Unravelling Wilburys

Features songs from the careers of George Harrison, Bob Dylan, Tom Petty & Roy Orbison

Jazz Club – May

Jazz Club – May

The Nicholas Meier World Group takes in East Grinstead Jazz Club as part of their 2025 tour!

In The Name of Love: The Diana Ross Story

In The Name of Love: The Diana Ross Story

In The Name of Love: The Diana Ross Story returns after a huge SELL OUT tour in 2025!

KPOP Live

KPOP Live

KPOP Live

East Grinstead Comedy Club New Act Night

East Grinstead Comedy Club New Act Night

Rangatainment Comedy and Chequer Mead Theatre are excited to launch a brand-new monthly comedy night

Ice Age Adventure Live

Ice Age Adventure Live

Brace yourselves for a mammoth mission in the frozen world of Ice Age Adventure Live!

An Evening with Toyah: Songs and Stories

An Evening with Toyah: Songs and Stories

Toyah is hitting the road for an extensive UK tour.

Jazz Club – June

Jazz Club – June

East Grinstead Jazz Club welcomes Peter Jones!

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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