Chequer Mead Brochure - October 2011 to January 2012

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OCTOBER2011 -JANUARY 2012

CHEQUER MEAD COMMUNITY ARTS CENTRE

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CHEQUER MEAD COMMUNITY ARTS CENTREDe La Warr Road, East Grinstead, West Sussex RH19 3BS

Box Office: 01342 302000Administration: 01342 325577Cuisine Studio: 01342 324860

Web: www.chequermead.org.uk Email: [email protected]

Registered Charity Number: 1108890 Registered Office: East Court Mansion, College Lane, East Grinstead, West Sussex RH19 3LT

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WELCOME...

box office: 01342 302000www.chequermead.org.uk

Chequer Mead acts as an agent for all events

...to our new season at Chequer Mead! I hope that you will enjoy the manyshows and events in the coming months. A registered charity, Chequer Mead is theonly purpose-built arts centre between London and the South Coast, fulfilling theneeds of theatre goers and the arts in the south east. Many shows sell out quicklyso be sure to contact the Box Office as soon as possible to secure the best seats. Happy theatre going!

Hannah Kester – Centre Manager

As a charity (Charity no: 1108890) Chequer Mead gratefully acknowledges the generous financial support it receives from its sponsor, East Grinstead Town Council.

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Train & BusStation

To London & Crawley

To Lewes & Eastbourne

To Tunbridge Wells

PARKINGThere is ample and convenient parking immediately opposite Chequer Mead,which is free-of-charge after 6pm and all day Sundays.

PUBLIC TRANSPORTEast Grinstead railway station is a 10-minute walk, with regular services to London and connections to the South Coast and Thames Link Services. All buses stop at the High Street; 2 minutes walk from the Centre.

For further information on timetables, telephone 0870 608 2608.

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HOW TO FIND US

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CHEQUER MEAD FRIENDS

• Receive regular newsletters including early information on forthcoming events

• Take part in exclusive social events

• Receive concessions on many show tickets

• Chances to win FREE show tickets

Pick up a leaflet and application form at the Chequer Mead Box Office or visitwww.chequermead.org.uk.

Sign up for our free monthly e-newsletter so you can keep up to date with upcomingevents and special offers. Please email details to [email protected].

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POSITIVELY SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL ARTS CENTRE


Would you like to sponsor a seat in the theatre?

For just £75.00 for three years, or £150.00 for 10 years, you can choose a seat(subject to availability) which will carry a plaque acknowledging your support. The plaque will carry your name or that of a loved one or the name of your business if it is a corporate sponsorship. For more information please contact the CMF Chairman, David Bridle c/o Chequer Mead.

Corporate Sponsorship and Advertising.

We have a number of sponsorship and advertising opportunities for the business community to support their local arts centre. For more information, contact the Centre Manager on 01342 325577.


Meridian FMYour Radio, your Station is alsoyour voice in your Community!

Tune in to hear from local peopleabout local issues -

contact us on 01342 328825 or callthe studio direct 01342 325222

www.meridianfm.comSee our website for up to date info on

all that’s happening around town!

Mouth watering cakes and gateaux all baked here in our own

kitchen, delicious lunches, freshly made sandwiches, daily

specials. Make your trip to the theatre even more special

with one of our 2 course pre-show meals which are

available for certain events and by prior booking.

To reserve a table please telephone Mandy,

Paul or Roger on 01342 324860.

For Outside and Conference Catering we are the experts.

Sit back, relax and enjoy the best of live Jazz Cafe combinedwith the finest bistro menus at our regular Jazz Cafe evenings.Open from 7.00pm.

Tuesday 25th October The Sussex Jazz Kings

Wednesday 30th November To be advised

Tickets: Entry £5. Please reserve a table for a meal by calling Mandy, Roger or Paul on 01342 324860. Bistro menu available.

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YOUTH PRODUCTION

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For further information please contact Pete Allen 07786 803660 or Sue Palmer-Jones 07725 022 132Email: [email protected]

Chequer Mead Youth Theatre is part of

The Chequer Mead Youth Theatre is an exciting youth theatrecompany, based at The Chequer Mead Arts Centre, dedicatedto giving young people the opportunity to experience all aspects of contemporary theatre arts.

Term Dates Wednesdays 12th September – 7th December (no session half term 26th October) - 12 sessions

Early Bird Promotion - PAY on the FIRST session of term to take advantage of ourearly bird discount. Fees paid after the first session will be at the normal term fee rate.

Juniors ages 7-11 4.00-5.00 pm Term Fees £ 120.00Early Bird £ 75.60

Inters ages 11-13 5.00-6.00 pm Term Fees £ 120.00Early Bird £ 75.60

Seniors ages 14-18 6.00-7.30 pm Term Fees £180.00Early Bird £113.40

Term Fees payable to WhirlyGigArts Ltd - cheques or cash only.

The term will commence Wednesday 11th January. Please call for prices and info

AUTUMN TERM 2011

SPRING TERM 2012

here’s nothing more exciting than performing… There’s nothing that can build your confidence, test your abilities and stretch

your imagination in quite the way theatre can…

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Chequer Mead Fancy Dress and Costume Hire

The costume store at Chequer Mead is open every Saturday morning, 10am – 1pm for viewings of their extensive range of fancy dress and theatre costumes. For more information and to make appointments with the staff, please phone Sandie on 01342 325134 or Barbara 01342 322944.

Facilities for Hire

Whether it’s a musical or a school production, from a conference for 320 people to a breakfast meeting for 10 people we have the service and state of the artequipment to ensure your event is the best it can be.

Meeting and rehearsal rooms are available to hire at competitive rates starting at £10.00 per hour.

East Grinstead is one hours train journey from London Victoria and opposite the venue is a public car park for over 300 cars. There are three disabled parking spaces on site. We also have an infrared induction hearing loop system in the Theatre.

Our caterers Cuisine Studio (Best Restaurant 2009 – Best of East Grinstead) can fulfil all your catering needs with morning coffees, finger buffet and eveningdining among their wide range of catering options. For more information, please call Mandy or Paul on 01342 324860.

For all booking enquiries, please call the administration office on 01342 325577.

Technical Hire

Our technical department has a wide range of lighting, sound, audio visual andstage equipment available to hire outside of Chequer Mead at competitive dailyand weekly rates. For more information, please email [email protected] phone our Technical department on 01342 325577.

Special schools rate

Do you know that schools in East Grinstead are able to hire the theatre for just £100 for three hours? Perfect for that end of year prize giving or school production and a great opportunity for young people to experience performing on a professional stage for the first time – please contact the administration office on 01342 325577 for more information.


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Saturday December 17th-Friday December 30th

COMPANY OF FRIENDS PRESENTS

Magical Family Panto!

BY PETER DENYER

TICKETS: £15.00 CONCESSIONS: £13.50 FAMILY: £52.00EARLY BIRD SPECIAL OFFER – ALL TICKETS BOUGHT BY 1ST OCTOBER £13.00

PERFORMANCESSaturday December 17th 1.30pm 5.30pmSunday December 18th 1.30pm 5.30pmMonday December 19th No PerformancesTuesday December 20th No PerformancesWednesday December 21st 5.30pm onlyThursday December 22nd 1.30pm 5.30pmFriday December 23rd 1.30pm 5.30pmSaturday December 24th 11.00am 2.30pmChristmas Day No PerformancesBoxing Day No PerformancesTuesday December 27th 5.30pm onlyWednesday December 28th 1.30pm 5.30pm Thursday December 29th 1.30pm 5.30pmFriday December 30th 1.30pm only


Don't miss this spectacular family pantomime featuring ABBIE LOMAX as Snow White and MICHAEL SPENCER as Queen Morgiana, Snow White’s wicked stepmother.

Comedy in abundance, stunning sets and costumes and great entertainment for kids ofall ages! Snow White and the Seven Dwarfspromises to be yet another fantastic ChequerMead pantomime from Company of Friends!


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Cuisine Studio: To reserve a table for a pre–theatre meal please ring 01342 324860

In January 2010, Iain Morrison came all the way from West Scotland to support a show by Anais Mitchell - and wowed the audience with his unique singing, song-writing and piping skills. Since then, he's appeared at major venues, on TV and radio. In this special one-off show, Iain appears with his full band, and we can guarantee an evening of exhilarating, contemporary roots music that you'll love. With special guest, Wallis Bird.

All tickets: £12.50

ACOUSTIC SUSSEX PRESENTS

IAIN MORRISON BANDSUPPORT WALLIS BIRDSATURDAY 1ST OCTOBER AT 8.00PM

THE ELECTRIC LIGHT ORCHESTRA GREATEST HITS TOUR

FEATURING THE FABULOUS ELO EXPERIENCE

The Electric Light Orchestra’sgreatest hits performed live:Livin’ Thing, Sweet Talking Woman, Mr. Blue Sky and manymore. Not to be missed!www.elotribute.com

WEDNESDAY 5TH OCTOBER AT 7.30PM

EVENTS OVERVIEWAUTUMN 2011

Tickets: £16.00 Concessions: £15.00




Talented students from the Hawthorns School will be performing a variety of piecesfrom Baroque to Pop and from the Scottish Highlands to the African Plains.

Tickets: £4.00 Concessions: £3.50 £3.00 each when buying 3 concerts in the series

The sensational ConChord Big Band returns withclassics, swing, ballads and show songs - tributesto yesteryear and today from a 18-strong line upunder Musical Director Phil Laybourn along withvocalists Pam Dabell, Katrina Clark and NigelTostevin. Enjoy a great night out whilst supportingthe outstanding work of St Catherine’s Hospice!Further Info: www.schci.co.uk www.conchordbigband.com www.chequermead.org.uk

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CHEQUER MEADEVENTS GUIDE


CONCHORD BIG BAND CHARITY CONCERTIN AID OF ST CATHERINE'S HOSPICEFRIDAY 14TH OCTOBER AT 8.00PM

Tickets £17.00 Concessions: £15.00 Family Ticket: £50.00 including programme

YOUTH PRODUCTION

East Grinstead area heat of the Public Speaking Competition for local schools run by the Rotary Club.

Free EntryRotary International

in Great Britain & Ireland

ROTARY YOUTH SPEAKSWEDNESDAY 19TH OCTOBER AT 7.00PM

CHEQUER MEAD LUNCHTIME CONCERTS SERIES PRESENTS

THE HAWTHORNS GUITAR ENSEMBLETUESDAY 18TH OCTOBER 1.30PM – 2.30PM

PRIVATE COLLECTION CLOTHES SALE!SATURDAY 22ND OCTOBER 10.00AM – 2.00PM

ACE THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS

HABEAS CORPUS BY ALAN BENNETTFRIDAY 21ST OCTOBER 7.30PM SATURDAY 22ND OCTOBER 2.30PM AND 7.30PM

Alan Bennett’s comedy shows a household in Hove (actually) containing sexual intrigue. Canon Throbbing lusts after women, Constance wants bigger breasts (and will buy them)and the charlady knows everything! For more information: www.acetheatre.co.uk


KEITH JAMES IN CONCERT

THE SONGS OF LEONARD COHENMONDAY 24TH OCTOBER AT 8.00PM

Keith James; with a lifetime reputation of performingand an undying love of the pure song gives you a concert of this amazing material in the most intimateand sensitive way imaginable.

“Some of the most atmospheric and emotivemusic you will ever hear” THE INDEPENDENT.

www.keith-james.com

All Tickets: £14.00

For one day only - fantastic discounts on Autumn/Winter ladieswear. Shoes and clothing from £5! Cash/credit cards only.




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CUISINE STUDIO PRESENTS

THE SUSSEX JAZZ KINGSJazzCafé

TUESDAY 25TH OCTOBER See page 6 for details

YOUTH PRODUCTION

Footloose is an exciting, colourful and fast paced musical with classic ‘80s anthems including Holding Out

For a Hero, Let’s Hear It For The Boy and of course the title track, Footloose. Its story has everything –

loss, passion, love, fear, anger friendship and comedy.

Following their excellent previous productions of Alice in Wonderland and West Side Story, Act One

Beginners promises their best show yet.

With a cast of 62 teenagers from this leading local drama school, Footloose is a ‘must see’ for all ages.

www.actonebeginners.co.uk

Tickets: £14:00 Concessions: £11:00 Family: £46.00

ACT ONE BEGINNERS PRESENTS

FOOTLOOSE THE MUSICALTHURSDAY 27TH OCTOBER AT 7.30PM FRIDAY AND SATURDAY 28TH AND 29TH OCTOBER AT 2.30PM AND 7.30PM


The enchanting tale of The Nutcracker is one of the best-loved ballets and centresaround Clara and her nutcracker doll, which magically transforms into a princely soldier. Their adventures see the Prince and Clara combat the Mouse King and join the Sugar Plum Fairy for a wonderful trip to a Kingdom made entirely of sweets.

www.viennafestivalballet.com

Tickets: £18.50 Senior Citizens: £15.50 Children and Students: £12.50

VIENNA FESTIVAL BALLET PRESENTS

THE NUTCRACKERWEDNESDAY 2ND NOVEMBER AT 5.00PM & 8.00PM


THE SPIRES HAIRDRESSING ARTISTIC TEAM PRESENTS

HAIRDRESSING AROUND EUROPEMONDAY 31ST OCTOBER AT 7.30PM

European Hairdressing on your doorstep!Milan; Paris; London; Barcelona - and yes…right here in East Grinstead! Traditional –Contemporary – Avant Garde – Every Day –Special Day! Proceeds will go to TheMelanoma Foundation at St Georges Hospital.

Tickets: £ 10.00 Concessions: £ 5.00


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Formerly known as Abba Magic, the three shows in one feature hits from the seventies,a superb Grease tribute surrounded by the best ABBA show in the country.

Tickets: Adults £15.00 First Child up to 12 years old FREE Additional Children up to 12 years old £6.00

HRH ENTERTAINMENTS IN ASSOCIATION WITH PAUL ROBERTS PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS

DANCING QUEENTHURSDAY 3RD NOVEMBER AT 7.30PM

This Superb live tribute show features all The Shadows classic instrumental hits from the 1960s, Apache to Wonderful Land andmany more all recaptured with authenticFender Stratocaster guitars and Vox amplification. Take a nostalgic trip back to the swinging sixties!

Tickets: £14.50 Family: £50.00Concessions: Children, Students, Senior Citizens, £12.50: Wheelchair users,Chequer Mead Friends £12.00

BRITISH AIRWAVES PRODUCTIONS PRESENTSTHE FABULOUS SHADOWSGOLDEN GREATS TOURFRIDAY 4TH NOVEMBER AT 8.00PM


ACOUSTIC SUSSEX PRESENTS

KATE WALSHSATURDAY NOVEMBER 5TH AT 8.00PM

OUTLOUD PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS

PASSING STRANGERSMONDAY 7TH NOVEMBER AT 7.45PM

FORTITUDE ACADEMY PRESENTS

TAEKWON-DO EXTRAVAGANZASUNDAY 6TH NOVEMBER

When Malcolm and his unhappy friend, Clive attend a singles evening they meet the upwardly mobile Julie and cynical Liz. Will love happen or are they just Passing Strangers?

Tickets: £12.00 Concessions: £10.00 Family: £39.00

Calling 26-year-old Kate a singer songwriter is likesaying Van Gogh was a cartoonist. Kate is, er, different.A classically-trained pianist, she adores Debussy, studies cello, listens constantly to Classic FM (and littleelse) and bemoans the demise of vinyl and CDs. But when she sits down to write a song you’d betterlock up your hearts for you instantly become Kate’sclose personal confidante as she bares her soul with shocking candour.


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A. M. PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS

WE THREE KINGS OF ROCK AND ROLLFRIDAY 11TH NOVEMBER AT 7.30PM

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MARKS AND KENNARD - A COUPLE OF JOBSWORTHSTUESDAY 8TH NOVEMBER AT 7.30PM FOR 8.00PM

Musical comedy duo Marks and Kennard will bringlaughs aplenty with their performance of light-hearted comedy songs and ditties. Great live entertainment in the Pavilion, guaranteed to send you home smiling.

£10.00 All tickets to include a free glass of wine and nibbles

A show full of music to show the music did not die!Billy Fury by west end stage and screen actor GavinStanley . Marc Robinson from 'stars in their eyes'pays tribute to Buddy Holly and ELVIS ... the kinghimself - Steve Halliday from 'stars in their eyes'Three west end performers who will pay tribute toTHREE KINGS OF ROCK N ROLL!

By arrangement with Musicscope and Stage Musicals Ltd of New York, Imberhorne School presents their biggest show in decades as they

bring their first full-length, whole school musical to Chequer Mead.

Tickets: £9.00 Concessions £7.00 Imberhorne Students: £5.00

Tickets: £15.00 Concessions: Senior Citizens, Wheelchair users £14.00 Children, Students and Chequer Mead Friends: £10.00



YOUTH PRODUCTION

IMBERHORNE SCHOOL PRESENTS

OLIVER!THURSDAY 17TH – SATURDAY 19THNOVEMBER AT 7.30PM

AN AUDIENCE WITH

TONY STRUDWICK & HIS BAND AND SINGERS SUNDAY 20TH NOVEMBER AT 7.00PM


Tony Strudwick’ s band and singers,known as one of the UK’s most versatile bands, make a welcome return to Chequer Mead. During theevening there will be an opportunityfor a question and answer session

with Tony and the band, many of whom have played with some of the leading bandsin the country. East Grinstead is Tony’s home town and he remembers time in theQueen Vic as a small boy during the last war. Who remembers the Peanut club?

Tickets: £12.00 Concessions £10.00


THE WOOLMER MUSIC GROUP –PIANO AND VIOLINTUESDAY 22 NOVEMBER AT 1.30PM – 2.30PM

Hannah Woolmer studied at Trinity College of Music and London College of Music. In 2007 Hannah performed the solo in Vivaldi’s Four Seasons in London and Southendwith The Woolmer Music Group String Orchestra. She has recorded tracks for films andhas performed with Benjamin Grosvenor and Jeanine Thorpe. Belinda Jones studied at the Royal Academy of Music and has won numerous competitions and awards including The Jacqueline Du Pres Music Prize and The Brahms Duo Prize.




COPTHORNE PLAYERS PRESENTS‘ALLO ALLO!THURSDAY 24TH – SATURDAY 26TH NOVEMBER AT 7.30PM"Listen very carefully, we shall say zis only once!"René Artois, a hapless café owner, is hiding two Britishairmen for the Resistance and the priceless painting of

'The Fallen Madonna' for the Germans. Can René meet the demands of the German occupiers, the Resistance, his wife Edith and his waitresses whilst keeping at bay the attentions of Lieutenant Gruber?

All Tickets: £13.00

Ariel Drama Academy is proud to present an evening of Song, Drama, and Dance, celebrating a selection of the Academies work throughout the year. LAMDA to Hip Hopto Contemporary dance, this evening will entertain all. For full details of the Academy go to www.arielct.co.uk.

Tickets: £11.00 Concessions: Senior Citizens, Children, Students £9.00Chequer Mead Friends £10.00: Wheelchair Users £8.00


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Ultimate Genesis captures the excitement of a live ‘70sGenesis concert. Featuring music from the band’s earlyheyday, this is a must see for Genesis fans. Featuring allthe great albums up to Wind & Wuthering. For more information: www.losendos.co.uk.

Tickets: £15.00 Chequer Mead Friends: £14.00

A LOS ENDOS PRODUCTION

ULTIMATE GENESISTUESDAY 29TH NOVEMBER AT 7.30PM

YOUTH PRODUCTION


CUISINE STUDIO PRESENTS

JazzCaféWEDNESDAY 30TH NOVEMBER See page 6 for details

ARIEL DRAMA ACADEMY PRESENTSARIEL DRAMA SHOWCASE – CRAWLEY ACADEMY MONDAY 28TH NOVEMBER AT 7.30PM



Christmas starts here! We are delighted to welcome The Band of The Blues and Royalswho will perform a variety of music at this very popular annual concert. A rare treat indeed! Book early to avoid disappointment and support this very worthy cause givingessential assistance to our armed forces (both past and present) and their families.


THE BAND OF THE BLUES AND ROYALS PRESENTS

A WINTER CONCERT - IN AID OF SSAFA./FORCES HELP(SOLDIERS, SAILORS, AIRMAN AND FAMILIES ASSOCIATION/ FORCES HELP)

FRIDAY 2ND DECEMBER AT 7.30PM

“…The ultimate tribute to the sensational 70’s!When pop was at its peak...” All your favourite 70’schart hits performed by this amazing 6 piece bandwho are storming the UK. ‘The Jackie Generation’ perform a two hour show so mouth watering, even a ‘Curlywurly’ couldn’t out chew it!


THE JACKIE GENERATION 70’S CHRISTMAS SPECIALSATURDAY 3RD DECEMBER AT 7.45PM

Over 50 stalls selling high quality gifts and crafts just in time for Christmas! Come along and meet the stallholders and the artists who will be here on the day. Cuisine Studio will be open and selling teas and lunches – to pre-book, please call 01342 324860.

FREE ENTRY To join our craft fair e-mailing list, pleaseemail your details to [email protected].

CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIRSUNDAY 4TH DECEMBER - 10AM UNTIL 4PM.



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MERIDIAN VOICESTUESDAY 6TH DECEMBER AT 1.30PM – 2.30PM

A new & exciting choir for Southern England, with Musical Director RICHARD JENKINSON,makes its Chequer Mead debut! Join them for an enjoyable pre-Xmas lunchtime programme! Other recent and future bookings include performing for The National Trust,Hereford Cathedral, Finchcocks (Kent) and in Mindelheim (Germany.) For further information: [email protected]


YOUTH PRODUCTION

Crockham Hill CE Primary School presents their annual Christmas Production. Further details available nearer the time.

YOUTH PRODUCTION

CROCKHAM HILL SCHOOL

CHRISTMAS SHOWTHURSDAY 8TH DECEMBER AT 7.30PM

SUSSEX ROCK SCHOOLWEDNESDAY 7TH DECEMBER AT 7.45PM

The Sussex Rock School annual Xmas Concert features exceptional students of all ages,taught and supported by experienced musicians performing their choice of rock and pop music. Great talent and fantastic music!

Tickets: £10.00 Students and children £5.00



A night to remember- Pirouette Performers in ballet, tap, street and singing surprises along the way.


CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS WITH

CHOIRPOWER TUESDAY 13TH AND WEDNESDAY 14TH DECEMBER6.30PM – 7.30PM

Join in with your favourite carols and Christmas songs around the Chequer MeadChristmas tree in the Pavilion. Book early to avoid disappointment after last year’s sell out. Mandy and Roger’s homemade strudel and mulled wine will be availablefrom the Cuisine Studio.


YOUTH PRODUCTION


EAST GRINSTEAD CHORAL SOCIETY PRESENTS

LAST NIGHT AT THE CHRISTMAS PROMS SATURDAY 10TH DECEMBER AT 7.30PM

Begin your festive season with East Grinstead Choral Society and children’s choir, directed by Richard Jenkinson, in their Christmas Concert. Accompanied by organ and the brilliant Chameleon Brass, they sing beautiful and evocative Christmas pieces arranged by Peter Skellern. Plenty of opportunities for the audience to join in and raise the roof by singing everyone’s favourite carols.

Tickets: All adults £13.00 Concessions: Children and students £6.00 Family Tickets: £35.00 Cuisine Studio: To reserve a table for a

pre–theatre meal please ring 01342 324860

PIROUETTE PERFORMERS PRESENTS

MEDLEYS BY NIGHT FRIDAY 9TH DECEMBER AT 6.30PM

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COMPANY OF FRIENDS PRESENTS

Saturday December 17th 1.30pm 5.30pmSunday December 18th 1.30pm 5.30pmMonday December 19th No PerformancesTuesday December 20th No PerformancesWednesday December 21st 5.30pm onlyThursday December 22nd 1.30pm 5.30pmFriday December 23rd 1.30pm 5.30pmSaturday December 24th 11.00am 2.30pmChristmas Day No PerformancesBoxing Day No PerformancesTuesday December 27th 5.30pm onlyWednesday December 28th 1.30pm 5.30pm Thursday December 29th 1.30pm 5.30pmFriday December 30th 1.30pm only

BY PETER DENYER

SUPPORTED BYMAGICALFamily Panto!

TICKETS: £15.00 CONCESSIONS: £13.50 FAMILY: £52.00EARLY BIRD SPECIAL OFFER – ALL TICKETS BOUGHT BY 1ST OCTOBER £13.00

Queen Morgiana, the vain, wicked Queen asks her Magic Mirror “Who is the Fairest in the Land?” When the mirror replies that her step-daughter,Snow White, is the most beautiful in the Land, the Queen flies into a jealousrage and Snow White hides in the forest with the Seven Dwarfs. Will theWicked Queen find her and feed her the apple she has poisoned? Will the handsome Prince find Snow White in time to save her?

Don't miss this spectacular family pantomime featuring Abbie Lomax asSnow White and Michael Spencer as Snow White’s wicked stepmother. Comedy in abundance, stunning sets and costumes and great entertainmentfor kids of all ages! Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs promises to be yetanother fantastic Chequer Mead pantomime from Company of Friends!


IT'S BACK! Championship wrestling, full of sparklycostumes and audience participation, is back inEast Grinstead for its 2012 show. On the excitingbill will be new British Heavyweight ChampionAlan Lee Travis, Capital Wrestling ChampionRichard Parliament, Rob Cage & so many more!

Tickets: £12.00 Concessions: £10.00 Family: £36.00

Our aim is to offer artists of all levels and abilities the facility to drop in without prior arrangement for a two hour life drawing session.

Drawing boards and easels are available and artists should bring their own art materials.

Models may be clothed or unclothed - participants should be 18 and over.

£10 per session

WEEKLY DROP-IN Life Drawing ClassesMONDAYS 19th September - 5th December


LDN WRESTLING WEDNESDAY 25TH JANUARYDOORS 7PM, BELL TIME 7.30PM

CHRISTMAS CRAFT MARKETSATURDAY 17TH – THURSDAY 22ND DECEMBER OPEN 11.00AM – 6.00PM

In the Greenstede Gallery the week before Christmas! - Wonderful for those last minute gifts! Admission Free

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A series of paintings from around Crawley and Croydon. The approach has beenfounded on my favourite American painters, Rauschenberg, Johns, Guston andBasquiat, using house hold paint and Spray cans. John-Luc Godard said onceyou only needed a girl and a gun to make a film and my aims have been to tryand paint traditional English landscapes, using the most basic clichéd subjectsto find complexity within them. I have tried to be as open to my environment aspossible, be it the light on a pool or the glow of the Sky lit from the Airport.

Zero3 returns to The Greenstede Gallery with their third touring exhibitionSignature III. The exhibition will feature innovative contemporary work, offering an insight and understanding of modern textiles and techniques thatare occurring within the Arts today. Each day of the exhibition two members of the group will be available for discussion in the gallery.

ROBERT MELDRUMFRIDAY 23RD SEPTEMBER – WEDNESDAY 5TH OCTOBER

ZERO3FRIDAY 7TH OCTOBER – WEDNESDAY 19TH OCTOBER

?WHAT’S ONIN THEGREENSTEDEGALLERY

OPEN MONDAY TO SATURDAY A D M I S S I O N F R E E

CLOSED SUNDAYS


Stephen Cox started attending art evening classes with a practicing professionalartist Mary King. She specialized in a particular form of mixed media, usingpaste and water colour agents together with fine muslin, which Stephen immediately related to and developed into his own unique style. He loved thedevelopment process which has run through the last 38 years. Following on from Mary's influence, he struck lucky once again when, although having beendiagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 2004, he attended regular weekly arttherapy sessions with the well respected professional artist Ursula Stone.Stephen has not looked back since; he is an art addict!!!

RETROSPECTION - MY 38 YEAR JOURNEY THROUGH ARTFRIDAY 21ST OCTOBER – WEDNESDAY 26TH OCTOBER

In their first joint exhibition, textile artists Jude Kingshott and Penny Watts invite you to share their individual love of mixed media textiles.

BEND ONE’S STEPSFRIDAY 28TH OCTOBER – WEDNESDAY 2ND NOVEMBER

Focusing on two year’s work by the Wednesday Workshop Group of the Tunbridge Wells Embroiderers’ Guild, the exhibition includes the followingcolourful projects: small quilts; 3D pieces inspired by Gavin Fry; abstract gardens; take a piece of Thai embroidery; and many more.

LOSING THE THREADTHURSDAY 3RD NOVEMBER – WEDNESDAY 9TH NOVEMBER

An exhibition to celebrate the first 15 years of the area’s leading communityTheatre and Arts Centre! With contributions from all the diverse groups that call Chequer Mead home!

CHEQUER MEAD’S CRYSTAL ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION! FRIDAY 11TH NOVEMBER - WEDNESDAY 16TH NOVEMBER

Heroes and Villains is a study in portraiture of some of the most influential political poets in America’s urban rap culture. It consists of 12 paintings, oil on canvas, and sees Joe Caprani return to classical realism.

HEROES AND VILLAINSFRIDAY 9TH DECEMBER – WEDNESDAY 14TH DECEMBER

ShedArt works in a wide variety of media. Our exhibition presents painting,prints, drawings and textile art that is eclectic, contemporary and vital.

SHEDARTFRIDAY 18TH NOVEMBER – WEDNESDAY 30TH NOVEMBER


OPENING HOURSMonday – Saturday: 9.00am – 6.00pm. Box Office is also open until the interval on performance evenings. Check the website for Sunday openings.

EMAIL US ON [email protected]!Please email us with the name, date and time of performance(s), number of tickets required and, if you wish, a seating preference – also include your daytime phone number.One of our staff will call you to finalise arrangements.

METHODS OF PAYMENTCheques are no longer accepted as payment for ticketsBy Telephone: We accept most credit and debit cards – please note that we charge a£1.50 Booking Fee per transaction. Please inform the Box Office at time of booking if youwish to have your tickets posted, for which there is an additional charge of 50p, otherwisewe are happy to keep your tickets at the Box Office to be collected at your convenience.

In Person: There is no booking fee for cash and debit card payments made in person at theBox Office. Once purchased, regrettably tickets cannot be exchanged nor can money be refunded in any circumstances other than an event being cancelled. In event of a sell outwe will attempt to resell your tickets, but we cannot guarantee a resale.

SOLT THEATRE VOUCHERS SOLT Theatre Vouchers are accepted and can also be purchased at our Box Office. Theatre tokens can now be used when making telephone bookings as well as in person.

DISABLED PATRONSGuide and assistance dogs are welcome throughout the Centre. There are three disabledparking bays available in the Centre car park and also a disabled bathroom available. Chequer Mead operates a Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan Procedure (PEEP) for its disabled patrons – please speak to a member of staff for more information’.

WHEELCHAIR PATRONSWe ask that wheelchair patrons book in advance so that we can help you during your visit.Please discuss your needs with Box Office staff when making your booking, especially if you are using a large wheelchair. We are pleased to offer concessionary priced tickets towheelchairs users where available and complimentary tickets to carers whose presence is essential. There is level access to the front and throughout the building. Regretfully there is no access to the first floor seats in the circle.

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OTHER INFORMATION

HEARING IMPAIRED PATRONSThe auditorium has an infrared induction loop system. Headsets are available at the Box Office free of charge.

VISUALLY IMPAIRED PATRONSA large print of events listings is available on request. Please telephone the Marketing Department 01342 325577.

AUDIENCE LATECOMERSAt the discretion of the Duty Manager, patrons arriving late may be held back, or seated inthe most easily accessible seat if appropriate, until a suitable break in the performance.

PERFORMANCE CONTENTWhilst we attempt at all times to safeguard customer’s interests, Chequer Mead can acceptno responsibility for the content and pricing of events. Chequer Mead will give guidancewhere possible on extreme content.



BULLFROGMusic

For all your Musical Needs from Rock to the Classics

15 – 17 Ship StreetEast Grinstead

West Sussex

Tel: 01342 315602

www.bullfrogmusic.co.uk

ARGENTINE TANGOStarts Monday 5th September, 7.30-8.30pm in the meeting room. Join us for authentic Argentine Tango. Learn the elegant moves of Tango in this Beginners class. Limited places. Singles and couples welcome. Please call regarding the start of an intermediate class.

For more information and to book a place: Vanessa King 07973 113793 or email [email protected]

BEGINNERS PILATES CLASSESEvery Thursday (term-time) 11.00am – 12 noon. Pilates offers strengthening of theback and abdominals, It improves posture, flexibility, balance and helps reduce stress.

Contact Marion Watson on 01342 322644

BELLY DANCINGThe fun way to keep fit – great for all ages and sizes. Classes every Monday. Beginners 7-8pm; Level 2 8-9pm.

Contact Lea Smith on 01342 850423

BULLFROG PRODUCTIONS YOUTH GROUPBullfrog Productions Youth Group is a performance specific group for 6 – 20 year olds, producing musicals throughout the year at Chequer Mead. Optional dance and singing classes on Saturdays.

Contact 01342 322411 or download application form www.bullfrogproductions.co.uk

BULLFROG FROGGIESBullfrog also run ballet and tap classes for 3 to 7 year olds on a Saturday morning from 10am to 12pm. They will be performing in our next production “The Rhythm Of Life” and have many opportunities to join our main productions during the year.

Contact 01342 322411 or download application form www.bullfrogproductions.co.uk

CHEQUER MEAD YOUTH THEATREThe Chequer Mead Youth Theatre is an exciting youth theatre company, based at the Chequer Mead Arts Centre, dedicated to giving young people the opportunity to experience all aspects of contemporary theatre arts.

Classes on Wednesdays: Juniors aged 7 – 11 years: 4.00pm – 5.00pm

Inters aged 11 – 14 years: 5.00pm – 6.00pm

Seniors aged 14 – 18 years: 6.00pm – 7.30pm

Contact Pete Allen 07786 803660 or Sue Palmer-Jones 07725 022132or email: [email protected] For further info visit www.wgarts.co.uk

CHOIRPOWER“Choirpower” sings for serious fun. Repertoire ranges from musicals to pop – classical to jazz. New members are always welcome. Rehearsals are on Thursdays at 8.00pm.

For further information 07767 832049 or email: [email protected]

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COMPANY OF FRIENDSProducing major shows, pantomimes, plays and Music Halls,COF welcomes anyone to their regular open auditions. For information on future productions: www.theatrefriends.com or 01342 529115.

EAST GRINSTEAD DECORATIVE AND FINE ARTS SOCIETYA wide variety of lectures held in the theatre each month at Chequer Mead. For further information on these and on becoming a member, contact 01342 832589

EAST GRINSTEAD STAMP CLUBRegular meets with a varied programme of speakers. Visitors are always welcome.For further details call Mr. Malcolm Green 01342 327554

HATHA YOGA AND RELAXATION CLASSEvery Tuesday 7.45-9.15pm. All levels are welcome including beginners. Wear comfortable layered clothing, with socks.Feel free to call Tracey on 07885 285294 with any questions.

KAMON MARTIAL ARTS FEDERATIONWing Chun Kung Fu is on offer on a Thursday evening between 7.30pm & 9pm.For further details Tel: 020 8123 5768 or visit www.KamonWingChun.com

LIFE DRAWING SESSIONSMondays: 11am – 1pm in the Studio during term time only. No pre-booking required – why not just drop in? Models may be clothed or unclothed. Bring your own art materials. Admission £10.00 per session. For further details Tel: Box Office 01342 302000



Sustainable and stylish clothes, hats & memorabiliaVINTAGE EVENING WEAR HIRE

2 OLD STONE LINK • SHIP STREET • EAST GRINSTEAD • RH19 4EF(parking at Waitrose or Iceland car parks 2 mins walk)

e: [email protected] t: 01342 410496 w: www.wearitagainsam.co.ukOpen 9.30 -5pm Monday to Saturday. Late night shopping Tuesday

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MEDITATION CLASSESMondays 7:30-9pm (drop-in) Meditation is medicine for the mind. Becoming more peaceful and positive brings great benefits and enables us to transform our life by changing our mind. All welcome! Fees: £5 per class.For further details Tel: 01273 732917 or www.meditateinbrighton.com/eastgrinstead

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUSIf you feel you have a drug problem, we meet regularly on Thursday evenings at 7.30pm. Contact Keith on 07939 559359

RSK KARATEClasses every Wednesday from 6.30pm to 8.00pm. Contact Rhys Williams Tel: 01444 241625 or 07812 834112

SLIMMING WORLDSlimming Club every Wednesday 7.00pm – 8.30pm 52 weeks a year.For further information please phone Brigitte Lipiatt on 07772 147369

TAICHI QI GONGClasses every Tuesday (from 13th September term time) 6.30pm - 7.30pm. A relaxing butenergising work out suitable for any age and any level of fitness. Qi Gong helps to reducestress and anxiety, increase your health and fitness levels, balance and concentration. Contact Dawn Bradley on 01342 302099 or email [email protected]

TAPPIN’ TIMEFun Adult tap dancing classes. Mondays in the Studio. 7.30pm – 8.30pmFor more info call 07825 568337

TATTY BUMPKINYoga for children aged 2-6 with stories, fun, music & movement.Wednesdays 10.00am – 10.45am.For more information call: 0845 680 5157 or email [email protected]

WEIGHT WATCHERSMeetings every Thursday 6pm – 7.30pm For more information: please contact Sally Davison 01342 718603

THE ZUMBA Tuesdays 7.00pm – 8.00pm. Classes are suitable for everyone, any ability. The Zumba® class fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow moves to create a one-of-a-kind fitness program that will blow you away. We want you to want to work out, to love working out, to get hooked.For more info: email [email protected] or call 07974 105554.www.vickyhayesworkouts.co.uk

REGULAR HIRERS CONTINUED


With an amazing array of period and fancy dress costumes for every occasion. Pop into Chequer Mead any Saturday morning between 10am – 1pm

For more information call Sandie 01342 325134

or Barbara 01342 322944

Fancy Dress&STAGE COSTUME

H I R E

CHEQUER MEAD

Be the best dressed at the party!


OCTOBERAcoustic Sussex : Iain Morrison Band Saturday 1st October at 8.00pmELO Experience Wednesday 5th October at 7.30pmLee Hurst Thursday 13th October at 7.30pmConChord Big Band Charity Concert Friday 14 October at 8.00pmThe Hawthorns Guitar Ensemble Tuesday 18th October 1.30pm – 2.30pmRotary Youth Speaks Wednesday 19th October at 7.00pmHabeas Corpus by Alan Bennett Friday 21st October 7.30pm

Saturday 22nd October 2.30pm and 7.30pmPrivate Collection Clothes Sale Saturday 22nd October 10.00am – 2.00pmThe songs of Leonard Cohen Monday 24th October at 8.00pmJazz Cafe The Sussex Jazz Kings Tuesday 25th October Act One Beginners presents Footloose the Musical Thursday 27th October at 7.30pm. Friday 28th and

Saturday 29th October at 2.30pm and 7.30pmHairdressing Around Europe Monday 31st October at 7.30pm

NOVEMBERVienna Festival Ballet: The Nutcracker Wednesday 2nd November at 5.00pm and 8.00pmDancing Queen Thursday 3rd November at 7.30pm The Fabulous Shadows Golden Greats Tour Friday 4th November at 8.00pmAcoustic Sussex presents Kate Walsh Saturday November 5th at 8.00pmFortitude academy: Taekwon-do extravaganza Sunday 6th NovemberOutloud Productions : Passing Strangers Monday 7th November at 7.45pmMarks and Kennard: A Couple of Jobsworths Tuesday 8th November at 7.30pm for 8.00pmA. M. Productions : We Three Kings of Rock and Roll Friday 11th November at 7.30pm Imberhorne School : Oliver! Thursday 17th – Saturday 19th November at 7.30pmAn Audience with Tony Strudwick, his band and singers Sunday 20th November at 7.00pmThe Woolmer Music Group – Piano and Violin Tuesday 22 November at 1.30pm – 2.30pmCopthorne Players : ‘Allo Allo! Thursday 24th – Saturday 26th November at 7.30pmAriel Drama Showcase – Crawley Academy Monday 28th November at 7.30pmA Los Endos: Ultimate Genesis Tuesday 29th November at 7.30pmCuisine Studio: Jazz Cafe Wednesday 30th November

DECEMBER / JANUARYThe Band of the Blues and Royals: A Winter Concert Friday 2nd December at 7.30pmThe Jackie Generation 70’s Christmas Special Saturday 3rd December at 7.45pmChristmas Craft Fair Sunday 4th December - 10am until 4pm.Meridian Voices Tuesday 6th December at 1.30pm – 2.30pmSussex Rock School Wednesday 7th December at 7.45pmCrockham Hill School Christmas Show Thursday 8th December at 7.30pmPirouette Performers : Medleys by Night Friday 9th December at 6.30pm EG Choral Society: Last Night at the Christmas Proms Saturday 10th December at 7.30pmCelebrate Christmas with Choirpower! Tues & Weds 13th &14th December 6.30pmCompany of Friends : Snow White Saturday December 17th – Friday December 30th Christmas Craft Market Saturday 17th – Thursday 22nd December

Open 11.00am – 6.00pmLDN Wrestling Wednesday 25th January Doors 7pm, Bell time 7.30pm

WHAT’S ON AT A GLANCE!


Documents

Chequer Mead Brochure - October 2011 to January 2012