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Freddie Starr Des O’Connor www.chequermead.org.uk Leo Tolstoy once said “Spring is the time of plans and projects.” Well we certainly have plenty of those ahead. Chequer Mead is thriving and that is thanks to your support. I believe we have a very varied programme that offers something for everyone. We are seeing bigger and better acts, and consequently, bigger audiences, leading to many sold out shows. We are also seeing many visitors from outside the East Grinstead area, who are spreading the good word and returning with friends and family. With the improving quality of acts and new visitors, we have to change and improve with them. We have many plans for the centre, all of which are to enhance the experience of visiting our intimate venue. I ask you to embrace these changes and understand that they are all done for the good of Chequer Mead, and with the aim of a long and sustainable future. Take a look through the programme, and I’m confident there will be something in here that will be of interest. We have also launched our new app through mytheatre.com. Now you will be able to check out what is going on at Chequer Mead on the train home, or waiting to see the doctor! The app is downloadable from itunes or google play and is absolutely free. Don’t forget you can book your tickets online at www.chequermead.org.uk Thanks for your continued support and I look forward to seeing you in the theatre PETE JENKINS Centre Manager

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PARKING There is ample and convenient parking immediately opposite Chequer Mead, which is free-of-charge after 6pm and all day Sundays. PUBLIC TRANSPORT East 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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CHEQUER MEAD COMMUNITY ARTS CENTRE De La Warr Road, East Grinstead, West Sussex RH19 3BS Box Office: 01342 302000 Administration: 01342 325577 Pavilion Cafe: 01342 324860 Web: www.chequermead.org.uk Email: [email protected] As a charity, Chequer Mead gratefully acknowledges the generous financial support it receives from its sponsor, East Grinstead Town Council.

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

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CHEQUER MEAD Friends As a patron of Chequer Mead Community Art Centre we are sure that you would be more than happy to support its continuing success.

As a Friend of Chequer Mead you will greatly benefit the Art Centre. Your annual membership fee is used by the small Friends committee to provide items to enhance the centre for all its users and hirers.

In recent years we have been able to provide full height mirrors for the meeting and rehearsal rooms, child booster seats, 80 new chairs, stage condenser microphones, clip frames in The Pavilion, the planters by the front entrance, portable modesty screens. We continue to raise funds and meet the centre manager regularly to find out what is needed.

In return, we offer Friends concessions on some shows, we hold quarterly ticket draws so you could win a pair of free tickets to a show. We hold events just for Friends and Volunteers for example, we recently held a wine tasting evening, quiz night and a talk and we email regular newsletters to keep you informed of upcoming events and shows.

If you are interested in helping further, then why not join the Committee? We raise funds in addition to the membership fees by holding regular raffles, table top sales and run a 1001 Club. If you enjoy fund raising and have some good ideas we would love you to join us.

Please contact: Chairperson, Mrs Ginnie Waddingham – 01342 326627

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! WEEKLY DROP-IN Life Drawing Classes Our aim is to offer artists of all levels 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. £12 per session MonDAyS (except Bank Holidays) Spring Term 12th January - 30th March ColleMcIDt WoErEKs Fair at CHEQUER MEAD Wednesday 21st Jan, 18th Feb, 18th March, 15th April 10:00am - 3:00pm Coins, Postcards, Stamps, and other collectables Including some full time dealers not always seen locally ADMISSION Free enquiries: 01342 327554

Chequer Mead acts as an agent for all events CHEQUER MEAD Youth Theatre The Chequer Mead Youth Theatre aims to give children and young people aged 7-21 the opportunity to train and perform in a professional theatre environment. Our weekly workshops encompass a range of theatre disciplines with a focus on building confidence and having fun. There are also Master Classes and a production every year. Our Youth Theatre Director is Charlie Watts. Charlie trained for 3 years as an actor at the Mountview Academy of Performing Arts. He continues to work as a professional actor, and is experienced in all areas of performance. His theatre credits include, The Lower Depths (Finborough Theatre), Vincent in Brixton (National Theatre Tour, Wyndams and Playhouse Theatre‘s in the West End), The Mousetrap (St Martin’s Theatre, West End), Richard III (Greenwich Playhouse), Candida (English Theatre of Hamburg), Lady Windermere’s Fan (Cannizaro Park) and The Knack (Grace Theatre). Charlie’s television credits include, Doctors (BBC), Holby City (BBC), Dream Team (SKY ONE), 30 plus episodes as Dan Wilkinson in Family Affairs (CHANNEL 5), The Sight (SKY ONE), Coronation Street (GRANADA), Rhinoceros (GRANADA), Cold Feet (GRANADA), The Grand (GRANADA), and Crown Prosecuter (BBC). Charlie is also a LAMDA Speech and Drama Examination coach as well as running numerous drama classes including a successful short film making course for children and adults called, MOVIEMAKERS. The Youth Theatre meet on Mondays between 5:30pm and 6:30pm for 7-11 year olds and between 6:30pm and 7:30pm for 12-21 year olds. The cost is £90 a term . To find out how to join please contact our Youth Theatre Director Charlie Watts via our admin team on 01342 325577 The Pavilion Café Quality Traditional English Cuisine Great Food - Great Service - Great Hospitality, all at prices to match the best in town. Please come along to try our new menus and drinks. Open from 9am to 4pm Monday to Saturday along with pre-show dinners subject to booking. CALL US TO MAKE A RESERVATION 01342 324860 or 07568 541673 Also, find us on the Chequer Mead website

Thursday Lunchtime: Free Piano Recital with Simon Casciano 1.30-3.45pm Simon is a local pianist of exceptional calibre having performed professionally for over fifteen years and played everywhere from Claridges to the QE2. We are delighted to be able to offer his music to accompany your lunch and quiet conversations over tea.

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NT LIVE PRESENTS TREASURE ISLAND THURSDAY 22ND JANUARY AT 7PM Robert Louis Stevenson’s story of murder, money and mutiny is brought to life in a thrilling new stage adaptation by Bryony Lavery, broadcast live from the National Theatre. It’s a dark, stormy night. The stars are out. Jim, the inn-keeper’s granddaughter, opens the door to a terrifying stranger. At the old sailor’s feet sits a huge sea-chest, full of secrets. Jim invites him in – and her dangerous voyage begins. Suitable for 10+ £12.00 Concessions: £10.00 FORBIDDEN NIGHTS FRIDAY 23RD JANUARY AT 8PM

Come and enjoy this classy new all male variety show with full theatre production and explosive choreography. Forbidden are skilled and professionally trained performers, hand-picked from around the UK with charisma, undeniable talent, sparkling personality and honed physiques in equal measure. They can sing, they can dance and they are VERY easy on the eye! Featuring a vocalist, aerial artist, pole performer and fire act all delivered with an element of naughtiness but not so naughty that you can’t bring your Granny! The evening is suitable for ages 18 to 80. Think Cirque de Soleil meets Magic Mike! £17.50 Chequer Mead acts as an agent for all events TO RESERVE A TABLE FOR A PRE THEATRE MEAL PLEASE RING THE PAVILION CAFÉ ON 01342 324860

CHEQUER MEAD SILVER SCREEN PRESENTS JIMMY’S HALL WEDNESDAY 28TH JANUARY AT 8PM In 1921 Jimmy Gralton's sin was to build a dance hall on a rural crossroads in Ireland where young people could come to learn, to argue, to dream... but above all to dance and have fun. Jimmy's Hall celebrates the spirit of these free thinkers. The film is set in 1932 and follows events when Jimmy returned from a decade in New York and re-opened the hall. The film is freely inspired by Jimmy's life and turbulent times. CHEQUER MEAD Silver Screen £5.00 Concessions: £4.00 Family Ticket: £15 JIVE ACES FRIDAY 30TH JAN AT 7.30PM

The Jive Aces have truly established themselves as the UK’s top Jive and Swing band, having reached the semi finals of Britain’s Got Talent and then performing for Her Majesty The Queen as part of the Diamond Jubilee celebrations. The yellow-suited sextet band are renowned not just for their hot, swinging music and high-energy stage show playing songs made famous by such greats as Bobby Darin, Louis Prima and Sammy Davis Jnr as well as a selection of superb originals. The Jive Aces are kindly performing to raise funds for the refurbishment of Chequer Mead . For more info go to www.jiveaces.com £15.00 Concessions: £14.00 CHEQUER MEAD SILVER SCREEN PRESENTS CHEQUER MEAD Silver Screen WHAT WE DID ON OUR HOLIDAY WEDNESDAY 4TH FEBRUARY AT 8PM From the creators of the hit BBC comedy series Outnumbered, “What We Did On Our Holiday” is a heart-warming, uplifting comedy for all the family. When Doug (David Tennant) and Abi (Rosamund Pike) and their three children travel to the Scottish Highlands for Doug's father Gordie's (Billy Connolly) birthday party. It's soon clear that when it comes to keeping a secret under wraps from the rest of the family, their children are their biggest liability... CHEQUER MEAD Silver Screen £5.00 Concessions: £4.00 Family Ticket: £15.00

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ARDINGLY SCHOOL PRESENTS OLIVER! FRIDAY 6TH AT 7PM & SAT 7TH AT 2:30PM Ardingly Prep School return to Chequer Mead with one of the best loved British musicals of all time “Oliver”. A show for all the family, not to be missed!” £8.00 Concessions: £5.00 PAMELA MARSH PRESENTS “GOING BACK” IN THE PAVILION CAFÉ TUESDAY 10TH FEBRUARY AT 7:30PM Pamela Marsh is “Going Back” to sing some of the best music of the last six decades. Pam, a well known singer/guitarist throughout the Southeast for the last 25 years, will be performing a mixture of pop, rock, country, folk and ballads. You will hear songs associated with Dusty Springfield, Diana Ross, Celine Dion, Carole King, Shania Twain, Buddy Holly, Caro Emerald, The Righteous Brothers, bands of the 60s and familiar songs from stage and screen. £7.50 Concessions: £5.00 THE PAPER MOON THEATRE COMPANY PROUDLY PRESENTS "THE MAGNIFICENT MUSIC HALL MATINEE" WEDNESDAY 11TH FEBRUARY AT 2:30PM Step back in time to the glorious and glamourous days of traditional Victorian Music Hall. This glittering galaxy of stars from BBC TV's The Good Old Days will delight and entertain you with songs, dance, magic and laughter portraying with great wit and warmth, this truly golden era. Carefree, Cheerful and Uniquely British. " This is cutting edge Victoriana- beloved by the British and their visitors" Time Out. Unmissable! £15.00 Concessions: £12.00

JENNY GREEN’S JAZZ NIGHTS IN THE PAVILION CAFÉ WEDNESDAY 11TH FEBRUARY AT 8PM ALSO WED 11TH MARCH & WED 15TH APRIL Jenny Green’s monthly residency in The Pavilion Café has included some wonderful special guests and has brought some very loyal jazz fans to Chequer Mead. Jenny Green’s award winning singing career spans 30yrs and her Debut album Caught a Touch of Your Love was released in the spring of 2014. Jenny draws her Inspiration from her love of the Great American standards which led her to work in Jazz clubs across the London area. Always keen to encourage new talent Jenny runs a jazz night every last Friday of the month at The Leatherhead Theatre Surrey with her house band and runs a jazz jam on the same night. Check the website for each months lineup. £10.00 Chequer Mead acts as an agent for all events TO RESERVE A TABLE FOR A PRE THEATRE MEAL PLEASE RING THE PAVILION CAFÉ ON 01342 324860

A NIGHT FOR ZAC THURSDAY 12TH FEBRUARY AT 7:30PM

Zac Worby is 8 months old. He has spent those first 8 months of his life in hospital. Zac has RIRCD (reversible infantile respiratory chain deficiency) mitochondria myopathy. This is a very rare genetic disease with only 6 recorded cases in the world. It is a metabolic disease causing the battery cells (mitochondria) not to work properly. It causes a severe muscle weakness and this has triggered significant problems to feeding, swallowing and essentially his breathing muscles. Zac is now a long term tracheostomy vented baby requiring life support and intensive care. Due to his metabolic issues this affects his ability to fight infection only having half the energy source that ‘we’ have to survive. The uniqueness of his condition is if he can be kept well and supported this should reverse in 3-5 years, the danger is he could lose his fight due to infection before this. Zac’s parents, David and Kerry, already have a huge amount on their plate, with one daughter with Cerebral Palsy and Autism, and another with Dravet Syndrome, a life limiting epilepsy disorder. Together with Jed, their nine year old son, they are a family, with more uphill struggles than we can ever begin to imagine coping with. Living in Forest Row, we at Chequer Mead are hoping to raise as much money as we can to help Zac for his future. These funds will be used to purchase a specially adapted pushchair which will accommodate his ventilator, oxygen, suction machine and emergency equipment. This will enable him to be taken out once a day for a walk and give him a better quality of life. It will also help make adaptions to their home and for specialised play equipment to help him get stronger and develop. Three of the best tribute acts on the circuit have kindly offered their services, contributing to an evening of top entertainment. Fisher Stevens – Winner of the 2014 Elvis International Masters competition, will not only be offering us his remarkable tribute to The King, but also delighting us with the greatest hits of Neil Diamond. Never 42 – Bringing the hits of Level 42, such as Lessons In Love, Something About You, and The Sun Goes Down, Never 42 recreate the sound of the 80’s stalwarts with great accuracy. U2 Baby - U2baby, covering the music of U2 from the 80’s to the present day. Frontman Richard Peace is uncanny as Bono, and their portrayal of the Irish rockers is faultless. For more information on Zac: http://www.gofundme.com/Zacs-story £12.00

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BULLFROG PRODUCTIONS PRESENT BUGSY MALONE SATURDAY 14TH FEBRUARY AT 2PM & 7PM Based on the hit 1976 film, Bugsy Malone, is good, clean, comedic fun! Two gangs, comprised completely of children, are in a 1920's rivalry of Capone-ian standards. Dandy Dan's gang has gotten the upper hand since getting their hands on the "splurge" guns! £13.00 Now Fat Sam and his bumbling buffoons are in real trouble! Concessions £11.00 Bugsy Malone, a one-time boxer, is thrust not-so-willingly into the gangster limelight, when he becomes the last Family £40.00 chance Fat Sam's gang has of surviving! (2 Adults 2 Children)

CHEQUER MEAD SILVER SCREEN PRESENTS MR PEABODY AND SHERMAN CHEQUER MEAD TUESDAY 17TH FEBRUARY AT 2PM Silver Screen

This half term join us for a fun-filled cinematic family adventure about one dog and his….son? Mr Peabody and Sherman tells the tale of the time-travelling adventures of an advanced canine and his adopted son, as they find themselves in a race to repair history and save the future, while Mr. Peabody may face his biggest challenge yet - being a parent. £5.00 Concessions: £4.00 Family Ticket: £15.00

NT LIVE PRESENTS TREASURE ISLAND WEDNESDAY 18TH FEBRUARY AT 2PM

THIS IS AN ENCORE PERFORMANCE Robert Louis Stevenson’s story of murder, money and mutiny is brought to life in a thrilling new stage adaptation by Bryony Lavery, broadcast live from the National Theatre. It’s a dark, stormy night. The stars are out. Jim, the inn-keeper’s granddaughter, opens the door to a terrifying stranger. At the old sailor’s feet sits a huge sea-chest, full of secrets. Jim invites him in – and her dangerous voyage begins. Suitable for 10+ £12.00 Concessions: £10.00

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THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY CHEQUER MEAD CHEQUER MEAD SILVER SCREEN PRESENTS Silver Screen 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF TOY STORY THURSDAY 19TH FEBRUARY AT 2PM

Relive the magic of the original and still the best Toy Story film, which celebrates its twentieth year this year! This wonderful story remincises about Andy, the young boy who loves all his toys, especially his cowboy doll "Woody". But, what do the toys do when Andy is not with them, they come to life. Woody’s only worry is Andy’s birthday present is an action figure “Buzz Lightyear” who does not believe that he is a toy, and quickly becomes Andy's new favorite toy. Woody, who is now consumed with jealousy, tries to get rid of Buzz. Then, both Woody and Buzz are now lost. They must find a way to get back to Andy before he moves without them, but they will have to pass through a ruthless toy killer, Sid Phillips. £5.00 Concessions: £4.00 Family Ticket: £15.00

TOMFOOLERY AND HIS BEANS ON TOAST TOUR FRIDAY 20TH FEBRUARY AT 2PM

The Beans on Toast Show is on tour, with the irrepressible Tomfoolery leading the charge. A one hour show, packed full of energy, dancing, singing and magic – not forgetting Tom’s monkey sidekick Jim Pansy – the Beans on Toast show is fun for all the family. There’s plenty of audience interaction, and even a dose of Hokey Cokey to join in with, not to mention the chance to win a coveted Beans on Toast t-shirt! Tomfoolery is the South East’s leading children’s entertainer, and has taken to the stage in his first stage show to rave reviews. Described as ‘energetic’ and ‘full of non-stop laughs’ come and see what sets this entertainer apart from the rest. £10.00 Groups of 4+: £8.00 each

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DAVID STARKEY PRESENTS THE TUDORS AND US FRIDAY 20TH FEBRUARY AT 7:30PM The UK’s leading constitutional historian, known for his forthright views, talks about the period he describes as “the most glorious soap opera , with the whole future of countries turning on what these huge personalities felt like when they got out of bed in the morning” A Cambridge educated grammar school boy who became a respected LSE lecturer, a uniquely abrasive debater on Radio 4’s Moral Maze, a controversial contributor to Question Time, and the creator and presenter of many very popular historical TV series ...on such subjects as Henry VIII , Elizabeth 1st, the Monarchy, the Churchills, and recently Music and Monarchy. There are few more stimulating thinkers, and few who understand better the way the most powerful have thought throughout our history. £14.00 Concessions: £12.00 THE FLOYD EFFECT SATURDAY 21ST FEBRUARY AT 7:30PM Having toured since 2007, The Floyd Effect has become rightly renowned for the remarkable accuracy with which it performs the iconic music of Pink Floyd. All of the band’s members are top quality musicians with pedigrees that stretch across all manner of musical genres, and they faithfully recreate the music and intensity of a Pink Floyd concert without recourse to backing tracks, racks of computers, or other technological wizardry. Every note that you hear is played and sung by the band, making each concert a genuine ‘live’ experience, powerful, immersive and emotional. And, of course, the music is supported by a dramatic light show that incorporates the iconic circular screen, two sets of projections, smoke and lasers.Performing its “Dark Side and Beyond” tour in 2015, The Floyd Effect wants to take you on a musical journey from the Dark Side of the Moon, through Wish You Were Here and Animals, to The Wall, A Momentary Lapse of Reason, and all the way to the latest, and possibly the last, Pink Floyd work The Endless River. Unless you were there the first time round, the music of Pink Floyd was never as real as this. £17.50

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MIRTH CONTROL COMEDY PRESENTS MIRTH AT THE MEAD TUESDAY 24TH FEBRUARY AT 8.00PM ALSO WED 18TH MARCH & WED 29TH APRIL Mirth at The Mead continues with another great line up of comedians. Our comedy club takes place in The Pavilion Café area, where you can sit back relax, have a drink from the bar and enjoy the laughter! Established in 1998 by comedian Geoff Whiting, Mirth Control Comedy is the largest independent comedy booker in the UK. They book over 100 comedy clubs and venues across Britain and throughout Europe too and we are pleased to continue to welcome them to Chequer Mead. Check the website and facebook for details of each lineup. £10.00

RISING STARS ADULT THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS BLOOD BROTHERS BY WILLY RUSSELL

WEDNESDAY 25TH & THURSDAY 26TH FEBRUARY AT 7:30PM

Rising Stars Theatre Company Set in the heart of Liverpool, twin brothers presents... Mickey and Edward, are separated at birth as their mother cannot afford to keep them both.

Raised only streets apart, the boys’ lives take two very different paths. Following a chance meeting, the pair form an unlikely friendship. What will happen if they ever find out the secret of their shared history?

Blood Brothers (play version) is presented by special arrangement with Samuel French, Ltd.

www.risingstarstheatre.co.uk £12.00 Concessions £11.00 Children £9.00 School and Group rates available

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Featuring full dance routines, costume changes and all the hits including Patience, Back for Good, Could it be Magic, The Flood and many more. Make it an evening you will “Never Forget”!

£15.00 Concessions: £14.00

OPERA LEGENDS PAVAROTTI & KATHERINE JENKINS PERFORMED BY CARL TAYLOR & TAMZIN KILLEN SATURDAY 28TH FEBRUARY AT 7:30PM A stunning night of classical music from the UK's Number 1 tributes to the world's biggest selling classical artistes.

From the opera house stages to the classical pop music arenas - this show is a must for any fan of beautiful, passionate singing and emotive, powerful music.

Carl Taylor and Tamsin Killen won the prestigious National Tribute Award 2013 / 2014 (as voted for by The Agents' Association of Great Britain) for their respective tributes to these classical music stars.

From O Sole Mio to The Prayer and from Time To Say Goodbye to the mighty Nessun Dorma every noteworthy hit from Katherine & Luciano are performed to sublime perfection. £15.00

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CHEQUER MEAD FRIENDS PRESENT AN EVENING WITH ZARA FLORA TUESDAY 3RD MARCH AT 7:30PM Zara will demonstrate on stage her skills and artwork with floristry, some intricate displays to admire and some beautiful displays to copy at home – just in time for your Mother’s Day bouquet! All the displays will form our raffle – you may be lucky enough to take one of the many displays home - complete with vase. One lucky theatre ticket will also be drawn to win a display. All profits will go to Chequer Mead Friends. £7.50

CHEQUER MEAD Silver Screen CHEQUER MEAD SILVER SCREEN PRESENTS THE BOOK THIEF WEDNESDAY 4TH MARCH AT 7:30PM Set during World War II, a story seen through the innocent eyes of Bruno, the eight-year-old son of the commandant at a concentration camp, whose forbidden friendship with a Jewish boy on the other side of the camp fence has startling and unexpected consequences. £5.00 Concessions: £4.00 Family Ticket £15.00 MORGAN & WEST: PARLOUR TRICKS THURSDAY 5TH MARCH AT 7:30PM Time travelling magic duo Morgan & West present a brand new show chock full of jaw dropping, brain bursting, gasp eliciting feats of magic. The dashing chaps offer up a plateful of illusion and impossibility, all served with wit, charm and no small amount of panache. Be sure to wear a hat – Morgan & West might just blow your mind. £13.00 Concessions £11.00 Family £45.00

18 Card transaction fee applies box office: 01342 302000 book online - www.chequermead.org.uk JOE M cELDERRY THE EVOLUTION TOUR FRIDAY 6TH MARCH AT 7:30PM X-Factor winner Joe McElderry is hitting the road with a brand new show after the sell-out success of last year’s nationwide tour. The Evolution Tour showcases Joe’s renowned versatility which has won him a unique fan base. But it is Joe’s sheer energy and vitality which carry the show – and the audience into the night with a sense of elation. Featuring new numbers and new routines which will entertain his fans, old and new. His unmistakable voice, easy wit and warm rapport have endeared him to all ages from 5 to 95. And his loyal band of fans made 2014’s 60-gig Set Your Soul Alive tour a major hit. Whether he’s singing a pop hit, or stunning the audience into silence with Opera, Joe has evolved from boy crooner to the master of his craft since winning X-Factor in 2009. The Evolution Tour shows Joe is still an ever growing talent. £20.00 BIG GIRLS DON’T CRY SATURDAY 7TH MARCH AT 8PM Featuring The East Coast Boys, this feel-good concert celebrates the music and iconic sound of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, with four phenomenal singers and a fantastic live band. A must-see show. Don’t miss it! Valli & the Seasons had a string of hits beginning with the classic number one, Sherry in 1962. After a further run of hits, My Eyes Adored You hit number 1 on Billboard’s Hot 100 in 1975 followed by the theme song from the 1978 film Grease, which also went to number one. This fantastic show featuring many hits from both sides of the Atlantic: ‘Sherry’, ‘Grease Is The Word’, ‘Bye Bye Baby’, ‘Stay’, ‘Silence is Golden’, ‘Working My Way Back to You Babe’ ‘Oh What a Night’, plus many, many more…. A night not to be missed. £18.00 Chequer Mead acts as an agent for all events TO RESERVE A TABLE FOR A PRE THEATRE MEAL PLEASE RING THE PAVILION CAFÉ ON 01342 324860

EGOS PRESENT NOISES OFF BY MICHAEL FRAYN THURSDAY 12TH, FRIDAY 13TH & SATURDAY 14TH MARCH AT 7:30PM “Noises Off” by Michael Frayn is one of the greatest British comedies ever written. This mad farce is most famous for having the set back-to-front in Act 2, and of course, plently of sardines! £12.50 Pensioners: £11.50 CMF: £11.00 Child/Student: £10.00 Family Ticket: £40.00 NT LIVE PRESENTS BEHIND THE BEAUTIFUL FOREVERS WEDNESDAY 18TH MARCH AT 7:30PM Meera Syal (The Kumars, Goodness Gracious Me, Rafta Rafta at the National) returns to the National Theatre, directed by Rufus Norris (Broken, London Road). Pulizter Prize-winner Katherine Boo spent three years in Annawadi recording the lives of its residents. From her uncompromising book, winner of the National Book Award for Non-Fiction 2012, David Hare has fashioned a tumultuous play on an epic scale. India is surging with global ambition. But beyond the luxury hotels surrounding Mumbai airport lies a makeshift slum, full of people with plans of their own. Zehrunisa and her son Abdul aim to recycle enough rubbish to fund a proper house. Sunil, twelve and stunted, wants to eat until he’s as tall as Kalu the thief. Asha seeks to steal government anti-poverty funds to turn herself into a ‘first-class person’, while her daughter Manju intends to become the slum’s first female graduate. But their schemes are fragile; global recession threatens the garbage trade, and another slum-dweller is about to make an accusation that will destroy herself and shatter the neighbourhood. THIS IS AN ENCORE PERFORMANCE £12.00 Concessions: £10.00 DEBORAH LAMB THEATRE ARTS PRESENTS ONCE UPON A TIME SATURDAY 21ST MARCH AT 1:30PM & 7:15PM £12.00 IMBERHORNE SCHOOL PRESENTS IDANCE 2015 MONDAY 23RD & TUESDAY 24TH MARCH AT 7PM £12.00 Children: £10.00 Pensioners/CMF: £8.00 Students of Imberhorne: £6.00

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PICTUREHOUSE ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS FROM THE ROYAL EXCHANGE, MANCHESTER HAMLET WEDNESDAY 25TH MARCH AT 7:30PM After this unique and ground breaking stage production played to sell-out houses throughout its run which ended on October 25th we are delighted to be bringing this 5 star production to the big screen. Shakespeare’s most iconic play, HAMLET explodes with big ideas and is the ultimate play about loyalty, love, betrayal, murder and madness. Maxine Peake’s acclaimed starring role as Hamlet comes after her BAFTA-nominated performances in “The Village” and “Hancock and Joan” and also hugely respected for her roles in “Silk”, “Red Riding” and as Myra Hindley in “See No Evil”. £12.00 Concessions: £10.00 DES O’CONNOR THURSDAY 26TH MARCH AT 7:30PM Des O'Connor is today established as one of the world's most popular and best loved entertainers. Since landing his first television series in the UK in 1963 he has starred in his own mainstream television show every year since then - longer than anyone anywhere in the world. He is one of only a handful of British entertainers to be acclaimed internationally on stage and television: when he was given an American series of his show it went out to over 40 countries and was seen by 200 million people world-wide. On stage he has starred at the MGM Grand Las Vegas, the Sydney Opera House, The O'Keefe Centre, Toronto and made over 1000 solo appearances at the London Palladium. Recent TV includes Des O'Connor Tonight specials; an ITV celebration special to mark Des' 40th year in prime time television; Des O'Connor Comedy Tonight and a series of prime-time Des O'Connor With one-to-one specials. His award-winning ITV1 daily celebrity talk show Today .With Des & Mel with co-host Melanie Sykes proved such a hit with viewers that the show more than doubled its audience. Don't miss this rare opportunity to see a true showbusiness legend live on stage for a wonderful evening of comedy, laughter and music. Book early to avoid disappointment. £24.00 Concessions: £22.00

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IN CONVERSATION WITH FRANK/KELLIE MALONEY WITH ERIC “MONSTER” HALL

FRIDAY 27TH MARCH AT 8PM Sit back and relax and listen to two showbiz legends, one from the boxing world and the other from the football/music world as they talk about their careers along the way.

Direct from Celebrity Big Brother Frank/Kellie Maloney will talk about his time as one of the most prominent boxing manager/promoters the UK has seen, managing Lennox Lewis and leading him to be world champion. He/she will talk about his management and boxing promotions of some of the all time greats.

Eric "Monster Hall" will be the MC and ask the questions, but he will also talk about his time in the world of sport and music. Eric never looked back and during his long career in the music business he went on to be head of promotions at EMI Records, head of music publishing at ATV Music and MD of Rocket Records. His artists included Queen, Paul McCartney, The Sex Pistols, T-Rex, Cockney Rebel, Cliff Richard & the Shadows, Rod Stewart, Olivia Newton, David Essex to name but a handful. Aside from promoting his records, Eric was very close friends with Marc Bolan. The pair met in Stamford Hill Boys Club as kids.

Eric was with Marc the night he famously died in a car accident at Morton's nightclub, Marc had mistakenly left his jacket with Eric that night and sadly he never got to return. Book early to avoid disappointment. £15.00

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JAMIE ALLAN Boo k ear ly to avoid disa iMAGICIAN ppoin tmen SATURDAY 28TH MARCH AT 8PM t.

Jamie Allan explores the work of history’s greatest illusionist then demonstrates how modern technology can make them even more mind blowing. iMagician showcases his incredible illusions with “The Evolution of Magic” and has recently appeared on ITV’s The Alan Titchmarsh Show, BBC’s The One Show, BBC Breakfast and CBBC’s The Slammer.

‘Fantastic, Brilliant’ Matt Baker, The One Show

£17.50 Concessions: £15.00 Family: £55.00

Chequer Mead acts as an agent for all events TO RESERVE A TABLE FOR A PRE THEATRE MEAL PLEASE RING THE PAVILION CAFÉ ON 01342 324860 CUTTING CREW THURSDAY 9TH APRIL AT 8PM Formed in 1985, Cutting Crew were capulted to super stardom within the year, with their worldwide hit “(I Just) Died in Your Arms”. Headed up by lead singer, Nick Van Eede, the band enjoyed massive success in the United States, reaching number one on the Billboard singles chart and enjoying similar success in the U.K in 1986. Cutting Crew are touring the UK to promote their new GALLIVANT album to celebrate their 30th anniversary and fans are already fast grabbing tickets for this long-awaited return. Thousands have seen them at the massively popular REWIND shows; and festivals in Scandinavia/Germany/USA over the past years, keep the band red hot. Don’t Miss Them!! £15.00 THE RT HON. PROFESSOR SHIRLEY WILLIAMS “THE 20TH CENTURY: THE CENTURY OF VIOLENCE” FRIDAY 10TH APRIL AT 8PM Rt. Hon. Professor Shirley Williams, politician and academic, presents a talk and Q&A evening. After graduating from Oxford she worked as a journalist for several years before becoming an MP in 1964. She Co-founded the Liberal Democrats and has been a member of the House of Lords since 1993, where she was spokesperson on Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs from 1998 to 2001 and Leader of the party in that House from 2001 to 2004. An MP for nearly twenty years she was a member of the Cabinet for five years. She is Professor Emeritus of Elective politics at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University with whom she has had a close relationship for many years. She was adviser to Gordon Brown on issues of nuclear proliferation, and until recently a £15.00 member of the International Commission on Nuclear Non Proliferation and Disarmament.

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NT LIVE SCREENING PRESENTS THE HARD PROBLEM A NEW PLAY BY TOM STOPPARD THURSDAY 16TH APRIL AT 7PM Acclaimed playwright Tom Stoppard (Shakespeare in Love, Arcadia, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead) returns to the National Theatre with his highly-anticipated new play The Hard Problem, directed by Nicholas Hytner (Othello, Hamlet, One Man, Two Guvnors). Hilary, a young psychology researcher at a brainscience institute, is nursing a private sorrow and a troubling question at work, where psychology and biology meet. If there is nothing but matter, what is consciousness? This is ‘the hard problem’ which puts Hilary at odds with her colleagues who include her first mentor Spike, her boss Leo and the billionaire founder of the institute, Jerry. Is the day coming when the computer and the fMRI scanner will answer all the questions psychology can ask? Meanwhile Hilary needs a miracle, and she is prepared to pray for one. £12.00 Concessions: £10.00 COLDPLACE THE WORLD’S LEADING TRIBUTE TO COLDPLAY FRIDAY 17TH APRIL AT 8PM Formed by Coldplay fans, for Coldplay fans, Coldplace are a tribute band whose quality and experience on the tribute scene are second to none. In 8 years the band have over 400 gigs un-der their belts across the length and breadth of the UK and abroad in numerous countries. The band are firmly established in many of the country's top tribute venues with repeat bookings year after year. Coldplace know what is expected from a live tribute show - the accuracy, musicianship, dedication and passion for Coldplay's music. Their aim, as a tribute to one of the world's biggest bands, is to capture the feeling of a live Coldplay performance, the music, the visuals, the energy and the atmosphere. Their new show incorporates all the sounds and images of Coldplay’s latest album Ghost Stories. With Coldplay not playing live in the near future, this is the closest you will get to the real thing. This is a band and a show not to miss £12.00 Concessions: £10.00

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East Grinstead Music & Arts Festival exists to encourage and promote Dancing, Singing and Speech & Drama in Sussex and neighbouring counties.

The dates of the Festival are as follows: Singing – 18th & 19th April Speech & Drama- 26th April, 2nd & 3rd May Dance- 25th & 26th April, 2nd, 3rd, 9th & 10th May

Admission costs: Full day £5.00 (Concessions £3.50) AM/Evening £4.50 (Concessions £3.00) Evening only £3.00 (Concessions £2.50)

Further information can be found on our web site www.egmaf.org.uk.

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CHEQUER MEAD FRIENDS PRESENTS PRIVATE COLLECTION’S SUMMER PREVIEW FASHION SHOW TUESDAY 21ST APRIL AT 6:30PM The perfect girls’ night out and a great way to support Chequer Mead Friends! Enjoy a light supper and see the latest looks modelled by Private Collection. Discounted clothing available on the night from Second Glance, their clearance outlet. Tickets (in advance only) £12.50 includes two course quiche and salad supper, plus £5 voucher off any purchase over £40 from Private Collection. Supper served from 6.30 pm. Catwalk show at 7.30 pm. vegetarians Tickets: £12.50 catered for, please state when booking.

VIENNA BALLET PRESENTS 35TH ANNIVERSARY GALA WEDNESDAY 22ND APRIL AT 5:PM & 8PM Vienna Festival Ballet celebrate 35 years with their 35th Anniversary Gala. We are proud to present highlights from the world’s most beloved Tchaikovsky ballets which have featured in our repertoire over the past 35 years. Highlights will include the moment when the Swan Queen meets her prince in Act 2 Swan Lake, the Dance of the Cygnets, Clara’s journey to a glittering land of snow in The Nutcracker, and the famous Rose Adagio from Sleeping Beauty, where Princess Aurora is introduced to four princes. Vienna Festival Ballet’s reflection on 35 years of performing classical ballets all over the world, will take you on an unforgettable jour - ney through the best of ballet in one £19.50 magical evening. Pensioner/CMF: £17.50 www.viennafestivalballet.com Child/Students: £12.50

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The madcap legend that is FREDDIE STARR will once again be thrilling UK audiences during the Spring of 2015 as he takes his hilarious show to some of the country’s top theatres.

One of Britain’s best loved and most enduring performers, Freddie has long since established himself as one of the all time greats, with his place in the Comedy Hall of Fame assured.

Don’t miss this evening of madness and mayhem.

Book early to avoid disappointment. £17.50

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Probably the most entertaining group to come out of the 60’s and 70’s.

Their musicianship,their harmonies and of course their humour makes them what their peers call them ‘The Guvnors’. They are supremely talented, a showbiz phenomenon and the best tonic the N.H.S. could give the population. They are the only group to have toured with the Beatles and twice with the Rolling Stones.A show not to be missed.

Over 300 shows at the London Palladium.A performance at Buckingham Palace.

The Barron Knights inspired Bill Wyman to buy a Guitar back in 1961. You’ll be rockin and laughing as well as rolling. Apart from the old favourites like call Up The Groups they play their inimitable version of the William tell Overture and their Flamenco party piece Malaguana. Their parody of Killer Queen about will camilla be queen and the hilarious take on of Windmills of your mind about what happens to your body as you get older.

Don’t miss this one. You will walk out the theatre with happy memories.

£17.50

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It was through the London Weekend Television series ‘Search for a Star’ in 1981 that Joe first became known to the British TV audiences as a singer and impressionist, and his success on the show led to appearances at the London Palladium and a month long season at London's Talk of the Town. Proving popular with TV audiences Joe Longthorne was given his own prime time TV series ‘The Joe Longthorne Show’ that ran from 1988–1991. Just as he reached this pinnacle of fame he was taken ill and struck down with lymphoma. Joe’s tenacity and determination to get back on stage saw him take on a gruelling UK tour and a trip to Australia resulting in sell-out performances at the Royal Albert Hall, the Sydney Opera House and the London Palladium. The next few years saw Joe bravely battle leukaemia with visits in and out of hospital and yet courageously continue to appear on stage giving performances that made him an inspiration for many. In 2007 Joe was awarded a lifetime achievement award by the Variety Club of Great Britain, and in 2012 Joe received his MBE from Prince Charles at Buckingham Palace. In 2015 Joe Turns 60, and we are honoured to have him playing at Chequer Mead prior to appearing at The London Palladium on 31st May, which is his 60th Birthday! On Sale Now - Early Booking Recommended

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DOMINIC KIRWAN & MARY DUFF SATURDAY 30TH MAY The return to Chequer Mead of this wonderful Irish singer, accompanied this time by the incredible Mary Duff. Together an unmissable evening of Irish and popular music.

THE FUREYS TUESDAY 2ND JUNE This is a rescheduled show. An evening of sensational Irish music by one of the finest Irish Folk bands. Their sell out concert had to be rescheduled from October, so if you missed out on tickets last time round, grab your chance this time.

ELIO PACE TUESDAY 4TH JULY Elio Pace returns to Chequer Mead with his stunning Billy Joel Songbook. Elio opened his last tour here and is giving people the opportunity, not only to see this incredible show with his amazingly talented band, but also to celebrate Independence Day with him!

BASIL BRUSH WEDNESDAY 12TH AUGUST Britain's most loveable fox is back on the road along with his TV chum Mr Stephen (aka Chris Pizzey). Together they will take you on a journey of laughs, storytelling and song in a brand new specially written ‘live’ stage show packed with fun and excitement!

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19th January to 4th February Transformation Presented by Brambletye School Transformation is a body of work which explores how objects, landscapes, still life’s and portraits transform through time, style and media. The exhibition consists of drawings, paintings, sculpture, ceramics and design/technology by pupils aged 2.5 to 13. David Holden at Brambletye: 01342 321004 [email protected]

19th February to 4th March New Beginnings Presented by Sally Hewitt Come and enjoy this new exhibition which features wonderful examples of textural Art, Resin and Jewellery.

26th March to 1st April Variations Presented by Newbees Newbees is a new and exciting textile group formed by five Textile Artists who originally came together through friendship and the Context Quilt Group. The members have varied interests and a high standard of skills which include design, fibre and bead jewellery, quilting, dying fabrics and hand and machine embroidery. Our work includes wearable art, traditional and contemporary quilting alongside abstract and pictorial embroidery. Our goal is to help each other progress on our chosen textile pathway and promote that work by exhibiting in our local area. Dianne Whyte 01342 324608 [email protected]

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SPONSOR A SEAT CAMPAIGN For £113, you can name and refurbish a seat within our 320 seat theatre. We will acknowledge your support with a brass plaque with your name/business or group, which will be attached to one of the seats in the auditorium. You will also be listed on a plaque on the entrance to the theatre and on our website as a seat sponsor (unless you wish to remain anonymous). All seat sponsors will be entered into a quarterly draw to win 2 tickets to a Chequer Mead production. (One entry per seat).

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.

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 art equipment 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.

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

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 new caterers in the Pavilion Café, Legendary Catering, will be pleased to fulfil all your catering needs with morning coffees, finger buffet and evening dining among their wide range of catering options. For more information, please call Nicky on 01342 324860.

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TECHNICAL HIRE Our technical department has a wide range of lighting, sound, audio visual and stage equipment available to hire outside of Chequer Mead at competitive daily and weekly rates. For more information, please email [email protected] or 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 £120 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.

OPENING HOURS Monday – 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 PAYMENT Cheques are no longer accepted as payment for tickets

By Telephone : We accept most credit and debit cards – Please note there is a transaction charge on all card payments. Please inform the Box Office at time of booking if you wish to have your tickets posted, for which there is an additional charge of 75p, otherwise we 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 payments made in person at the Box 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 out we will attempt to resell your tickets, but we cannot guarantee a resale.

Online : Don’t forget you can now book online at your convenience and choose your seats. There is an online booking fee of £1 per ticket. You can choose to have your tickets sent out to you or you can collect them from the box office.

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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 PATRONS Guide and assistance dogs are welcome throughout the Centre. There are three disabled parking 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 PATRONS We 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 to wheelchairs 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.

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

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

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

PERFORMANCE CONTENT Whilst we attempt at all times to safeguard customer’s interests, Chequer Mead can accept no responsibility for the content and pricing of events. Chequer Mead will give guidance where possible on extreme content.

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Shimmy those pounds away! New six week beginners course. Come and try the ancient art of bellydance at Chequer Mead

Mon 12 Jan –Mon16 Feb 2015 6-7pm £40 for the course or £8 drop in.

All ladies welcome For more details phone: 01342 850 423 email: [email protected] or visit: www.hipsinc.com

Chequer Mead acts as an agent for all events REGULAR HIRERS Chequer Mead plays host to many groups and classes in the area. For booking enquiries contact the admin office on 01342 325577 ADULT BALLET Adult ballet class, Monday 7.30-8.30pm. Re-live your childhood ballet class. Get fit, improve all over body strength and have fun. Ballet shoes not required, unless you want to. For more information call Annie Scott 07977 007076 or email: [email protected]

ALLEGRA EURTHYMY – MOVEMENT ART Eurythmy sessions incompass poetry, stories and music. Fairytale and Eurythymy performances. Sessions held Mondays at 10:30-12:30pm For more information about the courses and the performances visit our website: www.allegra-eurythmy.com or call: 07552 662525

BELLY DANCING The fun way to keep fit- great for all ages and sizes. Classes every Monday 7-9pm. New Beginners Class 6-7pm - starts 12th January 2015. Contact Lea Smith on 01342 850423

BULLFROG PRODUCTIONS YOUTH GROUP Bullfrog 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 an application form at www.bullfrogproductions.co.uk Facebook: Bullfrog Productions

BULLFROG FROGGIES BALLET & TAP CLASSES Bullfrog also run ballet, tap and modern classes from 3 years upwards on Saturday morning from 10am to 1:30pm. Taught by fully qualified dance teachers, these classes are fun and can lead to ISTD exams and performances on stage. Telephone: 01342 322411 Website: www.bullfrogproductions.co.uk Facebook: Bullfrog Productions

CHOIRPOWER “Choirpower” sings for serious fun. Repertoire ranges from musicals to pop-classical to jazz. New members are always welcome. Rehearsals are Thursdays at 8.00pm. For further information contact [email protected] or 01342 312824 www.learn2sing.org

CHEQUER MEAD YOUTH THEATRE The Chequer Mead Youth Theatre aims to give children and young people aged 7-21 the opportunity to train and perform in a professional theatre environment. Our weekly workshops encompass a range of theatre disciplines with a focus on building confidence and having fun. There are also Master Classes and a production every year. The Youth Theatre meet on Mondays between 5:30pm and 6:30pm for 7-11 year olds and between 6:30pm and 7:30pm for 12-21 year olds. Our Youth Theatre Director is Charlie Watts. Charlie trained for 3 years as an actor at the Mountview Academy of Performing Arts. He continues to work as a professional actor, and is experienced in all areas of performance. Charlie is also a LAMDA Speech and Drama Examination coach as well as run-ning numerous drama classes including a successful short film making course

40 Card transaction fee applies box office: 01342 302000 book online - www.chequermead.org.uk for children and adults called, MOVIEMAKERS. To find out how to join please contact our Youth Theatre Director Charlie Watts via our admin team on 01342 325577 EAST GRINSTEAD DECORATIVE AND FINE ARTS SOCIETY A 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 & POSTCARD CLUB Meets on the first and third Tuesday of most months (excluding July & August) at 7.30pm. Varied programme includes displays from visiting speakers, twice yearly auction, and members' evenings. Visitors welcome. For further information contact Malcolm Green 01342 327554 KAMON MARTIAL ARTS FEDERATION Wing Chun Kung Fu is on offer on a Thursday evening between 7:30pm and 9pm. For further details Tel: 020 8123 5768

LIFE DRAWING SESSIONS Mondays 11.00am-1.00pm Spring Term: 12th January - Monday 30th March No pre-booking required – Why not just drop in? £12.00 per session. Models may be clothed or unclothed. Further details contact: 01342 822694

LITTLE ONES BALLET & STREET DANCE Term time only. Ballet classes for toddlers, pre-school and primary school children. Street dance for toddlers, pre-school and primary school girls and boys. Contact Annabel Scott on 07977 007076 or [email protected]

MID WEEK COLLECTORS FAIR Third Wednesday of the month, 10.00am - 3.00pm, 12-15 dealers offering coins, postcards, stamps and other collectables. This event has evolved from the Saturday event held at Sackville School, and previously the Parish Hall. For further information contact 01342 327554 NKA KICKBOXING Friendly classes, great workout, improve your flexibility and mental & physical awareness - practical defence & fighting style. Classes every Wednesday at 7.30pm. www.freestyle–karate.co.uk PILATES Pilates offers strengthening of the back and abdominals. It improves posture, flexibility, balance and helps reduce stress. Classes are held every Thursday, during term-time. Intermediate classes - 11:00 - 12:00pm, Beginners / Improvers - 12:15 - 1:15pm For further information, contact Marion Watson on: [email protected] or call: 07980 975511 PILOXING Tuesdays at 7:50pm-8:45pm A high energy fusion of Pilates, boxing and dance - transform yourself into a tough boxer, gracious ballerina and a high street dancer, all in one class! For class information contact your licenced Piloxing Instructor; Vicky Hayes on 07974 105554 or email: [email protected]

Chequer Mead acts as an agent for all events REGULAR HIRERS CONTINUED POP SKOOL Classes every Thursday – term time only - from 4.30pm – 6.30pm for ages 8-16 years. Giving children the opportunity to sing songs they love, learn vocal and performance techniques and perform with live musicians at Pop Skool concerts held throughout the year! Contact Josie Quinn on 07927 167947 / [email protected] REDHURST SCHOOL OF DANCING Redhurst is a long established local dance school with fully qualified dance teachers, offering classes for 3 years old and upwards. Subjects available are: Ballet, Tap, Modern, Jazz, Classical, Greek and Musical Theatre. Please contact Mrs Kay Ball on 01342 328365 for further details. TAI CHI - AGE UK Join us for Tai Chi, brought to you by Age UK, designed to be approachable by all populations, regardless of fitness level. Learn to control breathing and correct your posture, all whilst enjoying the class. Class fees are £4.00 for Age UK members and £5.00 for non members. Contact AGE UK on: 01342 327046 for more information. TAI CHI – Liu He Ba Fa Technique A brand new Tai Chi Class at Chequer Mead has started on Mondays at 6:30pm. This class is open to adults of any age, size and fitness level. The consistent practice of tai chi promotes balance control, flexibility, good posture and improves the ability of the body to heal itself. We practise the Liu He Ba Fa form, which is a Chinese internal art of self cultivation characterised by fluid and gentle movements designed to allow the body to integrate harmoniously with spirit and mind resulting in enhanced vitality, mental clarity and relaxation. For more information please visit our website: http://www.eliobasagni.com/about-tai-chi/ and if you wish to join our class please contact us on: 07832964191 (Elisabetta) or 07896303248 (Elio). WEIGHTWATCHERS Because it works! Thursdays 5.45pm – 6.45pm A warm welcome awaits you every Thursday evening at Weight Watchers. Join us from 5.45pm- 6.15pm fo weigh in, with the meeting talk starting at 6.15pm. Pro Points is a fantastic weight loss plan, giving you the tools and tactics to achieve the weight loss success you want! We provide weekly weigh in, group support and fun! Get your sparkle back! For further information: Jenny Whitaker 07966 558409 [email protected] Facebook: Jenny Whitaker Weight Watchers YOGA Regain or retain the suppleness of youth while accessing the serenity of the ages with these won - der-ful Yoga classes. The individuality of your needs will be catered for, while you will gain the benefits of practicing within a friendly and supportive group dynamic. These classes enable you to tune in to what both your own mind and body need to enhance your life. The stretches improve your posture and bio mechanics as a prelude to, in this original (and non-faddish) form of yoga, the whole body relaxation towards the end of the session, where restorative yoga of the mind takes place. Classes are held on Tuesdays at 6.30pm and 8pm. Further Information: Email Myra on: [email protected] or Call: 01444 239125 Web - site: http://www.yogabrighton.co/classes-2/east-grinstead-yoga/ ZUMBA Tuesdays from 6.45pm-7.45pm Classes are suitable for everyone, any ability. The Zumba class fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow move to create a one-of-a-kind fitness program

42 Card transaction fee applies box office: 01342 302000 book online - www.chequermead.org.uk that will blow you away! For more info, contact your licenced Zumba Instructor; Vicky Hayes on 07974 105554 or email: [email protected] www.vickyhayesworkouts.co.uk ZUMBA GOLD- AGE UK Zumba Gold is designed to be approachable by all populations, regardless of fitness level. Experience with dance is not required. Moves in class are broken down in a slow and manageable manner. The intention of the class is to move a little and have a lot of fun, even if you don’t perform each move perfectly. Every Wednesday at 2-2.30pm costs £3.50 COME AND JOIN OUR ALL-STAR LINE UP! 222 22 Did you know that many of the friendly faces stewarding shows and serving you behind the bar are volunteers who play a vital part in the running of this unique community facility? We would love to hear from anyone with a few hours to spare who would like to come and be apart of our friendly team, whether you love theatre, working front of house, or helping behind the bar or even spend an hour or so during the day gardening or easy maintenance, we would love to hear from you. For more information please call Terry in the administration 2offic2e on 01 342 32 557 7 or drop into t he Ce ntre 2during 2 2opening hours for a chat with one of our staff. CHEQUER MEAD BE THE BEST DRESSED AT Fancy THE PARTY! Dress& STAGE COSTUME HIRE

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