The Chequer Mead Theatre in East Grinstead is set to illuminate the cultural skyline with a mesmerizing array of events. From the enchanting fairy-tale of 'Beauty and the Beast' to the nostalgic tunes of 'Born to Swing Christmas Spectacular,' and the vibrant energy of 'Club 80's – The Ultimate 80s Party,' there is something for everyone. The line-up also includes dazzling drag performances, soulful tributes, rock'n'roll homages, and pop music celebrations. This season, be prepared to immerse yourself in a world where music and entertainment blend seamlessly, offering an unforgettable experience.

Chequer Mead Theatre's Spectacular Line-Up: A Journey Through Music and Entertainment

Chequer Mead Theatre in East Grinstead is the stage for a musical odyssey featuring a captivating lineup of events. From the nostalgic vibes of Club 80’s to the soul-stirring 'Soul of a Woman', the theatre hosts a diverse array of shows. Each event, whether it's a tribute to Elvis or an intimate evening with John Power, promises an unforgettable experience. Join us as we explore these performances and the talented artists who bring them to life, creating a vibrant celebration of music and culture.

A Musical Journey at Chequer Mead Theatre: From the 80s to Iconic Legends

Prepare for a musical journey like no other as the Chequer Mead Theatre in East Grinstead, United Kingdom, plays host to an exhilarating series of tribute shows and performances. From the nostalgic beats of ABBA to the soulful tunes of George Harrison, and the legendary vibes of Whitesnake and Phil Collins, the lineup promises unforgettable experiences. With a mix of iconic hits performed by top-notch tribute bands, this series invites music lovers to relive their favorite tracks and discover the stories behind the music. Join us as we explore the details of these exciting events.

A Spectacular Lineup Awaits: Celebrating Legendary Tributes and Iconic Performances at Chequer Mead Theatre

Step into the vibrant world of Chequer Mead Theatre in East Grinstead, where 2025 promises an eclectic mix of musical memories and stellar performances. From the iconic Britpop rock of John Power to the soulful Irish tunes of The Fureys, and the electrifying tribute acts like The Floyd Effect, Seriously Collins, and more, this year's line-up is a celebration of musical diversity. Join us as we explore the stories, the music, and the magic behind these unforgettable events.

From Britpop to Tribute Legends: A Journey Through Chequer Mead Theatre's 2025 Line-up

The Chequer Mead Theatre in East Grinstead is the epicenter of an eclectic musical journey in 2025. From the iconic John Power, bringing the Britpop nostalgia to life, to The Fureys' timeless Irish melodies, there’s something for everyone. Little Mix fans can sway to pop hits, while the Pink Floyd enthusiasts will experience a high-caliber tribute. With shows spanning from Phil Collins tributes to sensational 80's nights, each event promises to be a unique celebration of music's enduring impact and diverse charm.

Unforgettable Performances: A Journey Through Music at Chequer Mead Theatre

Endorsed by Dolly Parton Live on BBC’s The One Show  stating “I wish them the best and I appreciate them doing  Dolly and Kenny so well for so long”

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 Produced by London West End Director of 80’s Mania, The Abba Reunion Tribute Show and Abba Mania.

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Featuring without a doubt the UK’s favourite and most charismatic Phil Collins sound-a-like and a superb group of musicians behind him. Seriously Collins is the serious show for serious Phil Collins fans that never fails to get audiences on their feet.

Seriously Collins

You’ll have the time of your life – and never felt this way before!

Now That’s What I Call An 80’s Night

There are tribute bands and then there are tribute bands… With members who have worked with the likes of David Bowie, Janet Jackson, Jon Bon Jovi, Brian Adams and Keith Emerson, and others
who have performed on Broadway and in the Royal Albert Hall, The Floyd Effect isn’t just a bunch of enthusiasts who love the music of Pink Floyd, it’s a band of the highest calibre that loves the music of Pink Floyd.

The Floyd Effect – “The Pink Floyd Show”

The best-selling pop concert experience Woman Like Me: The Little Mix Show, returns on its UK Tour.

Woman Like Me – The Little Mix Show

Legends of Irish music & song, The FUREYS are renowned for their hit songs ‘I will love you’, ‘When you were sweet 16’, ‘The Green fields of France’, ‘The old man’, ‘Red rose café’, ‘From Clare to here’, ‘Her father didn’t like me anyway’, ‘Leaving Nancy’, ‘Steal away’ etc

The Fureys

John Power had the best rock’n’roll apprenticeship ever – playing bass as an 18-year-old in The La’s. Forming Cast in 1991, he sang, wrote songs, and played guitar for one of Britpop’s pre-eminent bands – securing two platinum-selling records before returning to the charts in 2024 with the magnificent Love Is The Call. Power’s solo career produced some of his best work – and now it’s time to reflect on Britpop, the hits – Alright, Sandstorm, Walkaway, Flying and more – in this intimate show that mixes John’s best-loved songs with wild, funny, and tender stories.

John Power – Cast, The La’s, and Me

From the very beginnings of the Moody / Marsden line up to the current US led incarnation faithfully reproducing such timeless classics such as ‘Fool For Your Loving’, ‘Don’t Break My Heart Again’, ‘Is This Love’, ‘Here I Go Again’ and many others. With a band line up comprising professional recording artists who have shared stages with the likes of Kiss, Motley Crue, Saxon, Kid Creole, Toto, Mr Big, Faith No More, Status Quo, Bon Jovi, Blur & Whitesnake themselves. Members from some of the world’s most respected tribute bands, extensive worldwide touring from Europe to the USA and Japan to Australia, syndicated worldwide tv appearances, multiple features in the world’s leading rock music publications & a combined musical experience of over one hundred and twenty years, Whitesnake UK can proudly boast to having some of the most accomplished personnel in any tribute band.

Whitesnake UK

Enjoy the UK’s ultimate live music tribute to George Harrison, performing his best-loved hits from The Beatles, his solo career, and The Traveling Wilburys.

The George Harrison Project

The ABBA REUNION tribute Show is the creation of an Award Winning West End Director, Producer and Choreographer Starring the original ‘Frida’ from the London West End cast!

ABBA Reunion

Put on your blue suede shoes and come to celebrate the music of the King of Rock ’n’ Roll with the UK’s supreme Elvis – Rob Kingsley – and his talented cast. This breath-taking recreation of a live Elvis Presley concert takes you on an epic audiovisual journey through time like you’ve never seen before.

A Vision of Elvis

Powerful, professional and an unrivalled performance, Soul of a Woman is more than a show – its show stopping. Celebrating the inspirational and iconic female voices of souls hall of fame – this eight-piece band are simply phenomenal. Hear the haunting melodies of Etta James, Billy Holiday and Whitney Houston, the unmistakable symphonies of Dusty Springfield and Chaka Khan and feel the hairs on the back of your neck tingle at the acoustic arrangements of Adele and Aretha.

Soul of a Woman

The Dazzling Diamonds are coming to East Grinstead with their brand-new comedy variety drag show.

The Dazzling Diamonds

The Club 80’s Live show will take you on a rollercoaster ride back through one of the greatest eras of music.

Club 80’s – The Ultimate 80s Party

‘Born to Swing – Christmas Spectacular’ celebrates the original and modern day crooners! Keeping alive the nostalgic festive sounds of the big band era with fabulous vocal performances from the UK’s most successful crooner. Following a run of sold out shows and touring the globe, Andrew will perform a great mix of classics songs from Sinatra, Dean Martin and Nat King Cole to modern crooners Michael Buble, Jamie Cullum and Robbie Williams plus original arrangements of well known classic songs from Wham and Mariah Carey.

Born to Swing Christmas Spectacular

Join us for East Grinstead’s favourite family Christmas treat, which has something for everyone. This fairy-tale extravaganza promises to be full of hilarious comedy, stunning sets, fantastic music, beautiful costumes, magic and mayhem. It’s never too early to book your favourite seats as time will fly by!

Beauty and the Beast

The Greenstede Singers and Choirpower present a lively evening of traditional and modern Christmas songs and show songs!

Choirpower Christmas Concert

For a decade now, the Scummy Mummies have been touring their hit comedy show to sold-out audiences around the country. Now they’re bringing all their most-loved songs, sketches, and stand-up together for a night that will make you laugh till you wee. Guaranteed to make you feel normal about your parenting skills, or very smug about being child-free. Bring your gin-in-a-tin, pop a panty liner in, and let’s party!

The Scummy Mummies

This intimate evening of old favourites and songs from her acclaimed new album, Jude The Unsinkable, sees Judie Tzuke perform a set of beautiful crafted songs highlighting her status as one of the UK’s most acclaimed and respected singer/songwriters.

Judie Tzuke – Jude The Unsinkable

Christmas in Vegas with The Rat Pack

SSAFA return in 2024 with The Band of the Ghurkas who will perform a variety of music at this very popular annual concert.

SSAFA Winter Concert

Join us for a very special afternoon with our Cabaret Club singing Songs of the Shows!  Featuring three wonderful live performers direct from the heart of London’s West End this is not one to be missed!

Cabaret Club – Songs of the Shows

Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and has a shocking secret that only Gomez knows; she’s fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family!

Addams Family

Direct from the USA, Soul Satisfaction’s AMERICAN FOUR TOPS show has been travelling internationally bringing all the sweet soul music and the Motown magic to their audiences.

American Four Tops – Sweet Soul Music and Motown Magic

The hits earned their place in pop history. From Poison Arrow to The Look Of Love, from All Of My Heart, and Be Near Me, to When Smokey Sings, ABC were the band that redefined glamour and cool. Led by the charismatic Martin Fry, they enjoyed Trans Atlantic success as The Lexicon of Love proved as artful as a Warhol silkscreen, and glossier than Marilyn’s lipstick. ABC’s The Lexicon of Love was a brilliantly distinctive debut album, fizzing with bright ideas, and unapologetically flamboyant. Frontman Martin Fry harked back to a golden era of luxe, as though Cole Porter had been re-imagined among the narrow streets of Sheffield. Little wonder his sleek, opulent, and beautiful debut retains the affection of listeners four decades on. With good reason, it has stood the test of time. And so has Martin Fry, who will bring an evening of stripped-back music and conversation to UK theatres in celebration. His intimate tour follows a sold-out tour of the UK, which included three  sell out nights at London Palladium, and coincides with the publication of his autobiography. That’s the look, that’s the look… The Look of love.

ABC – An Intimate Evening With Martin Fry

THE HISTORY OF ROCK is back and bigger than ever!

History of Rock

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

Nick Heyward

Traditional Celtic music at its best! With fire-driven instrumentals, topical songs, haunting ballads and a good dose of humour, the Tannahill Weavers have transformed traditional material and brought it into the modern world, vitally alive and kicking.

The Tannahill Weavers

He was the boy treble who captivated the world with his angelic voice. Selling over seven million albums, Aled was the original, classical crossover star. His recording of Walking in the Air, from the animated film The Snowman, firmly established him as a household name and he has become an integral part of the nation’s festivities. Equally at home on the classical stage, or starring in musical theatre productions in London West End, his credits include lead roles in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and Irving Berlin’s White Christmas.

Aled Jones – Full Circle

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

Matricks Illusion presents Reimagined

THE REAL THING with ORIGINAL VOCALISTS CHRIS AMOO & DAVE SMITH are on tour promoting their first new album of original material in 44 years ‘A BRAND NEW DAY’ No 3 in Amazon best sellers.

The Real Thing

The Kast off Kinks include former members of the legendary band ‘The Kinks’. The great line-up features Mick Avory (Founding member of The Kinks & the original drummer on all the classic hits from 1964-84), Mark Haley (keyboards/vocals, Kinks 1989-93, also played with The Rubettes), Mike Steed (bass/vocals, playing history with Love Affair, Chip Hawkes, Marmalade, The Rubettes & Mike Pender). These high-class professionals are then fronted by the equally talented & charismatic Dave Clarke (guitar/main vocals). Dave made three albums with the Noel Redding band, two solo albums as Dave Carlsen and the Dream Machine, one with Jimmy McCulloch, and several others including Mick Avory, Dave Rowberry, Tim Rose and Keith Moon. Dave has been a member of the Kast Off Kinks since it was formed almost thirty years ago.

Kast Off Kinks

Sister Act is the feel-good musical comedy smash based on the hit 1992 film that will have our audiences jumping to their feet! Featuring original music by Tony- and eight-time Oscar winner, Alan Menken (Newsies, Beauty and the Beast, Little Shop of Horrors), this uplifting musical was nominated for five Tony Awards, including Best Musical.

COS Musical Theatre Presents Sister Act

The Dance Championships

One of the UK’s longest running and Internationally renowned Queen Tribute band, The Bohemians, take you on a high-energy roller-coaster ride of a concert, featuring the music, costumes, and showmanship of one of the world’s most popular and iconic rock acts of all time, Queen.

The Bohemians

The Rod Stewart Songbook’s spectacular theatre production is the ultimate homage to Rod Stewart, featuring Pete McCall, Europe’s foremost tribute. Along with his sensational live band, you will betaken on a musical journey spanning 50 years, when one of rock music’s greatest icons sold over 250million records worldwide. These unforgettable hits include Sailing, Maggie May, Da Ya Think I’m Sexy, Some Guys Have All The Luck, Baby Jane, Rhythm Of My Heart, You Wear It Well, Hot Legs and many many more….

Rod Stewart Songbook

Lee Mead, star of Television and award winning West End leading man, embarks on his brand new UK tour.

Lee Mead – The Best of Me

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

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

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

West End Cabaret Club

Charting the meteoric rise of Rock and Roll, Rave On is a thrilling tour through music’s most revolutionary decades. Prepare to be enthralled with an evening of back to back hits, vibrant vintage costumes, colourful staging and plenty of dancing in the aisles! Featuring note perfect renditions of the most loved songs from the 50’s and 60’s, Rave On is performed by an incredibly talented, era-obsessed group of young musicians. From the emergence of Rock and Roll at Sun Records in Memphis, Tennessee to the British Invasion and beyond, this is a musical adventure you wont want to miss.

Rave On: The Ultimate 50’s and 60’s experience

John Partridge has a career that spans over 4 decades. Making his professional debut at 16 in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s ‘CATS’. He has gone on to appear in more than 20 West End Shows, countless number one tours, television, film, recording… he is even an award-winning published author and cook! He is the epitome of what we call in the trade ‘A Triple Threat’.

John Partridge in Dancing Man

The popular star of TV’s Street Psychic, Psychic Private Eyes and Psychic Academy, Tony Stockwell has a long established credibility as one of the top Intuitive Mediums and has shared the stage all round the world with international mediums such as Colin Fry, James van Praagh and Lisa Williams. Tony demonstrates his belief that those who have passed can communicate with their loved ones with detailed messages frequently including names, dates and locations and all delivered with emotion, sensitivity and empathy. The evening may include psychometry, photographs readings and psychic prediction.

Tony Stockwell

Flying in from Ireland especially for the club  Oct 1st is Trumpet Player Linley Hamilton Linley has been a part of the Irish music scene for over 40 years and since then he has juggled a career as a trumpet player with being a BBC Jazz Broadcaster and a Lecturer in Music at Ulster University Linley curated Magy’s Farm, a specialist jazz music venue in County Down that has hosted concerts by Jim Beard and Jon Herington, Paul Dunlea with Steve Hamilton, John Donegan Quintet, Seamus Blake and Bill Carrothers, Ari Hoenig, Tom Ollendorff and Conor Chaplin, Paul Booth Quintet and many more. He is also a Doctor of Jazz with specialist research in dynamic contouring as a partner to tension and release.

East Grinstead Jazz Club October

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

The Sunday Afternoon Show with Conchord Big Band

The Upbeat Beatles are second to none – powerhouse vocals, precision harmonies and tight musicianship. The guys have an easy, happy rapport with any crowd, giving them a reputation to be envied as the best in the business. There is no band to touch them – 8 bars of TWIST & SHOUT and you will know why no other band can perform this song like The Upbeat Beatles!

Upbeat Beatles

Lady Colin Campbell (née Ziadie, born 17 August 1949), also known as Lady C, is a British Jamaican author, socialite, and television personality who has published seven books about the British royal family.[1][2] They include biographies of Diana, Princess of Wales, which was on The New York Times Best Seller list in 1992, Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex.

An Evening with Lady Colin Campbell

Join author and comedian Marc Burrows on a journey through the life and work of Sir Terry Pratchett, based on his Locus Award-winning biography and officially endorsed by the author’s estate. Explore Pratchett’s life, influences, impact, wit and wisdom, from his days as a school librarian to his time as a trainee journalist to his untimely death from Alzheimers in 2015. Celebrate the 40th anniversary of Discworld and discover the joy, anger, and delicious cock‘n’ bull stories of one of the greatest storytellers of all time. Warning: includes bad puns and unnecessary footnotes.

The Magic of Terry Pratchett

Come and join us on the 3rd Saturday of the month for Fish & Chip Bingo in The Apron at Chequer Mead.

Fish and Chip Bingo

The producers of Only One Direction and Harry Styles Tribute present the mesmerising Taylor Swift Tribute.

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