1 February 2012

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1 February at 7.30pm: Theatre Unlimited presents Stalin’s Favourite

In 1941, the huge popularity of his poem Wait for Me projected Konstantin Simonov into the literary stratosphere of the Soviet Union.  But becoming Stalin’s favourite writer came at a price.  Years later, ageing and unwell, Simonov looks back on a lifetime as part of Stalin’s Soviet elite and confronts his demons…

2 February: Theatre Unlimited presents Defying Hitler

SEBASTIAN Haffner wasn’t a Nazi and he wasn’t Jewish.  He was just a sensitive and highly intelligent, but otherwise ordinary German, striving to come to terms with the madness that was Nazi Germany.  Adapted from the award-winning memoir of the same name, Defying Hitler is the candid, witty and moving account of a young man growing up in the shadow of Hitler’s Third Reich

4 February at 7.30pm: The Bohemians present A Night of Queen

THE Bohemians are the first Queen tribute to play every type of event run by the Queen fan club, and the first Queen tribute to play on the same bill as Queen guitarist Brian May, who described them as ‘brilliant’.

7 February at 7.30pm: DEPE Productions presents the H.U.G.S. Charity Concert

A Benefit Concert for HUGS (Help Us Give Support children’s charity) with three local bands

10/11 February: Bullfrog Productions presents Alice in Wonderland

BULLFROG Productions Youth Group presents Disney’s magical musical Alice in Wonderland.  Based on the book by Lewis Carroll, Alice falls down a rabbit hole and meets The Mad Hatter, the Queen of Hearts, the Cheshire Cat and many more.  Her madcap adventures come to life on stage with a zany twist, wacky songs and chaotic plot.

15 February at 7.30pm: Pyramid Promotions presents Karnataka in Concert

KARNTAKA have gained an international reputation as innovators in their field, creating beautiful, melodic rock with a unique Celtic edge. Featuring an international line-up of world-class musicians including Hayley Griffiths from Riverdance.

16 February at 7pm: Cuisine Studio presents Jazz Cafe

Sit back, relax and enjoy the best of live Jazz provided by the amazing Institute Jazz Band – combined with the finest bistro menus at our regular Jazz Cafe evenings.

17 February at 8pm: Legends of Las Vegas

AWARD-winning Tribute Artist Fisher Stevens and his fabulous Legends Band bring theLas Vegas Legends Show to Chequer Mead. A professionally produced stage show celebrating the careers of two legendary icons, Neil Diamond and Elvis Presley.

18 February at 7:45pm: Flairz Glam Rock

FLAIRZ celebrate their 20th anniversary in 2012, so put on your best 70s fancy dress and come and celebrate with the Greatest Glam Rock Band in the world

21 February at 1.30pm: Chequer Mead Lunchtime Concert series presents Neil Crossland

YORKSHIRE pianist and composer Neil Crossland began playing the piano at the age of six and studied at the Royal College of Music, where he won major prizes in both piano and composition. Since then he has performed extensively at home and abroad, and written pieces in all genres.

Friday 24 February at 8pm: The Dixon Agency presents Re-Take That

AN evening of blockbuster hits from the UK’s most authentic and charismatic tribute band. Jason Orange says: “Brilliant! Just like watching my old mates on stage, the attention to detail is amazing.”

25 February at 2:30pm and 7:30pm: Chequer Mead Youth Theatre presents Cold Comfort Farm

YOUTH Production CMYT presents a musical adaptation of Stella Gibbons’ classic comedy of rural life. The recently-orphaned Flora Poste decides to descend on her relatives, the Starkadders of Cold Comfort Farm, a dysfunctional  family ruled over by the fearsome figure of Great Aunt Ada Doom, who once saw something nasty in the woodshed…

29 February/ 1 March: Imberhorne school presents An Evening of Dance

IMBERHORNE school presents an exciting evening of dance by students performing a variety of pieces from Key Stage 3 to 6th form.