1 October 2013

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An evening with Chris Andre and Guests – Tuesday 1 October at 7.30pm

SEE this amazing multi-instrumentalist perform some of the hits which have inspired a generation of music lovers and players from all over the world.

Truly a brilliant and unique guitar, fiddle and bouzouki player, Chris will take you on a musical journey through time and continents.

Chequer Mead is the venue Chris has chosen to host his very first solo show in the UK.

An Intimate Evening with the Rat Pack – Thursday 3 October at 7.30pm

THE Official UK No. 1 Tribute show includes all the great hits, comedy and glamour of Sinatra, Martin and Davis swinging live in Las Vegas.

Memories really are made of this!

Re-Take That  – Friday 4 October at 7.45pm

THIS is the Northern Hemisphere’s biggest, best and most authentic tribute to one of pop’s greatest bands. Superb sound, dramatic lighting and dynamic dance routines, complement breath-taking versions of their greatest hits.

Sounds of Simon – A Tribute to Simon & Garfunkel – Saturday 5 October at 7.30pm

LOSE yourself to nostalgia as the band plays some of the classics that have made Paul Simon one of the world’s most successful songwriters. Hits include Mrs Robinson, Homeward Bound, You can call me Al and many more.

An Evening of Mediumship with Tony Stockwell – Wednesday 9 October at 7.30pm

MEDIUM Tony Stockwell believes he can communicate with the dead.

Clarinet Recital – Sunday 13 October at 7.30pm

DEBORAH Salmon performs some of the highlights of the clarinet repertoire to raise funds for the Bluebell Railway.

Ian Keable presents The Secret World of Charles Dickens: Mirth, Marvels and the Mysterious – Wednesday 16 October at 7.30pm

IAN Keable, winner of The Magic Circle’s prestigious Comedy Award, performs the favourite magic tricks of Charles Dickens and divulges the spooky practices of Victorian ‘psychics’. Charles Dickens, in addition to being one of the world’s greatest writers, was an expert conjurer.  He was also highly sceptical about ‘spiritualism’, which was a popular pastime in the 1800s.

The Counterfeit Sixties – Thursday 17 October at 7.30pm

RE-LIVE the sounds of the swinging sixties, as Britain’s No. 1 tribute show bring back the magic with their tribute to more than 25 bands of the era.

Lingfield Silver Band present A Centenary Concert – Friday 18 October at 7.30pm

JOIN Lingfield Silver Band as it celebrates its Centenary with music from the last 100 years with the support of two guest bands, Mayfield and The Redhill Corps of Drums.

Ariel Company Theatre Young Actors presents Les Miserables School Edition – Tuesday 22 October to Saturday 26 October

ARIEL Company Theatre Young Actors return to Chequer Mead for the 3rd time with their hit production of this classic musical. The production sold out on both previous occasions, and earned nightly standing ovations for its astonishingly talented cast, so book early to avoid disappointment.

LDN Wrestling – Monday 28 October at 7.30pm

BOO the bad guys and cheer on your favourites, as you get up close and personal with the rip-roaring action. Post show you will also get the chance to meet the stars and maybe even grab yourself a souvenir or two! Top names include British Heavyweight Champion the Barbarian Karl Krammer, fan favourite Alan Lee Travis, the masked man of mystery the Dark Lord and many more…

Gentlemen – A prostate awareness event – Tuesday 29 October from 6pm – 8.30pm

IN the Gallery and Foyer at Chequer Mead Arts Centre – free tests but donations appreciated.

A PSA blood test, results in 10 minutes, costs £15. Further blood test if PSA is high costs £150.
Please book appointments with  Alex Leggat 01342 717966 or alexhleggat@yahoo.com.

Ben Montague – Tuesday 29 October at 7.30pm

BEN’S debut single ‘Haunted’ became a major radio hit two years ago, and he has just received the accolade of ‘BBC RADIO 2 Album of the Week’ with his new album Tales of Flying & Falling.

Ralph McTell  One More For the Road – Wednesday 30 October at 8pm

RALPH McTell has enjoyed a 48 year career and autumn 2013 sees the One More For The Road tour of this quintessential singer-songwriter-guitarist.  Ralph’s show features beautifully crafted narrative songs, combined with dextrous guitar-playing and evocative story-telling, and will of course include the Ivor Novello award-winning Streets of London.