1 August 2014

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Talbot House – A Home From Home

Friday 1 August at 7:30pm

During the Great War, Talbot House in Poperinge, Belgium, a few short miles behind the front line, became a haven for thousands of allied troops – a ‘home from home’ where they enjoyed some home comforts and remembered the men that they really were.

Run by a diminutive chaplain named Tubby Clayton the house became known by its army signaller’s code of Toc H and ultimately would be the inspiration for the Association with that name.

This play, written by Peter Gill, and aimed at a family audience, recreates the humour, music and wonderful atmosphere of this inspirational house.

Tickets: £12. Concessions: £10.

Ariel Drama Academies presents Alice in Wonderland

Saturday 9 August at 2:00pm and 6:00pm

Alice: “Well! I’ve often seen a cat without a grin; but a grin without a cat! It’s the most curious thing I ever say in my life!”

Tickets: £10.

Wow

Monday 11^th August at 2:30pm

Performed by Dr Bondini and Jezo, who are among the country’s foremost highly skilled and experienced magicians, this retro-modern show is a prodigious treat of the traditional and the contemporary. Dr Bondini is a master of spellbinding storytelling and illusion, whilst Jezo can’t fail to keep any audience enthralled with his quick jokes, quick tricks, quick wit and friendly boyish charm.

They blended their polar styles for the first time earlier this year and the PMB team have created a show jam-packed with big illusions, big surprises and big laughter.

Chequer Mead Silver Screen – Summer Nights: Sing-a-long Grease

Saturday 16 August at 7:30pm

Be part of the sing along screening of the classic film starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John.

Ever wanted to know what it’s like to be a T-Bird or a Pink Lady but never quite felt cool enough to pull it off?

Well, now’s your chance to don those pink jackets, grease up those quiffs and let your inhibitions go for an evening.

There’s also a free drink before the show for everyone who arrives in fancy dress!

Tickets: £5  Concessions: £4:  Family ticket: £15.

AFA Events present The Sooty Show

Wednesday 20^th August at 11am & 2:30pm

Izzy Wizzy Let’s Get Busy – It’s The Sooty Show! Sooty heads into town in a fabulous new show to delight the whole family. Joining the nation’s favourite bear will be Sweep, Soo and Sooty’s TV Partner Richard Cadell  – who will be attempting to keep Sooty from getting up to mischief!

It’s Sooty’s Birthday party and things aren’t going to plan. Sooty and Sweep get messy baking the cake and will Soo ever decide which dress to wear?

Special party guests include legendary Sooty favourites Butch the bulldog and Ramsbottom the snake.

There’s also a chance to meet Richard and Sooty after the show.

 “A real treat for the children and a dose of nostalgia for the parents” – The Stage

“Richard Cadell is as close to a Corbett as you will ever get- Sooty is on the right hands! ” Matthew Corbett

For more Sooty fun visit www.thesootyshow.com or watch Sooty every weekday on Citv.

Tickets: £12. Concessions: £10.  Family Ticket: £38.

Bullfrog Summer School present Beauty and the Beast

Saturday 23 August at 2pm and 6pm

Tale as old as time, true as it can be… Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Jr is coming to Chequer Mead as this year’s Summer Workshop, produced by Bullfrog Productions. Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature film, this beloved fairy tale has won the hearts of audiences worldwide. Suitable for all the family, don’t miss this charming show.

Tickets: £12. Concessions: £10.

Sid’s Deep Sea Discovery

Thursday 28 August at 2:30pm

A colourful set creates the scene for a voyage of discovery in a bubbly underwater world – with CBeebies Sid Sloane starring as the intrepid explorer Deep Sea Sid.

Encounter some weird, wonderful and fascinating sea creatures with fun songs, music, strange sounds and audience participation.

Tickets: £12. Concessions: £8.