{"id":62451,"date":"2026-04-28T14:41:53","date_gmt":"2026-04-28T13:41:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thefamilygrapevine.co.uk\/midsussex\/?p=62451"},"modified":"2026-04-28T14:44:35","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T13:44:35","slug":"once-in-a-lifetime-chequer-mead","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thefamilygrapevine.co.uk\/midsussex\/2026\/04\/28\/once-in-a-lifetime-chequer-mead\/","title":{"rendered":"Once In A Lifetime – Chequer Mead"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Once In A Lifetime- Chequer Mead
Soul Street Productions Debuts Brand New 80s Visionary Show: \u2018Once In A Lifetime\u2019
East Grinstead \u2014 Soul Street Productions is proud to bring their brand-new production, Once In A Lifetime, to Chequer Mead on Thursday 7th May!
Get ready to rewind to a time when music wasn’t just heard, it was felt. Once In A Lifetime isn’t your average tribute show; it’s a meticulously crafted journey back to the heart of the 80s, where groundbreaking artists redefi ned the soundscape.
Forget the shoulder pads and questionable hairstyles. We’re talking about the raw talent and undeniable genius of bands and artists like U2, The Police, Tears for Fears, Toto, Prince, Kate Bush, Bruce Springsteen, Hall & Oates, The Smiths, and many more.
From the production team behind bestselling shows The History of Rock, Made In Tennessee, The Elton John Show & The History of Soul, expect the same incredible calibre of world class musicians as they obsessively recreate every note, riff , and vocal nuance. Once In A Lifetime brings these iconic tracks to life with breathtaking accuracy and a palpable passion.
“These weren’t just pop stars; they were visionaries,” says lead singer Lewis Codling. “We wanted to avoid the cheesy clich\u00e9s and instead create a show that honors the complexity and passion of music that shaped a generation.”
This is your chance to experience the very best of the 80s \u2013 powerful, innovative, and undeniably cool! It’s more than a concert; it’s an experience.
LISTING INFORMATION:
\u25cf Show: Once In A Lifetime
\u25cf Venue: Chequer Mead, East Grinstead
\u25cf Date: Thursday 7th May
\u25cf Time: 7.30pm
\u25cf Tickets: https:\/\/www.chequermead.co.uk\/shows\/once-in-a-lifetime-celebrating-the-musical-visionaries-of-the-80s\/
Running Time:
2 x 50 minutes with a 20 minute interval
Showreel:
YouTube: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=veAqK_pQAgM
Social Media:
Facebook: www.facebook.com\/OnceInALifetimeshow\/
Instagram: www.instagram.com\/onceinalifetimeshow\/
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