East Surrey Performing Arts

About ESPA

ESPA is supported by a team of skilled professionals, including a director, music director, and choreographer. We proudly present two carefully crafted musicals in local theatres. Our performers undergo extensive training, preparing for their week-long runs at the 400-seat Harlequin Theatre in Redhill. We collaborate with industry experts in sound, lighting, stage management, and orchestration to ensure high-quality productions. This year, 2025, we shall perform at Chequer Mead Theatre, East Grinstead RH19 3BS, whilst the Harlequin undergoes repairs. The capacity there is 340 seats.

ESPA's impact reaches beyond the stage, with alumni and current members finding success in various entertainment fields. They've appeared in notable productions like Les Misérables, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, The Ocean at the End of the Lane, Wicked and more, as well as on national tours, television, and radio, showcasing their talents as singers, dancers, actors, directors, and musicians.