Discover at Chelmsford Theatre gives our community the opportunity, through workshops, masterclasses and more, to learn new skills, find out what goes on behind the scenes at a theatre or enjoy wellbeing through participation in collective arts and performance events.
What's on
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Wednesday 18 March to Wednesday 23 SeptemberKeep Fit: Musical Theatre 2025
Full of show tunes you know and love, it’s time to get those jazz hands at the ready. All levels welcome. This will be a super fun, packed full of musicals, aerobic workout.
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Tuesday 24 March to Tuesday 14 JulyTiny Tales 2025-26
Step into a world of wonder and imagination with Tiny Tales, a delightful storytelling session specially designed for toddlers.
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Tuesday 24 March to Tuesday 14 JulyToddler Tales 2025-26
Step into a world of wonder and imagination with Tiny Tales, a delightful storytelling session specially designed for toddlers.
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Monday 16 March to Monday 15 JuneBaby Boogie 2025/26
Fun, relaxed music and dance sessions for children who are not yet walking! This session is all about getting up and active in a fun, interactive way.
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Monday 16 March to Monday 15 JuneToddler Boogie
Fun, relaxed music and dance sessions for children who are walking! This session is all about getting up and active in a fun, interactive way.
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Monday 23 MarchDementia Accessible Cinema: Calamity Jane
A dementia-accessible film screening of the whip cracking Calamity Jane – a relaxed and welcoming cinema experience designed with those living with dementia, their families, and carers in mind.
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Tuesday 31 MarchMusical Theatre: Matilda
Enjoy a magical morning of mischief and mayhem with our Matilda the Musical workshop inspired by the West End and Broadway show.
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Tuesday 31 MarchMusical Theatre: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
Enjoy our whimsical musical theatre workshop inspired by the classic show Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, perfect for young performers
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Tuesday 31 MarchMusical Theatre: Dear Evan Hansen
Step into the emotional and powerful world of Dear Evan Hansen in this exciting musical theatre workshop designed for young performers.
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Wednesday 1 AprilMusical Theatre Workshop: Hairspray
Explore the musical Hairspray through its songs, acting and dance in this musical theatre workshop – you can’t stop the beat.
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Wednesday 1 AprilMusical Theatre Workshop: Shrek The Musical
Embark on a magical adventure into the swamps with our fun-filled half day musical theatre workshop based around the hit musical Shrek.
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Thursday 2 AprilFilm Making Workshop: Film Trailers
Dive into the world of making film trailers including filming techniques, camera angles, and storytelling through visuals to bring your work to life on screen.
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Friday 3 AprilMusical Theatre Intensive: Les Mis
An exciting one day musical theatre course dedicated to the timeless classic Les Misérables designed for young people with a passion for acting and singing.
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Thursday 16 AprilDementia Accessible Cinema: The Wizard of Oz
A dementia-accessible film screening of the classic The Wizard Of Oz – a relaxed and welcoming cinema experience designed with those living with dementia, their families, and carers in mind.
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Saturday 18 AprilBackstage Tour: West Side Story
Take a peek behind the scenes the classic musical West Side Story, walk across the stage and see how the production is created.
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Monday 18 MayDementia Accessible Cinema: Mamma Mia
A dementia-accessible film screening of the ABBA-tastic Mamma Mia – a relaxed and welcoming cinema experience designed with those living with dementia, their families, and carers in mind.
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Tuesday 26 MayMusical Theatre Workshop: SIX (6-10)
A fun, funky workshop celebrating the modern musical SIX - learn lyrics, rehearse your singing and a cool dance routine.
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Tuesday 26 MayMusical Theatre Workshop: SIX (11-16)
A fun, funky workshop celebrating the modern musical SIX - learn lyrics, rehearse your singing and a cool dance routine.
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Wednesday 27 MayMusical Theatre Workshop: Grease (6-10)
Dive into the worlds of Rydell High, Pink Ladies and the T-Birds as you learn singing, acting, and dancing to your favourite songs from the classic musical.
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Wednesday 27 MayMusical Theatre Workshop: Legally Blonde (11-16)
Explore Elle Woods journey of the worlds of law and love through singing and dancing. We are Positive you will love this perfectly pink musical theatre workshop!
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Thursday 28 MayMusical Theatre Workshop: Frozen
Perfect for aspiring performers and Disney fans alike, this interactive experience invites participants to sing, act, and dance their way through the magical world of Arendelle.
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Thursday 28 MayDisney Dance Party
Enjoy a host of games, singing and dancing, set to some of the best Disney songs out there with our Disney Dance party workshop.
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Tuesday 16 JuneDementia Accessible Cinema: Jersey Boys
A dementia-accessible film screening of Jersey Boys about the legendary group The Four Seasons – a relaxed and welcoming cinema experience designed with those living with dementia, their families, and carers in mind.
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Monday 20 JulyDementia Accessible Cinema: Wonka
A dementia-accessible film screening of Wonka, the world’s greatest inventor, magician and chocolate-maker – a relaxed and welcoming cinema experience designed with those living with dementia, their families, and carers in mind.
