Discover for adults and kids

Come along for a life drawing workshop in our relaxed and cosy studio setting. Led by Gareth Barton, you will have the opportunity to learn something new, enjoy a fun evening with friends or for budding artists to further develop skills.

Fun, relaxed music and dance sessions for children aged 6 months - 5 years with parents/carers. Give your little one the opportunity to express themselves, gain confidence and mix with other children, all set to stimulating music and with fun props!

Reconnect with yourself, enhance wellbeing and connect with others on your lunch break. Combining a movement session of either Yoga or Pilates followed by a cosy gathering discussing topics surrounding mindfulness and wellbeing.

We look forward to welcoming the friends, family, carers, teachers and friends to celebrate the talents of young people across Essex. This evening of performances includes group and solo, music, drama, singing and acting.

In this filmmaking session young people will learn the basics of filmmaking, given the task of making a short film trailer in small groups. This will involve coming up with a creative film trailer idea using iMovie templates, filming anacting

Experience the magic of going behind the scenes at our theatre. You’ll learn about our history and how various departments from our box office to theatre technicians come together to make each production a success.

Prepare to be guided through the art of candle making perfect for experienced candle makers or beginners. Craft a unique fragrance, to create your own three wick candle and learn to hand roll pillar candles with a complimentary drink.

Step into a world of wonder and imagination with Tiny Tales, a delightful storytelling session specially designed for toddlers. Offering the chance for little ones and their grown ups to immerse themselves in the magic of stories.

Empower Arts bring an exciting, jam packed Play in a Day session to Chelmsford Theatre. Complete with costumes, props, drama games and coaching, budding performers will put together a play ready to perform to friends and family at the end of the day.

Professional performer, Grace Walker, leads a fun and funky musical theatre workshop celebrating the modern musical, Six. Grace will teach the song, dance and provide budding performers lots of helpful tips along the way.

Take a step behind the scenes of theatre tech and take a tour through the world of stage lighting. This is a fantastic opportunity to get experience with industry experts who will teach the theory and practice of stage lighting.

Come and join Bethan for a fun and exciting series of dance based workouts. Full of show tunes you know and love, it’s time to get those jazz hands at the ready for a fun aerobic workout suitable for all abilities.

Come along to Chelmsford Theatre for a fun and lively musical theatre workshop focusing on the smash hit musical, Matilda. Led by professional performer and choreographer, Kerry, learn a routine full of singing and dancing, perfect for those age 5 to 9.

Come for a fun, lively and energetic musical theatre workshop focusing on School of Rock: The Musical, perfect for those between 9 and 13 years old. Professional performer, Kerry, will teach the song, dance and share top tips.

Come along to Chelmsford Theatre for a fun, lively and energetic musical theatre workshop focusing on the smash hit musical, Annie, perfect for those between 5 and 9 years old.

Is your teenager always asking how the magic happens behind the scenes? Do they have a creative spark waiting to be ignited? Standing In The Wings are thrilled to be delivering this lighting workshop.

Focusing on two things, building confidence and skill, all in a fun and dynamic way. Starting with some classic drama games we then step into the circus as we explore mime, clowning, performing in the round and more.

Performer, Grace Walker, leads this exciting session focused on developing vocal technique. You will start with a vocal warm up before you split into groups to learn harmonies, solos and ensemble work to the song, Someone Like You, by Adele.

Disney Juniors offers an experience where kids can learn basic dance and acting techniques while enjoying their favourite Disney songs and characters.

An opportunity for budding Disney cast members to take part in a 90 minute workshop that brings the magic of Disney to Chelmsford Theatre. Expect acting, dancing audition technique and ask a seasoned pro your burning questions.

An opportunity for budding Disney cast members to take part in a 90 minute workshop that brings the magic of Disney to Chelmsford Theatre. Expect acting, dancing audition technique and ask a seasoned pro your burning questions.

Hop into the spirit of Easter with this fun and creative wreath making workshop where you’ll design your own seasonal wreath complete with pastel ribbons, easter decor and more perfect for seasoned crafters or beginners.

An exciting chance for budding actors to work on their acting technique in this fun 90 minute workshop. The session will start with acting games and icebreakers before moving on to monologues and duologues, complete with lots of top tips.

Join Professional Performer, Grace Walker, for a fun singing workshop and build upon your vocal skills. Starting with vocal warm ups and tongue twisters before moving on to singing a song as part of an ensemble with opportunities for solos and duets.

Bring your best attitude and moves to this fun street dance workshop, perfect for those between age 6 and 11. Learn a funky routine to House Work by Jax Jones and take a crash course in the basics of street dance.

Take a whistle stop tour through what it might be like to be a performer in the West End and Broadway hit, Hamilton the Musical. Exploring everything from rap to history, performers will learn two numbers ready to perform.

Join Standing In The Wings for an exclusive, hands on props workshop led by an experienced stage manager. Perfect for aspiring theatre professionals, this workshop will explore the creative and practical skills needed to bring props to life.

Get ready to be introduced to the art of special effects makeup, from injuries, to Zombies, ageing to Period Drama. Learn the techniques used in the film and tv industries from Kate who has over 15 years experience teaching all things SFX.

Dance specialist, Grace Walker, leads this fun, upbeat and exciting dance session. Jump in with an energetic warm up, then get ready to learn a routine to the one and only Bruno Mars, in the style of hip hop.

With decades of experience in performance and public speaking director of The Drama Centre Leanne is here to support and challenge you in this session focusing heavily on building your confidence.