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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Friday 12 September to Wednesday 25 February
Life Drawing
Life Drawing at Chelmsford Theatre! This workshop is for those wanting to learn something new, enjoy a fun evening out with friends, or for artists wanting to develop and continue experimenting with their practice.
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Monday 22 September to Monday 15 June
Baby 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 22 September to Monday 15 June
Toddler 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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Wednesday 24 September to Wednesday 26 November
Keep Fit: Musical Theatre
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 30 September to Tuesday 14 July
Tiny 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 30 September to Tuesday 14 July
Toddler 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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Saturday 11 October
Backstage Tour: Little Women
Take a peek behind the scenes the cherished classic Little Women, walk across the stage and see how the production is created.
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Monday 27 October
Special Effects Make Up (7-11) October 2025
Get ready to be introduced to the art of special effects makeup, learning and creating wounds, injuries and fantasy FX using techniques used in the film and tv industries.
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Monday 27 October
Special Effects Make Up (12-17) October 2025
Get ready to be introduced to the art of special effects makeup, learning and creating wounds, injuries and fantasy FX using techniques used in the film and tv industries.
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Monday 27 October
Special Effects Make Up (Adults) October 2025
Get ready to be introduced to the art of special effects makeup, learning and creating wounds, injuries and fantasy FX using techniques used in the film and tv industries.
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Wednesday 29 October
Musical Theatre: High School Musical
a lively, interactive workshop where young performers explore key characters and moments from the Disney hit High School Musical.
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Wednesday 29 October
Musical Theatre: Descendants
Are you Rotten to the Core? Or is Good the new Evil? Time to find out in our Descendants musical theatre workshop! This is a lively, interactive workshop where young performers explore key characters and moments from the Disney hit Descendants.
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Wednesday 29 October to Wednesday 10 December
Paint n Sip
Join us in our cosy studio for an Art and Sip session, a relaxed environment perfect for both beginners or seasoned artists. Friendly tutors will guide you through the process offering tips and tricks along the way.
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Thursday 30 October
Musical Theatre Workshop: The Addams Family (7-11)
Learn lyrics, rehearse singing and be thrown into a dance routine based around the hit musical The Addams Family giving you a full musical theatre experience.
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Thursday 30 October
Musical Theatre Intensive: The Addams Family (12-18)
Learn lyrics, rehearse singing and be thrown into a dance routine based around the hit musical The Addams Family giving you a full musical theatre experience.
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Friday 31 October
Musical Theatre Workshop: Beetlejuice (7-11)
Master lyrics, harmonies and ensemble singing, with solo opportunities, as well as taking on a high-energy dance routine all themed around the hit musical Beetlejuice.
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Friday 31 October
Musical Theatre Workshop: Beetlejuice (12 - 18)
Master lyrics, harmonies and ensemble singing, with solo opportunities, as well as taking on a high-energy dance routine all themed around the hit musical Beetlejuice.
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Saturday 8 November
Backstage Tour: Nativity! The Musical
Take a peek behind the scenes of the feel-good, funny show Nativity, walk across the stage and see how the production is created.
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Saturday 13 December
Backstage Tour: Aladdin
Chelmsford Theatre hosted its first pantomime in 1967 and in 2024 our beloved panto continues to bring festive cheer to Chelmsford. Take a peek in the Dame’s dressing room, walk across our stage, and see how the production is created
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Saturday 7 February
Backstage Tour: The Woman in Black
Take a peek behind the scenes of the chilling ghost story The Woman In Black, walk across the stage and see how the production is created.