An invaluable resource for everyone involved in educating young people
The Discover program offers a diverse range of masterclasses, tours, and aspirational career workshops to support all young people and their educators.
Creative Careers Virtual Q&A
Live streamed from Chelmsford Theatre, these 90-minute sessions are focused on bringing schools together with people in creative careers in a meaningful and accessible way.
Creative education workshops coming up
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Tuesday 3 JuneCreative Education: Dance
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.
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Tuesday 1 JulyCreative Education: Public Speaking
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.
Highlights for Schools
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Tuesday 7 October to Saturday 11 OctoberLittle Women
The recent success of the Greta Gerwig film, the nostalgia of the classic book, combined with this beautiful stage adaptation provides an exciting theatrical experience.
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Tuesday 3 February to Saturday 7 FebruaryThe Woman In Black
One of the most successful and longest running theatre shows in the history of London’s West End, this gripping production is a brilliantly successful study in atmosphere, illusion and controlled horror.
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Tuesday 24 MarchFlabberghast Theatre's Macbeth
In this classic tale of greed and guilt, Flabbergast’s Macbeth fuses a rigorous and respectful approach to text and storytelling to bring a magical, lucid interpretation of Shakespeare’s blood-soaked tragedy to life.
Workshops for schools
Nothing can bring students out of their shell like the magic of being in a theatre space and here at Chelmsford Theatre we have everything needed for students to thrive. With workshops covering technical aspects of the Theatre, like lighting and sound design to performance and backstage tours.
We can also bring workshops to your school if this suits but is subject to availability.
Click below to download all the details of our schools' workshops. For any enquiries and to book simply email the Theatres Creative Engagement Officer at megan.crisp@chelmsford.gov.uk
Schools bookings
Many of our family shows, including our seasonal panto have special group rates that are perfect for school outings to the Theatre.
To book simply call our Box Office on 01245 606 505 or email boxoffice@chelmsford.gov.uk
Even easier, if your school wants to come to Aladdin you can just fill in the form below and we'll get right back to you.
Chelmsford Theatre Education Pack
Below you will find specially created education and activity packs designed just for schools, giving you a resource to take straight into a lesson. You will find stories and activities based around theatre to explore with your students.