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Lunchtime Concerts

Wed 15 Apr - Wed 15 Jul 2026

Join us for our popular lunchtime Concerts taking place in Chelmsford Theatre Studio. Come and grab a drink or a bite to eat at the theatre café and enjoy a toe tapping interlude to your Wednesday afternoon from 1pm.

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Comedy Theatre

An Evening Of (Very) Old Radio

Thu 16 Apr 2026

British Comedy Award-winning writer (Miranda, Not Going Out), comedian & broadcast historian Paul Kerensa’s stand-up history show informs, entertains and educates about how the Beeb began.

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Comedy Stand Up

Avalon Early Doors Comedy Night

Fri 17 Apr - Fri 1 May 2026

Avalon presents an evening of the freshest comedy as two comedians test out brand-new material in their quest to build an hour(ish)-long show each.

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Comedy Improv

Shoot From the Hip

Sun 19 Apr 2026

Shoot From The Hip bring their award-winning, TikTok-viral improv comedy to Chelmsford Theatre! Expect chaotic games, epic scenes, and totally unscripted, unforgettable fun.

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Music

T'Pau: Be Wonderful Tour

Tue 21 Apr 2026

Join T’Pau on their first full UK tour for a decade playing fan favourites and songs from their forthcoming album “Be Wonderful”.

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Comedy Stand Up

John Kearns: Tilting at Windmills

Wed 22 Apr 2026

Double Edinburgh Comedy Award Winner and Taskmaster alumni John Kearns brings his brand-new show, Tilting at Windmills to our stage.

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Musicals

Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story

Thu 23 Apr - Sat 25 Apr 2026

This sensational multi award-winning West End show first opened in 1989 and has been thrilling audiences around the world ever since. Now it triumphantly visits Chelmsford Theatre.

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Cinema

RBO: The Magic Flute

Sun 26 Apr 2026

Broadcast live from The Royal Ballet and Opera. Prince Tamino is sent by the Queen of the Night to rescue her daughter. Joined by a companion and guided by a magic flute, Tamino faces monsters, villains, and a secretive brotherhood on his quest.

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Cinema

NT Live: All My Sons

Thu 30 Apr 2026

When wartime delivers profits for Joe, it comes at a price when his partner is charged with criminal manufacturing deals, and his eldest son goes missing in action.

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