What's On - Chelmsford Theatre

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Saturday 21 March

Adam Frost

Award-winning British garden designer and BBC Gardeners’ World presenter, Adam Frost discusses how his passion for plants has taken him around the world and challenged him with unexpected experiences.

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Saturday 28 March

Tiny Planet

A breathtaking mix of puppetry, live folk music, and projection, discover a world no bigger than a house, yet at the centre of a galaxy.

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Wednesday 1 April

Ray Bradshaw: CODA

The multi award winning comedian is back on tour with a brand-new show all about growing up as a CODA; A Child of Deaf Adults. His upbringing was nothing like the Oscar winning film and he’s here to tell you why.

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Thursday 23 April to Saturday 25 April 2026

Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story

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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Thursday 21 May

Matt Forde: Defying Calamity

Leading political comedian Matt Forde finds positivity in life despite all the evidence to the contrary in politics and his own health in his biggest tour to date yet.

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Sunday 31 May

T-Rextasy 2026

Experience what a Marc Bolan concert was like in the 70s with T-Rextasy as they pay tribute to on the most flamboyant and charismatic stars of the original glam rock era.

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Monday 1 June

The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain

Celebrate the 40th anniversary of The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain with a white knuckle journey through every kind of musical genre that you can imagine.

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Sunday 14 June

Michelle Wolf: Best Job in the World

Michelle Wolf has established herself as one of the most influential voices in the comedy landscape with her HBO and Netflix specials garnering critical acclaim.

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Monday 20 July

Dementia 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.

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Friday 18 and Saturday 19 September

Paul Sinha: 2 Sinha Lifetime

Paul celebrated his 30th anniversary in stand-up last year and despite his continued quiz successes, Radio 4 series, and decision to write a memoir, Paul is not ready to exit the stage just yet.

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Tuesday 29 September to Saturday 3 October

Blood Brothers 2026

The captivating and moving tale of twins separated at birth, who grow up on opposite sides of the tracks, only to meet again with fateful consequences.

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Sunday 11 October

The Phantoms starring Lee Mead 2026

Celebrate the most beloved musicals of all time with The Phantoms as they go on a magical journey through iconic shows such as Les Misérables, Miss Saigon, West Side Story, Jesus Christ Superstar, Joseph, and of course, The Phantom of the Opera.

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Sunday 18 October

Andy Fairweather Low

Andy Fairweather Low first rose to fame in the 60s as the lead singer of Amen Corner, known for hits like Bend Me, Shape Me and Hello Suzy and has gone on to work with greats such as Eric Clapton and George Harrison.

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