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    Thursday 29 May

    Musical Theatre Intensive: Six (ages 13-18)

    All You Wanna Do is join us for a fun, funky workshop celebrating the modern musical SIX. Start off with a high energy warm up and some great dance-based games to get you moving.

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    Saturday 31 May

    John Crace: Taking the Lead

    John Crace, the Guardian’s much loved political sketchwriter, has had a ringside seat at all the main events. Join him for an evening of high comedy as he tries to make sense of it all. Find out what the Queen’s last words to Liz Truss really were.

    Sold out

    Sunday 1 June

    The Wizard of Oz

    Starring our very own, the fabulous Fanny Galore as Glinda Galore, alongside a professional cast of West End performers, this spectacular, panto-like story is packed with hilarious jokes, dazzling dance routines, glittering scenery and family fun.

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    Wednesday 4 June to Wednesday 2 July

    Keep-fit: Musical Theatre

    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.

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    Wednesday 04 June 2025

    ABC: An Evening with Martin Fry

    Join Martin Fry for an intimate evening of stripped back music and conversation. Frontman of iconic British pop band ABC, Fry will take you on a journey through their well deserved place in pop history, From Poison Arrow to When Smokey Sings.

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    Thursday 5 June

    NT Live: A Streetcar Named Desire

    Gillian Anderson (Sex Education), Vanessa Kirby (The Crown), and Ben Foster (Lone Survivor) lead the cast in Tennessee Williams’ timeless masterpiece, returning to cinemas.

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    Friday 6 June

    Julian Clary: A Fistful of Clary 2025

    Renowned homosexual Clary is fixing to saddle up and head out on tour. Join his posse as the lucky few will play with him on stage in the Hang ‘em Low saloon. Witness the final shoot-out as Julian gives himself selflessly to the last man standing.

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    Monday 30 June

    A Shoddy Detective

    Prepare to laugh out loud with this slapstick whodunnit featuring four actors, a dozen characters and a whole load of chaos. When a priceless painting goes missing, Detective Stuart Pidcock must call on his arch nemesis to help him solve the crime.

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    Monday 28 July

    Beatboxing Workshop: Ages 8-12

    Dive into the exciting world of human beatboxing with UK championship Beatboxer, Danny Ladwa, from School Of Beatbox. Master the art of creating rhythms and explore jaw-dropping techniques that will amaze your audience!

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    Friday 5 September

    Adam Kay: A Particularly Nasty Case

    Join BAFTA-winning writer and comedian Adam Kay for an evening of hilarious and horrifying anecdotes, as well as a unique insight in to the British healthcare system as Adam launches his debut crime novel, A Particularly Nasty Case.

    Limited Availability

    Saturday 20 September to Sunday 21 September

    Paper Dolls

    Based on the original book The Paper Dolls, written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Rebecca Cobb, we follow the adventures of a little girl who cuts out a string of paper dolls she takes on a fantastical adventure.

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    Saturday 20 September

    Arrival

    Calling all Dancing Queens! Get ready to embark on a musical journey back to the 70s where disco reigned supreme and ABBA ruled the charts.

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    Tuesday 30 September

    Murder She Didn't Write

    Don your deerstalker and grab your magnifying glass as this talented company use audience suggestions to create a hilarious improvised murder mystery. All you have to do... is solve it!

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    Thursday 2 October

    Drum

    This joyful and poignant fiction fuses storytelling, music and dance with archival material to capture a unique snapshot of London in the swinging sixties.

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    Friday 3 October to Sunday 5 October

    Stick Man

    This award-winning production, from the team behind Zog and Zog and the Flying Doctors, features a trio of top actors and is packed full of puppetry, songs, live music and funky moves.

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    Sunday 5 October

    Trevor Horn: Adventures in Modern Recording

    From Seal to Frankie Goes to Hollywood, from ABC to Yes, from Grace Jones to Belle and Sebastian, and from Robbie Williams to Pet Shop Boys, one man has been at the heart of some of Britain’s most important pop music of the past 50 years: Trevor Horn.

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    Tuesday 7 October to Saturday 11 October

    Little 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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    Wednesday 15 October

    Joel Dommett: Happy Idiot

    Joel returns to his stand up roots with a brand-new show. With glamorous tales from behind the camera and less glamorous anecdotes of first-time fatherhood, Joel remains a charming, exhausted, happy idiot.

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    Saturday 18 October

    Queenz: Drag Me to the Disco!

    Join Queenz for an electrifying live vocal drag-stravaganza, with more sequins, surprises, and show-stopping vocals than ever before! Queenz are ready to drag you to the dance floor and serve up an unforgettable fusion of fun, glamour and Disco Divas!

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    Friday 24 October to Sunday 26 October

    The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show

    Dive into Eric Carle’s bright and colourful world as his beloved stories are transformed from page to stage using a menagerie of 75 lovable puppets and charming music, making the Very Hungry Caterpillar Show the perfect introduction to live theatre.

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    Friday 24 October

    Revenge After the Levoyah

    2019. Jewish Essex. One funeral. Two twins. And a 80-year-old ex-gangster with a plan to kidnap Jeremy Corbyn. Yes, really.

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    Friday 24 October

    The Psychology of Dogs

    Whether you're a seasoned dog owner or a curious newcomer, this show will equip you with the tools to foster a deeper connection with your four-legged companion.

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    Tuesday 28 October

    We Are the Lions, Mr Manager

    In 1976, six workers walked out of Grunwick Film Processing Laboratory and Factory in Willesden. They staged a strike against their poor working conditions, demanding the right to join a union and those six were eventually joined by 20,000 supporters.

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    Thursday 30 October

    Mark Steel: The Leopard In My House

    Join multi award-winning writer and comedian Mark Steel for his new tour ‘The Leopard in My House’. The topic? His battle with throat cancer. A battle he is winning (thankfully) and which only his rapier wit could fashion a comedy tour show out of.

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    Friday 31 October

    Rosie Jones: I Can't Tell What She's Saying

    Join self-professed prick and star of Taskmaster Rosie Jones as she heads back out on the road with her brand-new stand-up show.

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    Saturday 1 November

    Geoff Norcott: Basic Bloke 2

    Basic Bloke 2 – There’s No Bloke Without Fire is the latest tour from comedian, author, podcaster and radio host Geoff Norcott and Geoff’s first under a Labour government, so he’s got plenty to get off his chest!

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    Thursday 13 November

    Nik Kershaw

    An intimate evening of songs, stories and silliness in the company of Nik Kershaw. Exploding onto the pop scene in 1984 and with an impressive list of performing, writing and producing credits, Nik looks back in this intimate evening of nostalgia.

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    Saturday 13 December to Wednesday 24 December

    Santa's North Pole Adventure

    Journey to the North Pole where you’ll meet Mrs Claus, Daisy and Bernard the elves, Snowy the polar bear, and of course, Rudolph, as they prepare for the big Christmas Eve trip, but will all go to plan this year? You’ll have to come and find out.

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    Tuesday 3 February to Saturday 7 February

    The 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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    Sunday 15 February to Monday 16 February

    Tales from Acorn Wood Live

    Packed full of toe-tapping songs, puppetry, and all the friends from Acorn Wood, this beautiful show from the team that brought you Dear Zoo Live and Dear Santa promises to be the perfect treat for children of all ages.

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    Thursday 19 February

    The Best of Frankie Valli

    Starring Peter Andre, The Very Best of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons is a spectacular high-pitched celebration of timeless music from one of the biggest selling groups of all time.

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    Tuesday 24 March

    Flabberghast 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.

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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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  • Sunday 12 October

    The Van Morrison Alumni Band

    Curated and hosted by renowned saxophonist, broadcaster, and long-time collaborator Leo Green, who has performed on seven of Van Morrison’s albums and toured with him around the globe, brings a wealth of experience and a deep understanding of the music.

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  • Sunday 12 October

    Cally Beaton: Namaste Motherf**kers

    A funny show about a deadly serious subject, Namaste Motherf*ckers is a celebration of and for the female of the species. Invisible no more. The show includes a Q&A and meet-and-greet with Cally (who knows, Jeff the wonder dog may even be there too).

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  • Tuesday 14 October

    An Evening with Henry Cole

    An Evening with Henry Cole hosted by his good friend & renowned prankster Steve ‘Stravos’ Parrish, promising an entertaining evening full of laughter. Taking you through Coles life from Eton, to Heroine addition, motorbikes and more.

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  • Wednesday 15 October

    Joel Dommett: Happy Idiot

    Joel returns to his stand up roots with a brand-new show. With glamorous tales from behind the camera and less glamorous anecdotes of first-time fatherhood, Joel remains a charming, exhausted, happy idiot.

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  • Thursday 16 October

    Sh!tfaced Shakespeare: Hamlet

    Sh!t-faced Shakespeare® celebrate 15 years on the wagon and return to Chelmsford Theatre with one of the Bard’s most popular tragedies, Hamlet. In this unique rendition, one cast member will be deliberately intoxicated promising inevitable chaos.

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  • Thursday 16 October

    Night Terrors The Ghost Stories of E F Benson

    Masterful storytelling from the award-winning actor Gerard Logan will transport you to a dark, sinister world of the unexpected and the unexplainable.

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  • Friday 17 October

    The Sensational 60's Experience 2025

    This show promises a feel-good factor that will transport you back to that magical decade that was the 1960’s, delivering a night that will fill Chelmsford Theatre with nostalgic memories, performing hit after hit.

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  • Friday 17 October

    Carl Hutchinson: Greatest Hits!

    Join Carl as he celebrates 10 years of touring as he presents his best and favourite routines from over the years. Material selected by his fans and himself, this night promises to deliver.

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  • Saturday 18 October

    Monty Python and the Foley Grail

    This family friendly extravaganza commemorates the 50th anniversary of Monty Python and The Holy Grail.Get ready for an interactive journey where audiences become part of the action, joining our Soundmaster to support the foley throughout the film.

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  • Saturday 18 October

    Queenz: Drag Me to the Disco!

    Join Queenz for an electrifying live vocal drag-stravaganza, with more sequins, surprises, and show-stopping vocals than ever before! Queenz are ready to drag you to the dance floor and serve up an unforgettable fusion of fun, glamour and Disco Divas!

    Book Now
  • Sunday 19 October

    Luther 2025

    Experience all the hits from The Velvet Voice, Luther Vandross, in this show celebrating his amazing career. Fronted by Luther Vandross tribute Harry Cambridge and his 10-piece band expect all the hits like Never Too Much and Ain’t No stoppin’ Us Now.

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  • Tuesday 21 October

    Fun Kids Science Weekly Live!

    Prepare to be wowed as the hugely popular Fun Kids Science Weekly come to Chelmsford on its first UK tour. Fun Kids radio presenter Dan Simpson brings the weirdest and coolest stuff in science to the stage.

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  • Wednesday 22 October

    Round the Horne

    Apollo Theatre Company transports you back to the late 1960’s by bringing the classic radio comedy show, Round the Horne, to life in this production perfect for fans of classic comedy.

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  • Wednesday 22 October

    Life With Oscar

    Nick flees South London and his dysfunctional family to live as a permanent guest in Hollywood with a double Oscar-winner; a man who worked regularly with Orson Welles, promising to get Nick’s film nominated if he follows exact instructions.

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  • Thursday 23 October

    Walk Right Back

    Featuring hits such as Bye Bye Love, All I Have To Do Is Dream and Cathy’s Clown, this unique concert based musical entwines the wonderful, sad yet glorious story of The Everly Brothers following their lives from fame to feuds.

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  • Thursday 23 October

    Glenn Moore: Please Sir, Glenn I Have Some Moore

    Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee Glenn Moore has written too many jokes again. Expect a fast-paced whirlwind of punchlines from one of the greatest joke-writers of his generation.

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  • Friday 24 October to Sunday 26 October

    The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show

    Dive into Eric Carle’s bright and colourful world as his beloved stories are transformed from page to stage using a menagerie of 75 lovable puppets and charming music, making the Very Hungry Caterpillar Show the perfect introduction to live theatre.

    Book Now
  • Friday 24 October

    Revenge After the Levoyah

    2019. Jewish Essex. One funeral. Two twins. And a 80-year-old ex-gangster with a plan to kidnap Jeremy Corbyn. Yes, really.

    Book Now
  • Friday 24 October

    The Psychology of Dogs

    Whether you're a seasoned dog owner or a curious newcomer, this show will equip you with the tools to foster a deeper connection with your four-legged companion.

    Book Now
  • Sunday 26 October

    Gordon Giltrap and John Etheridge: 2 Parts Guitar

    Guitar supremos Gordon Giltrap & John Etheridge join forces again and return for an unforgettable evening of top class musicianship performed by two of the UKs most respected and influential musicians.

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  • Sunday 26 October

    China Crisis

    Come join Eddie, Gary and their band in 2025 as they get back on the road again performing chart toppers to hidden gems that have lingered in the hearts of listeners, promising a night of music, laughter and perhaps a little nostalgia.

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  • Monday 27 October

    The Ripper Files

    Based on the world’s most famous case ... Inspector Lestrange is up to his neck in evidence, but there’s one fact only the Ripper himself will know.

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  • Tuesday 28 October

    Kevin Bloody Wilson: THE DiLLiGAF GUY, LiVE!

    40 years since Kevin Bloody Wilson dropped his first album, the one that cemented him as a musical comedy icon. 20 albums later and this Aussie legend’s international fan base just keeps growing, He’s more than a storyteller, he’s a way of life.

    Limited Availability
  • Tuesday 28 October

    We Are the Lions, Mr Manager

    In 1976, six workers walked out of Grunwick Film Processing Laboratory and Factory in Willesden. They staged a strike against their poor working conditions, demanding the right to join a union and those six were eventually joined by 20,000 supporters.

    Book Now
  • Wednesday 29 October

    Cirque: The Greatest Show

    Musical theatre meets a circus spectacular as everyone’s favourite West End hits combine with breathtaking performances, incredible contortionists, and thrilling feats of agility and flair. Bursting with colour and promising fun for all the family.

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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

    Tom Gates EPIC Stage Show

    Based on the bestselling books by Liz Pichon, Tom Gates EPIC Stage Show comes to our theatre bringing alive the illustrations with catchy tunes and hilarious performances, taking a journey into the Brilliant World of Tom Gates.

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  • Thursday 30 October

    Neil Delamere

    Join comedy hero, Neil Delamere, for a brand new show as he takes on life's absurdities in his own inimitable way. A celebration of the altogether too frequent weaknesses that make us human. Don't miss the hilarious Achilles Neil.

    Limited Availability
  • Thursday 30 October

    Mark Steel: The Leopard In My House

    Join multi award-winning writer and comedian Mark Steel for his new tour ‘The Leopard in My House’. The topic? His battle with throat cancer. A battle he is winning (thankfully) and which only his rapier wit could fashion a comedy tour show out of.

    Book Now
  • Friday 31 October

    Rude Science! 2025

    The naughtiest, funniest, most revolting science show in the world. BBC Gastronaut Stefan Gates’ hilarious, high-tech, highly-explosive, highly-revolting new family show, packed with science stunts and spectacular experiments.

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  • Friday 31 October

    Rosie Jones: I Can't Tell What She's Saying

    Join self-professed prick and star of Taskmaster Rosie Jones as she heads back out on the road with her brand-new stand-up show.

    Book Now
  • Saturday 1 November

    Comedy Club 4 Kids 2025

    It's a comedy club, right, but for kids. Also any adults who enjoy a swear-free hour with the international circuit's best stand-ups and sketch acts. Non-patronising. Pure awesome.

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  • Saturday 1 November

    Discovering Antarctica

    Tom Crean, the intrepid Antarctic explorer and one of Ireland’s unsung heroes, is brought to life in this dramatic and humorous solo performance by Aidan Dooley.

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  • Saturday 1 November

    Geoff Norcott: Basic Bloke 2

    Basic Bloke 2 – There’s No Bloke Without Fire is the latest tour from comedian, author, podcaster and radio host Geoff Norcott and Geoff’s first under a Labour government, so he’s got plenty to get off his chest!

    Book Now
  • Wednesday 5 November 2025

    Tom Houghton: Deep (plus support)

    In a world full of relentless clickbait, distractions and brain rotting content, Tom Houghton’s racing brain finally became too much for him. After a journey of self discovery in Indonesia, The man who asked us ‘Do you ski?’ is asking ‘Do you scuba?’

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  • Wednesday 5 November to Saturday 8 November

    Nativity! The Musical

    Feel-good, funny and full of yuletide joy, Nativity! The Musical features all of the favourite sing-along hits from the films including Sparkle and Shine, Nazareth, One Night One Moment and She’s the Brightest Star.

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  • Thursday 6 November

    Journey to the Centre of the Earth

    Watch and learn Jules Verne, Lamphouse are going on a journey all the way to the centre of the Earth! Two intrepid explorers, one impossible mission (and one joke about a big hole), and no special effects budget whatsoever. What could possibly go wrong?

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  • Friday 7 November

    Ria Lina: Riabellion

    Following her killer debut tour, Riawakening (Top Ten Best Stand-up Shows of 2024 - Telegraph), the wickedly funny Ria Lina realised she wasn’t just awake, she was ready to rebel.

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  • Saturday 8 November

    Hal Cruttenden: Can Dish It Out But Can't Take It

    Hal is back with a brand-new tour for 2025 with a show that promises to stick it to ‘The Man’, as long as ‘The Man’ doesn’t stick it back to him.

    Limited Availability
  • Sunday 9 November

    Ultimate Film Concert with Docklands Sinfonia

    Join us for a unique evening as Docklands Sinfonia bring some of Hollywood’s greatest film scores to life her celebrating the power of film music, blending iconic melodies and epic compositions, capturing the essence of cinematic storytelling.

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  • Tuesday 11 November

    Step Into Christmas

    Promising all the magic of the festive season jam packed with iconic Christmas hits from Mariah Carey to Wham and many more. This warm-hearted family spectacular will get your toes tapping and your heart full of Christmas spirit.

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  • Tuesday 11 November to Saturday 15 November

    CYGAMS: Little Shop of Horrors

    Presented by local amateur group, Chelmsford Young Gen (CYGAMS), get ready for a botanical blast of fun as this young persons amdram group return to Chelmsford Theatre with the cult classic Little Shop of Horrors.

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