What's On - Chelmsford Theatre

Thursday 11 December

Comedy Crackers

Start the festive season off with a bang with Comedy Crackers Russell Kane, Seann Walsh, Lindsey Santoro and Josh Jones.

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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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Friday 16 January

Jason Manford: A Manford All Seasons

Jason Manford has been busy since his last smash-hit show but now he’s back with his brand-new live show, A Manford All Seasons.

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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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Wednesday 11 February

Meet Fred

With biting wit, razor-sharp political satire, and moments of unexpected tenderness, Meet Fred is an unmissable comedy that has resonated with audiences across the globe.

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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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Monday 2 March to Saturday 7 March

The Constant Wife

1927. Constance is a very unhappy woman. She is the perfect wife and mother, and her husband is as devoted to her as he is to his mistress, who just happens to be her best friend.

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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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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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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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Events

Comedy Crackers

Santa's North Pole Adventure

Jason Manford: A Manford All Seasons

The Woman In Black

Meet Fred

Tales from Acorn Wood Live

The Best of Frankie Valli

The Constant Wife

Adam Frost

Ray Bradshaw: CODA

Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story

Matt Forde: Defying Calamity

T-Rextasy 2026

Blood Brothers 2026

The Phantoms starring Lee Mead 2026

Andy Fairweather Low