What's On - Chelmsford Theatre

Tuesday 25 March 7.30pm

An Audience with Dame Prue Leith

Come and find out how Great British Bake Off Judge, Prue Leith, manages to do so much. She’s written eight novels, fourteen cookbooks, a memoir, owned restaurants, cookery schools and much more.

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Thursday 10 April

Strong Enough: The Ultimate Tribute to Cher

Features 25 smash hits, six decades of stardom and enough costume changes to cause a sequins shortage, Strong Enough is a celebration of the global superstar and icon, Cher. With a full live band and dancers, you’ll experience passion and the flair.

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Saturday 19 April and Sunday 20 April

Farm Boy

It sometimes felt as though time had stood still on the farm, the old Fordson tractor, Grandpa tending his chickens. That is, until his grandson came, and the old man started telling some of the stories of what it had been like when he was a boy.

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Sunday 20 April

Kiell Smith-Bynoe and Friends: Kool Story Bro

Star of Taskmaster, Ghosts and The Great British Sewing Bee, Kiell Smith-Bynoe is heading out on tour with an all–star cast of comedians and some very special guests to turn stories from the audience into completely improvised comedy scenes.

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Wednesday 23 April

Quentin Crisp: Naked Hope

Mark Farrelly brings his solo play to Chelmsford Theatre for an up close encounter with the original Englishman in New York, Quentin Crisp. Packed with witty gems, Naked Hope is an uplifting celebration of the urgent necessity to be your true self.

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Saturday 26 April

The Phantoms starring Lee Mead

Celebrating some of the most beloved musicals of all time, Join Essex boy Lee Mead alongside an exciting cast of former phantoms for an evening of West End hits and musical magic.

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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.

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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 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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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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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

Get ready to embark on a musical journey back to the 70’s and celebrate the timeless hits and iconic styles of ABBA. From Waterloo, Mamma Mia and SOS, to Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!, and The Winner Takes It All, this show is sure to have your toes tapping.

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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

Still as relevant today Little Women is a celebration of women proving that women can be heroes of their own story, can be bold, persistent, self-assured to stand strong in who they are, and what they desire for themselves in their present and future.

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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

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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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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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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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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