What's On - Chelmsford Theatre

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 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.

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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 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.

Book Now

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.

Book Now

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.

Book Now

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.

Book Now