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Saturday 22 FebruaryComedy Special with Seann Walsh, Marcus Brigstocke and Fatiha El-Ghorri
Compered by biting topical comedian, Alistair Barrie, comes this unique night of expertly honed stand up. Joining us are stereotype busting Fatiha El-Ghorri, observational genius from Seann Walsh and the major comedy and writing talent of Marcus Brigstock
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Saturday 15 FebruaryThe Dinosaur That Pooped A Rock Show
Adapted from the best-selling books by Tom Fletcher and Dougie Poynter, the whole family will have a poopy good time enjoying a brand new story for the stage. Featuring new songs by Tom and Dougie, a lot of laughs and a whole lot of poo!
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Thursday 10 AprilStrong 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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Friday 29 November to Sunday 5 JanuarySnow White
Snow White and friends glide into Chelmsford for our 2024 pantomime with all the ingredients of a perfect family Christmas treat at Chelmsford Theatre.
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Wednesday 04 June 2025ABC: 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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Monday 17 FebruaryPlay in a Day 5-10
Empower Arts bring an exciting, jam packed Play in a Day session to Chelmsford Theatre. Complete with costumes, props, drama games and coaching, budding performers will put together a play ready to perform to friends and family at the end of the day.
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Thursday 13 NovemberNik 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 26 AprilThe 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 22 FebruaryJohn Crace: Taking the Lead
From quick witted John Crace comes a satirical memoir from the eyes of his beloved dog, Herbie and as a Westminster veteran, boy does he have some stories to share. From Sadiq Khan’s Labrador to being fired by Theresa May, Herbert Hound tells all.
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Saturday 20 SeptemberArrival
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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Friday 13 December to Tuesday 24 DecemberDear Santa
From the author of children's classic, Dear Zoo. Santa is determined to deliver the perfect Christmas present to Sarah and with the help his cheeky elf, he decides on something just in time. Perfect for our littlest audience members, two and above.
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Sunday 1 JuneThe 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 23 AprilQuentin 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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Tuesday 4 March to Saturday 8 MarchCruel Intentions: The ‘90s Musical
Cruel Intentions is coming to Chelmsford. Based on the iconic film and peppered with ‘90s pop classics from Britney Spears to *NSYNC and many more, this tale of deception and unexpected romance guarantees to have your toes tapping.
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Saturday 19 April and Sunday 20 AprilFarm 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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Thursday 13 MarchIn Other Words
Brought to life by two actors, experience the moving, intimate and humorous story of Arthur and Jane. Connected by the music of Frank Sinatra, this love story explores the effects of Alzheimer’s disease and the transformative power of music.
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Monday 30 JuneA 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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Wednesday 29 JanuaryRonnie Scott's Jazz Club 2025
Direct from London’s world famous jazz club and combining live jazz, narration and rare archive photo and video footage, The Ronnie Scott’s All Stars return to Chelmsford Theatre with a brand new programme of music celebrating Ronnie Scott's story.
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Thursday 30 JanuaryWhat's Love Got To Do With It?
After a sell out debut UK tour, What’s Love Got To Do With It? Is back celebrating the music and sixty year career of rock and soul legend, Tina Turner.
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Friday 31 January to Sunday 2 FebruaryThe Gruffalo
Join Mouse on a daring adventure through the deep, dark woods in Tall Stories’ magical musical adaptation of the classic picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Sheffler celebrating 25 years in 2024.
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Friday 31 JanuaryFanny Galore's Big Bingo Party Jan 2025
Feeling lucky? Head down to join Fanny Galore for a big bingo party right here at Chelmsford Theatre Studio. Think singing, dancing, games and a glamorous round of bingo hosted by Essex-based Fanny.
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Saturday 1 FebruaryLocomotive for Murder 2025
Pinch Punch welcomes you aboard Locomotive for Murder: The Improvised Whodunnit, a totally improvised, totally outrageous murder mystery where killing the cast and cracking the case is in your hands.
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Tuesday 4 FebruaryBehold Ye Ramblers
From the voices of ramblers and campaigners to the songs and poetry inspired by past and current struggles, Behold Ye Ramblers is a new play about The Clarion newspaper and the organisations who campaigned for the rights to roam.
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Tuesday 4 FebruaryViggo Venn
Norwegian clown Viggo Venn moved to this country with one dream: to be a British comedian. After blowing away the competition in an explosion of hi-vis jackets, balloons, and joyous idiocy on Britain's Got Talent, Viggo comes to Chelmsford.
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Wednesday 5 February to Thursday 6 FebruaryThe Illegal Eagles 2025
Celebrating over half a century since the formation of the legendary county rock band The Illegal Eagles make a welcome return with a brand new production, promising more of their musical prowess, acute attention to detail and memorable showmanship.
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Thursday 6 FebruaryCreative Education: Film Making
In this filmmaking session young people will learn the basics of filmmaking, given the task of making a short film trailer in small groups. This will involve coming up with a creative film trailer idea using iMovie templates, filming anacting
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Thursday 6 February to Friday 28 FebruaryMatt Forde: End Of An Era Tour
Finally, the UK has a new government. That can only mean one thing: new people to take the piss out of. Leading political comedian and satirist Matt Forde (British Scandal, Spitting Image, The Last Leg) makes this his personal mission.
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Friday 7 FebruaryThe Funny Mummy Feb 2025
Join The Funny Mummy for a one-woman comedy show all about the bonkers world of parenting. This uplifting and funny show from Alyssa Kyria, full of comedy songs, laugh out loud truth bombs and more, shows us that we’re all winging it and in the same boat.
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Friday 7 FebruaryLegend: The Music of Bob Marley 2025
An evening celebrating the icon of reggae, Bob Marley. Combining the distinctive vocals and musicianship of Marley’s unforgettable sound, the cast recreates timeless hits from Three Little Birds to Buffalo Soldier and many more reggae classics.
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Saturday 8 February to Saturday 7 JuneBackstage Tours
Experience the magic of going behind the scenes at our theatre. You’ll learn about our history and how various departments from our box office to theatre technicians come together to make each production a success.
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Saturday 8 FebruaryThe Dazzling Diamonds
Packed with high energy dance routines, stunning live vocals, side-splitting comedy sketches and not forgetting the spectacular costumes, the Dazzling Diamonds bring their brand new comedy variety drag show to Chelmsford Theatre.
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Sunday 9 FebruaryBaby Broadway
An interactive experience where the whole family can sing and dance along to tunes from classic musicals and films, performed by West End singers with bubbles, puppets, actions and dance moves for little ones.