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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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 28 MarchMarkus Birdman: Gutter
After 20 years of stand up, Markus Birdman did Britain’s Got Talent. Up ‘til that point he’d been avoiding fame, then he had a stroke and lost half his sight. Making him keen to talk about his experience, comedically, to the masses.
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Saturday 29 MarchRussell Hicks: Happy to Be Here
Russel Hicks heads to Chelmsford Theatre Studio as part of his first tour, but, this is not his first rodeo (Warning, this is a stand up comedy show not a rodeo.)
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Saturday 29 MarchOmid Djalili: Namaste
The Persian comedy powerhouse performs his critically acclaimed new show Namaste where Omid peacefully bows to his inner anger and unleashes a torrent of comedic vitriol upon the current state of this dangerously messed up planet.
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Sunday 30 MarchJosh Berry: Best Man
It’s clear what toxic masculinity is, but what does positive masculinity look like in a modern context? Josh Berry intends to provide an answer to this question, through his many impressions, as he tells the tale of being his best friend’s best man.
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Tuesday 1 AprilCreative Education: Acting
Focusing on two things, building confidence and skill, all in a fun and dynamic way. Starting with some classic drama games we then step into the circus as we explore mime, clowning, performing in the round and more.
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Tuesday 1 AprilAwake My Soul
Celebrating the music of Mumford & Sons’, Awake My Soul, takes you on a live musical journey through their unique folk rock sound. From the West London dive bars to sell out stadium tours, multi-platinum albums and a performance for Barack Obama.
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Thursday 3 AprilLuke Wright: JOY
Raconteur and wordsmith, Luke Wright returns to Chelmsford Theatre with a new set of poems that get to grips with the idea of joy. Is it possible, as a 42 year old, to feel pure unbridled happiness and what does it look like?
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Friday 4 April to Sunday 6 AprilHorrible Histories: Awful Egyptians
From the fascinating Pharaohs to the power of the pyramids, discover the foul facts of death and decay with the meanest mummies in Egypt. Are you ready to rumble with Ramesses the Great? Dare you enter through the gates of the afterlife?
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Friday 4 April to Sunday 6 AprilHorrible Histories: Terrible Tudors
From the horrible Henries to the end of evil Elizabeth, hear the legends (and the lies!) about the torturing Tudors. Find out the fate of Henry’s headless wives and his punch up with the Pope. Meet Bloody Mary and see Ed fall dead in his bed.
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Friday 4 April to Saturday 5 AprilGod of Carnage
With her sharp corrosive wit Yasmina Reza rips the thin veneer of civility with heart-pounding honesty. God of Carnage is the unmissable darkly funny roller-coaster you won’t want to end.
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Sunday 6 AprilRBO: Turandot
Filmed live at The Royal Ballet and Opera, Puccini’s captivating tale of a cold hearted princess and her mysterious suitor, featuring the ever-popular Nessun dorma, this opera of love and revenge is brought to life in a dazzling production.
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Monday 7 AprilMinistry of Science Live 2025
Take a deep dive into the world of science with a few loud bangs along the way! Expect fire, explosions, clouds and the chance to explore the world of the scientists who shape the world. 100% Educational, 200% Entertaining, 300% Explosive, 400% Fun.
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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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Friday 11 AprilMess!
In this fantastical puppetry adventure, jam packed with original music, magic and comedy, join Princess Olive on a thrilling quest to find the legendary Tidy Up Troll to help clean her room before the Troll Queen’s palace party.
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Friday 11 AprilPam Ayres: Doggedly Onward
Pam Ayres has spent a lifetime providing hilarious and profound insights into the delights and tribulations of everyday life. She’s back ready to talk about her latest book, Doggedly Onward: A Life In Poems, 1970’s to 2020’s published in Oct 2024.