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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 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 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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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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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 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 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 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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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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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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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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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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Tuesday 25 March 7.30pmAn 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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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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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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Tuesday 25 MarchSorcery (15)
On the remote island of Chiloè in the late 19th century, an Indigenous girl named Rosa lives with her father on a farm. When the foreman brutally turns on Rosa's father, she sets out for justice, seeking help from a powerful organisation of sorcerers.
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Tuesday 25 March
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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Wednesday 26 March to Tuesday 9 SeptemberChris McCausland: Yonks 2025
He’s been called an overnight success, even though he’s been doing this for bloody yonks! Chis McCausland is hitting the road again with another masterclass in stand up comedy that has literally been yonks in the making.
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Thursday 27 MarchHarry Hill: New Bits and Greatest Hits
Join Harry Hill as he celebrates 60 glorious years of fun, laughter and low-level disruption. Bringing back some of his old favourites, he offers insights into the hot topics of the day such as the demise of the SCART lead and the origins of tiramisu.
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Thursday 27 MarchHarriet Kemsley: Everything Always Works Out For Me
Ridiculous things always happen to Harriet, but this year it’s out of control. She's been rebuilding her whole life but she cannot work out which way the building blocks go, she talks about everything from breakups to sloths and positive thinking.
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Friday 28 MarchLou Sanders: No Kissing in the Bingo Hall
Join comedian Lou Sanders for a show all about being a human. Relatable, right? Just like Tom Cruise does all his own stunts, she does all of her own jokes! A deep, dumb show for the masses.
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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.