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.

On the second Monday of the month, Chelmsford Theatre welcomes families to come and enjoy storytime with us. Join professional Storyteller Mike Dodsworth for an interactive tale that brings the words of well known stories to life.

This workshop uses drama, language games and creative writing to draw ‘zines’ all about you! Using a mix of art materials led experiments, the children will make magazines which develop communicating who they are and facilitates sharing that with others.

Come along for an Art & Sip session in our cosy and relaxed studio setting, perfect for seasoned artists or complete beginners. Inspired by the Aurora Borealis Collection, in this session you will recreate a beautiful, snowy Swedish winter landscape.

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

Prepare to be guided through the art of candle making perfect for experienced candle makers or beginners. Craft a unique fragrance, to create your own three wick candle and learn to hand roll pillar candles with a complimentary drink.

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.

Professional performer, Grace Walker, leads a fun and funky musical theatre workshop celebrating the modern musical, Six. Grace will teach the song, dance and provide budding performers lots of helpful tips along the way.

Take a step behind the scenes of theatre tech and take a tour through the world of stage lighting. This is a fantastic opportunity to get experience with industry experts who will teach the theory and practice of stage lighting.

Come along to Chelmsford Theatre for a fun and lively musical theatre workshop focusing on the smash hit musical, Matilda. Led by professional performer and choreographer, Kerry, learn a routine full of singing and dancing, perfect for those age 5 to 9.

Come for a fun, lively and energetic musical theatre workshop focusing on School of Rock: The Musical, perfect for those between 9 and 13 years old. Professional performer, Kerry, will teach the song, dance and share top tips.

Join professional teacher, performer and choreographer, Kerry, for an opportunity for teens to sharpen their jazz skills, from leaps and turns to kicks and choreography. Ideal for those who have some dance experience aged between 13 and 18.

Is your teenager always asking how the magic happens behind the scenes? Do they have a creative spark waiting to be ignited? Standing In The Wings are thrilled to be delivering this lighting workshop.

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.

Performer, Grace Walker, leads this exciting session focused on developing vocal technique. You will start with a vocal warm up before you split into groups to learn harmonies, solos and ensemble work to the song, Someone Like You, by Adele.

Dance specialist, Grace Walker, leads this fun, upbeat and exciting dance session. Jump in with an energetic warm up, then get ready to learn a routine to the one and only Bruno Mars, in the style of hip hop.

With decades of experience in performance and public speaking director of The Drama Centre Leanne is here to support and challenge you in this session focusing heavily on building your confidence.