Discover at Chelmsford Theatre gives our community the opportunity, through workshops, masterclasses and more, to learn new skills or find out what goes on behind the scenes at a theatre.
What's on
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Saturday 7 September to Saturday 7 June
Backstage 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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Monday 14 October to Monday 9 December
Autumnal Tales Storytelling with Mike Dodsworth 2024
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.
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Wednesday 11 September
West End Workout
Come and join Britain’s Got Talent semi-finalist Bethan Marshall for a high energy and fun workout that's guaranteed to get your toes tapping. The session will be jam packed with easy to follow routines to classic show tunes.
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Monday 23 September
Paint and Sip: Aurora Borealis
Come along for an Art & Sip session in our cosy and relaxed studio setting, perfect for seasoned artists or complete beginners. In this session you will be recreating Art & Sip founder and local artist James Mackenzie’s original piece, Aurora Borealis 2.
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Saturday 5 October to Thursday 14 November
Musical Theatre Mixology
Come along to our Theatre Bar where The Craft Drinks Company will be turning you into a cocktail making maestro, teaching you to make three cocktails inspired by musical theatre favourites.
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Wednesday 16 October
Moulin Rouge Dance Class
Come and join Britain’s Got Talent semi-finalist Bethan Marshall, otherwise known as Mary P, for an adults only Moulin Rouge dance workshop. Bethan will transport you straight to Paris as you learn some of the moves to the iconic West End musical.
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Thursday 24 October
Paint and Sip: St Oswalds Fire
Come along for an Art & Sip session in our cosy and relaxed studio setting, perfect for seasoned artists or complete beginners. In this session you will be recreating St Oswalds Fire. A piece inspired by a sunset walk along Northumbria’s coastline.
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Saturday 26 October
Princess Breakfast
We are bringing some princess magic to Chelmsford Theatre as Elsa drops by for breakfast. Expect singing, dancing, photo opportunities and a delicious breakfast with the ice queen.
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Wednesday 4 December
Paint and Sip: Festive Scene
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.