Discover at Chelmsford Theatre gives our community the opportunity, through workshops, masterclasses and more, to learn new skills, find out what goes on behind the scenes at a theatre or enjoy wellbeing through participation in collective arts and performance events.
What's on
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Tuesday 6 May to Wednesday 9 July
Life Drawing 2025
Come along for a life drawing workshop in our relaxed and cosy studio setting. Led by Gareth Barton, you will have the opportunity to learn something new, enjoy a fun evening with friends or for budding artists to further develop skills.
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Monday 28 April to Monday 30 June
Baby Boogie
Fun, relaxed music and dance sessions for children aged 6 months - 5 years with parents/carers. Give your little one the opportunity to express themselves, gain confidence and mix with other children, all set to stimulating music and with fun props!
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Monday 28 April to Monday 30 June
Midday Mindfulness
Reconnect with yourself, enhance wellbeing and connect with others on your lunch break. Combining a movement session of either Yoga or Pilates followed by a cosy gathering discussing topics surrounding mindfulness and wellbeing.
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Saturday 26 April 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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Tuesday 13 May to Tuesday 8 July
Tiny Tales
Step into a world of wonder and imagination with Tiny Tales, a delightful storytelling session specially designed for toddlers. Offering the chance for little ones and their grown ups to immerse themselves in the magic of stories.
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Wednesday 7 May to Wednesday 2 July
Keep-fit: Musical Theatre
Come and join Bethan for a fun and exciting series of dance based workouts. Full of show tunes you know and love, it’s time to get those jazz hands at the ready for a fun aerobic workout suitable for all abilities.
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Wednesday 14 May to Wednesday 10 December
Paint n Sip
Join us in our cosy studio for an Art and Sip session, a relaxed environment perfect for both beginners or seasoned artists. Friendly tutors will guide you through the process offering tips and tricks along the way.
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Tuesday 27 May
Musical Theatre: Oliver
Using songs from the show Oliver! (recently revived on the West End), this promises to be a lively workshop, full of energy. You will learn a fun routine with singing and dancing.
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Tuesday 27 May
Musical Theatre: Mary Poppins
Using songs from the classic film and musical theatre show, Mary Poppins, you will learn a fun routine full of singing and dancing.
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Tuesday 27 May
Musical Theatre: Wicked
Wicked has been a huge musical for over two decades, now with its own feature film it has reached an even larger audience. You will learn a fun routine full of singing and dancing to this wickedly brilliant musical, you’ll be Dancing Through Life!
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Wednesday 28 May
Musical Theatre: The Greatest Showman
It’s time to Come Alive with this fun, jam-packed day focused on everything singing, dancing and performance as you work on routines from The Greatest Showman.
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Thursday 29 May
Musical Theatre Intensive: Chicago
Time to give it the old Razzle Dazzle and join us for a full day of musical theatre focused on the classic musical Chicago, the longest running Broadway musical!
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Thursday 22 May
Creative Education: Musical Theatre (1)
Our creative education programme aims to ensure that all children have access to high-quality creative experiences. We promise smaller group sizes, and challenging, engaging sessions lead by professionals in their industry.
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Thursday 24 July
Musical Theatre: The Lion King - Ages 5-10
Using songs from the beloved musical The Lion King you will learn a fun routine full of singing and dancing. Get ready to throw your paws in the air and shout I Just Can’t Wait to be King!
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Thursday 24 July
Musical Theatre: Moana - Ages 5-10
Using songs from the instant Disney classic, Moana, you will learn a fun routine full of singing and dancing. How far will you go to join this feel good workshop?
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Thursday 24 July
Musical Theatre: Mean Girls - Ages 11-16
Using songs from the musical version of Mean Girls you will learn a fun routine full of singing and dancing. Time to come and join our Revenge Party and see Where Do You Belong.
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Friday 25 July
Circus Skills: Ages 6-10
Circus skills sessions are designed for absolute beginners. You will learn plate spinning, 3 ball juggling, the art of contact juggling and get to try out juggling scarves and clubs and other objects as well as balancing objects.
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Friday 25 July
Circus Skills: Ages 11-16
Circus skills sessions are designed for absolute beginners. You will learn plate spinning, 3 ball juggling, the art of contact juggling and get to try out juggling scarves and clubs and other objects as well as balancing objects.
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Monday 28 July
Beatboxing Workshop: Ages 8-12
Dive into the exciting world of human beatboxing with UK championship Beatboxer, Danny Ladwa, from School Of Beatbox. Master the art of creating rhythms and explore jaw-dropping techniques that will amaze your audience!
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Monday 28 July
Beatboxing Workshop: Ages 13-18
Dive into the exciting world of human beatboxing with UK championship Beatboxer, Danny Ladwa, from School Of Beatbox. Master the art of creating rhythms and explore jaw-dropping techniques that will amaze your audience!
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Tuesday 29 July
Street Dance Workshop (Summer): Ages 6-11
Bring your best attitude and moves to this fun street dance workshop, perfect for those between age 6 and 11.
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Tuesday 29 July
Singing Workshop (Summer) - Ages 6-11
This workshop will start with a vocal warm up then you will be split into our vocal groups (altos, sopranos, bases and tenors) from here we will learn harmony through song.
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Wednesday 30 July
Musical Theatre: Wicked (Summer) Ages 6-11
Step into the enchanting world of Wicked, the beloved musical that redefined the classic tale of Oz. In this immersive workshop aspiring performers of all ages can explore the magic of musical theatre through the lens of this iconic production.
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Thursday 31 July
Musical Theatre: Hairspray - Ages 6-12
We are looking forward to meeting The Nicest Kids in Town at our Hairspray musical theatre workshop. You will get the chance to explore two songs through acting, dance and song with your musical theatre tutor Grace.
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Friday 1 August
Musical Theatre Intensive: Wicked (Summer) - Ages 12-18
Step into the enchanting world of Wicked, the beloved musical that redefined the classic tale of Oz. In this immersive workshop aspiring performers of all ages can explore the magic of musical theatre through the lens of this iconic production.
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Monday 4 August
Musical in a Week: Matilda - Ages 9 to 15
Working with Grace, a talented choreographer and musical theatre tutor, and Megan, our Creative Engagement Officer and acting teacher, a group of 30 young people will bring Matilda Jr to life in just one week!