Welcome to Chelmsford's home of the hottest, most neurotic and downright hilarious emerging and established stand up comedy. You'll find all the stars of your favourite TV comedy shows right here in the intimate setting of Chelmsford Theatre Studio.
What's on
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Friday 25 April
Josh James: Doin' Alright
Viral comedy star Josh James presents his highly anticipated debut tour, Doin’ Alright. Join Josh as he guides audiences through the life of an ‘Essex Man,’ the uniqueness of English culture and trying to do well for himself.
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Saturday 26 April to Friday 16 May
Andrew Lawrence: Still On the Naughty Step
Now at the top of his game, following on from the huge success of his online videos- where he relentlessly pokes fun at Britain’s clown show political establishment, Andrew Lawrence is bringing his funniest show yet around the UK.
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Saturday 3 May
Justin Moorhouse: The Greatest Performance of My Life
After a successful and extensively extended tour in 2022 with his show Stretch and Think, Justin Moorhouse is back on the road with his new show. From pantomimes to his mum, it’s funny, interesting and the Justin you have come to expect.
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Friday 9 May
Nabil Abdulrashid: Urban Battuta
Comedian Nabil Abdulrashid returns to Chelmsford Theatre with a riotous new stand up show. As seen on Live at the Apollo, Have I Got News For You, 8 out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, The Last Leg, heard on Off Menu with James Acaster, Ed Gamble and more.
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Saturday 17 May
Michelle Shaughnessy
Canadian stand up star and Ed Byrne support, Michelle Shaugnessy brings her unique brand of outrageous comedy on tour. A show for anyone who thinks it’s too late to achieve their dreams, because it probably is.
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Friday 23 May
Steve Bugeja
The creator and star of ITV2's hit sitcom, Buffering, is back on the road following a sell-out tour and a critically acclaimed run at the Edinburgh fringe festival.
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Friday 30 May
Michael Akadiri: Trust Me, I'm A Daddy Tour
Michael Akadiri returns to Chelmsford with his sophomore show, Trust Me I’m a Daddy, where he navigates the real life obstacle course that is parenting and being a junior doctor.
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Friday 13 June
Matt Forde: End Of An Era Tour
Finally, the UK has a new government. That can only mean one thing: new people to take the piss out of. Leading political comedian and satirist Matt Forde (British Scandal, Spitting Image, The Last Leg) makes this his personal mission.
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Thursday 19 June
Jack Skipper: Skint
Carpet fitter turned comedian, Jack Skipper, delivers his debut stand-up hour with a show about how he went from a tradesman to a comedian. Offering insights into the endeavours of a father struggling to navigate his way through life.
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Friday 20 June
Scott Bennett: Blood Sugar Baby
One family, one condition, one hell of a hairy baby. Scott Bennett tells the amazing true story of how his daughter fell ill with a rare genetic condition, congenital hyperinsulinism (CHI). Never heard of it? Neither had Scott and Jemma.
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Friday 5 September
Jonny Cole: Armagudd'n
After amassing nearly seven million views in the last few months on social media with his brilliant songs and observations on everyday life, Jonny Cole is bringing songs and silliness to Chelmsford in 2025!
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Friday 3 October
Stephen K Amos: Now We're Talking!
Stephen K Amos gets down to the nitty gritty, talking about what gives him the ick and what makes him tick. The gloves are off and he's packing a punchline, Expect freestyle musings and merrymaking to get your belly aching.
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Sunday 12 October
Cally Beaton: Namaste Motherf**kers
A funny show about a deadly serious subject, Namaste Motherf*ckers is a celebration of and for the female of the species. Invisible no more. The show includes a Q&A and meet-and-greet with Cally (who knows, Jeff the wonder dog may even be there too).
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Friday 17 October
Carl Hutchinson: Greatest Hits!
Join Carl as he celebrates 10 years of touring as he presents his best and favourite routines from over the years. Material selected by his fans and himself, this night promises to deliver.
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Thursday 30 October
Neil Delamere
Join comedy hero, Neil Delamere, for a brand new show as he takes on life's absurdities in his own inimitable way. A celebration of the altogether too frequent weaknesses that make us human. Don't miss the hilarious Achilles Neil.
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Wednesday 5 November
Tom Houghton: Deep (plus support)
In a world full of relentless clickbait, distractions and brain rotting content, Tom Houghton’s racing brain finally became too much for him. After a journey of self discovery in Indonesia, The man who asked us ‘Do you ski?’ is asking ‘Do you scuba?’
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Friday 7 November
Ria Lina: Riabellion
Following her killer debut tour, Riawakening (Top Ten Best Stand-up Shows of 2024 - Telegraph), the wickedly funny Ria Lina realised she wasn’t just awake, she was ready to rebel.
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Saturday 8 November
Hal Cruttenden: Can Dish It Out But Can't Take It
Hal is back with a brand-new tour for 2025 with a show that promises to stick it to ‘The Man’, as long as ‘The Man’ doesn’t stick it back to him.