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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Thursday 2 May
Esther Manito: Hell Hath No Fury
Esther Manito is furious. Furious at the state of the world. At being considered dead at 40. At online comments. And, in her brand new show, she’s furiously funny. She’s tried to keep a lid on her rage, but a coat rack has tipped her over the edge.
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Saturday 4 May
Carl Hutchinson: Today Years Old
In what has quickly become an annual tradition, comedian Carl Hutchinson returns for a third back to back tour. Rich in observations and exaggerated physical comedy, a night out with this Geordie promises to have you belly laughing from the start.
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Friday 24 May
Emmanuel Sonubi: Curriculum Vitae
Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee Emmanuel Sonubi presents a whistle stop tour through all of his jobs that have led him to become one of the hottest stand-up comics on the circuit in the brand-new show, Emmanuel Sonubi: Curriculum Vitae.
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Saturday 25 May
Ria Lina: Riawakening
Join comedian Ria Lina on her anticipated debut tour. Following the pandemic, she has had a Riawakening and sees the world differently. Tackling issues from dating to motherhood, this fearless and provocative show promises to have you laughing.
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Saturday 15 June
Kiri Pritchard-McLean: Peacock
As well as hosting Live At The Apollo, fronting a Radio 4 panel show and starting a comedy school, Comedian Kiri Pritchard-Mclean has become a foster parent. So join Kiri to lift the lid on social workers, first aid training and much more.
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Wednesday 3 July
Mark Simmons: Work in Progress
Labelled ‘The Uk’s pre-eminent pun merchant’ by The Evening Standard, Mark Simmons is heading to Chelmsford Theatre to test out some of his new material.
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Sunday 8 September
Jeff Innocent: Smart Casual
After a successful first leg, British Comedian of the Year Winner and social media sensation Jeff Innocent is back for the second half of his debut nationwide tour, Smart Casual.
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Wednesday 18 September
Christopher Hall: Girl For All Seasons
From unhealthy obsessions with pop princesses to gaining life lessons from the cast of Bad Girls. Why wouldn’t everyone strive to be girlier? Social media sensation, Christopher, tells of his life as a boy who’s a bit girly really.
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Wednesday 25 September
Alfie Brown: Open Hearted Human Enquiry
Comedian, Alfie Brown, is back with his first show since the fabric of his reality disintegrated. Alfie separates his failures from his misfortunes and concludes life is beautiful in this captivating and intellectual stand up.
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Thursday 26 September
Mitch Benn: The Point
Labelled the ‘country’s leading musical satirist’ by The Times, Mitch Benn, like all those who spread mirth for a living, has been wondering if he's really making a difference and if there is a point to what he is doing.
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Sunday 13 October
Kai Humphries: Gallivanting
Journey into the mind of a once small-town boy, now an international comedian as he galivants across the globe sharing stories, observations and thoughts on the weird and wonderful experiences that have coloured his adventures.
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Wednesday 6 November
Tom Ward: Choose Your Delusion
Tom is here for you with his hot takes on fantasy vs reality, featuring all the big topics of our times like masculinity, 3* hotels, erectile dysfunction, reality TV, adverts, mental health, and of course virtue signalling w**kers.
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Thursday 13 February
Eshaan Akbar: Live 2025
Eshaan Akbar is back doing jokes on tour. Eshaan’s previous tour, the Pretender, was described by The Times as ‘pretty sick’ (not an actual quote) so this one is likely to be mad good.
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Saturday 15 March
Lucy Porter: No Regrets!
The irrepressible Lucy Porter bounces back into action with a show all about regrets, think disastrous dates, professional calamities, parenting fails and more.
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Saturday 29 March
Russell 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.)