With our cherished panto, this year the dashing Snow White, Christmas classics like a screening of the Nutcracker from the Royal Ballet and Opera, a chance for our younger theatre goes to meet Santa and a chance for our older theatre goer to catch a cheeky adult panto, we have a wonderful festive season all wrapped up for you.
What's on
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Friday 29 November to Sunday 5 January
Snow White
Snow White and friends glide into Chelmsford for our 2024 pantomime with all the ingredients of a perfect family Christmas treat at Chelmsford Theatre.
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Friday 13 December to Tuesday 24 December
Dear Santa
From the author of children's classic, Dear Zoo. Santa is determined to deliver the perfect Christmas present to Sarah and with the help his cheeky elf, he decides on something just in time. Perfect for our littlest audience members, two and above.
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Wednesday 4 December
Bring Your Own Baby Comedy Dec 2024
Come along for an afternoon of side splitting comedy, where you can relax and have a good laugh at some hilarious comedians without needing childcare!
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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.
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Thursday 5 December to Friday 6 December
The Big Christmas Assembly!
It’s time to crack out the Christmas jingles and join James B Partridge for an evening of pure nostalgia, stepping back in time for some joyous singalong tunes from Christmases past.
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Saturday 7 December
Xmas WiFi Wars
WiFi wars returns to Chelmsford Theatre with a very festive version of the live comedy game show where everyone plays along. Log in with your smartphone or tablet and compete in a range of games, puzzles and quizzes to win the show and prizes.
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Sunday 8 December
A Christmas Wish
A Christmas show that's perfect for very young audiences. Celebrate the joy of the season with Fern the Christmas Fairy and Eggnog the Elf as this tale of love and friendship is told through song and dance.
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Tuesday 10 December
RBO: Cinderella
Broadcast live from The Royal Ballet and Opera, prepare to be transported into the magical world of Cinderella where fairy dust makes dreams come true. An enchanting Ballet for the whole family by Founding Choreographer Frederick Ashton.
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Friday 27 December to Sunday 29 December
Christmas Jazz: After Party
With the turkey gone cold, the wine drank and the family on their way back home, leave the dishes behind and join Larry, Zak and the crew for a xmas jazz after party in Chelmsford Theatre Studio.
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Sunday 5 January
RBO: The Nutcracker
Filmed live at The Royal Ballet and Opera. Join Clara at a delightful party that becomes a magical adventure once everyone else is in bed. Tchaikovsky’s iconic score and Peter Wright’s much loved production combine the thrill of fairytale with dance.
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Friday 17 January to Saturday 18 January
Sleeping With Beauty
An adults only twist on the classic Sleeping Beauty, where we follow Princess Awhorin and her friends as they ‘sleep around’ and fight against the devilishly horny Carabosse.