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 2 December to Wednesday 25 FebruaryLife Drawing
Life Drawing at Chelmsford Theatre! This workshop is for those wanting to learn something new, enjoy a fun evening out with friends, or for artists wanting to develop and continue experimenting with their practice.
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Wednesday 22 October to Wednesday 26 NovemberKeep Fit: Musical Theatre 2025
Full of show tunes you know and love, it’s time to get those jazz hands at the ready. All levels welcome. This will be a super fun, packed full of musicals, aerobic workout.
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Thursday 23 October to Monday 15 JuneBaby Boogie 2025/26
Fun, relaxed music and dance sessions for children who are not yet walking! This session is all about getting up and active in a fun, interactive way.
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Thursday 23 October to Monday 15 JuneToddler Boogie
Fun, relaxed music and dance sessions for children who are walking! This session is all about getting up and active in a fun, interactive way.
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Tuesday 21 October to Tuesday 14 JulyTiny Tales 2025-26
Step into a world of wonder and imagination with Tiny Tales, a delightful storytelling session specially designed for toddlers.
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Tuesday 21 October to Tuesday 14 JulyToddler Tales 2025-26
Step into a world of wonder and imagination with Tiny Tales, a delightful storytelling session specially designed for toddlers.
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Monday 27 OctoberSpecial Effects Make Up (7-11) October 2025
Get ready to be introduced to the art of special effects makeup, learning and creating wounds, injuries and fantasy FX using techniques used in the film and tv industries.
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Monday 27 OctoberSpecial Effects Make Up (12-17) October 2025
Get ready to be introduced to the art of special effects makeup, learning and creating wounds, injuries and fantasy FX using techniques used in the film and tv industries.
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Monday 27 OctoberSpecial Effects Make Up (Adults) October 2025
Get ready to be introduced to the art of special effects makeup, learning and creating wounds, injuries and fantasy FX using techniques used in the film and tv industries.
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Wednesday 29 OctoberMusical Theatre: High School Musical
a lively, interactive workshop where young performers explore key characters and moments from the Disney hit High School Musical.
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Wednesday 29 OctoberMusical Theatre: Descendants
Are you Rotten to the Core? Or is Good the new Evil? Time to find out in our Descendants musical theatre workshop! This is a lively, interactive workshop where young performers explore key characters and moments from the Disney hit Descendants.
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Wednesday 29 October to Wednesday 10 DecemberPaint 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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Thursday 30 OctoberMusical Theatre Workshop: The Addams Family (7-11)
Learn lyrics, rehearse singing and be thrown into a dance routine based around the hit musical The Addams Family giving you a full musical theatre experience.
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Thursday 30 OctoberMusical Theatre Intensive: The Addams Family (12-18)
Learn lyrics, rehearse singing and be thrown into a dance routine based around the hit musical The Addams Family giving you a full musical theatre experience.
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Friday 31 OctoberMusical Theatre Workshop: Beetlejuice (7-11)
Master lyrics, harmonies and ensemble singing, with solo opportunities, as well as taking on a high-energy dance routine all themed around the hit musical Beetlejuice.
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Friday 31 OctoberMusical Theatre Workshop: Beetlejuice (12 - 18)
Master lyrics, harmonies and ensemble singing, with solo opportunities, as well as taking on a high-energy dance routine all themed around the hit musical Beetlejuice.
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Saturday 8 NovemberBackstage Tour: Nativity! The Musical
Take a peek behind the scenes of the feel-good, funny show Nativity, walk across the stage and see how the production is created.
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Saturday 13 DecemberBackstage Tour: Aladdin
Chelmsford Theatre hosted its first pantomime in 1967 and in 2024 our beloved panto continues to bring festive cheer to Chelmsford. Take a peek in the Dame’s dressing room, walk across our stage, and see how the production is created
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Saturday 7 FebruaryBackstage Tour: The Woman in Black
Take a peek behind the scenes of the chilling ghost story The Woman In Black, walk across the stage and see how the production is created.
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Monday 16 FebruaryMusical Theatre: Tangled (5-10)
Bring to life the story of Rapunzel through singing and dancing in our fun-filled Tangled Musical Theatre Workshop. Magic hair not required!
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Monday 16 FebruaryMusical Theatre: Mamma Mia! (11-16)
Dive into the vibrant world of ABBA with our Mamma Mia Musical Theatre Workshop and bring out your inner Dancing Queen as you focus on singing and choreography.
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Monday 16 FebruaryMusical Theatre: Aladdin (5 to 10)
Throw yourself into a jam-packed 90 minutes of games, warmups, singing, dancing, solos and more with our Musical Theatre: Aladdin workshop.
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Tuesday 17 FebruaryMusical Theatre Intensive: Hadestown (11-16)
Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Hadestown with our Musical Theatre Workshop and learn two iconic songs from the show and master a full dance routine.
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Thursday 19 FebruaryMusical Theatre Workshop: The Wizard of Oz (6 - 11)
Explore the enchanting world of Oz and bring to life some of the beloved characters through singing and a dance routine that is fit for the Yellow Brick Road.
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Thursday 19 FebruaryMusical Theatre Workshop: Hercules (6 - 11)
Explore the heroic adventure tale of Hercules with our Musical Theatre Workshop as you learn catchy songs and lively dance routine inspired by the Greek myth.
