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Learning and wellbeing through collective events and participation

Discover for adults 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.

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Keep Fit: Musical Theatre

Wed 18 Mar - Wed 23 Sep 2026

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.

Chelmsford Theatre Studio

Book Tickets

Cinema

Dementia Accessible Cinema: Calamity Jane

Mon 23 Mar 2026

A dementia-accessible film screening of the whip cracking Calamity Jane – a relaxed and welcoming cinema experience designed with those living with dementia, their families, and carers in mind.

Chelmsford Theatre Studio

Relaxed Performance

Book Tickets

Cinema

Dementia Accessible Cinema: The Wizard of Oz

Thu 16 Apr 2026

A dementia-accessible film screening of the classic The Wizard Of Oz – a relaxed and welcoming cinema experience designed with those living with dementia, their families, and carers in mind.

Chelmsford Theatre Studio

Relaxed Performance

Book Tickets

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Backstage Tour: West Side Story

Sat 18 Apr 2026

Take a peek behind the scenes the classic musical West Side Story, walk across the stage and see how the production is created.

Backstage Tour

Book Tickets

Cinema

Dementia Accessible Cinema: Mamma Mia

Mon 18 May 2026

A dementia-accessible film screening of the ABBA-tastic Mamma Mia – a relaxed and welcoming cinema experience designed with those living with dementia, their families, and carers in mind.

Chelmsford Theatre Studio

Relaxed Performance

Book Tickets

Cinema

Dementia Accessible Cinema: Jersey Boys

Tue 16 Jun 2026

A dementia-accessible film screening of Jersey Boys about the legendary group The Four Seasons – a relaxed and welcoming cinema experience designed with those living with dementia, their families, and carers in mind.

Chelmsford Theatre Studio

Relaxed Performance

Book Tickets

Cinema

Dementia Accessible Cinema: Wonka

Mon 20 Jul 2026

A dementia-accessible film screening of Wonka, the world’s greatest inventor, magician and chocolate-maker – a relaxed and welcoming cinema experience designed with those living with dementia, their families, and carers in mind.

Chelmsford Theatre Studio

Relaxed Performance

Book Tickets

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Backstage Tour: Blood Brothers

Sat 3 Oct 2026

Take a peek behind the scenes of the legendary musical Blood Brothers, walk across the stage and see how the production is created.

Backstage Tour

Book Tickets

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Backstage Tour: Cinderella

Sat 5 Dec - Sat 12 Dec 2026

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

Backstage Tour

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Workshops, masterclasses and more

From the littlest theatre goer to teenage budding stars we have exciting and fun events for everyone, including music classes, theatre workshops and masterclasses.

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