Dementia Accessible Cinema: Grease

Dementia Accessible Cinema: Grease
Tuesday 24 February 2026

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Join us for a dementia-accessible film screening of the much-loved musical classic Grease – a relaxed and welcoming cinema experience designed with those living with dementia, their families, and carers in mind. Experience the friendships, romances and adventures of a group of high school kids in the 1950s. Welcome to the singing and dancing world of Grease, the most successful movie musical of all time. A wholesome exchange student (Olivia Newton-John) and a leather-clad Danny (John Travolta) have a summer romance, but just how will their summer pan out? Doors open at 12pm for tea, coffee and cake (available for a donation), with the film starting at 1pm. Enjoy classic favourites in a calm environment where the lights are slightly up, the volume is gentle, and you're free to move around or talk if needed. Each film will have an interval to provide a movement and comfort break. We will have additional staff and signage available to help you, and there is an accessible route into the studio. Everyone is welcome – whether you're living with dementia, caring for someone who is, or simply want to enjoy a classic film in a friendly, understanding space.

Event Details

Time: 1:00pm
Date: Tuesday 24 February 2026
Venue: Chelmsford Theatre Studio

Accessible Performances

Relaxed Performance

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We kindly ask that anyone living with dementia is accompanied by a carer or companion for the duration of the event.

Doors open at 12pm for tea, coffee and cake (available for a donation)

If you or someone in your party uses a wheelchair, please contact our Box Office in advance to book your space, as wheelchair seating is limited and we can accommodate your needs.

A £2 fee is applicable per transaction

Time & Tickets

Planning Your Visit

Getting Here

Located in the heart of Chelmsford's West End, we are only a 10-minute walk from Chelmsford train station and a short distance from many of the city's car parks.

Chelmsford Train Station is a short walk from the Theatre. You can look at Greater Anglia to check which trains stop at Chelmsford Station.

Chelmsford Bus Station is just around the corner from the Theatre. You can look at First Essex to check which buses stop at the Chelmsford Bus Station.

The closest parking to the Theatre can be found at Townfield Street car park (open till 11pm Mon to Sat but closes at 6pm on Sun), Coval Lane car park (entrance via Rainsford Lane, open all hours) and Fairfield Road car park, (entrance via Coval Lane, open all hours but there are restrictions in place Mon to Fri before 5pm, Fairfield Road car park is also used extensively by people visiting the city in general and travelling to London on the train so can be very busy at all times).

Visit www.chelmsford.gov.uk/car-parks for information on all carparks before your visit. Charges apply at all times.

All Chelmsford City Council car parks are now cashless. You can still pay by card, contactless payment or the MiPermit app.