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.
Backstage Tour: Cinderella
5 December 2026 – 12 December 2026
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We welcome you to join us on this special backstage tour, celebrating all things panto. Chelmsford Theatre hosted its first pantomime in 1967 and in 2025 our beloved panto continues to bring festive cheer to Chelmsford. Take a peek in the Dame’s dressing room, walk across our panto stage, and see how the production comes together in this one off tour. Experience the magic of going behind the scenes at our theatre. You’ll learn about our theatre’s history and how various departments from our box office to theatre technicians come together to make each production a success. Our backstage tours are suitable for all ages to enjoy. Please bear in mind that there is no step free access on theatre tours.
If you have any additional needs or access requirements for the tour, please contact outreach.theatre@chelmsford.gov.uk.
Members get priority booking and save money on bookings.
Time & Tickets
Sat 5 Dec 2026
Sat 12 Dec 2026
Planning Your Visit
By Train
Chelmsford Train Station is a short walk from the Theatre. You can look at Greater Anglia to check which trains stop at Chelmsford Station.
By Bus
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.
By Car
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.
Our café and box office are open Monday to Saturday 10am to 3pm. The Box Office is closed on bank holidays unless there is a performance.
Outside of the times above the building will open 90 minutes before an event.
Our Address
Chelmsford Theatre
Fairfield Road
Chelmsford
Essex
CM1 1JG
Box Office: 01245 606505
Email: boxoffice@chelmsford.gov.uk
Become a Member
Enjoy priority booking, exclusive discounts and more
Standard
£35/year- You get priority booking on all shows so you never miss out
- You don't pay the standard £2 booking fee and get £1.50 off all tickets that do not have the old standard £2 booking fee, plus free ticket postage
- Members newsletter
Premium
£55/year- All Standard benefits
- You get an exclusive membership card that unlocks 20% off snacks and drinks in the Theatre café and 10% discount in the Theatre bars at performances'
- You get peace of mind with the benefit of exchanging tickets or credit them to your account for free, up to 24 hours before the performance