What's on at Chelmsford Theatre

After a sell out debut tour, Mark Simmons returns to Chelmsford Theatre in 2026 with Jest to Impress, a brand new hour packed with expertly crafted one liners and his trademark off the cuff jokes based on audience suggestions.

Mark Simmons: Jest to Impress

Fri 30 Oct 2026

Chelmsford Theatre

An evening of sensational improvised comedy hosted by two of the UK’s masters of improvisation with their old friend, improv virtuoso, Mike McShane and a host of very special guests.

Comedy Improv

Paul & Suki: Paul Merton and Suki Webster's Improv Show

Sat 31 Oct 2026

Chelmsford Theatre

Fresh off the back of his sell out UK wide tour, Josh James is back and and working out some new material.

Josh James: Work in Progress

Tue 3 Nov 2026

Chelmsford Theatre Studio

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After Morgan and his partner went on separate holidays - one to a Mathematics Forum and the other to a Bear Party - a massive revelation forced him to re-evaluate everything.

Morgan Rees: What A Bummer

Sat 7 Nov 2026

Chelmsford Theatre Studio

The Sh*tfaced Shakespeare cast present an unconventional, no-holds-barred interpretation of Romeo and Juliet, with a tipsily tragic take on William Shakespeare's most iconic roll call of characters.

Sh!tfaced Shakespeare: Romeo & Juliet

Sun 8 Nov 2026

Chelmsford Theatre

Recently married, emotionally feral. The Gallus Glaswegian Goon returns with a riotous show about refusing to grow up.

Larry Dean: Hellbent

Mon 9 Nov 2026

Chelmsford Theatre

After 2 sell out tours, Josh Pugh is back performing stand-up comedy to the best of his ability for an hour and a bit.

Josh Pugh: Ha Ha, Yeah Sound

Tue 10 Nov 2026

Chelmsford Theatre

Canadian powerhouse Tom Stade is back with a brand-new show - taking aim at the absurdities of modern times with his contagious charm and incisive, gloriously unfiltered wit.

Tom Stade Rules

Wed 11 Nov 2026

Chelmsford Theatre

Stewart Lee returns to Chelmsford, sharing the stage with a tough-talking werewolf comedian from the dark forests of the subconscious who hates humanity. Can the beast inside us all be silenced with the silver bullet of Lee’s stand up?

Stewart Lee vs The Man-Wulf

Thu 12 Nov - Fri 13 Nov 2026

Chelmsford Theatre

One family, one condition, one hell of a hairy baby. Scott Bennett tells the amazing true story of how his daughter fell ill with a rare genetic condition, congenital hyperinsulinism (CHI). Never heard of it? Neither had Scott and Jemma.

Scott Bennett: Blood Sugar Baby

Tue 1 Dec 2026

Chelmsford Theatre

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!

Bring Your Own Baby Comedy

Thu 3 Dec 2026

Chelmsford Theatre Studio

Grab your mum mates for a night of top stand up comedy, games and more hosted by The Funny Mummy and featuring the top comics in the UK.

Mum's Night Out Comedy

Thu 3 Dec 2026

Chelmsford Theatre Studio

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The award-winning stand-up and star of Saturday Night Live UK heads out on tour with a brand new show. Big Year for Pad. SNL (UK, but still a big deal), a bunch of awards (hate bringing them up), and plenty of bit-parts to boot. But what’s it all about?

Paddy Young: Will Sir Be Laughing Alone?

Tue 8 Dec 2026

Chelmsford Theatre Studio

Comedy Crackers is a perfectly-wrapped night of comedy featuring household names Russell Kane, Dane Buckley, Lindsey Santoro, Elliot Steel!

Comedy Crackers

Tue 8 Dec 2026

Chelmsford Theatre

Join Ignacio Lopez, Star of Live At The Apollo, as he crafts an intricate story of mystery and suspense packed with sarcasm, silliness and huge laughs.

Ignacio Lopez: Nada

Thu 10 Dec 2026

Chelmsford Theatre

Funny Bones is Rob’s brand-new stand-up show: a relentlessly funny and daft evening of comedy, from a one-man whirlwind who pulls the audience into his craftily spun tall tales with bucketfuls of manic energy.

Rob Rouse: Funny Bones

Fri 15 Jan 2027

Chelmsford Theatre Studio

Get ready for the funniest, cheekiest, most wickedly fabulous adult pantomime you’ve always wished to see. Release your inner child and then leave them at home because this show is not for kids!

Tinderella

Sat 16 Jan 2027

Chelmsford Theatre

Don't You Forget About Me is a percussive and poignant love letter addressed to anyone whos ever wished their life was a little more like a movie.

Don't You Forget About Me

Sat 23 Jan 2027

Chelmsford Theatre Studio

A laugh-out-loud comedy whodunnit featuring four actors, a dozen characters and a whole load of chaos.

A Shoddy Detective

Thu 28 Jan - Sat 30 Jan 2027

Chelmsford Theatre

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Award-nominated stand-up and improviser Jon Hipkiss brings together the ultimate celebration of comedy and fandom in this one-man made-up movie parody.

Comedy Improv

A Star Wars Improv Show: The One-Man Made-Up Movie Parody

Wed 3 Feb 2027

Chelmsford Theatre Studio