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Tiny Tales

Tiny Tales

Tue 23 Jun - Tue 14 Jul 2026

Step into a world of wonder and imagination with Tiny Tales, a delightful storytelling session specially designed for toddlers.

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Toddler Tales

Toddler Tales

Tue 23 Jun - Tue 14 Jul 2026

Step into a world of wonder and imagination with Toddler Tales, a delightful storytelling session specially designed for toddlers.

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Nicky Trix: Magic & Mayhem Returns!

Nicky Trix: Magic & Mayhem Returns!

Sat 4 Jul 2026

Nicky Trix returns to the Chelmsford Theatre with an all-new show packed with jaw dropping magic, hilarious comedy and outrageous antics!

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It’s Not A Game - starring award-winning illusionists Jay & Joss

It’s Not A Game - starring award-winning illusionists Jay & Joss

Wed 15 Jul 2026

Award-winning illusionists Jay and Joss bring their brand new mind-bending show to Chelmsford – time to sit back and leave real life behind.

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The Ultimate Bubbles Show

The Ultimate Bubbles Show

Wed 29 Jul 2026

Enjoy a whirlwind of excitement and surprises, as Ray Bubbles creates a volcano bubble, a soap bubble carousel, a bubble ghost, and even a tornado inside a bubble!

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The Lion Inside

The Lion Inside

Mon 31 Aug - Tue 1 Sep 2026

A heart-warming tale about confidence, self-esteem, and a shy little mouse who sets out on a journey to find his roar.

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Baby Broadway

Baby Broadway

Sun 20 Sep 2026

An interactive experience where the whole family can sing and dance along to tunes from classic musicals and films, performed by West End singers with bubbles, puppets, actions and dance moves for little ones.

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Out of the Box

Out of the Box

Sat 10 Oct 2026

Out Of The Box is a family-friendly circus comedy show, which sees an unlikely character and his box bring audiences together through joyful awe, never knowing what to expect next.

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Shelf: The Kids Show 2

Shelf: The Kids Show 2

Sat 17 Oct 2026

Rachel and Ruby are back with their double the funny, double the silly, double the sketches show and its for children, their adults, and any ghosts or pigeons that wander in.

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My First Concert

My First Concert

Tue 27 Oct 2026

Join Jack and Jill, and their friends, as they try and save the day and create the biggest, brightest and most magical concert.

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Brainiac Live

Brainiac Live

Wed 28 Oct 2026

More mischievous than ever before Brainiac Live explodes onto the stage taking you on a breathless ride through the wild world of the weird and wonderful.

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Dinosaur World Live

Dinosaur World Live

Thu 29 Oct - Sat 31 Oct 2026

Grab your compass and join our intrepid explorer across uncharted territories to discover a pre-historic world of astonishing (and remarkably life-like) dinosaurs.

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Cinderella

Cinderella

Fri 27 Nov - Sun 3 Jan 2027

Expect magic, mayhem, royal balls, fairy godmothers, major glow ups and a touch of ugly! Will our Cinders ever make it to the ball? It’s very likely, but you’d better come along just in case!

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Festive Baby Knees Up

Festive Baby Knees Up

Tue 8 Dec 2026

Baby Knees Up is a zany, interactive family event with a Christmas twist, perfect for all ages from 0 to 100. Expect puppets, singalongs, and plenty of surprises as you dive into a joyful festive celebration.

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The Owl Who Came for Christmas

The Owl Who Came for Christmas

Sat 12 Dec - Sat 2 Jan 2027

Join Rosie the Owl on her adventures as she finds herself nestled amidst the branches of a family's new Christmas tree. Witness the joy and wonder as the family discovers their unexpected visitor and endeavours to help Rosie find her way back home.

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The Littlest Yak

The Littlest Yak

Mon 15 Feb - Tue 16 Feb 2027

A musical adaptation of the award winning book with beautiful puppets, catchy tunes and an uplifting tale for all the family.

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At Sea

At Sea

Fri 19 Feb 2027

A fantastical puppet adventure for all! At Sea is an uplifting tale of a sailor’s triumph over darkness; non verbal, with stunning projections and original music.

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