Tomatoes Tried to Kill Me But Banjos Saved My Life
Wed 17 Mar 2027
Chelmsford Theatre Studio
Mon 7 September 2026 – Mon 7 June 2027
Please be advised that demand for seats for our ‘pay what you can’ lunchtime concert events is high. You are encouraged to book your ticket in advance either online, in person or by phone. This will secure you a seat.
You can also book a ticket from the box office on the day but please be aware that you may not get a seat if the event is fully booked. However, if you do not have a ticket, we will try to accommodate you, if possible, but you will be asked to wait until just before the start as priority will always be given to ticket holders.
Many thanks for your understanding.
Join us for our popular lunchtime concerts taking place in Chelmsford Theatre Studio.
Come and grab a drink or a bite to eat at the theatre café and enjoy a toe tapping interlude every month from 1pm.
Coming up:
Mon 7 Sep: Terry Hiscock and Roger Trevitt
Mon 12 Oct: Katarina Strom - solo pianist
Mon 2 Nov: Whirlwind - woodwind ensemble
Mon 7 Dec: TBC
Mon 18 Jan: This n That - Penny Rich and Jeffrey Wilson
Mon 1 Feb: TBC
Mon 1 Mar: New Hall School - A Musical Theatre Showcase
Mon 12 Apr: Rachel Hill - Acoustic singer songwriter
Mon 3 May: Deborah Aloba and her fine vocal talents
Mon 7 Jun: Simone Perks (vocals) returns with a selection of delightful jazz infused tunes. Jefferey Wilson joins her on piano.
Suggested donation £2
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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.
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.
Chelmsford Theatre
Fairfield Road
Chelmsford
Essex
CM1 1JG
Box Office: 01245 606505
Email: boxoffice@chelmsford.gov.uk
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