What's On - Chelmsford Theatre

Saturday 20 September to Sunday 21 September

Paper Dolls

Based on the original book The Paper Dolls, written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Rebecca Cobb, we follow the adventures of a little girl who cuts out a string of paper dolls she takes on a fantastical adventure.

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Saturday 20 September

Arrival

Calling all Dancing Queens! Get ready to embark on a musical journey back to the 70s where disco reigned supreme and ABBA ruled the charts.

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Sunday 28 September

Chris Difford

Playing songs from the Squeeze catalogue and his solo albums over the last 23 years, the Squeeze frontman tells his story though stand up and sit down, a trip back to his council estate in South London to the dressing room of Chelmsford Theatre.

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Tuesday 30 September

Murder She Didn't Write

Don your deerstalker and grab your magnifying glass as this talented company use audience suggestions to create a hilarious improvised murder mystery. All you have to do... is solve it!

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Thursday 2 October

Drum

This joyful and poignant fiction fuses storytelling, music and dance with archival material to capture a unique snapshot of London in the swinging sixties.

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Friday 3 October to Sunday 5 October

Stick Man

This award-winning production, from the team behind Zog and Zog and the Flying Doctors, features a trio of top actors and is packed full of puppetry, songs, live music and funky moves.

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Sunday 5 October

Trevor Horn: Adventures in Modern Recording

From Seal to Frankie Goes to Hollywood, from ABC to Yes, from Grace Jones to Belle and Sebastian, and from Robbie Williams to Pet Shop Boys, one man has been at the heart of some of Britain’s most important pop music of the past 50 years: Trevor Horn.

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Tuesday 7 October to Saturday 11 October

Little Women

The recent success of the Greta Gerwig film, the nostalgia of the classic book, combined with this beautiful stage adaptation provides an exciting theatrical experience.

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Wednesday 15 October

Joel Dommett: Happy Idiot

Joel returns to his stand up roots with a brand-new show. With glamorous tales from behind the camera and less glamorous anecdotes of first-time fatherhood, Joel remains a charming, exhausted, happy idiot.

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Saturday 18 October

Queenz: Drag Me to the Disco!

Join Queenz for an electrifying live vocal drag-stravaganza, with more sequins, surprises, and show-stopping vocals than ever before! Queenz are ready to drag you to the dance floor and serve up an unforgettable fusion of fun, glamour and Disco Divas!

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Friday 24 October to Sunday 26 October

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show

Dive into Eric Carle’s bright and colourful world as his beloved stories are transformed from page to stage using a menagerie of 75 lovable puppets and charming music, making the Very Hungry Caterpillar Show the perfect introduction to live theatre.

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Friday 24 October

Revenge After the Levoyah

2019. Jewish Essex. One funeral. Two twins. And a 80-year-old ex-gangster with a plan to kidnap Jeremy Corbyn. Yes, really.

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Tuesday 28 October

We Are the Lions, Mr Manager

In 1976, six workers walked out of Grunwick Film Processing Laboratory and Factory in Willesden. They staged a strike against their poor working conditions, demanding the right to join a union and those six were eventually joined by 20,000 supporters.

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Thursday 30 October

Mark Steel: The Leopard In My House

Join multi award-winning writer and comedian Mark Steel for his new tour ‘The Leopard in My House’. The topic? His battle with throat cancer. A battle he is winning (thankfully) and which only his rapier wit could fashion a comedy tour show out of.

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Friday 31 October

Rosie Jones: I Can't Tell What She's Saying

Join self-professed prick and star of Taskmaster Rosie Jones as she heads back out on the road with her brand-new stand-up show.

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Saturday 1 November

Geoff Norcott: Basic Bloke 2

Basic Bloke 2 – There’s No Bloke Without Fire is the latest tour from comedian, author, podcaster and radio host Geoff Norcott and Geoff’s first under a Labour government, so he’s got plenty to get off his chest!

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Sunday 9 November

Ultimate Film Concert with Docklands Sinfonia

Join us for a unique evening as Docklands Sinfonia bring some of Hollywood’s greatest film scores to life her celebrating the power of film music, blending iconic melodies and epic compositions, capturing the essence of cinematic storytelling.

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Thursday 13 November

Nik Kershaw

An intimate evening of songs, stories and silliness in the company of Nik Kershaw. Exploding onto the pop scene in 1984 and with an impressive list of performing, writing and producing credits, Nik looks back in this intimate evening of nostalgia.

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Thursday 11 December

Comedy Crackers

Start the festive season off with a bang with Comedy Crackers Russell Kane, Seann Walsh, Lindsey Santoro and Josh Jones.

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Saturday 13 December to Wednesday 24 December

Santa's North Pole Adventure

Journey to the North Pole where you’ll meet Mrs Claus, Daisy and Bernard the elves, Snowy the polar bear, and of course, Rudolph, as they prepare for the big Christmas Eve trip, but will all go to plan this year? You’ll have to come and find out.

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Friday 16 January

Jason Manford: A Manford All Seasons

Jason Manford has been busy since his last smash-hit show but now he’s back with his brand-new live show, A Manford All Seasons.

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Tuesday 3 February to Saturday 7 February

The Woman In Black

One of the most successful and longest running theatre shows in the history of London’s West End, this gripping production is a brilliantly successful study in atmosphere, illusion and controlled horror.

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Sunday 15 February to Monday 16 February

Tales from Acorn Wood Live

Packed full of toe-tapping songs, puppetry, and all the friends from Acorn Wood, this beautiful show from the team that brought you Dear Zoo Live and Dear Santa promises to be the perfect treat for children of all ages.

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Thursday 19 February

The Best of Frankie Valli

Starring Peter Andre, The Very Best of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons is a spectacular high-pitched celebration of timeless music from one of the biggest selling groups of all time.

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Monday 2 March to Saturday 7 March

The Constant Wife

1927. Constance is a very unhappy woman. She is the perfect wife and mother, and her husband is as devoted to her as he is to his mistress, who just happens to be her best friend.

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Wednesday 1 April

Ray Bradshaw: CODA

The multi award winning comedian is back on tour with a brand-new show all about growing up as a CODA; A Child of Deaf Adults. His upbringing was nothing like the Oscar winning film and he’s here to tell you why.

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Thursday 23 April to Saturday 25 April 2026

Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story

This sensational multi award-winning West End show first opened in 1989 and has been thrilling audiences around the world ever since. Now it triumphantly visits Chelmsford Theatre.

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Thursday 21 May

Matt Forde: Defying Calamity

Leading political comedian Matt Forde finds positivity in life despite all the evidence to the contrary in politics and his own health in his biggest tour to date yet.

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Sunday 31 May

T-Rextasy 2026

Experience what a Marc Bolan concert was like in the 70s with T-Rextasy as they pay tribute to on the most flamboyant and charismatic stars of the original glam rock era.

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