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The Syd Lawrence Orchestra

The Syd Lawrence Orchestra

Sunday 2 May 2027

Music

Get ready to experience the power, precision and pure joy of the UK’s most recorded and televised big band the legendary Syd Lawrence Orchestra, led by the incomparable Chris Dean.

This is big band swing at its absolute finest. A high-octane, heart-pounding celebration of the greatest music ever written — performed by world-class musicians at the top of their game.

Expect legendary swing charts, electrifying solos, velvet vocals and a sound so tight it practically snaps. Night after night audiences leap to their feet in roaring standing ovations.

This powerhouse show features the biggest hits from the giants of swing: Benny Goodman, Glenn Miller, Frank Sinatra, Duke Ellington , Count Basie Ella Fitzgerald…and many more icons who defined the golden age.

Every number bursts with passion, precision and that unmistakable SLO punch. From blistering brass to lush ballads, toe-tapping rhythms to roof-raising finales, Full Swing Ahead takes you on a thrilling journey through the soundtrack of an era.

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Time & Tickets

Sun 2 May 2027
14:00
Chelmsford Theatre
Tickets Available

Planning Your Visit

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.

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.