Backstage Tour: West Side Story
Sat 18 Apr 2026
Backstage Tour
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.
West Side Story
Wednesday 15 to Saturday 18 April 2026
Amateur And Local Groups
Musicals
The award-winning Chelmsford Young Gen proudly presents one of the greatest musicals of all time — West Side Story. a timeless tale of loyalty, rivalry, love, hope and heartbreak inspired by Romeo and Juliet.
Set against the backdrop of 1950s New York, this iconic musical features unforgettable songs including Tonight, America, Maria and Somewhere, brought to life by a cast of outstanding young performers and a live orchestra.
Packed with explosive choreography and powerful emotion, West Side Story is a thrilling night of musical theatre that you won’t want to miss.
Two rival gangs. One forbidden love. A city on the edge. Book now and experience this legendary musical at Chelmsford Theatre!
Members get priority booking and save money on bookings.
Time & Tickets
Wed 15 Apr 2026
Thu 16 Apr 2026
Fri 17 Apr 2026
Sat 18 Apr 2026
Planning Your Visit
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.
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.
Our Address
Chelmsford Theatre
Fairfield Road
Chelmsford
Essex
CM1 1JG
Box Office: 01245 606505
Email: boxoffice@chelmsford.gov.uk
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Become a Member
Enjoy priority booking, exclusive discounts and more
Standard
£35/year- You get priority booking on all shows so you never miss out
- You don't pay the standard £2 booking fee and get £1.50 off all tickets that do not have the old standard £2 booking fee, plus free ticket postage
- Members newsletter
Premium
£55/year- All Standard benefits
- You get an exclusive membership card that unlocks 20% off snacks and drinks in the Theatre café and 10% discount in the Theatre bars at performances'
- You get peace of mind with the benefit of exchanging tickets or credit them to your account for free, up to 24 hours before the performance