What's on at Chelmsford Theatre

Join the international drag superstar and RuPaul’s Drag Race icon for the night as she embarks on her autumn nationwide tour.

Comedy Theatre

Baga Chipz: Bagz to Riches

Wed 2 Sep 2026

Chelmsford Theatre

Join wit, raconteur, and occasional pastry-wrangler Jay Rayner, for a couple of hours of intense foodie insight, fabulous dinner ideas and the occasional dodgy one too.

Talks

Jay Rayner: Nights Out In the Kitchen

Thu 3 Sep 2026

Chelmsford Theatre

In a 10 year marriage eventually your partner sees it all. Every bad idea. Every silly decision. Every unfiltered thought, and somehow, they still say they love you. The real twist is that somewhere along the way, you have to believe them.

Laura Lexx: Yo-Yo

Fri 4 Sep 2026

Chelmsford Theatre Studio

Dust off your platforms and flares for a journey back in time to when ABBA ruled the airwaves. Thank ABBA For The Music captures all the magic and excitement of the pop band phenomena.

Music

Thank ABBA For the Music

Fri 4 Sep 2026

Chelmsford Theatre

Captured live in his beloved hometown, this brand-new cinema event marks two decades of music and unforgettable magical summer nights.

Cinema

Andre Rieu's 2026 Summer Concert: Viva Maastricht!

Sat 5 Sep - Sun 6 Sep 2026

Chelmsford Theatre Studio

Famous for his unapologetic humour and electric stage presence, hold on to your seats for a night of outrageous laughs as Daniel O’Reilly takes to the stage with his brand new, in-your-face tour: Let’s Have It.

Daniel O'Reilly: Let's Have It

Sat 5 Sep 2026

Chelmsford Theatre

Limited Tickets

Music

Lunchtime Concerts

Mon 7 Sep - Mon 7 Jun 2027

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 to your Wednesday afternoon from 1pm.

Chelmsford Theatre Studio

When young Leo Colston spends the summer of 1900 in rural Norfolk, he becomes the unwitting messenger between two forbidden lovers. What begins as an innocent errand soon unravels into a dangerous web of love, loss and betrayal.

Theatre

The Go Between

Tue 8 Sep 2026

Chelmsford Theatre Studio

Lucy’s brand-new show celebrates the power of letting go whether it’s owning your wrinkles and love handles to dancing like no one is watching after downing a few Babychams.

Lucy Porter: Let Yourself Go!

Fri 11 Sep - Sat 12 Sep 2026

Chelmsford Theatre Studio

Men, money and microphones will be fought over in this irreverent but affectionate adaptation of Jane Austin's most iconic love story, where the stakes couldn’t be higher when it comes to romance.

Comedy Theatre

Pride & Prejudice* (*sort of)

Fri 11 Sep - Sat 19 Sep 2026

Chelmsford Theatre

Captioned

A dementia-accessible film screening of Hairspray – a relaxed and welcoming cinema experience designed with those living with dementia, their families, and carers in mind.

Cinema

Dementia Accessible Cinema: Hairspray

Mon 14 Sep 2026

Chelmsford Theatre Studio

Inspired by the timeless genius of Mr Bean, Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton, A Brief Case of Crazy is a heart-warming and hilarious physical comedy told through slick choreography, mime, clowning and puppetry.

Comedy Theatre

A Brief Case of Crazy

Tue 15 Sep 2026

Chelmsford Theatre Studio

A joyful 30 minutes of dancing, laughter, and connection with your little one at our Baby Boogie Class! Come ready to have fun, bond, and create beautiful memories as you both get your groove on.

Baby Boogie

Thu 17 Sep - Thu 5 Nov 2026

Chelmsford Theatre Studio

Step into a world of wonder and imagination with Toddler Tales, delightful storytelling sessions specially designed for little ones ages 3-5.

Toddler Tales

Thu 17 Sep - Thu 5 Nov 2026

Chelmsford Theatre Main Bar

Fun, relaxed music and dance sessions for toddlers who are walking and their carers! These sessions is all about getting up and active in a fun, interactive way.

Toddler Boogie

Thu 17 Sep - Thu 5 Nov 2026

Chelmsford Theatre Studio

Step into a world of wonder and imagination with Tiny Tales, delightful storytelling sessions specially designed for little ones ages 0-2.

Tiny Tales

Thu 17 Sep - Thu 5 Nov 2026

Chelmsford Theatre Main Bar

Revel in Samuel Beckett's classic play, as you are invited into Krapp's world of solitude, memories, dreams, elation, and despair.

Theatre

Krapp's Last Tape

Thu 17 Sep 2026

Chelmsford Theatre Studio

Paul celebrated his 30th anniversary in stand-up last year and despite his continued quiz successes, Radio 4 series, and decision to write a memoir, Paul is not ready to exit the stage just yet.

Paul Sinha: 2 Sinha Lifetime

Fri 18 Sep - Sat 19 Sep 2026

Chelmsford Theatre Studio

Limited Tickets

The session hasn't started yet, but it has already begun. The way you enter the room, the way you hold silence, the way you give the first instruction - all of this shapes what becomes possible.

Facilitating for Presence: Holding Structure, Direction and Attention

Sat 19 Sep 2026

Coval Lane Studios

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.

Family

Baby Broadway

Sun 20 Sep 2026

Chelmsford Theatre Studio