What's on at Chelmsford Theatre

Comedy

Paul & Suki: Paul Merton and Suki Webster's Improv Show

Sat 31 Oct 2026

An evening of sensational improvised comedy hosted by two of the UK’s masters of improvisation with their old friend, improv virtuoso, Mike McShane and a host of very special guests.

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The Dark Room

Sun 1 Nov 2026

Can you escape the inescapable dungeon with a sadistic videogame boss? Pick increasingly surreal options off the screen and try to escape! If you win – you get money! If you fail – Ya die! Ya die! Ya die!

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Monstering the Rocketman

Wed 4 Nov 2026

When The Sun newspaper makes false accusations against Elton John he launches a multi-million lawsuit leading to a blistering campaign of media harassment.

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Martin Rossiter

Thu 5 Nov 2026

Martin Rossiter reflects on Gene's run of hit records during an evening of classic Britpop hits and conversation – expect the lowdown and some tunes.

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Sooz Kempner: Imposter

Fri 6 Nov 2026

Join Sooz Kempner to discover why she felt like an imposter except for one area: singing…until her voice suddenly stopped working.

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Morgan Rees: What A Bummer

Sat 7 Nov 2026

After Morgan and his partner went on separate holidays - one to a Mathematics Forum and the other to a Bear Party - a massive revelation forced him to re-evaluate everything.

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Sh!tfaced Shakespeare: Romeo & Juliet

Sun 8 Nov 2026

The Sh*tfaced Shakespeare cast present an unconventional, no-holds-barred interpretation of Romeo and Juliet, with a tipsily tragic take on William Shakespeare's most iconic roll call of characters.

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Stewart Lee vs The Man-Wulf

Thu 12 Nov - Fri 13 Nov 2026

Stewart Lee returns to Chelmsford, sharing the stage with a tough-talking werewolf comedian from the dark forests of the subconscious who hates humanity. Can the beast inside us all be silenced with the silver bullet of Lee’s stand up?

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Step Into Christmas

Sat 14 Nov 2026

Step Into Christmas is the ultimate way to kickstart your festive celebrations, guaranteed to fill your heart with holiday cheer.

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Family

Cinderella

Fri 27 Nov - Sun 3 Jan 2027

Expect magic, mayhem, royal balls, fairy godmothers, major glow ups and a touch of ugly! Will our Cinders ever make it to the ball? It’s very likely, but you’d better come along just in case!

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Scott Bennett: Blood Sugar Baby

Tue 1 Dec 2026

One family, one condition, one hell of a hairy baby. Scott Bennett tells the amazing true story of how his daughter fell ill with a rare genetic condition, congenital hyperinsulinism (CHI). Never heard of it? Neither had Scott and Jemma.

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Ignacio Lopez: Nada

Thu 10 Dec 2026

Join Ignacio Lopez, Star of Live At The Apollo, as he crafts an intricate story of mystery and suspense packed with sarcasm, silliness and huge laughs.

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The Owl Who Came for Christmas

Sat 12 Dec - Sat 2 Jan 2027

Join Rosie the Owl on her adventures as she finds herself nestled amidst the branches of a family's new Christmas tree. Witness the joy and wonder as the family discovers their unexpected visitor and endeavours to help Rosie find her way back home.

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Tinderella

Sat 16 Jan 2027

Get ready for the funniest, cheekiest, most wickedly fabulous adult pantomime you’ve always wished to see. Release your inner child and then leave them at home because this show is not for kids!

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Country Superstars

Sun 17 Jan 2027

Timeless country classics with music from all your country favourite performers from Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers to Shania Twain and Luke Combs.

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Don't You Forget About Me

Sat 23 Jan 2027

Don't You Forget About Me is a percussive and poignant love letter addressed to anyone whos ever wished their life was a little more like a movie.

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A Shoddy Detective

Thu 28 Jan - Sat 30 Jan 2027

A laugh-out-loud comedy whodunnit featuring four actors, a dozen characters and a whole load of chaos.

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Lennon Live

Sun 31 Jan 2027

Widely regarded as the world's top Lennon, Adam Hastings respectfully embodies the idiosyncrasies, spirit, wit and charisma of one of the world's most beloved and treasured icons.

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Music

The Story of Guitar Heroes

Sun 28 Feb 2027

The Story of Guitar Heroes is an epic guitar-fest journeys through five decades of iconic music from 1950s Rock & Roll to the most influential guitar heroes of the modern era.

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Flat And The Curves: Rosé Tinted

Fri 5 Mar 2027

Join the vocal powerhouses, Flat & the Curves, as they piece together bygone years of revelry, from knee-defying slut-drops to toe-curling one-night stands.

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John Lydon

Sun 18 Apr 2027

Join John Lydon as he talks about how he sees life, along with his unique and extraordinary career, and take audience questions during a pyrotechnic, one-off tour.

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