What's on at Chelmsford Theatre

Music

The Syd Lawrence Orchestra

Sun 2 May 2027

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.

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Talks

Jonathan Agnew: My Ten Moments That Shaped Modern Cricket

Mon 3 May 2027

Expect the stories the scorecards left out—dressing-room confessions, commentary-box secrets, and the "leg over" moment voted the greatest in sporting history—with the chance to put your own questions to the man behind the microphone.

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Music Tribute

Eurovision Your Decision

Tue 4 May 2027

Part parody, part cabaret, part Euro-Pop fever dream, this love letter to Eurovision is guaranteed to be a fun night out – it has everything we love (and love to hate) about Eurovision.

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Home Education: Devising Theatre (6-14)

Wed 5 May 2027

Spark your creativity through games, play and exercises and use your imagination and a variety of stimulus to create a wide range of characters and scenes.

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Interactive

Murder Trial Tonight V: Death in the Family

Thu 6 May - Fri 7 May 2027

Become part of the jury as you watch the prosecution and defence present every twist, every argument, and every piece of evidence. Then cast your verdict and help determine the outcome.

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Theatre

The Silence of Snow: The Life of Patrick Hamilton

Fri 7 May 2027

Mark Farrelly (Quentin Crisp: Naked Hope, Howerd's End, Jarman) presents his riveting, kinetic solo show portraying one of the great English writers of the inter-war years: Patrick Hamilton.

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Screening

RBO: Tosca

Sun 9 May 2027

Oliver Mears’s acclaimed production returns, setting Puccini’s operatic thriller in a contemporary, war-torn Rome.

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Cinema

EOS: Monet

Sun 16 May 2027

Immerse yourself in iconic masterpieces and discover the incredible story of passion and rebellion in this exciting documentary on the man who named the world’s favourite art movement.

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Music Tribute

The Simon & Garfunkel Story

Mon 17 May 2027

Using huge projection photos and original film footage, The Simon and Garfunkel Story tells the story of the meteoric rise of the duo blended together seamlessly with a full live band performing all the hits.

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Music

The Drifters

Tue 18 May 2027

The Drifters are the longest running singing group in pop history still performing live, having enjoyed over 50 hits worldwide such as Saturday Night At the Movies, You’re More Than a Number, Come on Over to My Place and many more.

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Music Tribute

The Carole King & James Taylor Songbook

Thu 20 May 2027

An incredible journey through the careers of the six-time Grammy Award winner, twenty-time platinum hit maker Carole King, five-time Grammy Award winner, and American folk legend James Taylor, this is a show not to be missed.

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Spoken Word

Luke Wright: YES

Thu 20 May 2027

For twenty-five years, Luke Wright has been writing poems that wrestle with the world around him. In this new show, he discovers that certainty is rarely as useful as he once thought.

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Comedy Stand Up

Deirdre O'Kane: All the Rage

Sun 23 May 2027

Deirdre O’Kane grabs the zeitgeist once again with a brand-new show in a world that feels decidedly off kilter. Nothing is sacred and no one is safe from O’Kane’s mischievous eye.

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Screening

RBO: Romeo & Juliet

Tue 25 May 2027

Shakespeare’s timeless tale of star-crossed lovers is transformed in Kenneth MacMillan’s mesmerising ballet.

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Music Tribute

Lipstick on Your Collar

Tue 25 May 2027

Step back in time to the golden era of music where the jukebox roared and feet didn't touch the floor. Get ready for an evening of back to back hits from the 1950s and 60s!

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Comedy Stand Up

Paul Zerdin: Shut Your Mouth

Wed 26 May 2027

Paul Zerdin, the master ventriloquist and winner of America’s Got Talent, is back on the road with his brand-new stand-up comedy tour Shut Your Mouth.

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Music

Dreamcoat Stars

Thu 27 May 2027

Experience the UK's biggest night of musical smash-hits in this star-studded musical concert featuring brand-new songs and arrangements.

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Comedy Stand Up

Thomas Green: Brainstorm

Fri 28 May 2027

Thomas Green storms back onto the stage to electrify audiences with a brand new hour, following his sell-out debut tour

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Family

Baby Gospel

Sun 6 Jun 2027

Sing, clap, and groove along to iconic hits from Marvin Gaye, Bob Marley, Adele, Jackie Wilson, Pharrell all complete with bubbles in a relaxed child-friendly setting.

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Home Education: Technical Theatre

Mon 14 Jun 2027

Join us for an exciting workshop designed where you'll explore how various aspects of technical theatre can bring the stage to life.

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Dance

Brendan Cole & James Jordan

Fri 18 Jun 2027

Brendan Cole and James Jordan are the original bad boys of ballroom - expect an explosive evening of unfiltered stories, behind-the-scenes bombshells, and brutally honest opinions.

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