What's on at Chelmsford Theatre

Music

The Phantoms starring Lee Mead

Sun 11 Oct 2026

Celebrate the most beloved musicals of all time with The Phantoms as they go on a magical journey through iconic shows such as Les Misérables, Miss Saigon, West Side Story, Jesus Christ Superstar, Joseph, and of course, The Phantom of the Opera.

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Lunchtime Concerts

Mon 12 Oct - 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.

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Keep Fit Musical Theatre

Mon 12 Oct - Mon 22 Mar 2027

Full of show tunes you know and love, it’s time to get those jazz hands at the ready. All levels welcome. This will be a super fun, packed full of musicals, aerobic workout.

Coval Lane Studios

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Amateur And Local Groups

Royal British Legion Remembrance Concert

Mon 12 Oct 2026

Remembrance concert for The Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal.

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Lab 1: Producing 101

Tue 13 Oct 2026

Demystifying the role from scratch: what a producer actually does, and how a project is shaped by having one.

Coval Lane Studio

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Theatre

Down to Chance

Tue 13 Oct 2026

Anchorage, Alaska. 1964. The largest earthquake in US history. A part-time radio reporter, her teenage intern, a general on leave, and a local hobbyist find themselves at the centre of a remarkable relief effort.

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Comedy Improv

Kiell Smith-Bynoe's Kool Story Bro

Tue 13 Oct 2026

Kiell Smith-Bynoe brings his smash hit improv comedy show to Chelmsford with a surprise celebrity guest each night from a cast of some of the UK’s best improvisers around

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Screening

Hadestown: The Musical

Wed 14 Oct 2026

Filmed live on stage in London’s West End Hadestown: The Musical is the genre-defying musical which reimagines the tale of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice, and King Hades and his wife Persephone.

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Comedy Stand Up

Flo & Joan: With Feeling

Wed 14 Oct 2026

The time has come for critically acclaimed musical comedy duo Flo & Joan to write another bio as they make their highly anticipated return to the stage with a brand-new show.

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Baby Boogie

Thu 15 Oct - Thu 5 Nov 2026

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.

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Toddler Tales

Thu 15 Oct - Thu 5 Nov 2026

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

Chelmsford Theatre Main Bar

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Toddler Boogie

Thu 15 Oct - Thu 5 Nov 2026

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.

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Tiny Tales

Thu 15 Oct - Thu 5 Nov 2026

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

Chelmsford Theatre Main Bar

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Comedy Stand Up

Gary Delaney: Gary On Laughing

Thu 15 Oct 2026

All new jokes and utterly splendid filth. Come along. It’ll be fun. Don’t bring the kids or people who like to get their knickers in a twist. Do wear a Tena pad or dark trousers.

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Fire Fire

Thu 15 Oct 2026

Fire Fire is an exciting, moving drama about people taking big risks to protest, people who love to hate them, and how some people discover they have a deeper purpose in common.

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Music

The Sensational 60s Experience

Fri 16 Oct 2026

Featuring an incredible ensemble of original artistes and band members The Sensational 60’s Experience is the biggest 60s show on tour.

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Interactive

Fanny Galore's Big Bingo Party

Fri 16 Oct 2026

Feeling lucky? Head down to join Fanny Galore for a big bingo party right here at Chelmsford Theatre Studio. Think singing, dancing, games and a glamorous round of bingo hosted by Essex-based Fanny.

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Family

Shelf: The Kids Show 2

Sat 17 Oct 2026

Rachel and Ruby are back with their double the funny, double the silly, double the sketches show and its for children, their adults, and any ghosts or pigeons that wander in.

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Relaxed Performance

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Music Tribute

Oh What A Night

Sat 17 Oct 2026

Oh What A Night! takes you back in time on a musical journey through the incredible career of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons.

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Comedy Stand Up

Michael Akadiri: Don't Call Me Uncle!

Sat 17 Oct 2026

Despite only being in his early 30s, “the supremely talented and likeable” (Metro) doctor, for the first time ever, was recently called uncle in public (a term usually reserved for elders!). This has sent him spiralling!

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Talks

Tracy Borman: Tudors on Tour

Sun 18 Oct 2026

Discover the Tudors as you’ve never seen them before with Tracy Borman OBE brings the drama, scandal and intrigue of England’s most notorious dynasty to life in a thrilling theatrical experience.

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