What's on at Chelmsford Theatre

It’s time to Come Alive with the fun, jam packed day focused on everything singing, dancing and performance!

Creative Education: Musical Theatre - The Greatest Showman (5-9)

Tue 12 May 2026

Chelmsford Theatre Studio

Dorothy and her dog Toto are swept away by a tornado to the magical land of Oz. To return home, they journey to the Emerald City to seek help from the Wizard of Oz.

Amateur And Local Groups

Trinity Music & Drama: The Wizard of Oz

Wed 13 May - Sat 16 May 2026

Chelmsford Theatre

Compete as a team, and as individuals, on games, quizzes and more from classic TV game shows to zen-like word puzzles, from retro video games to modern first person shooters.

Wifi Wars

Sat 16 May 2026

Chelmsford Theatre Studio

Children in the Fire follows eight Ukrainian children as they rebuild their lives through art, sports, and friendship.

Cinema

Children In The Fire

Sun 17 May 2026

Chelmsford Theatre Studio

How do hormones really work? How can we harness them for a happier, healthier life? In Breaking the Cycle: The Power of Hormones, Dr Louise will be answering these questions and more.

Talks

Dr Louise Newson: Breaking The Cycle: The Power Of Hormones

Sun 17 May 2026

Chelmsford Theatre

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

Cinema

Dementia Accessible Cinema: Mamma Mia

Mon 18 May 2026

Chelmsford Theatre Studio

Relaxed Performance

Guided by astrophysicist Ian Hall FRAS this is a voyage through space and time like no other accompanied by breathtaking visuals and a cinematic soundtrack.

Talks

Wonders Of Our Universe

Mon 18 May 2026

Chelmsford Theatre

Take a look back at Paul Young’s extraordinary career, spanning more than 40 years, as he combines acoustic versions of his hit songs with stories of his incredible journey.

Music

Paul Young: Songs and Stories

Tue 19 May 2026

Chelmsford Theatre

Exhibition on Screen’s award-winning film is back by popular demand with an exciting new addition from the blockbuster transatlantic exhibition from Tate Britain and MFA Houston 'Frida Kahlo: the Making of an Icon'.

Cinema

EOS: Frida Khalo

Tue 19 May 2026

Chelmsford Theatre Studio

A musical journey through the glittering career of pop’s most famous brother and sister duo featuring all of the Carpenters hit songs including Close To You, Top of the World, We’ve Only Just Begun, Rainy Days & Mondays, Goodbye to Love and many more!

Music

Live & Symphonic: The New Carpenters Story

Wed 20 May 2026

Chelmsford Theatre

A funny and powerful one-man play about migration, belonging, and the British dream. When Delhi call-centre worker Uday finally arrives in the UK, reality hits harder than expected.

Theatre

Dial 1 for UK

Wed 20 May 2026

Chelmsford Theatre Studio

It’s time to Come Alive with the fun, jam packed day focused on everything singing, dancing and performance!

Creative Education: Musical Theatre – The Greatest Showman (10-16)

Thu 21 May 2026

Chelmsford Theatre

Leading political comedian Matt Forde finds positivity in life despite all the evidence to the contrary in politics and his own health in his biggest tour to date yet.

Matt Forde: Defying Calamity

Thu 21 May 2026

Chelmsford Theatre

Grab your mum mates for a night of top stand up comedy, games and more hosted by The Funny Mummy and featuring the top comics in the UK.

Mum's Night Out Comedy

Fri 22 May 2026

Chelmsford Theatre Studio

Returning with a brand-new comedy variety drag show. From jaw-dropping dance numbers to hilarious lip-sync performances and not forgetting the sensational live vocals, the cast are pulling out all the stops to make this show as unforgettable as the last.

The Dazzling Diamonds

Fri 22 May 2026

Chelmsford Theatre

It’s 1906 - the Golden Age of Magic. The Masked Magician bestrides London’s world of Magic like a colossus, UNTIL…one night, in mid-performance, the Magician vanishes.

Family

Holmes & Watson: The Curious Case of the Masked Magician

Sat 23 May 2026

Chelmsford Theatre Studio

Taking you down memory lane with all the Motown classics from artists such as: Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, The Supremes, The Four Tops, Martha Reeves, The Jackson 5, Smokey Robinson, and many more.

Music

The Magic of Motown

Sat 23 May 2026

Chelmsford Theatre

Limited Tickets

A fun, funky workshop celebrating the modern musical SIX - learn lyrics, rehearse your singing and a cool dance routine.

Musical Theatre Workshop: SIX (6-10)

Tue 26 May 2026

Chelmsford Theatre Studio

A fun, funky workshop celebrating the modern musical SIX - learn lyrics, rehearse your singing and a cool dance routine.

Musical Theatre Workshop: SIX (11-16)

Tue 26 May 2026

Chelmsford Theatre Studio

Dive into the worlds of Rydell High, Pink Ladies and the T-Birds as you learn singing, acting, and dancing to your favourite songs from the classic musical.

Musical Theatre Workshop: Grease (6-10)

Wed 27 May 2026

Coval Lane Studio