What's on at Chelmsford Theatre

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Tom Stade Rules

Wed 11 Nov 2026

Canadian powerhouse Tom Stade is back with a brand-new show - taking aim at the absurdities of modern times with his contagious charm and incisive, gloriously unfiltered wit.

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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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Music

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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Carol of the Bells

Sun 29 Nov 2026

Carol of the Bells is a powerful Ukrainian film that captures the resilience, hope, and enduring courage of ordinary people in extraordinary times.

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Cinema

GIANT - The Play

Mon 30 Nov 2026

GIANT, the 5-star critically acclaimed play starring John Lithgow (Killers of the Flower Moon, The Crown) as Roald Dahl, comes to the big screen.

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Dementia Accessible Cinema: The Muppet Christmas Carol

Tue 1 Dec 2026

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

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RBO: The Nutcracker

Tue 1 Dec 2026

Peter Wright’s production of this festive family favourite sparkles to the wondrous swell of Tchaikovsky’s orchestral score, alongside the glow and grandeur of Julia Trevelyan Oman’s period designs.

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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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Home Education: Pantomime Acting (ages 6-14)

Wed 2 Dec 2026

Ever wanted to star in a pantomime, maybe save the day as the hero, or get the audience laughing as the sidekick? Well, now is your chance!

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Mum's Night Out Comedy

Thu 3 Dec 2026

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.

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Interactive

Fanny Galore's Big Christmas Bingo Party

Fri 4 Dec 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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Backstage Tour: Cinderella

Sat 5 Dec - Sat 12 Dec 2026

Chelmsford Theatre hosted its first pantomime in 1967 and in 2026 our beloved panto continues to bring festive cheer to Chelmsford. Take a peek in the Dame’s dressing room, walk across our stage, and see how the production is created.

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Interactive

Xmas WiFi Wars

Sat 5 Dec 2026

WiFi Wars returns with a very festive version of the live comedy game show where you all play along!

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Music

A CK Gospel Christmas Show

Sun 6 Dec 2026

Enjoy gospel versions of Christmas Carols and Christmas songs from the renowned CK Gospel Christmas Show renowned for their smooth harmonies, outstanding lead vocals and joyful arrangements.

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Family

Festive Baby Knees Up

Tue 8 Dec 2026

Baby Knees Up is a zany, interactive family event with a Christmas twist, perfect for all ages from 0 to 100. Expect puppets, singalongs, and plenty of surprises as you dive into a joyful festive celebration.

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Paddy Young: Will Sir Be Laughing Alone?

Tue 8 Dec 2026

The award-winning stand-up and star of Saturday Night Live UK heads out on tour with a brand new show. Big Year for Pad. SNL (UK, but still a big deal), a bunch of awards (hate bringing them up), and plenty of bit-parts to boot. But what’s it all about?

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Comedy Crackers

Tue 8 Dec 2026

Comedy Crackers is a perfectly-wrapped night of comedy featuring household names Russell Kane, Dane Buckley, Lindsey Santoro, Elliot Steel!

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Dyad Productions: A Christmas Carol

Wed 9 Dec 2026

After last year’s sell-out show, the award-winning Dyad Productions, return bringing their magic to Dickens’ classic and perennially relevant ghost story.

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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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Family

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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