Nights Out That Shine

Our Winter season is sparkling with exciting shows for the whole family, Christmas songs from pop to gospel, classic stories, games night, an unexpected visitor nestled in a Christmas tree and our magical panto spectacular, Cinderella, will make all your dreams come true.

Series Events

Step Into Christmas

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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Cinderella

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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RBO: The Nutcracker

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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Mum's Night Out Comedy

Comedy Stand Up

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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Fanny Galore's Big Christmas Bingo Party

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

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.

Backstage Tour

Xmas WiFi Wars

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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A CK Gospel Christmas Show

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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Festive Baby Knees Up

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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Dyad Productions: A Christmas Carol

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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The Owl Who Came for Christmas

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

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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