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Friday 29 November to Sunday 5 January
Snow White
Snow White and friends glide into Chelmsford for our 2024 pantomime with all the ingredients of a perfect family Christmas treat at Chelmsford Theatre.
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Saturday 7 December
Xmas WiFi Wars
WiFi wars returns to Chelmsford Theatre with a very festive version of the live comedy game show where everyone plays along. Log in with your smartphone or tablet and compete in a range of games, puzzles and quizzes to win the show and prizes.
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Sunday 8 December
A Christmas Wish
A Christmas show that's perfect for very young audiences. Celebrate the joy of the season with Fern the Christmas Fairy and Eggnog the Elf as this tale of love and friendship is told through song and dance.
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Friday 13 December to Tuesday 24 December
Dear Santa
From the author of children's classic, Dear Zoo. Santa is determined to deliver the perfect Christmas present to Sarah and with the help his cheeky elf, he decides on something just in time. Perfect for our littlest audience members, two and above.
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Monday 27 January to Monday 30 June
Baby Boogie
Fun, relaxed music and dance sessions for children aged 6 months - 5 years with parents/carers. Give your little one the opportunity to express themselves, gain confidence and mix with other children, all set to stimulating music and with fun props!
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Friday 31 January to Sunday 2 February
The Gruffalo
Join Mouse on a daring adventure through the deep, dark woods in Tall Stories’ magical musical adaptation of the classic picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Sheffler celebrating 25 years in 2024.
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Sunday 9 February
Baby Broadway
An interactive experience where the whole family can sing and dance along to tunes from classic musicals and films, performed by West End singers with bubbles, puppets, actions and dance moves for little ones.
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Saturday 15 February
The Dinosaur That Pooped A Rock Show
Adapted from the best-selling books by Tom Fletcher and Dougie Poynter, the whole family will have a poopy good time enjoying a brand new story for the stage. Featuring new songs by Tom and Dougie, a lot of laughs and a whole lot of poo!
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Monday 17 February
Pop Divas Live! 2025
Pop Divas Live! Gives you the chance to sing and dance along to some of your favourite pop hits. Recreating the excitement of a pop concert experience with family friendly choreography and lyrics, from Taylor Swift to Olivia Rodrigo and more.
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Tuesday 18 February to Wednesday 19 February
Pirates Love Underpants
Join a swashbuckling party of pirates on their quest to find the fabled Pants of Gold for the Captain’s Treasure chest. Based on the beloved book by Claire Freedman and Ben Cort, this family adventure is filled with music, puppetry and golden pants.
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Thursday 20 February
The Brick People 2025
Consisting of LEGO® activity tables such as creating mosaics from LEGO® dots, speed challenges or tower building to constructing vehicles to race down a LEGO® track as well as LEGO® trails and a play area to keep the youngest builders occupied.
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Saturday 22 February
Breathe
Join a tiny acorn for an extraordinary journey through a busy forest. Discover huge fungi, creaking tree roots, icy branches as you pass through the delicate cycle of nature. Find the epic in this celebration of trees, nature and finding your place.
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Saturday 15 March
Whipped Up
Join Dottie, an eager to please server on their first day on the job working in a 50’s style diner, where the babies are the customers and the caregivers are along for the ride.
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Tuesday 18 March to Saturday 22 March
The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe
Presented by local amateur childrens group, Offspringers. Adapted from the classic children's book by C.S. Lewis. When the Pevensie children are evacuated from wartime London, they stumble across a mysterious wardrobe with a world inside.
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Friday 4 April to Sunday 6 April
Horrible Histories: Awful Egyptians
From the fascinating Pharaohs to the power of the pyramids, discover the foul facts of death and decay with the meanest mummies in Egypt. Are you ready to rumble with Ramesses the Great? Dare you enter through the gates of the afterlife?