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Monday 14 October to Monday 9 December
Autumnal Tales Storytelling with Mike Dodsworth 2024
On the second Monday of the month, Chelmsford Theatre welcomes families to come and enjoy storytime with us. Join professional Storyteller Mike Dodsworth for an interactive tale that brings the words of well known stories to life.
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Tuesday 22 October
Chelmsford Science Festival Toddler & Early Years STEM Workshop
Join Sandra Beale for inspirational and fun STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) experiments for toddlers and early years. The experiments include self-inflating balloons, electromagnetics, ziplines and water fountains and more.
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Saturday 26 October
Science Museum Live
The Science Museum is going on tour! Experience the brand new stage show from Mark Thompson Productions which will ignite your curiosity, fuel your imagination and inspire you in new and exciting ways.
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Sunday 27 October
Fireman Sam Live 2024
Join Fireman Sam on his brand new 2024 adventure. When Norman’s adventure up a mountain goes wrong and he is stranded in a cave it’s up to Fireman Sam to save the day and ensure everyone is safe on their camping trip.
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Monday 28 October
Joe Pasquale: The New Normal
Joe Pasquale has been showing off on stage for most of his life and now, after four decades of nonsense, he’s dragging out his favourite things for another airing to prove that nothing has ever been really normal.
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Friday 1 November
Frozen Inspired Musical Theatre
Rebecca Botterill, fresh off her most recent production where she was understudy Anna in the West End production of Frozen and has also understudied Elphaba, comes raring with a load of talent to share.
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Thursday 14 November to Saturday 16 November
The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Featuring a menagerie of 75 lovable puppets and faithfully adapting four stories by author and illustrator Eric Carle, the critically acclaimed production of The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show comes to Chelmsford Theatre this autumn.
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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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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.