Discover at Chelmsford Theatre gives our community the opportunity, through workshops, masterclasses and more, to learn new skills or find out what goes on behind the scenes at a theatre.
What's on
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Thursday 25 July
West End Audition Technique
Participants will be working with Amy Ross, whose professional credits include Elphaba in Wicked, Heather Chandler in Heathers and Nicola in Kinky Boots to learn a fun dance routine from a West End show and how the audition process works.
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Friday 26 July
Musical Theatre Workshop 12-18
Professional performer, Grace Walker, presents a Musical Theatre workshop suitable for those aged between 12 and 18. Participants will learn song, dance and dialogue from two West End hits.
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Monday 29 July
Musical Theatre Workshop 6-11
Professional performer, Grace Walker, presents a Musical Theatre workshop suitable for those aged between 6 and 11. Participants will learn song, dance and dialogue from two West End hits.
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Tuesday 30 July
Singing Masterclass 6-11
Suitable for those ages 6-11. Learn the harmonies from When I Grow Up from Matilda the Musical with West End performer, Grace Walker.
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Tuesday 30 July
Street Dance Masterclass 6-11
Join us for a fun workshop where you will get to know the basics of street dance and learn a fun routine to Uptown Funk by Bruno Mars. Perfect for young people ages between 6 and 11.
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Tuesday 30 July
Acting Masterclass 6-11
Perfect for budding performers age 6-11, join us for an Acting Masterclass with professional performer Grace Walker. The session will include drama games, top tips and a monologue/duologue workshop.
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Wednesday 31 July
Acting Masterclass 12-18
Perfect for budding performers age 12 to 18, join us for an Acting Masterclass with professional performer Grace Walker. The session will include drama games, top tips and a monologue/duologue workshop.
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Wednesday 31 July
Singing Masterclass 12-18
Suitable for those ages 12-18. Learn the harmonies from Seasons of Love from Rent with West End performer, Grace Walker.
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Thursday 1 August
Puppetry Workshop
Performer Chris Thatcher, whose credits include Avenue Q, Our House, Grease and Muppets Most Wanted, presents an opportunity to learn a new skill with this puppetry workshop with spaces for those aged 6-18.
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Friday 2 August
Stage Combat Workshop
Create your own action movie! This workshop is designed to introduce the fundamentals of stage combat. You will learn how to safely throw punches and kicks as well as staging chokes, grapples, throws and falls.
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Friday 2 August
Life Drawing
Come along for a life drawing workshop in our relaxed and cosy studio setting. Led by Gareth Barton, you will have the opportunity to learn something new, enjoy a fun evening with friends or for budding artists to further develop skills.
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Saturday 7 September to Saturday 7 June
Backstage Tours
Experience the magic of going behind the scenes at our theatre. You’ll learn about our history and how various departments from our box office to theatre technicians come together to make each production a success.
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Monday 9 September to Monday 9 December
Sharing Stories
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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Wednesday 11 September
West End Workout
Come and join Britain’s Got Talent semi-finalist Bethan Marshall for a high energy and fun workout that's guaranteed to get your toes tapping. The session will be jam packed with easy to follow routines to classic show tunes.
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Monday 23 September
Paint and Sip: Aurora Borealis
Come along for an Art & Sip session in our cosy and relaxed studio setting, perfect for seasoned artists or complete beginners. In this session you will be recreating Art & Sip founder and local artist James Mackenzie’s original piece, Aurora Borealis 2.
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Saturday 5 October to Thursday 14 November
Musical Theatre Mixology
Come along to our Theatre Bar where The Craft Drinks Company will be turning you into a cocktail making maestro, teaching you to make three cocktails inspired by musical theatre favourites.
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Wednesday 16 October
Moulin Rouge Dance Class
Come and join Britain’s Got Talent semi-finalist Bethan Marshall, otherwise known as Mary P, for an adults only Moulin Rouge dance workshop. Bethan will transport you straight to Paris as you learn some of the moves to the iconic West End musical.
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Thursday 24 October
Paint and Sip: St Oswalds Fire
Come along for an Art & Sip session in our cosy and relaxed studio setting, perfect for seasoned artists or complete beginners. In this session you will be recreating St Oswalds Fire. A piece inspired by a sunset walk along Northumbria’s coastline.
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Saturday 26 October
Princess Breakfast
We are bringing some princess magic to Chelmsford Theatre as Elsa drops by for breakfast. Expect singing, dancing, photo opportunities and a delicious breakfast with the ice queen.
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Wednesday 4 December
Paint and Sip: Festive Scene
Come along for an Art & Sip session in our cosy and relaxed studio setting, perfect for seasoned artists or complete beginners. Inspired by the Aurora Borealis Collection, in this session you will recreate a beautiful, snowy Swedish winter landscape.