Based on the original book The Paper Dolls, written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Rebecca Cobb, we follow the adventures of a little girl who cuts out a string of paper dolls she takes on a fantastical adventure.

Two loopy Professor Doctors invent three brand-new myths live by unleashing cardboard chaos and your boundless imagination.

Fun, relaxed music and dance sessions for children who are not yet walking! This session is all about getting up and active in a fun, interactive way.

Step into a world of wonder and imagination with Tiny Tales, a delightful storytelling session specially designed for toddlers.

Fun, relaxed music and dance sessions for children who are walking! This session is all about getting up and active in a fun, interactive way.

This award-winning production, from the team behind Zog and Zog and the Flying Doctors, features a trio of top actors and is packed full of puppetry, songs, live music and funky moves.

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.

Dive into Eric Carle’s bright and colourful world as his beloved stories are transformed from page to stage using a menagerie of 75 lovable puppets and charming music, making the Very Hungry Caterpillar Show the perfect introduction to live theatre.

WiFi Wars returns to Chelmsford Theatre with an entirely new show to celebrate their 10th Anniversary. It’s the live comedy game show where you all play along: log in with your device and compete in a range of challenges and games.

Based on the bestselling books by Liz Pichon, Tom Gates EPIC Stage Show comes to our theatre bringing alive the illustrations with catchy tunes and hilarious performances, taking a journey into the Brilliant World of Tom Gates.

The naughtiest, funniest, most revolting science show in the world. BBC Gastronaut Stefan Gates’ hilarious, high-tech, highly-explosive, highly-revolting new family show, packed with science stunts and spectacular experiments.

It's a comedy club, right, but for kids. Also any adults who enjoy a swear-free hour with the international circuit's best stand-ups and sketch acts. Non-patronising. Pure awesome.

Watch and learn Jules Verne, Lamphouse are going on a journey all the way to the centre of the Earth! Two intrepid explorers, one impossible mission (and one joke about a big hole), and no special effects budget whatsoever. What could possibly go wrong?

Aladdin and friends fly into Chelmsford for our 2025 pantomime with all the ingredients of a perfect family Christmas treat. Expect magic carpets, genies, dazzling costumes, heroes and villains, laughter and a whole world full of fantastic adventure.

Fancy a change from the same old Christmas carols? Grab your basin of gravy and your dustbin lids and join us for some festive songs at the Ol’ Johanna!

With stunning dancers, Tchaikovsky’s sumptuous score, beautiful costumes and crystal clear storytelling, this is a not-to-be-missed Christmas show suitable for all ages, especially children and including those with special needs.

Journey to the North Pole where you’ll meet Mrs Claus, Daisy and Bernard the elves, Snowy the polar bear, and of course, Rudolph, as they prepare for the big Christmas Eve trip, but will all go to plan this year? You’ll have to come and find out.