Take a dazzling ride through our much-loved pantomime Aladdin, travel to the North Pole with Santa’s North Pole Adventure (and yes you do get to meet Santa!), gather round the ol’ johanna for a knees up, get your dabbers out for some yuletide bingo and belt out some assembly bangers – it’s all wrapped up for you in one place.
What's on
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                                                                                                                                   Friday 28 November to Sunday 4 January Friday 28 November to Sunday 4 JanuaryAladdinAladdin 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. 
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                                                                                                                                   Monday 10 November Monday 10 NovemberThe Overtones Christmas TourCelebrate the festive season with the UK’s No.1 vocal harmony group as they mark their 15 year anniversary together with smooth vocals, feel-good hits and festive classics – all delivered with their trademark charm, energy, and style. 
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                                                                                                                                   Tuesday 11 November Tuesday 11 NovemberStep Into ChristmasPromising all the magic of the festive season jam packed with iconic Christmas hits from Mariah Carey to Wham and many more. This warm-hearted family spectacular will get your toes tapping and your heart full of Christmas spirit. 
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                                                                                                                                   Friday 14 November Friday 14 NovemberThe Big Christmas Assembly 2025It’s time to crack out the Christmas jingles and join James B Partridge for an evening of pure nostalgia, stepping back in time for some joyous singalong tunes from Christmases past. 
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                                                                                                                                   Monday 1 December Monday 1 DecemberRBO: Cinderella 2025This enchanting ballet by The Royal Ballet’s Founding Choreographer Frederick Ashton is a theatrical experience for all the family and will transport you into an ethereal world where a sprinkling of fairy dust makes dreams come true. 
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                                                                                                                                   Tuesday 2 December Tuesday 2 DecemberScummy Mummies Christmas ShowBack by popular demand, Helen Thorn and Ellie Gibson, The Scummy Mummies bring their special Christmas themed comedy show to Chelmsford with scummy carols, yuletide sketches, festive stand-up and very scummy Santa stories. 
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                                                                                                                                   Wednesday 3 December Wednesday 3 DecemberDyad Productions: A Christmas CarolThis masterful solo performance draws inspiration from Dickens’ own legendary readings of his work. With Andrew Margerison taking on every character, from the sorrowful Cratchit to the jubilant Fezziwig, this is theatre at its most intimate and magical. 
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                                                                                                                                   Saturday 13 December to Wednesday 24 December Saturday 13 December to Wednesday 24 DecemberSanta's North Pole AdventureJourney 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. 
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                                                                                                                                   Thursday 4 December Thursday 4 DecemberFestive Family Knees UpFancy 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! 
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                                                                                                                                   Friday 5 December Friday 5 DecemberFanny Galore's Big Bingo Party Dec 2025Feeling 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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                                                                                                                                   Saturday 6 December Saturday 6 DecemberLet's All Dance: The NutcrackerWith 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. 
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                                                                                                                                   Thursday 11 December Thursday 11 DecemberComedy CrackersStart the festive season off with a bang with Comedy Crackers Russell Kane, Seann Walsh, Lindsey Santoro and Josh Jones. 

