What's on at Chelmsford Theatre

Step into a world of wonder and imagination with Toddler Tales, delightful storytelling sessions specially designed for little ones ages 3-5.

Toddler Tales

Thu 17 Sep - Thu 5 Nov 2026

Chelmsford Theatre Main Bar

Fun, relaxed music and dance sessions for toddlers who are walking and their carers! These sessions is all about getting up and active in a fun, interactive way.

Toddler Boogie

Thu 17 Sep - Thu 5 Nov 2026

Chelmsford Theatre Studio

Step into a world of wonder and imagination with Tiny Tales, delightful storytelling sessions specially designed for little ones ages 0-2.

Tiny Tales

Thu 17 Sep - Thu 5 Nov 2026

Chelmsford Theatre Main Bar

Come along for an afternoon of side splitting comedy, where you can relax and have a good laugh at some hilarious comedians without needing childcare!

Comedy Stand Up

Bring Your Own Baby Comedy

Tue 22 Sep - Thu 3 Dec 2026

Chelmsford Theatre Studio

Join us for our popular lunchtime Concerts taking place in Chelmsford Theatre Studio. Come and grab a drink or a bite to eat at the theatre café and enjoy a toe tapping interlude to your Wednesday afternoon from 1pm.

Music

Lunchtime Concerts

Mon 12 Oct - Mon 7 Jun 2027

Chelmsford Theatre Studio

A funny, poignant and celebratory new play about the kind of power that only a Queen can wield – she charms the world through coats and admonishes her family through a carefully chosen hat.

By Royal Appointment

Tue 20 Oct - Sat 24 Oct 2026

Chelmsford Theatre

Captioned

Witness Simon Yate’s tireless journey from that mountain in Peru to some of the remotest on the planet and share with him the drama, excitement and beauty of modern, lightweight alpinism.

Talks

Simon Yates: My Mountain Life

Wed 21 Oct 2026

Chelmsford Theatre Studio

Celebrated actor and impressionist, Colin Elmer tells the Kenneth William’s story using anecdotes, writings and some of the material for which the comedy legend was so well-known.

Cult Figure

Thu 22 Oct 2026

Chelmsford Theatre Studio

Set against the harsh backdrop of the Great Depression, Of Mice and Men is the story of George and Lennie, two friends with a simple dream: to own a farm and live off the fat of the land.

Theatre

Of Mice and Men

Fri 23 Oct 2026

Chelmsford Theatre Studio

Sold Out

The songs and monologues of Joyce Grenfell, one of the greatest female entertainers of the twentieth century, loved the world over.

Ode to Joyce

Sat 24 Oct 2026

Chelmsford Theatre Studio

This new show by critically acclaimed comedian Joe Wells explores fatherhood through the lens of neurodiversity. Plus, there’s a really good joke about a parrot.

Comedy Stand Up

Joe Wells: Daddy Autism

Sat 24 Oct 2026

Chelmsford Theatre Studio

Relaxed Performance

The Let’s All Dance Ballet Company returns with stunning dancing, much loved characters and super costumes bring this fabulous family favourite to life in this magical production.

Dance

Alice in Wonderland

Sun 25 Oct 2026

Chelmsford Theatre Studio

What if all your dreams come true and you’ve still got the hump? Like her last tour, Laura will cover all of her everyday ever-changing life with truth, warmth, and hilarity. Maybe she needs more sleep or maybe she was just born aggy.

Comedy Stand Up

Laura Smyth: Born Aggy

Sun 25 Oct 2026

Chelmsford Theatre

Limited Tickets

A brilliant homage crammed full of renditions of those famous comedy sketches from Eric and Ern.

Eric & Ern

Mon 26 Oct 2026

Chelmsford Theatre

Limited Tickets

Theatre

Dyad Productions: That Knave, Raleigh

Mon 26 Oct 2026

This is a journey through the astonishing highs and lows of one of Britain’s most famous men from history. But there’s so much you don’t know...

Chelmsford Theatre Studio

A workshop introduction to the world of professional DJing from Shy Cookie teaching beatmatching, transitions (mixing), effects and more.

DJ Workshop (7-12)

Tue 27 Oct 2026

Chelmsford Theatre Studio

Sold Out

Family

My First Concert

Tue 27 Oct 2026

Join Jack and Jill, and their friends, as they try and save the day and create the biggest, brightest and most magical concert.

Chelmsford Theatre

Finding the funding opportunities, pitching with confidence, securing support and tracing how to get funded, step by step.

Lab 3: Pitch, Please

Tue 27 Oct 2026

Coval Lane Studio

This signature work of The Royal Ballet, MacMillan’s nuanced understanding of human psychology makes for an unflinching look into the moral degradation of Manon’s Paris.

Screening

RBO: Manon

Tue 27 Oct 2026

Chelmsford Theatre Studio

More mischievous than ever before Brainiac Live explodes onto the stage taking you on a breathless ride through the wild world of the weird and wonderful.

Family

Brainiac Live

Wed 28 Oct 2026

Chelmsford Theatre