What's on at Chelmsford Theatre

When 38 planes are unexpectedly grounded in the wake of 9/11, the tight-knit community of Gander, Newfoundland finds itself host to the world. Strangers become friends, cultures collide, and simple acts of kindness grow into extraordinary connections.

Amateur And Local Groups

Come From Away

Wed 23 Sep - Sat 26 Sep 2026

Chelmsford Theatre

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Life can’t just be the humdrum, the mundane and the routine before the inevitable slide to disease, decay and death. Why can’t we sneak in a bit of awesome, a tad of amazing and maybe a smidge of wonderful?

Ian Stone is "Looking for the Wow"

Thu 24 Sep 2026

Chelmsford Theatre Studio

Welcome aboard Locomotive for Murder: The Improvised Whodunnit, the totally improvised, totally hilarious murder mystery, where killing the cast and cracking the case is in your hands!

Comedy Improv

Locomotive for Murder: The Improvised Whodunit

Fri 25 Sep - Sat 26 Sep 2026

Chelmsford Theatre Studio

Tim Key again pops his suit on, plods about, in a brand new show. This show has poems in, and he’ll stamp and howl.

Tim Key: Loganberry

Sun 27 Sep 2026

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The captivating and moving tale of twins separated at birth, who grow up on opposite sides of the tracks, only to meet again with fateful consequences.

Musicals

Blood Brothers

Tue 29 Sep - Sat 3 Oct 2026

Chelmsford Theatre

Take a peek behind the scenes of the legendary musical Blood Brothers, walk across the stage and see how the production is created.

discover

Backstage Tour: Blood Brothers

Sat 3 Oct 2026

Backstage Tour

Russell Watson takes you on a journey through the highs and lows of his extraordinary life – from chart-topping success to surviving not one, but two life-threatening illnesses.

Talks

Russell Watson

Sun 4 Oct 2026

Chelmsford Theatre

This 20th anniversary screening of It’s Nice Up North follows the legendary comic character John Shuttleworth - on a gently absurd journey through the Shetland Islands to test the theory that the further north you go, the nicer people become.

Comedy

John Shuttleworth: It's Nice Up North

Sun 4 Oct 2026

Chelmsford Theatre Studio

In this brand-new live show, Jon brings the book’s extraordinary stories to life on stage with astonishing footage and online clips, including jaw-dropping material that has long since vanished from the internet.

Talks

Enter THE CASTLE with Jon Ronson: Mystery, Crime and Unmoored Men

Mon 5 Oct 2026

Chelmsford Theatre

After his sellout Smart Casual tour in 2024 and his hit comedy special of the same name, British Comedian of the Year alumni Jeff Innocent returns with a work-in-progress for his new show!

Jeff Innocent: Work In Progress

Mon 5 Oct 2026

Chelmsford Theatre Studio

Jane Eyre’s fight for freedom, happiness and a sense of belonging, blazes from the cruelty of her childhood to the creepy corridors of Thornfield Hall, where she discovers passion, dark secrets, and a love that overcomes every obstacle.

Theatre

Jane Eyre

Tue 6 Oct 2026

Chelmsford Theatre Studio

Finlay Christie humblebrags for an hour about his f**kboy era and his new search for meaningful, authentic connection.

Finlay Christie: Champagne Casanova

Wed 7 Oct 2026

Chelmsford Theatre Studio

Whether you are a music professor or can’t tell string quartets from a string vest, relax: All Classical Music Explained will teach you nothing but it will make you laugh. Really laugh.

Comedy Theatre

Rainer Hersch: All Classical Music Explained, Live!

Wed 7 Oct 2026

Chelmsford Theatre

Dr. Shepherd invites audiences into the world of forensic investigation, where time is crucial in uncovering the truth behind accidents, murders, and unexplained deaths.

Talks

Dr Richard Shepherd: Time of Death

Thu 8 Oct 2026

Chelmsford Theatre

A three-woman, one-woman show about Multiple Sclerosis, MS for short, not to be confused with M&S or S&M.

Theatre

Bright Places

Thu 8 Oct 2026

Chelmsford Theatre Studio

Audio Described Captioned

Be transported back to the 70s with Harriet as she performs new interpretations of her favourite sounds of the era accompanied by her live band.

Music

Harriet

Fri 9 Oct 2026

Chelmsford Theatre

Out Of The Box is a family-friendly circus comedy show, which sees an unlikely character and his box bring audiences together through joyful awe, never knowing what to expect next.

Family

Out of the Box

Sat 10 Oct 2026

Chelmsford Theatre Studio

Queen of the Night is back, celebrating the music and life of one of the greatest singers of our time with a full cast and live band.

Music Tribute

Queen of the Night: A Tribute to Whitney Houston

Sat 10 Oct 2026

Chelmsford Theatre

Limited Tickets

Music

The Phantoms starring Lee Mead

Sun 11 Oct 2026

Celebrate the most beloved musicals of all time with The Phantoms as they go on a magical journey through iconic shows such as Les Misérables, Miss Saigon, West Side Story, Jesus Christ Superstar, Joseph, and of course, The Phantom of the Opera.

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Remembrance concert for The Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal.

Amateur And Local Groups

Royal British Legion Remembrance Concert

Mon 12 Oct 2026

Chelmsford Theatre