What's on at Chelmsford Theatre

Roll up, roll up... the UK’s longest-running burlesque show is back with a dazzling celebration of cabaret, burlesque and world class entertainment.

Dance

An Evening of Burlesque Cabaret

Thu 30 Jul 2026

Chelmsford Theatre

Join us for a vibrant journey into the heart of the Madrigal family, where music, dance, and storytelling come together.

Musical Theatre Workshop: Encanto (5-10)

Fri 31 Jul 2026

Chelmsford Theatre Studio

Sing, dance and act your way through the magical world of Elsa, Anna, and friends. Discover the story of bravery, friendship and self-discovery, all brought to life on stage.

Musical Theatre Workshop: Frozen 2 (5-10)

Fri 31 Jul 2026

Chelmsford Theatre Studio

An inspiring and fun-filled experience where you'll sing, act, and dance your way through the vibrant story of family, tradition, and celebration.

Musical Theatre Workshop: Coco (5 –10)

Fri 31 Jul 2026

Chelmsford Theatre Studio

An unforgettable evening celebrating Bob Marley with superb, distinctive vocals and flawless musicianship in on fantastic stage show.

Music Tribute

Legend: The Music of Bob Marley

Fri 31 Jul 2026

Chelmsford Theatre

Spice up your life with The Spice Girls Experience, a very special theatre show with a fun party vibe.

Music Tribute

Spice Girls The Theatre Show

Sat 1 Aug 2026

Chelmsford Theatre

Join us for Chelmsford Theatre’s annual Musical in a Week! This year we are excited to offer two programmes, a performers programme and a technical programme.

Musical in a Week: High School Musical

Mon 3 Aug 2026

Coval Lane and Chelmsford Theatre Studio

A heart-warming tale about confidence, self-esteem, and a shy little mouse who sets out on a journey to find his roar.

Family

The Lion Inside

Mon 31 Aug - Tue 1 Sep 2026

Chelmsford Theatre

Join wit, raconteur, and occasional pastry-wrangler Jay Rayner, for a couple of hours of intense foodie insight, fabulous dinner ideas and the occasional dodgy one too.

Talks

Jay Rayner: Nights Out In the Kitchen

Thu 3 Sep 2026

Chelmsford Theatre

In a 10 year marriage eventually your partner sees it all. Every bad idea. Every silly decision. Every unfiltered thought, and somehow, they still say they love you. The real twist is that somewhere along the way, you have to believe them.

Laura Lexx: Yo-Yo

Fri 4 Sep 2026

Chelmsford Theatre Studio

Dust off your platforms and flares for a journey back in time to when ABBA ruled the airwaves. Thank ABBA For The Music captures all the magic and excitement of the pop band phenomena.

Music Tribute

Thank ABBA For the Music

Fri 4 Sep 2026

Chelmsford Theatre

Famous for his unapologetic humour and electric stage presence, hold on to your seats for a night of outrageous laughs as Daniel O’Reilly takes to the stage with his brand new, in-your-face tour: Let’s Have It.

Daniel O'Reilly: Let's Have It

Sat 5 Sep 2026

Chelmsford Theatre

When young Leo Colston spends the summer of 1900 in rural Norfolk, he becomes the unwitting messenger between two forbidden lovers. What begins as an innocent errand soon unravels into a dangerous web of love, loss and betrayal.

Theatre

The Go Between

Tue 8 Sep 2026

Chelmsford Theatre Studio

Lucy’s brand-new show celebrates the power of letting go whether it’s owning your wrinkles and love handles to dancing like no one is watching after downing a few Babychams.

Lucy Porter: Let Yourself Go!

Fri 11 Sep - Sat 12 Sep 2026

Chelmsford Theatre Studio

Men, money and microphones will be fought over in this irreverent but affectionate adaptation of Jane Austin's most iconic love story, where the stakes couldn’t be higher when it comes to romance.

Comedy Theatre

Pride & Prejudice* (*sort of)

Fri 11 Sep - Sat 19 Sep 2026

Chelmsford Theatre

Captioned

Inspired by the timeless genius of Mr Bean, Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton, A Brief Case of Crazy is a heart-warming and hilarious physical comedy told through slick choreography, mime, clowning and puppetry.

Comedy Theatre

A Brief Case of Crazy

Tue 15 Sep 2026

Chelmsford Theatre Studio

Revel in Samuel Beckett's classic play, as you are invited into Krapp's world of solitude, memories, dreams, elation, and despair.

Theatre

Krapp's Last Tape

Thu 17 Sep 2026

Chelmsford Theatre Studio

Paul celebrated his 30th anniversary in stand-up last year and despite his continued quiz successes, Radio 4 series, and decision to write a memoir, Paul is not ready to exit the stage just yet.

Paul Sinha: 2 Sinha Lifetime

Fri 18 Sep - Sat 19 Sep 2026

Chelmsford Theatre Studio

The session hasn't started yet, but it has already begun. The way you enter the room, the way you hold silence, the way you give the first instruction - all of this shapes what becomes possible.

Facilitating for Presence

Sat 19 Sep 2026

Coval Lane

Step outside of the daily churn and spend time alongside your practice, with enough structure to think clearly and enough space to breathe.

A Sunday with Your Practice

Sun 20 Sep 2026

Coval Lane