What's on at 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

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Limited Tickets

Amateur And Local Groups

BBC Essex Make A Difference Awards

Sun 6 Sep 2026

The BBC Essex Make a Difference Awards: Celebrating the very best people and community groups we have in our county who go above and beyond to help others.

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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 7 Sep - Mon 7 Jun 2027

Chelmsford Theatre Studio

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

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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

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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

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A dementia-accessible film screening of Hairspray – a relaxed and welcoming cinema experience designed with those living with dementia, their families, and carers in mind.

Screening

Dementia Accessible Cinema: Hairspray

Mon 14 Sep 2026

Chelmsford Theatre Studio

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

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A joyful 30 minutes of dancing, laughter, and connection with your little one at our Baby Boogie Class! Come ready to have fun, bond, and create beautiful memories as you both get your groove on.

Baby Boogie

Thu 17 Sep - Thu 5 Nov 2026

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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

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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

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

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Family

Baby Broadway

Sun 20 Sep 2026

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.

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This blockbuster exhibition screening promises to reawaken the world to just how important Whistler is to art history, uniting world-famous masterpieces with rarely seen works.

Screening

EOS: James McNeill Whistler

Sun 20 Sep 2026

Chelmsford Theatre Studio

Step into a world where music, light, and technology collide in an unforgettable and immersive show. Supernova Spectaculars present an extraordinary journey through the vast expanse of sci-fi and space-themed film music.

Music

Best Space Movies - Live!

Sun 20 Sep 2026

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Perfect for aspiring performers and musical theatre fans alike, this interactive experience invites participants to sing, act, and dance their way through the magical world of Matilda.

Home Education: Musical Theatre: Matilda (6-14)

Mon 21 Sep 2026

Chelmsford Theatre Studio

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!

Bring Your Own Baby Comedy

Tue 22 Sep - Thu 3 Dec 2026

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Sandra Oh leads the cast in Martin Crimp’s witty dark comedy The Misanthrope, filmed live from the National Theatre.

Screening

NT Live: The Misanthrope

Tue 22 Sep 2026

Chelmsford Theatre Studio