Chelmsford Theatre | Performing Arts Venue in Essex

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Tiny Tales

Tue 28 Apr - Tue 14 Jul 2026

Step into a world of wonder and imagination with Tiny Tales, a delightful storytelling session specially designed for toddlers.

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Toddler Tales

Tue 28 Apr - Tue 14 Jul 2026

Step into a world of wonder and imagination with Tiny Tales, a delightful storytelling session specially designed for toddlers.

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Baby Boogie

Mon 11 May - Mon 15 Jun 2026

Fun, relaxed music and dance sessions for children who are not yet walking! This session is all about getting up and active in a fun, interactive way.

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Toddler Boogie

Mon 11 May - Mon 15 Jun 2026

Fun, relaxed music and dance sessions for children who are walking! This session is all about getting up and active in a fun, interactive way.

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Creative Education: Musical Theatre - The Greatest Showman (5-9)

Tue 12 May 2026

It’s time to Come Alive with the fun, jam packed day focused on everything singing, dancing and performance!

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Keep Fit: Musical Theatre

Wed 13 May - Wed 23 Sep 2026

Full of show tunes you know and love, it’s time to get those jazz hands at the ready. All levels welcome. This will be a super fun, packed full of musicals, aerobic workout.

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Dementia Accessible Cinema: Mamma Mia

Mon 18 May 2026

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

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Creative Education: Musical Theatre – The Greatest Showman (10-16)

Thu 21 May 2026

It’s time to Come Alive with the fun, jam packed day focused on everything singing, dancing and performance!

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Musical Theatre Workshop: SIX (6-10)

Tue 26 May 2026

A fun, funky workshop celebrating the modern musical SIX - learn lyrics, rehearse your singing and a cool dance routine.

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Musical Theatre Workshop: SIX (11-16)

Tue 26 May 2026

A fun, funky workshop celebrating the modern musical SIX - learn lyrics, rehearse your singing and a cool dance routine.

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Musical Theatre Workshop: Grease (6-10)

Wed 27 May 2026

Dive into the worlds of Rydell High, Pink Ladies and the T-Birds as you learn singing, acting, and dancing to your favourite songs from the classic musical.

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Musical Theatre Workshop: Legally Blonde (11-16)

Wed 27 May 2026

Explore Elle Woods journey of the worlds of law and love through singing and dancing. We are Positive you will love this perfectly pink musical theatre workshop!

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Musical Theatre Workshop: Frozen (5-10)

Thu 28 May 2026

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

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Musical Theatre Workshop: Moana 2 (5-10)

Thu 28 May 2026

Set sail and bring the spirit of Moana to life through singing and dancing with our musical theatre workshop.

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Disney Dance Party

Thu 28 May 2026

Enjoy a host of games, singing and dancing, set to some of the best Disney songs out there with our Disney Dance party workshop.

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Dementia Accessible Cinema: Jersey Boys

Tue 16 Jun 2026

A dementia-accessible film screening of Jersey Boys about the legendary group The Four Seasons – a relaxed and welcoming cinema experience designed with those living with dementia, their families, and carers in mind.

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Creative Education: Singing (6-11)

Fri 19 Jun 2026

Start with a vocal warm up and then split into groups to learn harmonies, solos and ensemble work to a modern pop song.

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Creative Education: Street Dance (6-11)

Fri 19 Jun 2026

Bring your best attitude and moves to this fun street dance workshop, perfect for those between age 6 and 11.

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Creative Education: Circus Skills (6-12)

Mon 13 Jul 2026

Learn plate spinning, 3 ball juggling, the art of contact juggling and get to try out juggling scarves, clubs, diabolo and much more.

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Dementia Accessible Cinema: Wonka

Mon 20 Jul 2026

<p>A dementia-accessible film screening of Wonka, the world’s greatest inventor, magician and chocolate-maker – a relaxed and welcoming cinema experience designed with those living with dementia, their families, and carers in mind.</p>

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Musical Theatre Workshop: The Greatest Showman (6-10)

Thu 23 Jul 2026

Come Alive with our fun, jam-packed The Greatest Showman day focused on everything singing, dancing and performance.

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Musical Theatre Workshop: The Lion King (6-10)

Thu 23 Jul 2026

Join us for an energetic Lion King workshop focused on singing and dancing as you immerse yourself in the vibrant world of the Pride Lands.

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Stage Combat Workshop (8-10)

Fri 24 Jul 2026

Designed to introduce the fundamentals of stage combat in this workshop you will learn how to safely throw punches and kicks as well as staging chokes, grapples, throws and falls.

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Stage Combat Workshop (11-15)

Fri 24 Jul 2026

Designed to introduce the fundamentals of stage combat in this workshop you will learn how to safely throw punches and kicks as well as staging chokes, grapples, throws and falls.

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Musical Theatre Intensive: Hamilton (12 – 17)

Mon 27 Jul 2026

A full day workshop of acting, singing, and dancing exploring the hit musical Hamilton. With options for solos and ensemble performance everyone will get their shot to shine.

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Acting Workshop (6-10)

Tue 28 Jul 2026

Join our acting (scene work) workshop designed to help you develop and refine your acting skills. Whether you're a beginner or an aspiring performer, this workshop offers valuable insights into the art of theatre.

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Street Dance Workshop (6-10)

Tue 28 Jul 2026

Start with a fun warm up and stretch and of course include some fun dance-based games then go on to learn some basic hip hop moves and a funky street dance routine.

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Play in a Day Workshop (5-10)

Wed 29 Jul 2026

Our Roald Dahl Play in a Day workshop looks at Roald’s life, the wonderful stories he created and the messages that each story shares. Along the way you will meet some of the wonderful characters he created.

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Sensory Puppetry Workshop (3–5)

Thu 30 Jul 2026

Come and explore objects (like puppets) as an aid to sensory play with your 3–5-year-old as PuppetBox run a fun and interactive sensory workshop with play at its heart.

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Puppetry Workshop (6 –10)

Thu 30 Jul 2026

Make a paper rod puppet and learn how to operate it in this playful workshop with PuppetBox. Anyone can be a puppeteer! Come and learn how.

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Musical Theatre Workshop: Encanto (5-10)

Fri 31 Jul 2026

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

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Musical Theatre Workshop: Frozen 2 (5-10)

Fri 31 Jul 2026

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.

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Musical Theatre Workshop: Coco (5 –10)

Fri 31 Jul 2026

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

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Musical in a Week: High School Musical

Mon 3 Aug 2026

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.

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Facilitating for Presence

Sat 19 Sep 2026

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.

Coval Lane

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A Sunday with Your Practice

Sun 20 Sep 2026

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

Coval Lane

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Backstage Tour: Blood Brothers

Sat 3 Oct 2026

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

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Backstage Tour: Cinderella

Sat 5 Dec - Sat 12 Dec 2026

Chelmsford Theatre hosted its first pantomime in 1967 and in 2024 our beloved panto continues to bring festive cheer to Chelmsford. Take a peek in the Dame’s dressing room, walk across our stage, and see how the production is created

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