Discover for adults and kids

Discover at Chelmsford Theatre gives our community the opportunity, through workshops, masterclasses and more, to learn new skills, find out what goes on behind the scenes at a theatre or enjoy wellbeing through participation in collective arts and performance events.

Series Events

Creative Education: Circus Skills (6-12)

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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Tiny Tales

Tiny Tales

Tue 14 Jul 2026

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

Chelmsford Theatre Main Bar

Toddler Tales

Toddler Tales

Tue 14 Jul 2026

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

Chelmsford Theatre Main Bar

Keep Fit: Musical Theatre

Keep Fit: Musical Theatre

Wed 15 Jul - 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: Wonka

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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Relaxed Performance

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

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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Limited Tickets

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

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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

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.

Coval Lane and Chelmsford Theatre Studio

Facilitating for Presence

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

A Sunday with Your Practice

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

Backstage Tour: Blood Brothers

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.

Backstage Tour

Backstage Tour: Cinderella

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

Backstage Tour