As the festive season approaches, Chelmsford Theatre is set to dazzle audiences with an array of captivating events. From the timeless tale of Snow White to creative workshops for young minds, and delightful comedy shows, there's something for everyone. This December, the theatre becomes a hub of creativity and joy, offering a rich tapestry of performances and activities that promise to entertain and inspire. Join us as we explore the magic, humor, and creativity that define this year’s unforgettable line-up at Chelmsford Theatre.

A Magical December: Chelmsford Theatre's Enchanting Festive Line-Up

Chelmsford Theatre is set to offer a vibrant array of events in 2025, catering to varied artistic tastes and interests. From a life drawing workshop to musical tributes and theatrical adaptations, audiences will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in creative and cultural experiences. Expert artists and performers such as Gareth Barton and Matt Forde lead these events, promising to engage and inspire attendees with their talents. Whether you're a budding artist, a music lover, or simply seeking a new adventure, Chelmsford Theatre's lineup has something for everyone.

Diverse Artistic Experiences at Chelmsford Theatre in 2025

Chelmsford Theatre is set to host an eclectic mix of events in 2025, offering something for everyone. From life drawing workshops to a riveting political comedy tour, and a nostalgic musical celebration, this year's lineup promises immersive experiences. Featuring renowned artists like Gareth Barton, Matt Forde, and the Royal Ballet, attendees will be treated to a diverse artistic journey. Whether you're a budding artist, a comedy enthusiast, or a theatre lover, prepare for a dynamic range of performances that will captivate and inspire.

Unveiling Chelmsford Theatre's 2025 Lineup: A Creative Odyssey

Explore a year rich with artistic expression at Chelmsford Theatre in 2025. From life drawing workshops and engaging backstage tours to theatrical performances celebrating Mumford & Sons and Cher, the theatre promises an eclectic array of events. With acting classes designed to build skills and confidence, and live shows that bring history to life, there's something for everyone. Join us as we delve into the creativity and cultural narratives that Chelmsford Theatre offers in its upcoming season.

Dive into the Vibrant World of Chelmsford Theatre's 2025 Lineup

Chelmsford Theatre is set to dazzle with an eclectic mix of events for 2025, ranging from immersive workshops to electrifying performances. Whether you're refining your artistic skills at Life Drawing 2025, exploring backstage secrets, or experiencing the dramatic reenactments in Horrible Histories: Terrible Tudors and Awful Egyptians, there's something for everyone. Dive into the music of Mumford & Sons, enjoy Cher's ultimate tribute, and witness the power struggle in Turandot. Let’s embark on this cultural journey filled with art, history, and music!

Unveiling Chelmsford Theatre's Spectacular 2025 Lineup

Chelmsford Theatre is set to host a dynamic array of events, each promising an immersive experience into diverse artistic realms. From the engaging backstage tours where theatre enthusiasts can explore the nitty-gritty of theatrical productions, to Barb Jungr’s soulful renditions of Dylan and Cohen, the theatre comes alive with vibrant creativity. With events ranging from children’s tales and glam rock celebrations to Cuban guitar recitals and classic musicals, there’s something for everyone to enjoy and be inspired by.

Discovering the Heartbeat of Chelmsford Theatre: An Artistic Journey

Chelmsford Theatre is set to be a vibrant hub of artistic expression from February to June 2025. With a diverse array of performances, from captivating backstage tours to family-friendly shows, magic, dance, and legendary musical tributes, there's something for everyone. Discover the intricate workings behind the stage, the charm of live performances, and the energy of legendary music recreated. This season promises to be a celebration of creativity, offering enriching experiences for all ages.

Dive into the Dynamic World of Chelmsford Theatre: A Cultural Extravaganza

Fancy a change from the same old Christmas carols? Grab your basin of gravy and your dustbin lids and join us for some festive songs at the ol’ Johanna!

Festive Family Knees Up

Chelmsford Theatre

The award-winning Dyad Productions, (That Knave, Raleigh, Lady Susan, A Room of One’s Own, I, Elizabeth, Austen’s Women, Female Gothic) bring their magic to Dickens’ classic and perennially relevant ghost story.

Dyad Productions: A Christmas Carol

Life Drawing at Chelmsford Theatre! This workshop is for those wanting to learn something new, enjoy a fun evening out with friends, or for artists wanting to develop and continue experimenting with their practice.

Life Drawing

Ho, Ho, Ho...it's the Scummy Mummies Christmas Show! Due to popular demand, comedians Helen Thorn and Ellie Gibson are bringing their special Christmas themed comedy show back to Chelmsford Theatre! Expect scummy carols, yuletide sketches, festive stand-up and very scummy Santa stories! Book your tickets now, before it sells out!

The Scummy Mummies Christmas Show

Our creative education programme aims to ensure that all children have access to high-quality creative experiences. We promise smaller group sizes, and challenging, engaging sessions lead by professionals in their industry.

Creative Education: Pantomime Acting and Characterisation (6-11)

Stuck at home and put to work by her spoiled Step-Sisters, Cinderella’s life is dreary and dull. Everything changes when she helps a mysterious woman out...With a little bit of magic, she is transported into an ethereal new world – one where fairies bring the gifts of the seasons, where pumpkins turn into carriages, and where true love awaits.

RBO: Cinderella 2025

Olivier Award-winner Jack Lowden (Slow Horses, Dunkirk) is joined by Emmy and BAFTA-winner Martin Freeman (The Hobbit, The Responder) in the critically acclaimed and subversively funny new play by David Ireland.

NT Live: The Fifth Step

Flying into Chelmsford is our 2025 pantomime with all the ingredients of a perfect family Christmas treat. When Aladdin and his friends innocently get embroiled in a wicked sorcerer’s plan for world domination, things seem hopeless. But with the help of a magic ring, a wish granting genie, an adventure seeking princess and our amazing audiences assisting to guide the way with their boos and cheers, Aladdin is sure to save the day!

Aladdin

Come and join Bethan for a fun and exciting workout! 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. Easy to follow routines to all those showtunes you know and love with a warmup and cool down.

Keep Fit: Musical Theatre

Take a journey back in time to remember Michael Jackson, the man, the music and the magic. Starring Ben Bowman, not only does he look and sound like the King of Pop, but he's honed his routine so carefully that he promises audiences the opportunity to truly believe they are watching Michael Jackson himself. The show features a live band, dazzling costumes and the performer's iconic dance routines. It also showcases the greatest hits of Michael Jackson and also of The Jackson 5 including Beat It, Billie Jean, Thriller and Man in the Mirror.

Michael Starring Ben

Nik Kershaw exploded onto the UK pop scene in 1984. A string of global hit singles including ‘Wouldn’t it Be Good’, ‘The Riddle’ and ‘I Won’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me’ saw him languish for 62 weeks on the UK Singles Chart, making him the UK's biggest selling solo artist that year. In 1985, he performed at Live Aid.

Nik Kershaw

Based on the bestselling books by Liz Pichon, and brand new for 2025, Tom Gates EPIC Stage Show comes to our theatre bringing alive the illustrations and music that makes Tom Gates hugely popular around the world! With catchy tunes and hilarious performances, this fantastic new stage show brings the best of the Brilliant World of Tom Gates into one live show!

Tom Gates EPIC Stage Show

Musical theatre meets a circus spectacular as everyone’s favourite West End hits combine with breath taking performances, incredible contortionists, and thrilling feats of agility and flair.

Let the music lift you on a journey bursting with kaleidoscopic colour in this variety spectacular, promising fun for all the family.

Cirque: The Greatest Show

Andy Fairweather Low came to prominence as the lead singer in Amen Corner. The 60s saw them clock up hit after pop hit. Songs such as Bend Me Shape Me, Hello Suzy, ( If Paradise is ) Half As Nice are internationally remembered to this day. But if you were paying close attention, you might have picked up a clue in their first single the magnificent Gin House as to Andy’s future musical collaborations.

Andy Fairweather Low

Stephen K Amos’ joke book is overflowing, join him as he gets down to the nitty gritty, talking about what gives him the ick and what makes him tick.

No filter, no limits. The gloves are off and he's packing a punchline, Amos invites you to speak easily and laugh freely. Expect freestyle musings and merrymaking to get your belly aching. After all, in jokes we trust…


Stephen K Amos: Now We're Talking!

Defying Gravity: West End Women is a joyful celebration of women who have made their mark on the West End Stage. Featuring the best loved songs from the West End and Broadway, performed by a cast of powerful vocalists and an all female band, promising a must see for musical theatre lovers

Defying Gravity: West End Women

It’s time to put your beer in the sideboard here and get yourself along to this show that celebrates the music of the great Chas & Dave.

Performed by the comedy trio, Triple Cream, with their musicianship and banter, this fast-moving show will have you smiling from ear to ear. Delighting audiences across the country for over 40 years, Triple Cream have performed both before and with Chas & Dave in the past

Rabbit Rabbit: A Tribute to Chas & Dave (2025)

Get ready to embark on a musical journey back to the 70’s, where disco reigned supreme and ABBA ruled the charts with their infectious melodies and high energy performances.

Celebrating the magic of their timeless hits and iconic styles, Arrival: The Hits of ABBA faithfully recreates the distinctive vocals and musicianship to the stage, peppered with interactive video footage. From Waterloo, Mamma Mia and SOS, to Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!, Voulez Vous and The Winner Takes It All, this show is sure to have your toes tapping.

Arrival: The Hits of Abba

The ultimate modern day country show, combining all your favourite contemporary artists and hits into one phenomenal live show!

Get ready to experience the passion of twenty first century country music as we pay homage to the genre’s biggest stars. Join us for a night of incredible tunes, authentic Nashville vibes, and a whole lot of boot stomping fun. Featuring songs such as When It Rains It Pours, Before He Cheats, Chicken Fried, Need You Now, Waggon Wheel, Last Night, Tennessee Whiskey and many many more.

21st Century Tennessee

The Real Thing bring The Brand New Day tour to Chelmsford Theatre.

Rising to popularity in the 70’s and 80’s with original vocalists Chris Amoo and Dave Smith, boasting three top ten singles. Their chart topping hits like Can’t Get by Without You, Can You Feel The Force and You To Me Are Everything are still featured daily on UK radio.

The Real Thing

The Chicago Blues Brothers have put the band back together and are cruisin for a bluesin. Taking you to the music capitals of the USA for one night of spectacular live music. Expect the very best in rhythm and blues, soul, country and Motown with a few surprises and lots of lunacy thrown in. Join Jake and Elwood, and the CBB Band for a hand clapping, foot-stomping musical spectacular, performed in the hard-hitting style that has made the Chicago Blues Brothers the biggest and most loved Blues Brothers shows.

The Chicago Blues Brothers

Packed with personality and humour, Crooners wows audiences with its witty and exhilarating show full of hilarious one liners, laugh out loud silliness and superb musical numbers complete with The Mini Big Band 9-piece live on stage. The show pays homage to some of the greatest Crooners of all time with a splendiferous injection of Britishness. Featuring comedy and tap dance and some of the most quintessential songs from Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr, Matt Monro, Nat King Cole, Bobby Darin. Expect some Come Fly With Me, Fly Me to the Moon, Mack the Knife and more.

Crooners Uncaged

Endorsed by Rod Stewart’s own family, Some Guys Have All the Luck: The Rod Stewart Story is back in Chelmsford celebrating the 80th birthday of Sir Rod Stewart . Bringing to the stage a live concert celebrating one of rock music’s most influential icons, Rod Stewart, taking you on a musical journey that spans six decades from humble beginnings in the R'n'B clubs of the 1960’s to world-famous rock sensation. Paul Metcalfe captures all the excitement, energy and charisma of the legendary performer including the phenomenal vocals, infamous moves and swaggering showmanship that have made Rod one of the most successful artists of all time.

Some Guys Have All the Luck

Yesterday Once More, The Carpenters Story, transports you to a time where musical legends ruled the airwaves and The Carpenters soared to stardom with well crafted tunes and soulful vocals. Relive the magic of their legacy as they pay homage to the two siblings who shaped the musical landscape.

Toni Lee has been performing Karen Carpenter tunes for decades and promises an night of heartfelt nostalgia. From Superstar to Rainy Days And Mondays, Close to You to Yesterday Once More and many others

Yesterday Once More: The Carpenters Songbook

Get ready for a dazzling explosion of Music, Dance, and Excitement as Flowers and Friendship Bracelets takes to the stage!

Shake it Off, sing along to Flowers, dust off your dance moves to Vampire and Espresso as the performers recreate the live experience of artists like Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter, Olivia Rodrigo and Miley Cyrus.

Flowers and Friendship Bracelets

Dust off your air guitars for an evening of the very best of classic rock anthems from legends past and present. Let The Ultimate Classic Rock Show take you on a roller coaster of classic rock nostalgia, accurately performing hit after hit with high energy accompanied by lights and projection.

Over two hours of classic rock anthems from artists including Eric Clapton, Led Zeppelin, Queen, Pink Floyd, ELO, Deep Purple, Free, AC/DC, The Eagles, Jimi Hendrix and more.

The Ultimate Classic Rock Show

Celebrating 21 years in the business, Barry Steele’s Roy Orbison Story promises to take you on a musical journey celebrating the grammy winning, rock ‘n’ roll hall of fame legend ‘Big O’ and his many friends.

Backed by a 5 piece band, you’ll be taken from the rockabilly Sun Record years right through to the Traveling Wilburys era, featuring all the Classic hits including Pretty Woman, Crying, I Drove all Night, You Got It, Only the Lonely, In Dreams, California Blue, Rattled, Handle with Care, Roll Over Beethoven and many more.

Barry Steele & Friends: The Roy Orbison Story

This family friendly screening extravaganza commemorates the 50th anniversary of Monty Python and The Holy Grail. Get ready for an interactive journey where audiences become part of the action, joining our Soundmaster to support the foley throughout the film.

Monty Python and the Foley Grail

Colin, who worked as head of a Metropolitan Police murder squad, tells the stories of how he caught some of the UK’s most evil murderers, from serial Killer Levi Bellfield to ‘Night Stalker’ Delroy Grant.

The inspiration for the ITV drama series Manhunt, Colin will talk you through his remarkable career and what it is like to chase and catch a serial killer in this unique one off night at the theatre.

The Makings of a Murderer: The Real Manhunter

Join Leanne, director of The Drama Centre, as you embark on your public speaking journey. Leanne has decades of experience in performance and public speaking and she is here to support and challenge you. The session focuses heavily on building your confidence and beating those public speaking nerves that many of us face.

Creative Education: Public Speaking

Prepare to laugh out loud with this slapstick whodunnit featuring four actors, a dozen characters and a whole load of chaos.

When a priceless painting goes missing at a private auction, Detective Stuart Pidcock is called upon to uncover the mystery. However, when he cannot solve it himself he is forced to enlist the help of an old nemesis. Together, the pair must interrogate the many characterful suspects that reside at the manor, in order to catch the conniving culprit and solve the crime of the century!

A Shoddy Detective

Come on down for a session at Irish Annie’s pub, a musical play by Asa Murphy celebrating the best of Irish culture, from the music through to the comedy. Featuring a live 5-piece band Shenanigans. 

Meet landlady Annie and her regular madcap customers for a fun night out of comedy and music, featuring original songs written for the show by Asa Murphy, along with your all-time favourite Irish tunes including Tell Me Ma, Dirty Old Town, The Wild Rover, Danny Boy and many more.  The show has audiences laughing, singing, and dancing the night away

Irish Annie's

It’s hard to be good all the time. A good mother, a good daughter, a good partner, a good friend, a good person. To be ambitious but not ruthless, a success but not a sell out, a gentle parent but not a pushover, to be smashing life and make it look easy. The juggle. Suzi is exhausted and she hasn't even started. This is a stand-up show and a support group.

The Juggle is a brand new tour from confessional comedian Suzi Ruffell, whose impressive list of credits boasts everything from Live at The Apollo and The Jonathan Ross Show, to her own podcast!

Suzi Ruffell: The Juggle

On July 18th 1952, Presley first walked through the doors of the Memphis Recording Service at the Sun Record Company, now commonly known as Sun Records, paid four dollars and recorded a double sided demo, My Happiness and That’s When Your Heartaches Begin. The rest became rock’n’roll history.

Revisit the blessed recording studio and the legendary record label that brought musical greats like Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison, Carl Perkins, Rufus Thomas and scores more rockin’ pioneers.

Sun Records: The Concert

Celebrating a decade together, Frankie’s Guys pay tribute to vocal quartet Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons.

Accompanied by a live band, the show includes all of the iconic Four Seasons’ hits like Big Girls Don’t Cry, December 1963, Sherry, Walk Like A Man, Can’t Take My Eyes Off You, Grease and many more.

Frankie's Guys

Katy Ellis plays tribute to one of the leading contemporary artists of our time Taylor Swift. A self professed Swiftie, Ellis takes to the stage with a live band and dances promising to perfectly encompass the atmosphere of a Taylor Swift concert.

Taking you on a whistle-stop tour through her huge discography, from Blank Space to Love Story, You Belong With Me to I Knew You Were Trouble and many more

Taylormania

The Simon and Garfunkel Story has visited over 50 countries worldwide, headlined over 20 performances in London’s West End and now is returning to Chelmsford Theatre.

Using huge projection photos and film footage, the international hit show tells the story of the origins and meteoric rise of Simon and Garfunkel blended together seamlessly with a full band performing all the hits including Mrs Robinson, Cecilia, Bridge Over Troubled Water, Homeward Bound and many more.

The Simon and Garfunkel Story

The Sound of Springsteen brings to the stage some of the greatest hits and deep cuts from Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band and continues their ever popular tour around the UK.

Whether you’re a lifetime Springsteen fan or discovering his music for the first time, you will be captivated by the thundering guitars, iconic saxophone and powerful lyrics that defined generations.

The Sound of Springsteen

As featured in the BBC TV documentary, ‘The Joy of the Guitar Riff,’ Purple Zeppelin are proud to pay tribute to two iconic rock bands, Deep Purple and Led Zeppelin.

Whether you were lucky enough to have seen the original bands live or not, Purple Zeppelin will take you back to the magic, excitement and energy generated by the legendary musicians live on stage.

Purple Zeppelin

Yee-haw! You’ve heard of The Man With No Name? Well, here’s The Man With No Shame. Julian Clary, renowned homosexual and national trinket, is fixing to saddle up and return to Chelmsford Theatre with an extra date added due to phenomenal demand.

“Yes, it has a Western theme,” the old buckaroo confirms, sipping Bourbon from a pint tankard. “It was only a matter of time before I eased myself into some chaps” he adds, dabbing his temples with a damp flannel.

Julian Clary: A Fistful of Clary

Aye, aye, ahoy hoy! The unstoppable talking panjandrum is back in town, celebrating fifty years afloat on the showbiz seas. Dead men tell no tales, so might as well get 'em all told now, two thundering hours guaranteed.

Danny Baker: Aye Aye! Ahoy Hoy!

Led by the charismatic Martin Fry, they enjoyed Transatlantic success as The Lexicon of Love proved as artful as a Warhol silkscreen, and glossier than Marilyn’s lipstick. ABC’s The Lexicon of Love was a distinctive debut album, fizzing with bright ideas, and unapologetically flamboyance. Martin Fry harked back to a golden era of luxury, as though Cole Porter had been re-imagined among the narrow streets of Sheffield. Little wonder his sleek, opulent, and beautiful debut retains the affection of listeners four decades on. With good reason, it has stood the test of time. And so has Martin Fry.

ABC: An Intimate Evening with Martin Fry

Come and join the dance specialist, Grace Walker, as she leads a fun, upbeat and exciting dance session. Jump in with an energetic warm up, then get ready to learn a routine to the one and only Bruno Mars, in the style of hip hop. You will put everything you learn into a great routine, which will then be showcased to your parents/carers at the end of the session.

Creative Education: Dance

Join Dorothy as she goes on a magical adventure to the Land of Oz. Along the way she makes new friends with the Scarecrow who longs for a brain, the Tin Man who really wants a heart and the very cowardly Lion who is desperate to be brave and have some courage. Dorothy needs to find her way home, but it’s not going to be easy with the Wicked Witch of the West keeping a close eye on her. Will the Great and Powerful Oz be able to help?

The Wizard of Oz

Step into a world of magic and mayhem with family entertainer, Nicky Trix. Promising quick wit and infectious energy, Nicky will give your funny bone a tickle with comedy routines and outrageous antics.

From mysterious magic, to ventriloquism with everyone's favourite elephant, Nambu. Nicky aims to leave you laughing and filled with joy after this show for the entire family.

Nicky Trix Live! Magic and Mayhem

Come along to Chelmsford Theatre for a family friendly adventure all about art, perfect for those ages 3-6. Set in an artist's studio, the show follows the story of two aspiring artists, one neat and dedicated, the other chaotic and messy.

Splat!

Racking up over 85 million views and working with Grammy winning writers, Tom Ball shot to fame on Britain’s Got Talent labelled ‘simply sensational’ by Simon Cowell and told he was ‘among the best’ Amanda Holden had ever seen.

Following the release of his debut album, Curtain Call, Tom is embarking on his first major UK tour. He’s been likened to stars like Michael Ball, Michael Bublé and now it’s time for him to step into the spotlight.

Tom Ball: Spotlight

Broadcast live from The Royal Ballet and Opera, sensuous contemporary ballet meets the energy of musical theatre in four distinctive short works displaying the work of The Royal Ballet’s Artistic Associate, Christopher Wheeldon.

RBO: Ballet to Broadway: Wheeldon Works

Presented by local amateur group, Young Gen. Escape to a world of pure imagination with Young Gen who return to Chelmsford Theatre with Roald Dahl’s Charlie and The Chocolate Factory: The Musical.

Based on the iconic story, this stage show follows the hit West End and Broadway productions in combining the memorable songs from the original 1970’s motion picture with new numbers from the multi award-winning songwriters of Hairspray.

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

One of Cuba’s most internationally acclaimed guitar duos, The Bridge’s Eduardo Martín and Ahmed Dickinson merge classical styles and rock with Cuban son montunos; old Yoruba chants, feel-good rumbas, funk- boleros, new age tunes and cinematic pieces, all sitting alongside Cuban tumbaos drums and slap bass.

The Bridge: A Cuban Guitar Recital

It’s time to bang a gong and Get It On with this night of glam rock.

An outrageous celebration of a golden age, live on stage. From the costumes, to the makeup, the music and more.

Get It On!

Immerse yourself into this celebration of the legendary Neil Diamond’s music. Fisher Stevens takes centre stage impersonating Neil Diamond, complete with a cast of singers and musicians who are ready to transport you through five decades of musical nostalgia.

From his Brill Building hits to The Jazz singer and his iconic live concerts, this show promises to celebrate his legacy in every note.

A Beautiful Noise

Performed by a cast of multi award-winning musicians and singers, Country Hits Live celebrates the atmosphere and energy of an evening in the home of country music.

Country Hits Live

One of the most flamboyant and charismatic stars of the original glam rock era, Marc Bolan with his band T.Rex achieved huge success in such a short period of time.

T-Rextasy have now been performing around the world for over 20 years, a career that ironically out lives Marc’s very own T.Rex. The band is now accepted as one of the world’s best live tribute bands dedicated to Marc Bolan and T.Rex, and the only band endorsed and approved by Marc Bolan’s family, estate, oriinal ex-members of T.Rex, and Bolan’s catalogue management.


T-Rextasy

We welcome back Grace Walker to lead this exciting session all focused on developing your vocals. You will start with a vocal warm up, before you split into groups to learn harmonies, solos and ensemble work to the song Someone Like You by Adele. Together you will create a performance ready to share with your parents/carers at the end of the session.

Creative Education: Singing

Feisty Sue is not your everyday fairy tale superstar, in fact, she’s The Worst Princess. After being rescued by her twit of a prince, she’s ready to enjoy life as a princess. But first, she’ll have to make friends with a dragon, escape from a tower and set the Prince’s pants alight with her new fire breathing bestie. Will Sue ever find her happily ever after?

The Worst Princess

Celebrated singer & writer Barb Jungr brings her collection of Dylan and Cohen’s most iconic songs to Chelmsford, mixing her interpretations with a selection of new arrangements of these classic songbooks.

Fresh from curating the first ever UK festival of Bob Dylan for Farnham Maltings, Visions of Dylan, Barb embarks on a series of shows celebrating two of the greatest contemporary songwriters of the western world.

Barb Jungr Sings Dylan & Cohen

Sophia Duleep Singh was born into royalty and grew up to be a revolutionary. This Spring, Eastern Angles sheds light on her extraordinary story in Sophia.

Sophia’s father was the last Maharajah of Punjab, dethroned by the British as a child and exiled to England. The family made a home in Elveden in Suffolk, until bankruptcy and a new mistress swayed the dispossessed Maharajah to make a secret new life abroad and plot to take back his kingdom.

Sophia

Celebrating some of the most beloved musicals of all time, The Phantoms take you on a magical musical journey through iconic shows like Les Miserables, Miss Saigon, West Side Story, Jesus Christ Superstar, Joseph and of course, The Phantom of the Opera.

Lee Mead returns to his home turf alongside other former Phantoms direct from the West End classic, who take you on a trip through the best of West End, Broadway and beyond, from modern day to retro classics.

The Phantoms starring Lee Mead

Formed in 1970’s in Leicester from several local bands, Showaddywaddy have sold more than 20 million records and have toured the globe.

Their live show promises a dynamic and uplifting evening featuring all of their biggest hits including Under the Moon of Love, Three Steps to Heaven, Hey Rock & Roll, When, Blue Moon, Pretty Little Angel Eyes and many more

Showaddywaddy

Mark Farrelly who recently brought us his comedy play, Howerd’s End, returns with his solo play, an up close encounter with the original Englishman in New York.

From a conventional upbringing to global notoriety via The Naked Civil Servant, Quentin Crisp was one of the most memorable figures of the twentieth century.

Quentin Crisp: Naked Hope

Murder Trial Tonight returns to Chelmsford Theatre with a new season bringing their new immersive experience, The Doorstep Case.

A mother returns home in the early hours of the morning after a night out celebrating her birthday, only to find her daughter murdered on her doorstep. The boyfriend of the daughter has been charged with the murder. Is the boyfriend guilty of murder, or is the killer still at large?

Murder Trial Tonight: The Doorstep Case

She is courted by three infatuated suitors, an honest and loyal shepherd, a womanising and charming sergeant and a lonely wealthy farmer. Who will she choose? If any of them? She plays with all of their hearts to devastating and dramatic effect.

Thomas Hardy’s masterpiece about love, class and gender rules is set against the rural landscape of Victorian England and is thrillingly brought to life in this new adaptation by Conn Artists Theatre Company, performed by an ensemble cast accompanied by music and songs of the period

Far From the Madding Crowd

It sometimes felt as though time had stood still down on the farm, the old Fordson tractor quietly rustling away at the back of the barn, Grandpa tending his chickens. That is, until the summer his grandson came to stay, and the old man started telling some of the stories of what it had been like when he was a boy.

Following successful UK tours and a critically acclaimed run in New York, Michael Morpurgo’s compelling sequel to War Horse returns to the stage in this delightful, family friendly show. Combining drama, storytelling and original music, this moving account of the changing face of the English countryside acts as a beautifully crafted reminder that stories really can reach across generations.

Farm Boy

Dare to experience the dangers and delights of Dinosaur World Live in this roarsome interactive show for all the family.

Grab your compass and join an intrepid explorer across uncharted territories to discover a prehistoric world of astonishing (and remarkably life-like) dinosaurs. Meet a host of impressive creatures, including every child's favourite flesh-eating giant, the Tyrannosaurus Rex, a Triceratops, Giraffatitan, Microraptor and Segnosaurus!

Dinosaur World Live 2025

The definition of cool in their 50’s and 60’s vegas heyday, combining the full sound of a big band swing with charisma, panache and swagger.

Rat Pack Live invites you to be part of the gang, faithfully recreating all the patter and razzmatazz of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jnr’s infamous live shows.

Rat Pack Live

A national treasure and master of the Glitter Ball trophy, Craig Revel Horwood is the longest serving judge on BBC One’s Strictly Come Dancing. After starting as a dancer, he worked on the nation’s biggest musicals and became a choreographer, director, and best-selling author.

Craig Revel Horwood: Fab-U-Lous

In this engaging and uplifting tale for families and audiences aged 2+, join Princess Olive on a thrilling quest to find the legendary Tidy Up Troll to help clean her room before the Troll Queen’s palace party.

This fantastical puppetry adventure is jam packed with original music, magic and comedy. For everyone everywhere who delights in making a Mess!

Mess!

Features 25 smash hits, six decades of stardom and enough costume changes to cause a sequins shortage, Strong Enough is a celebration of the global superstar and female icon that is Cher.

Featuring all of the classic hits including Turn Back Time, I Found Someone, Believe, Strong Enough, Gypsies Tramps and Thieves and her modern Abba remixes, this show-stopping extravaganza takes you on a musical journey from the Dark Lady days to the rocking 80’s perm and the celebration disco hits of the 90s.

Strong Enough: The Ultimate Tribute to Cher

The beautiful but icy Princess Turandot will only marry a man who can correctly answer three riddles. Those who fail are brutally beheaded. But when an unknown prince arrives, the balance of power in Turandot’s court is forever shaken, as the mysterious stranger does what no other has been able to.


RBO: Turandot

So it’s time to prepare yourselves for two amazing shows with Horrible Histories live on stage! Using actors and eye-popping 3D special effects, these astounding shows are guaranteed to thrill you and your children. Historical figures and events will come alive on stage and hover at your fingertips.

From the fascinating Pharaohs to the power of the pyramids, discover the foul facts of death and decay with the meanest mummies in Egypt. Are you ready to rumble with Ramesses the Great? Dare you enter through the gates of the afterlife

Horrible Histories: Awful Egyptians

Amateur dramatic group, Reject Productions are back with the award winning play by Yasmina Reza

They say kids will be kids, but the adults are worse... much worse.

An 11 year old boy knocks another boy's two front teeth out whilst in the local park. Their parents meet up to have a civil conversation about the misdemeanours of their children as adults should… what can go wrong? As the day turns to night chaos ensues when passive aggression turns to tantrums, name-calling and tears.

God of Carnage

We all want to meet people from history. The trouble is everyone is dead!

So it’s time to prepare yourselves for two amazing shows with Horrible Histories live on stage! Using actors and eye-popping 3D special effects, these astounding shows are guaranteed to thrill you and your children. Historical figures and events will come alive on stage and hover at your fingertips.

Horrible Histories: Terrible Tudors

In a tribute show celebrating the music of Mumford & Sons, Awake My Soul takes you on a live musical journey through their unique folk rock sound. From the West London dive bars to sell out stadium tours, multi-platinum albums and a private performance for Barack Obama.

Featuring a live four piece bang promising to faithfully recreate the Mumford and Sons’ distinct sound with all of their best music including Little Lion Man, I Will Wait and Awake My Soul.

Awake My Soul: The Mumford & Sons Story

This acting class focuses on two things, building confidence and building skill, all in a fun and dynamic way. We will start with some classic drama games to bring up the energy and the focus, bring your competitive side. Step into the circus with us as we explore mime, clowning, performing in the round and more. This session is a great way to explore the role of both a performer and a director, as you are thrown new challenges to navigate. We will build all our circus skills together to create a final piece, which will be performed to your parents/guardians.

Creative Education: Acting

On the remote island of Chiloè in the late 19th century,
an Indigenous girl named Rosa lives and works with her
father on a farm. When the foreman brutally turns on
Rosa's father, she sets out for justice, seeking help from
the king of a powerful organization of sorcerers.

Sorcery (15)

Dedicated police detective Ma Zhe is assigned the case of a series of horrific murders in a rural Chinese town. As the investigation progresses, pressure from his superiors to find the suspected serial killer mounts, leading to a hasty arrest. But while his colleagues rush to celebrate, several clues push Ma Zhe deeper into a desperate investigation of his own, leading him into a dark world where mystery hangs over his every lead.

Only the River Flows (15)

Three of the UK’s favourite TV personalities from the world of antiques entertain you with tales from the saleroom, television and beyond. The enormous variety of their experience range from selling chickens and cattle to priceless Chinese artefacts and multi-million pound cars.

Antiques and A Little Bit of Nonsense

The Capulets and Montagues are sworn enemies. Yet it is love at first sight for Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet when they meet each other at the Capulet ball into which Romeo has snuck. The two fall in love and they profess their devotion to each other at Juliet’s balcony and get married in secret. The stakes are raised for the young couple when Romeo avenges the death of his friend Mercutio who has been killed by Juliet's cousin. For this, Romeo is exiled from Verona. Meanwhile, Juliet’s parents are forcing her to marry another suitor.

RBO: Romeo and Juliet

Step into the heart and soul of country music as this show pays homage to country music icon, Luke Combs. Join them for a night promising authentic Southern vibes and a whole lot of boot stomping fun.

Faithfully recreating the North Carolina country vocal and sound, this show brings a five piece band to perform Luke’s hits and fan favourites from across all his albums. Perfect for audiences searching for their country music fix.

Luke Combs UK: A Tribute

Celebrating the legacy of Jeff Lynne and The Electric Light Orchestra. From Evil Woman, Diary of Horace Wimp to Don’t Bring Me Down, the iconic Mr Blue Sky and many more.

In 2016, ELO’s frontman Jeff Lynne released a brand new album, Alone In The Universe and followed this with a UK and world tour. The ELO Experience tour will include greatest hits from an extensive and impressive back catalogue, spanning nearly half a century.

The ELO Experience

Investigative journalist, Nick Stapleton, has spent over a decade delving into the shadows, unravelling scams, frauds and unethical practices. Nick has spent much of his career pretending to be somebody else, be it undercover as an employee working inside a dodgy business or posing as a customer on a sting operation.

As the presenter of BBC’s Scam Interceptors, Nick has witnessed the sheer scale of the scam industry. He’s seen behind the curtain and it’s clear, we can’t rely solely on authorities or banks to protect us.

Nick Stapleton's How to Beat the Scammers Tour

Adapted from the classic children's book by C.S. Lewis. When the Pevensie children, Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy, are evacuated from wartime London to stay in the countryside, they stumble across a mysterious wardrobe leading to the fantasy world of Narnia.

The siblings learn that their arrival was prophesied and under the guidance of Aslan, they rally alongside Narnia’s magical inhabitants to try and defeat the evil forces of the White Witch.

The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe

Join Dottie, an eager to please server on their first day on the job working in a 50’s style diner, where the babies are the customers and the caregivers are along for the ride.

As the server waits on their demanding clientele, imagine babies doing what they do best, creating adorable chaos, the server grows more frazzled and more entertaining. Stimulating for tiny audience members with sensory served up throughout the show and hilarious for adults as everyone takes on a role in this unfolding and unique comedy.

Whipped Up

Relive the dazzling era of glitter, glamour and groovy beats with Disco Inferno UK, a high energy celebration of the golden era of disco.

With electrifying performances, stunning costumes and a glittering light show take a journey through disco’s enduring legacy. Celebrating the iconic hits of Donna Summer, Earth Wind and Fire, The Bee Gees, The Jackson 5 and many more.

Disco Inferno

A definitive insight into the real lives of Britain’s most notorious gangsters, from their trusted official biographer, Fred Dinenage.

For decades they were feared as the ultimate criminal gang lords of the London underworld, but their reign of terror came crashing to an end when in 1969 both Ronnie and Reggie Kray were given life sentences by a judge at the Old Bailey. Reggie went on to serve decades in some of the toughest prisons in the country, while Ronnie became a patient at Broadmoor with an insanity that was only kept under control by massive doses of drugs.

Ronnie, Reggie and Me

They call it ‘the incident’ now. What happened when they first met. He always said it was part of his ‘romantic plan’, but they both know that’s rubbish.

Join Arthur and Jane, at the beginning, as they tell us

In Other Words

Step back in time with the iconic sounds of the Big Band era. Directed by Chris Dean, the Syd Lawrence Orchestra brings to life the music that once filled the grand dance halls. This electrifying ensemble promises to get your toes tapping with their faithful recreation of legendary bands like Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman, Artie Shaw, Tommy Dorsey, Woody Herman, and Ted Heath.

The Syd Lawrence Orchestra 2025

Following sell-out seasons in London and New York, brand new musical Cruel Intentions is coming to Chelmsford.

Based on the iconic film and inspired by Les Liaisons Dangereuses, it’s packed with ‘90s pop classics including songs by Britney Spears, Boyz II Men, Christina Aguilera, TLC, R.E.M, Ace of Base, Natalie Imbruglia, The Verve, *NSYNC and many more.

Cruel Intentions: The ‘90s Musical

Is your teenager always asking how the magic happens behind the scenes? Do they have a creative spark waiting to be ignited? Standing In The Wings are thrilled to be delivering Lighting Workshops for Chelmsford Theatre. These workshops are perfect for young people aged 10-16 who are curious about the world of theatre and eager to explore the electrifying world of stage lighting.

Discover the Power of Light
In theatre, lighting isn’t just about turning on a few bulbs—it’s about setting the mood, telling a story, and bringing the stage to life. Your will dive into the fascinating world of lighting design, learning how to use colour, intensity, and angles to create breathtaking effects. Whether they’re dreaming of a future on the technical side of theatre or just love being part of something creative, these workshops are the perfect place to start.

Creative Education: Technical Theatre

Dominating rock and roll music since the 1960’s, The Rolling Stones distinct sound comes to Chelmsford Theatre.

Relive the classic hits with The Rolling Stones story, a high energy concert celebrating all the favourites, from Satisfaction, Jumpin’ Jack Flash, Not Fade Away, Honky Tonk Woman, Brown Sugar, Start Me Up and more.

The Rolling Stones Story

Prince Siegfried chances upon a flock of swans while out hunting. When one of the swans turns into a beautiful woman, Odette, he is immediately enraptured. But, she is under a spell that holds her captive, allowing her to regain human form only at night. Von Rothbart, arbiter of Odette’s curse, tricks the Prince into declaring his love for the identical Odile and thus breaking his vow to Odette. Doomed to remain a swan forever, Odette has but one way to break the sorcerer's spell.


RBO: Swan Lake

Join CAODS for an unforgettable night as they follow the lives, dreams, and challenges of Broadway dancers in A Chorus Line.

Featuring many well known musical numbers such as What I Did For Love, One and I Hope I Get It, don’t miss out on this performance celebrating 50 years of the show.

Chelmsford Theatre

Nov 28, 2025 - Jan 4, 2026

Aladdin

Dec 5, 2025

Fanny Galore's Big Bingo Party

Dec 6, 2025

Let's All Dance: The Nutcracker

Dec 6, 2025

Mum's Night Out Comedy

Dec 8, 2025 - Jun 15, 2026

Baby Boogie

Dec 4, 2025

Festive Family Knees Up

Dec 3, 2025

Dyad Productions: A Christmas Carol

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