Popular
We programme work that audiences love — from smash-hit musicals and laugh-out-loud comedy to music, family shows and the annual pantomime. We believe great entertainment should be accessible to everyone.
About Us
Our Values
Playful
We embrace creativity, curiosity and fun in everything we do — from our education workshops to our community events. We encourage audiences and participants to try something new and unexpected.
Progressive
We are committed to evolving as a venue and as an organisation. We champion new voices, diverse perspectives and innovative approaches to live performance and community engagement.
Our Mission
Chelmsford Theatre makes a difference to people’s lives. We do this by:
Our Shows
Finding, promoting and producing shows of the highest quality and relevance.
We are committed to creating memorable theatre experiences. We present productions that people want to see and create opportunities for our audiences to experience new and inspiring work.
Community
Delivering programmes and projects with and for our evolving community.
We are committed to welcoming everyone to Chelmsford Theatre, ensuring safe and supported access for all. We programme professional productions alongside local and regional community organisations.
Wellbeing and Inclusion
We are committed to unlocking opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds to experience Chelmsford Theatre as audience members and/or participants. We value the shared experience as a mechanism for community cohesion and improved health and well-being.
Sustainable Growth
Balancing artistic adventure with financial responsibility.
We are committed to supporting new and emergent talent whilst recognising the need for financial stability. We aim to build sustainable audiences to support a viable theatre offer for the City of Chelmsford for generations to come.
Who We Are
Our History
With over sixty years of creativity, we continue to evolve.
Chelmsford Theatre has existed in one shape or form for over sixty years now. From its beginnings as a multi-purpose venue known as the Assembly Hall, to the addition of the studio in the early 1980s and post its first makeover to breathe life back into the front of house spaces, Chelmsford Theatre has been an essential part of the City’s cultural heart.
Work with us
We recognise that the success of the Theatre depends on its people. There is a wide range of exciting roles here, from front of house and customer relations, backstage and technical, to community outreach and marketing.
