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Comedy

Biff To The Future

Fri 27 Feb 2026

The iconic villain of “Back to the Future” takes centre stage in this comedic reimagination of Marty’s time-traveling escapades, turning the celebrated cinematic trilogy on its head from the perspective of Biff.

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General Medical Emergency Ward 10

Tue 10 Mar 2026

Every hospital, medical-based, Doctors-and-Nurses cliche-ridden drama onstage in a comedy mash-up spoof! It'll have you in stitches!

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Getting Triggy With It: Matt Parker Does The Maths

Thu 12 Mar 2026

Who else is going to do the maths? Are you going to do the maths? I didn't think so. Come watch Matt Parker do the maths. All of it. Live on stage. (Every audience member will get some free maths.)

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Drunk Women Solving Crime

Fri 13 Mar 2026

After past sell out runs across the UK and the Edinburgh Fringe, hosts Hannah George and Taylor Glenn are taking to the road to record their award-winning show Drunk Women Solving Crime, live.

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Lieven Scheire: Artificial Intelligence

Fri 13 Mar 2026

Join Belgium’s top science-comedian, Lieven Scheire—hailed as the “secret love child of Stephen Fry and Dara Ó Briain”—for a night where sharp wit meets mind-blowing science.

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Darren Walsh: Do You Like Puns?

Sat 14 Mar 2026

Combining sound effects, videos, one-liners and improvised jokes based off audience suggestions, prepare for a comedy show like no other as pun Goliath Darren Walsh takes his award winning act on the road.

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Daniel O'Reilly: Let's Have It

Sat 14 Mar - Sat 5 Sep 2026

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.

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Olaf Falafel's Stupidest Super Stupid Show

Sun 15 Mar 2026

Join Olaf Falafel (if that is his real name) for an hour of kid's comedy which will be the stupidest he has ever let trickle from his brain. Expect jokes, poos on pogo sticks, more jokes and truth-telling cheese.

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Bring Your Own Baby Comedy

Fri 20 Mar 2026

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!

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The Comedy Store Players

Sat 21 Mar 2026

A rare opportunity to see the resident Impro troupe from the most famous comedy club in the world.

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Comedy

Alasdair Beckett-King: King of Crumbs

Sat 21 Mar 2026

Come vagabonds, come mountebanks, come coney-catchers and cutpurses and meet the King of Crumbs!

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Simon Evans: Staring at the Sun

Wed 25 Mar - Fri 12 Jun 2026

Delve into the joys of what life was like before we started living in this AI, computer-based glitchy life we find ourselves now in.

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Russell Hicks: This Time It's Personal

Sat 28 Mar 2026

As well as appearing in multiple films you also may have seen Russell’s phenomenally successful 'Dear Diary' series on Instagram. His tour last year was about his life in the UK. This year is about…him. He’s back. And this time… it’s personal.

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Pete Firman: Tricks and Giggles

Wed 1 Apr 2026

Join Pete Firman for an evening of 'Tricks & Giggles', as Pete brings his trademark blend of magic and comedy from the small screen to Chelmsford with this brand new show. Expect impossible feats, sleight of hand and big laughs.

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Alfie Moore: Acopalypse Now

Sat 4 Apr 2026

The four horsemen of crime, climate change, AI and culture wars are coming - but can we dodge disaster? Alfie Moore brings sharp wit and hard-earned wisdom from his policing days to tackle chaos, fake news and the price of baked beans.

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Shoot From the Hip

Sun 19 Apr 2026

Shoot From The Hip bring their award-winning, TikTok-viral improv comedy to Chelmsford Theatre! Expect chaotic games, epic scenes, and totally unscripted, unforgettable fun.

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John Kearns: Tilting at Windmills

Wed 22 Apr 2026

Double Edinburgh Comedy Award Winner and Taskmaster alumni John Kearns brings his brand-new show, Tilting at Windmills to our stage.

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Wifi Wars

Sat 16 May 2026

Compete as a team, and as individuals, on games, quizzes and more from classic TV game shows to zen-like word puzzles, from retro video games to modern first person shooters.

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Matt Forde: Defying Calamity

Thu 21 May 2026

Leading political comedian Matt Forde finds positivity in life despite all the evidence to the contrary in politics and his own health in his biggest tour to date yet.

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Mum's Night Out Comedy

Fri 22 May 2026

Grab your mum mates for a night of top stand up comedy, games and more hosted by The Funny Mummy and featuring the top comics in the UK.

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MC Hammersmith: Hippity Hoppity Get Off My Property

Wed 27 May 2026

The viral sensation brings an evening of improvised hip hop comedy to venues across the UK from March-June 2026

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