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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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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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Bring Your Own Baby Comedy

Thu 4 Jun - Thu 3 Dec 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!

Studio

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ShakeItUp Shakespeare

Sat 6 Jun 2026

Using Shakespearian language, your audience suggestions and their overactive imaginations, ShakeItUp create a brand-new Shakespeare play live on stage.

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Ruby Wax: Absolutely Famous

Sat 6 Jun 2026

Join Ruby and lifelong friend/producer Clive Tulloh for a hilarious, no-holds-barred look back at her iconic celebrity interviews. Expect unforgettable clips, outrageous stories, and behind-the-scenes secrets from TV history.

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Pauline Eyre: Anyone For Tennis?

Wed 10 Jun 2026

Comedian Pauline Eyre has been a Wimbledon line judge for 20 years and is now ready to spill the Pimms on all the tennis gossip.

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Laura Lexx: Yo-Yo

Fri 4 Sep 2026

In a 10 year marriage eventually your partner sees it all. Every bad idea. Every silly decision. Every unfiltered thought, and somehow, they still say they love you. The real twist is that somewhere along the way, you have to believe them.

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Lucy Porter: Let Yourself Go!

Fri 11 Sep - Sat 12 Sep 2026

Lucy’s brand-new show celebrates the power of letting go whether it’s owning your wrinkles and love handles to dancing like no one is watching after downing a few Babychams.

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Paul Sinha: 2 Sinha Lifetime

Fri 18 Sep - Sat 19 Sep 2026

Paul celebrated his 30th anniversary in stand-up last year and despite his continued quiz successes, Radio 4 series, and decision to write a memoir, Paul is not ready to exit the stage just yet.

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Finlay Christie's New Super Special Secret Tour

Wed 7 Oct 2026

Finlay Christie humblebrags for an hour about his f**kboy era and his new search for meaningful, authentic connection.

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Jack Carroll: The Fall Guy

Fri 9 Oct 2026

BAFTA-Winning Comedian and Star of Britain’s Got Talent, Jack Carroll expertly examines subjects that can make us feel awkward, within the safe confines of his northern charm.

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Kiell Smith-Bynoe's Kool Story Bro

Tue 13 Oct 2026

Kiell Smith-Bynoe brings his smash hit improv comedy show to Chelmsford with a surprise celebrity guest each night from a cast of some of the UK’s best improvisers around

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Flo & Joan: With Feeling

Wed 14 Oct 2026

The time has come for critically acclaimed musical comedy duo Flo & Joan to write another bio as they make their highly anticipated return to the stage with a brand-new show.

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Michael Akadiri: Don't Call Me Uncle!

Sat 17 Oct 2026

Despite only being in his early 30s, “the supremely talented and likeable” (Metro) doctor, for the first time ever, was recently called uncle in public (a term usually reserved for elders!). This has sent him spiralling!

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Eric & Ern

Mon 26 Oct 2026

A brilliant homage crammed full of renditions of those famous comedy sketches from Eric and Ern.

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Neil Delamere: Reinventing the Neil

Thu 29 Oct 2026

Comedic adventurer Neil Delamere returns with a brand new standup show, packed to the brim of tall tales and hilarious stories.

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Christopher Hall: Pizazz

Thu 29 Oct 2026

Come on the ultimate hometown holiday night out with Christopher Hall - he’ll give you a hilariously fun soirée and have you tucked up back in bed at a sensible time

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Mark Simmons: Jest to Impress

Fri 30 Oct 2026

After a sell out debut tour, Mark Simmons returns to Chelmsford Theatre in 2026 with Jest to Impress, a brand new hour packed with expertly crafted one liners and his trademark off the cuff jokes based on audience suggestions.

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Tom Ward

Fri 30 Oct 2026

Before Tom bails out on the modern world entirely to commit to nostalgia full-time, the burner phone using, Discman carrying, 1988-1995 obsessed freak is giving the present tense one last try.

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Paul & Suki: Paul Merton and Suki Webster's Improv Show

Sat 31 Oct 2026

An evening of sensational improvised comedy hosted by two of the UK’s masters of improvisation with their old friend, improv virtuoso, Mike McShane and a host of very special guests.

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Morgan Rees: What A Bummer

Sat 7 Nov 2026

After Morgan and his partner went on separate holidays - one to a Mathematics Forum and the other to a Bear Party - a massive revelation forced him to re-evaluate everything.

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Sh!tfaced Shakespeare: Romeo & Juliet

Sun 8 Nov 2026

The Sh*tfaced Shakespeare cast present an unconventional, no-holds-barred interpretation of Romeo and Juliet, with a tipsily tragic take on William Shakespeare's most iconic roll call of characters.

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