What's on at Chelmsford Theatre

Cinema

RBO: Siegfried

Sun 5 Apr 2026

Broadcast live from The Royal Ballet and Opera. A young man unaware of his true heritage, sets out on a heroic quest. Along the way, he encounters a broken sword, a deadly dragon guarding a cursed ring, and a slumbering Valkyrie under a magical spell…

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Susie Dent: Word Perfect

Sun 5 Apr 2026

Susie Dent is back with a brand-new collection of facts and stories from the wonderful world of words in her new show, Word Perfect.

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Family

Ministry of Science Live

Mon 6 Apr 2026

Join the Ministry of Science presenters as they dive deep into the world of science and look at how science shapes the modern world we live in with a few loud bangs along the way!

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Mushroom Theatre: Entertain You

Wed 8 Apr - Thu 9 Apr 2026

Mushroom Theatre present Entertain You - a variety of uplifting,fun and thought provoking entertainment.

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The Wonderful Wizard Of Oz: A Wickedly Magical Adventure On Ice

Wed 8 Apr - Sun 12 Apr 2026

Riverside Leisure Centre and Chelmsford Riverside Ice-Skating Club present The Wonderful Wizard of Oz with breathtaking skating, enchanting costumes, catchy tunes and spellbinding effects.

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Comedy

Solve-Along-A-Murder-She-Wrote

Fri 10 Apr - Sat 11 Apr 2026

A unique and hilarious night featuring games, prizes and audience participation as you help best-selling mystery author and amateur detective Jessica Fletcher solve a murder.

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Music

Spice Girls The Theatre Show

Fri 10 Apr - Sat 1 Aug 2026

Spice up your life with The Spice Girls Experience, a very special theatre show with a fun party vibe.

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Music

Thank You For the Music

Sat 11 Apr 2026

Thank You For The Music brings all of ABBA’s number one hits live to the stage with unmistakable harmonies, colourful costumes and a dazzling performance.

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The Cheryl & Kitty Show

Sun 12 Apr 2026

Come for the cabaret but stay for the gossip as we get more up close and personal with new stories and tales with Kitty and Cheryl’s journey through drag.

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Musicals

West Side Story

Wed 15 Apr - Sat 18 Apr 2026

Chelmsford Young Gen proudly presents one of the greatest musicals of all time — West Side Story. a timeless tale of loyalty, rivalry, love, hope and heartbreak inspired by Romeo and Juliet.

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Cinema

Dementia Accessible Cinema: The Wizard of Oz

Thu 16 Apr 2026

A dementia-accessible film screening of the classic The Wizard Of Oz – a relaxed and welcoming cinema experience designed with those living with dementia, their families, and carers in mind.

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Talks

An Evening Of (Very) Old Radio

Thu 16 Apr 2026

British Comedy Award-winning writer (Miranda, Not Going Out), comedian & broadcast historian Paul Kerensa’s stand-up history show informs, entertains and educates about how the Beeb began.

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Comedy

Avalon Early Doors Comedy Night

Fri 17 Apr - Fri 1 May 2026

Avalon presents an evening of the freshest comedy as two comedians test out brand-new material in their quest to build an hour(ish)-long show each.

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Backstage Tour: West Side Story

Sat 18 Apr 2026

Take a peek behind the scenes the classic musical West Side Story, walk across the stage and see how the production is created.

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Musicals Unleashed

Sat 18 Apr 2026

Get ready for a high-energy celebration of musical theatre with Musicals Unleashed – a one-off showcase bursting with talent from local amateur theatre company CAODS.

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Comedy

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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Music

T'Pau: Be Wonderful Tour

Tue 21 Apr 2026

Join T’Pau on their first full UK tour for a decade playing fan favourites and songs from their forthcoming album “Be Wonderful”.

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Musicals

Matilda Jnr.

Tue 21 Apr - Sat 25 Apr 2026

When the courageous and clever Matilda Wormwood finds herself stuck with uncaring parents and a terrifying headmistress, she discovers that the power to change her own story might just be inside her all along.

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Comedy

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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Musicals

Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story

Thu 23 Apr - Sat 25 Apr 2026

This sensational multi award-winning West End show first opened in 1989 and has been thrilling audiences around the world ever since. Now it triumphantly visits Chelmsford Theatre.

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Cinema

RBO: The Magic Flute

Sun 26 Apr 2026

Broadcast live from The Royal Ballet and Opera. Prince Tamino is sent by the Queen of the Night to rescue her daughter. Joined by a companion and guided by a magic flute, Tamino faces monsters, villains, and a secretive brotherhood on his quest.

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