What's on at Chelmsford Theatre

Comedy

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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Music

Thank ABBA For the Music

Fri 4 Sep 2026

Dust off your platforms and flares for a journey back in time to when ABBA ruled the airwaves. Thank ABBA For The Music captures all the magic and excitement of the pop band phenomena.

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Daniel O'Reilly: Let's Have It

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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The Go Between

Tue 8 Sep 2026

When young Leo Colston spends the summer of 1900 in rural Norfolk, he becomes the unwitting messenger between two forbidden lovers. What begins as an innocent errand soon unravels into a dangerous web of love, loss and betrayal.

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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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Musicals

Pride & Prejudice* (*sort of)

Fri 11 Sep - Sat 19 Sep 2026

Men, money and microphones will be fought over in this irreverent but affectionate adaptation of Jane Austin's most iconic love story, where the stakes couldn’t be higher when it comes to romance.

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A Brief Case of Crazy

Tue 15 Sep 2026

Inspired by the timeless genius of Mr Bean, Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton, A Brief Case of Crazy is a heart-warming and hilarious physical comedy told through slick choreography, mime, clowning and puppetry.

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Krapp's Last Tape

Thu 17 Sep 2026

Revel in Samuel Beckett's classic play, as you are invited into Krapp's world of solitude, memories, dreams, elation, and despair.

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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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Come From Away

Wed 23 Sep - Sat 26 Sep 2026

When 38 planes are unexpectedly grounded in the wake of 9/11, the tight-knit community of Gander, Newfoundland finds itself host to the world. Strangers become friends, cultures collide, and simple acts of kindness grow into extraordinary connections.

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Ian Stone is "Looking for the Wow"

Thu 24 Sep 2026

Life can’t just be the humdrum, the mundane and the routine before the inevitable slide to disease, decay and death. Why can’t we sneak in a bit of awesome, a tad of amazing and maybe a smidge of wonderful?

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Musicals

Blood Brothers

Tue 29 Sep - Sat 3 Oct 2026

The captivating and moving tale of twins separated at birth, who grow up on opposite sides of the tracks, only to meet again with fateful consequences.

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Backstage Tour: Blood Brothers

Sat 3 Oct 2026

Take a peek behind the scenes of the legendary musical Blood Brothers, walk across the stage and see how the production is created.

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Talks

Russell Watson

Sun 4 Oct 2026

Russell Watson takes you on a journey through the highs and lows of his extraordinary life – from chart-topping success to surviving not one, but two life-threatening illnesses.

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Jane Eyre

Tue 6 Oct 2026

Jane Eyre’s fight for freedom, happiness and a sense of belonging, blazes from the cruelty of her childhood to the creepy corridors of Thornfield Hall, where she discovers passion, dark secrets, and a love that overcomes every obstacle.

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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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Dr Richard Shepherd: Time of Death

Thu 8 Oct 2026

Dr. Shepherd invites audiences into the world of forensic investigation, where time is crucial in uncovering the truth behind accidents, murders, and unexplained deaths.

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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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Music

Harriet

Fri 9 Oct 2026

Be transported back to the 70s with Harriet as she performs new interpretations of her favourite sounds of the era accompanied by her live band.

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Family

Out of the Box

Sat 10 Oct 2026

Out Of The Box is a family-friendly circus comedy show, which sees an unlikely character and his box bring audiences together through joyful awe, never knowing what to expect next.

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Queen of the Night: A Tribute to Whitney Houston

Sat 10 Oct 2026

Queen of the Night is back, celebrating the music and life of one of the greatest singers of our time with a full cast and live band.

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