Events near Heybridge, Chelmsford

Dame Maureen Lipman stars in Peter Quilter’s heart-warming comedy with music, full of heart, humour and iconic musical numbers.

Following its Olivier Award for Best Family Show, Brainiac Live returns with explosive experiments in a mischievous family science show.

Simon Stone reimagines a Greek myth as a contemporary family wakes up trapped in a hellish destiny, in a radical new take.

Alan Ayckbourn’s raucous domestic farce returns in the round, starring Roger Allam and Dorothy Atkinson and directed by Phillip Breen.

The first major London revival of Mel Brooks’ The Producers transfers after a sold-out run, bringing Broadway’s cult hit back to the West End.

The Hunger Games: On Stage brings Suzanne Collins’ story to the stage in the first-ever theatre adaptation, led by Conor McPherson.

Adrian Lester leads this sold-out, critically acclaimed Royal Shakespeare Company production, reimagined with wit, lyricism and heart.

Three-time Tony Award-winning Avenue Q returns with mischievous charm, infectious songs and lovable characters.

The legendary manga is reimagined with an electrifying score by Frank Wildhorn in a gripping battle of wits and consequence.

Matthew Bourne’s award-winning The Car Man returns with a thrilling score and vivid storytelling in a dance thriller.

Thirty years on, Irvine Welsh's brand new Trainspotting: The Musical brings electrifying film tracks and original songs live on stage.

Baz Luhrmann's revolutionary film comes to life in a dazzling theatrical celebration of Truth, Beauty, Freedom and Love.

Titanique is a hilariously camp musical fantasia, blending Céline Dion hits with Titanic and show-stopping vocals.

Award-winning stage adaptation of Harper Lee’s classic returns in a powerfully uplifting, spellbinding West End season, with Richard Coyle.

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s mesmerising score and jaw-dropping scenery bring this award-winning love story to life.

Horrible Histories returns with Barmy Britain – the best bits, a family show packed with Britain’s nastiest historical moments.

Sinatra The Musical brings over twenty classic hits and a revealing portrait of Frank Sinatra to the West End, by Joe DiPietro.

Cameron Mackintosh and Matthew Bourne’s new Oliver! brings Lionel Bart’s iconic score to vivid life after a sold-out Chichester season.

Cameron Mackintosh’s acclaimed fully-staged new production of Les Misérables is hailed as “Les Mis for the 21st Century”.

Florian Zeller’s wickedly entertaining comedy stars Stephen Mangan in a star-driven revival full of secrets and surprises.

The Broadway sensation Beetlejuice brings Tim Burton’s beloved movie to life in a wildly funny, weirdly life-affirming musical.

Hop-on hop-off sightseeing across over 25 stops on 2 routes, with key attractions and audio commentary in 11 languages.