Our annual Easter ice show is back!
Prepare to be enchanted, as we welcome you to Riverside's 2025 Easter Ice Show Rapunzel: A Tangled Tale on Ice!
Rapunzel: A Tangled Tale on Ice
The annual ice show returns to Riverside Leisure Centre this Easter!
This Easter, prepare to be enchanted as Riverside Leisure Centre and Chelmsford Riverside Ice-Skating Club present Rapunzel: A Tangled Tale on Ice! Get ready for an unforgettable adventure as Rapunzel and her charming friends twirl, glide, and dazzle you on the ice in this spectacular, family-friendly performance.
Journey into the heart of the magical forest, where Rapunzel’s story comes to life with stunning skating, beautiful costumes, catchy tunes, and magical effects that will transport you straight into the world of this beloved princess.
Whether you're a little one or young at heart, this fun-filled show is perfect for all ages. With a relaxed atmosphere, delightful characters, and a story that everyone knows and loves, it’s the perfect outing for the whole family. We are celebrating 30 years of ice shows at Riverside, so we are going to make this one extra special!
Don't miss this chance to experience the magic. Tickets go on sale on Wednesday 19 February, so come back then to book your spot.
Tickets go on sale in....
This is an amateur production, by Riverside Chelmsford Ice Skating Club.
The show is around two hours long, including a 20-minute interval, and is suitable for all the family.
Keep an eye out for our mascot Pops the Penguin!
Special effects warning
The show features music, loud noises and flashing lights, including strobe lighting and pyrotechnics
- Wednesday 16 April: 6.30pm
- Thursday 17 April: 11am and 3.30pm
- Friday 18 April: 11am and 3.30pm
- Saturday 19 April: 1.30pm and 6.30pm
- Sunday 20 April: 11am
Stage seats
- Adult: £21.80
- Discounted: £17.40
Ice seats
- Front row [Blocks D and J, Row A], Adult: £21.80
- Front row [Blocks D and J, Row A], Discounted: £17.40
- Back row [Blocks D and J, Row B], Adult: £18.20
- Back row [Blocks D and J, Row B], Discounted: £14.60
Rink side seats [Blocks A, B, C, E, F, G and H]
- Adult £15.80
- Discounted: £12.60
Wheelchair user (in the designated area)
- Adult: £12.20
- Discounted: £9.70
- All wheelchair tickets also include one carer
Children aged under two years old sitting on laps do not require a ticket.
There will be a £2 transaction fee per booking.
All rink side seats will be behind the ice rink safety glass, which we cannot remove for the performance.
You can download a seating plan.
The best tickets available are stage seats. These are tiered seats on the ice facing the show. All seats are tiered apart from row A (front row).
The next-best seats are ice seats located on the ice, running along the ice pad. Front row ice seats (row A) are more expensive then the second row (row B). Ice seats are on the flat.
The very front row of the rinkside seats (blocks A, B, C, E, F, G and H) which are closest to the barrier are not available to be sold and are not on the plan (row A on the screenshot below). The first row available to purchase is row B. The view of these is not restricted.
- You can book your tickets online or in person from the Chelmsford Theatre box office, when bookings open on Wednesday 19 February.
- Tickets will not be on sale by phone, or at Riverside Leisure Centre.
- We will send all tickets via email. You cannot collect tickets from Riverside or the Chelmsford Theatre box office.
- You should bring your printed e-ticket or show your e-ticket at the door to gain entry to the rink.
Booking accessible seats
- If you require a wheelchair space but are not a member of the Chelmsford Theatre Access Scheme, you can call Chelmsford Theatre box office, who can book a wheelchair space and a free companion seat for you.
- If you do not require a wheelchair space but need a carer to attend, you can contact the box office, who can book a free carer ticket for you.
Chelmsford Theatre Access scheme members
- If you are a member of the Chelmsford Theatre access scheme, you can book a wheelchair space and free companion seat online.
- If you do not require a wheelchair space but still need a carer to attend, you can book a free carer ticket online.
You can get a discounted ticket if you are:
- under 16 years
- over 65 years
- in receipt of Job Seekers Allowance, Income Support, Personal Independence Payments, Disability Living Allowance or have a Veteran ID card
Discount prices are available on all types of seat.
We are unable to offer exchanges or returns on tickets, unless the show has been cancelled.
However, we do have a Theatre membership scheme, which allows you to exchange or receive a credit for tickets up to 24 hours before a performance, as well as many other benefits.
There is a pay and display car park for customers at Riverside Leisure Centre, however parking is limited so we recommend you consider alternative parking sites nearby.
You can find out more information and pricing for neighbouring car parks at www.chelmsford.gov.uk/carparks
- We have a specific area suitable for wheelchair users, which space for up to four wheelchairs. If you need more than one carer, you wilol need to buy a seat in the closest block (block E).
- We would recommend that those with accessible needs book an aisle seat.
- If you have difficulty walking, you should be aware that the rink side and stage seating is tiered.
- The show will feature music, loud noises and flashing lights, including strobe lighting and pyrotechnics.
- We have an accessible toilet next to skate hire. We also have two Changing Places units; one on the first floor, but this is on the other side of the mezzanine. The second is in pool changing on the ground floor.
- We have baby changing units in our ice rink accessible toilet, and in the café toilets.
- Our ground floor Riverside café will be open throughout the performance, selling hot and cold food, drinks, and snacks.
- You can contact us via email at boxoffice@chelmsford.gov.uk
- You can also phone on 01245 606505.
