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Elgiva foreveryoneLarge enough to impress but smallenough to care, The Elgiva is yourfriendly, neighbourhood theatre in thecentre of the market town of Chesham.Built on the cornerstone ofcommunity, our ethos of Elgiva forEveryone runs through everything wedo. Our staff are knowledgeable,friendly, passionate about the performing arts andcommitted to our ethos. We also benefit from anamazing and committed group of volunteers who areeager to help us bring our programme of events to life.We have a 300 seated/400 standing capacity theatrethat boasts an exciting and wide-ranging programme ofprofessional productions, including; top comedy acts,musicals, ballet/dance, classical, pop and rock musicconcerts, a professional pantomime and eclectic range ofmovies from blockbusters to arthouse. Take in aproduction at The Elgiva and you will enjoy DolbyDigital cinema, an all-LED house rig and Vista byChroma-Q lighting.But The Elgiva is far more than just a theatre. We arehome to workshops and community events for all ages,and our Christmas Craft Fair is an extremely popularfixture in the run up to the festive season. We alsoscreen ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ every December, an Elgivatradition loved by staff and visitors alike!The Elgiva boasts a resident orchestra, the EnglishSinfonia, a dedicated exhibition space that showcaseseverything from textiles to fine art and we are also hometo the Chiltern Film Society. Our vibrant Youth Theatreoffers younger locals the chance to hone their skills on aprofessional stage, as well as offering behind-the-scenesexperiences in lighting, sound design and staging. Wealso offer apprenticeships in Theatre Administrationand Theatre Technical Skills.We welcome amateur productions too. Whether it’s alocal school’s end of term celebration, a local theatregroup, or an extravaganza by one of the manyperforming arts clubs, we are ready to help give everyproduction that big stage feeling.The Elgiva’s Live Screening programme offers a veryspecial evening out; featuring the best of the West Endbut without the journey. We screen productions fromthe Royal Opera House, National Theatre, RSC andGlyndebourne and make the experience extra-specialwith live foyer music and a welcome drink beforehand.Our onsite café, Café Encore, is always a welcomingspace, whether you’re taking advantage of our free WiFito make a change from working at home, hosting ameeting or meeting friends for one of our famous (andscrumptious!) afternoon teas. The café serves a widerange of beverages, delicious lunches and homemadecakes, and in the evening, you can enjoy a drink (soft, orslightly stronger) at our well-stocked theatre bar, or popto our kiosk for snacks and delicious ice cream.The theatre is also available for hire for public andprivate events such as weddings and conferences, andhas several flexible spaces, free Wi-Fi and a pay-anddisplaycar park right outside.Please do visit our website elgiva.com or our socialchannels to find out more about us; we’d love towelcome you to our theatre whether it’s for a coffee, afilm, a show, a workshop, an exhibition, a communityevent... whatever you stop in for, we’ll make youvery welcome.25
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