Elgiva What's On Winter Season 2019/2020

WHAT'S ON

December - April 2020

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The Elgiva is owned, managed and funded

by Chesham Town Council

Welcome

from David Cooper, Manager The festive season is well and truly upon us and what better way to greet the holidays than by treating yourself to some of the best music and theatre around, here at The Elgiva?

Christmas shopping for the family made easy!

Our stunning new Christmas panto “Cinderella” is a great way to start. For the first time, New Pantomime Productions bring their glittering traditional family panto to The Elgiva offering West End sets and costumes plus a live band! To top it off, we have an absolutely amazing cast, led by Tom Owen from “Last of the Summer Wine” and Ben Moseby from Mix 96 Radio.

Music is a great way to shake off the winter blues and “Special Kinda Madness” bring their exuberance to the theatre in January. The hugely popular Silent Disco returns to The Elgiva and there is the opportunity to get up close and personal with one of our finest drummers, Mark Brzezicki, in his Drum Clinic show.

The Chiltern Film Society with their excellent programme of art house and foreign language films complements our selection of films including “Aeronauts”, “Sorry We Missed You” and the ultimate Christmas gift “It’s A Wonderful Life” accompanied by a choir, mince pies and mulled wine.

We continue to develop our live screen events programme with the quality of The Royal Opera House’s “Don Giovanni”, The Royal Ballet’s “The Sleeping Beauty”, Kenneth Branagh’s “The Winter’s Tale” starring Judi Dench, the West End hit “Kinky Boots and the perennial favourite André Rieu.

New for this spring, we are excited to host a series of quality exhibitions featuring work by talented photographic artists Matt Kirby, Marie Constantelli and Matt Writtle.

The New Year also sees the launch of The Elgiva Youth Programme. This is a series of activities for children of all ages – from storytelling for the under-fives, to circus skills for our teenage audience.

For more details on all our activities, please keep an eye on our website and follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Heartfelt thanks must go to our staff and volunteers who work so hard to ensure that your experience is the very best that it could be. A special mention must also go to Chesham Town Council and to you, our supporters, without whom this fabulous venue simply wouldn’t exist.

CAFÉ ENCORE Mon - Sat 9.30am - 5pm • Morning coffee • Home cooked breakfasts • Daily specials FREE • Matinée lunches WIFI • Kids' menu • Party lunches • Take away service • Outside catering for private parties & functions For bookings & orders contact Kym: 07897 847356 01494 582904

We offer more than you think, what takes your fancy?

Theatre

Cinema

Music

Comedy

Live Stream

Family

Opera

Speakers

Kids

Dance

I look forward to welcoming you all soon!

Panto Season

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December / January 2020

Saturday Morning Cinema | Family Friendly Chicken Little (U) Sat 11 January,10.30am Young Chicken Little (Zach Braff) throws his small town into panic by claiming the sky is falling. £4.50 / £3.50 concessions / £12 Family 1 hr 21 mins | 2005

Sleeping Beauty (U) Sat 29 February,10.30am Cursed to sleep for 100 years by an evil fairy, can the handsome prince rescue the princess? £4.50 / £3.50 concessions / £12 Family 1 hr 16 mins | 1959

Tangled (U) Sat 21 March,10.30am One of Disney’s funniest films – cracking songs, plenty of laughs and some very, VERY long hair. £4.50 / £3.50 concessions / £12 Family 1 hr 40 mins | 2010

Present Laughter NT Live Wed 11 December, 7.30pm

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Andrew Scott (BBC’s Sherlock, Fleabag) stars in Noël Coward’s provocative comedy, captured live from The Old Vic in London, A giddy and surprisingly modern reflection on fame, desire and loneliness. "Scott does not so much play the part of the vainglorious actor Garry Essendine as grasp it around the waist and do a hot-to-trot tango with it. His panache fills the entire theatre" - The Times £15.50 (£12.50 Under 16)

Coppélia

The Royal Ballet Mon 16 December, 7pm A story of love, mischief and mechanical dolls. The intricate choreography is set to Delibes' delightful score and shows off the technical precision and comedic timing of the whole Royal Ballet Company.

This famous family ballet follows a toy maker who crafts a beautiful, life-size female doll - mischief and toy-based shenanigans ensue... £15.50 (£12.50 Under 16)

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Mon 23 December, 8pm A heartwarming, bittersweet comedy/drama starring James Stewart, Lionel Barrymore and Donna Reed.

Make the evening extra special and sample a glass of mulled wine and a mince pie before the screening.

Evening £8 (£7.50 concessions) £4 CFS Members 2 hrs 10 mins | 1946

Special Kinda Madness Sat 11 January, 8pm Special Kinda Madness perform a truly authentic set from each band, combining the phenomenally energetic stage presence of The Specials with the iconic tunes of the Madness ‘Nutty Boys’, producing a show that will have the audience up and dancing.

“I’ve been to many concerts/tribute tours in my time and this was by far and away the best concert ever. Absolutely brilliant!” – Brett Miller

December /January 2020

It's A Wonderful Life (U)

Advance tickets £16. On the day £19

André Rieu 70 Years Young Sun 12 January, 2pm & 7pm

£15.50 (£12.50 Under 16)

42nd Street Mon 13 January, 1pm & 7.30pm Telling the story of Peggy Sawyer, a talented young performer with stars in her eyes who gets her big break on Broadway, this is the largest ever staging of the Tony® Award-winning musical. Starring national treasure Bonnie Langford as Dorothy Brock and featuring iconic songs 42nd Street, We’re In The Money and Lullaby of Broadway. "Utterly moreish extravaganza of glitz" ( Times)

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Celebrate maestro André Rieu’s 70th birthday as he looks back at his most spectacular performances throughout his career all over the world. This is a one-of-a-kind intimate view of the artist’s life as he is interviewed by Charlotte Hawkins. Special surprise guests will also join the celebration by sharing their birthday messages!

£15.50 (£12.50 Under 16)

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The Sleeping Beauty The Royal Ballet Thurs 16 January, 7.15pm £17.50 (£14.50 Under 16 concession)

Tues 14 January, 1pm & 8pm Daredevil balloon pilot Amelia (Felicity Jones) teams up with pioneering meteorologist James (Eddie Redmayne) in a quest to fly higher than anyone in history. "Thrilling visuals and the substantial chemistry of its well-matched leads make The Aeronauts an adventure well worth taking" - Rotten Tomatoes Matinée £7.50 (£6.50 concessions) Evening £8 (£7 concessions)

January 2020

Aeronauts (PG)

1 hr 40 mins | 2019

Woman At War (12A) Wed 15 January, 8pm Halla wages a one-woman-war on the local aluminium industry to protect the stunning highland landscape. In Icelandic with English subtitles. "Has all the contours of a taut, paranoid thriller, if you can imagine that set within the tidy, brightly-lit environs of Iceland, rather than the shadows of Wall Street or Washington" - Washington Post Evening £8 (£7 concessions) 1 hr 41 mins | 2018

One Night of Elvis Lee Memphis King Fri 17 January, 8pm £24 (£23 concessions)

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Lee Memphis King, Europe’s most successful Elvis tribute, is here for one night only

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January 2020

ELGIVA OPEN DAY Saturday 18th January 10am-2pm

Free fun for all the family!

• Art workshops & exhibitions • Dance sessions • Costume wardrobe, try them on • Meet the museums!

• Workshops- drama, makeup, dance, storytelling, tai chi …….…..

• Behind the scenes theatre tours • Film and much, much more!

Twist and Shout Sat 18 January, 8pm An all-star cast from the West End deliver a musical powerhouse of a show that starts with the explosion of the British Invasion in 1962 through to the era of Flower Power and Free Love of the late Sixties.

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Mark Brzezicki's Drum Clinic Sun 19 January, 7.30pm This is a rare opportunity to get up close and personal with one of the greatest drummers of all time. An A-list session drummer, Mark has played with legends including Pete Townshend, Roger Daltrey, The Crazy World of Arthur Brown, Midge Ure, Fish, Nik Kershaw, Brian May, Peter Gabriel, Sting, Lionel Richie, Leo Sayer, Rick Astley, Joan Armatrading and Frida Lyngstad of ABBA. £16

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Kenneth Branagh Theatre Company Live Mon 20 January, 7.30pm "A superb cast deliver striking performances in a production that is knowingly dissonant, from the costumes to the climax" - The Guardian The King has everything: power, wealth, a loving family and friends. But sexual jealousy sets in motion a chain of events with tragic consequences. Starring Judi Dench and Kenneth Branagh.

January 2020

The Winter's Tale

£14.50 (£11.50 under 16)

Sorry We Missed You (15) Tues 21 January, 1pm & 8pm Ricky lost his job in the 2008 financial crash. Now renting with his wife Abbie and their two kids, he is unable to pass up a job driving for a big delivery company. The zero-hours job offers no support; he must buy or lease his own van and meet strict targets.

“This brilliant film will focus minds” -The Guardian Matinée £7.50 (£6.50 concessions) Evening £8 (£7 concessions) 1 hr 40 mins | 2019

Children Of The Snow Land (PG) Wed 22 January, 8pm

Evening £8 (£7 concessions) 1 hr 33 mins | 2017

Psychic Sally 10 Years and Counting Thurs 23 January, 7.30pm The nation's favourite psychic and forerunner in the psychic world is back on tour with her all new show, 10 Years and Counting. Wowing audiences young and old across the country for over 10 years, Sally's show will have you on the edge of your seat as she brings mediumship into the 21st Century.

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This is the true story of a group of children born in the Himalayas of Nepal - where life is extremely tough.

Children are sent by their parents to Kathmandu, to a school run by a Buddhist monk in the hope to give them a better chance in life. Years later the children make the trek home.

£25.00

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January 2020

Judy (12A) Fri 24 January, 1pm & 8pm Thirty years after starring in "The Wizard of Oz," beloved actress and singer Judy Garland arrives in London to perform sold-out shows at the Talk of the Town nightclub. "Renée Zellweger is phenomenally good in this captivating account of Judy Garland’s final London concert run" - The Guardian Matinée £7.50 (£6.50 concessions) Evening £8 (£7 concessions) 1 hr 58 mins | 2019

Silent Disco - Back with a Bang Sat 25 January, 7.30pm The Silent Disco returns to The Elgiva following its sellout last year. Handpicked DJs spin tunes across three different channels including pop, disco, house, garage, indie, ska, drum ‘n’ bass and rock ‘n’ roll. You choose what to listen to as you throw shapes in the temple of dance.

£14

Michael Portillo

Life: A Game of Two Halves Mon 27 January, 8pm

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It took Michael Portillo more than 10 years to get a seat in the Commons and then rise in power to a point where he was a favoured leader of his party. Since the end of his political career, Michael has reinvented himself, sharing his obvious love for the great railways of the work in a popular series of TV programmes. Join us for an altogether different “Portillo Moment”. £18.50

Wizard of Oz Thurs & Fri 30 - 31 January, 7.30pm Sat 1 February, 2.30pm & 7.30pm After a tornado whisks away a young Kansas farm girl, Dorothy, to the magical land of Oz, she starts her quest to find the mighty Wizard of Oz who has the power to send her home. Along the way she meets a Scarecrow, a Tin Woodsman and a Cowardly Lion who help her on her journey. Including songs from the famous MGM musical. £17.50 (£16 concessions)

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Mon 3 February, 7.30pm £15.50 (£12.50 Under 16)

February 2020

La bohème (12A)

The Royal Opera - As Live

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Matinee £13.50 (£10 Under 16) Evening £15.50 (£12.50 Under 16)

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February 2020

The Navy Lark Wed 5 February, 1pm Film version of the popular BBC radio show about the exploits of an incompetent crew of a Royal Navy ship.

The small, indolent, happy naval unit foil all attempts by an interfering captain to have them declared redundant and then close them down.

Matinée £7.50 (£6.50 concessions) £3 CFS Members 1 hr 22 mins | 1959

American Animals (15) Wed 5 February, 8pm The extraordinary and thrilling true story of four friends (Evan Peters, Barry Keoghan, Blake Jenner, and Jared Abrahamson) living an ordinary existence who brazenly attempt to execute one of the most audacious art heists in US history. "For this truecrime movie, writer/director Bart Layton attempts a new angle and succeeds" - Common Sense Media Evening £8 (£7 concessions) 1 hr 56 mins | 2018

Forever In Blue Jeans

Thurs 6 February, 7.30pm Starring Carole Gordon with superb singers, dancers and musicians playing the best in Country Music and Rock ‘n’ Roll! This big hearted show performs songs from Patsy Cline, Elvis Presley, Kenny Rogers & Dolly Parton, Glen Campbell, Tammy Wynette, The Carpenters & Carol King and many more. Bring the whole family and enjoy one of the liveliest shows touring today.

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£22 (£21 concessions)

C.R.A.C.C

Chesham Rotary Annual Charity Concert

Chesham Rotary Annual Variety Event Sat 8 February, 3.30pm & 7.30pm Don't miss this incredible show of local talent by children and adults from Chesham and surrounding areas. The Rotary Club of Chesham is putting on this event - to be an annual one - in February 2020. All monies raised will be donated to local charities: PACE, Citizens Advice and Rotary charities.

Saturday 8 February 2020 3.30pm and 7.30pm

£16 (£14 concessions)

Mon 10 - Sat 15 February, 7pm It is with great pleasure that Chesham Grammar School are putting on their whole school production of 'School of Rock' at The Elgiva this year. Please go on the School website for all the details and to purchase tickets.

February 2020

School of Rock Chesham Grammar School

Marston & Robbins (World première) The Royal Ballet 12+ Tues 25 February, 7.15pm Live screening (12A): The Royal Ballet presents a world première with Cathy Marston's ‘The Cellist’, her first work for the Company on the Main Stage as well as an exquisite piece "Dances At A Gathering" by Jerome Robbins.

£17.50 (£14.50 Under 16)

Capernaum (15) Wed 26 February, 8pm

Evening £8 (£7 concessions) 2 hrs 30 mins | 2018

The Navy Lark Thurs 27 February, 7.30pm Live on stage for the first time in over 60 years!

The Navy Lark’s HMS Troutbridge docks at The Elgiva.

It’s going to be "Ev’rybody Down!" for an evening of nostalgic belly laughs. So "Bung Ho!" and secure your tickets now! Starring James Hurn, fresh from his hit one-man show Hancock and Co, Richard Usher and Mark Earby.

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CAPERNAUM is a tribute to the resilience of the human spirit – a battle cry for the forgotten, the unwanted and the lost that offers hope in the most unexpected of places. "The sorrow inherent in this tale would be unbearable without the film's flashes of humour and performances by a cast of non-professionals that are moving beyond measure" - Rolling Stone

£17

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February / March 2020

The Temperance Seven Sat 29 February, 7.30pm Temperance Seven hit the top of the charts in 1961!

The band has a vast repertoire… jazz classics from the past, original compositions, novelty numbers including "You're Driving Me Crazy", and other top ten hits like "Home in Pasadena", "The Charleston", "Hard Hearted Hannah" and "The Black Bottom". Their enormous enjoyment is hilariously transmitted to their audiences with their zany Pythonesque humour. £17 (£15.50 concessions)

Peter Panties

Adult Panto 18+

Sun 1 March, 7.30pm They’re back again! Oh yes they are! The Market Theatre Company return to corrupt another traditional pantomime classic beyond recognition. Prolong that all too short seasonal spirit and get ready for another evening of slick, fast-moving, farcical fun and bawdy sexual innuendo (did we mention the innuendo?) for adults only. "It’s fast, furious and very funny…"

– Choice Radio, Worcester £18.50

Leave No Trace (PG) Wed 4 March, 8pm A father and his thirteen year-old daughter are living in an ideal existence in a vast urban park in Portland, Oregon, when a small mistake derails their lives forever. "Foster and McKenzie seem almost symbiotic here, with the young actress delivering a startlingly confident performance that is, by every measure, the equal of Foster" - Washington Post

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Evening £8 (£7 concessions) 1 hr 59 mins | 2018

Don Giovanni Thurs 5 March, 7.30pm The Merry Opera Company make a welcome return to The Elgiva with Mozart’s Don Giovanni, the world’s greatest lover. A supernatural comedy-thriller, beginning with murder and ending with a hellish sentence passed on the legendary seducer. Directed by international opera director John Ramster, with music direction by Cannes prize winner Gabriel Chernick.

English translation by Amanda Holden. £19.50 (£17.50 concessions)

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Fri 6 March, 8pm For a truly amazing experience and an opportunity to hear all the great Bee Gees hits: Tragedy, Night Fever, Massachusetts, Stayin’ Alive, Jive Talkin’, and more, in a two-hour explosion of music and vocal harmony - this is a night not to be missed!

March 2020

Jive Talkin'

£21.50

SHRek - The Musical

Wed 11 - Fri 13 March, 7.30pm Sat 14 & Sun 15March, 2.30pm Shrek agrees, with Donkey’s help, to embark on a quest to rescue Princess Fiona. He soon falls in love with her, but she has a secret that will change his life forever.

This hilarious, all-singing and dancing musical is an irresistible mix of adventure, romance and laughter that is guaranteed to delight ALL ages! £17.50 (£16.50 concessions / £11 Under 16)

Fidelio Live (12A) The Royal Opera

Tues 17 March, 7.15pm

£17.50 (£14.50 Under 16)

Wajib (15) Wed 18 March, 8pm After years abroad in Italy, architect Shadi returns to his native Nazareth. But this is no spectacular homecoming: he’s back somewhat begrudgingly to honour his “wajib” (or duty) to hand out invitations to his sister’s wedding with his father, Abu Shadi, a longtime resident. In Arabic with English subtitles.

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Beethoven’s only opera is a masterpiece, an uplifting story of risk and triumph. Jonas Kaufmann plays the political prisoner Florestan, and Lise Davidsen his wife Leonore (disguised as ‘Fidelio’) who daringly sets out to rescue him. Sung in German with English subtitles.

Evening £8 (£7 concessions) 1 hrs 37 mins | 2017

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March 2020

The Carpenters

Voice Of The Heart Thurs 19 March, 7.30pm This stunning show celebrates the music of The Carpenters from Yesterday Once More, Goodbye to Love, Close to You and Only Yesterday to Top of the World, Sweet Sweet Smile, & Jambalaya and many more. With superb vocals from Carole Gordon and outstanding talent from the brilliant Blue Jeans Band & singers, it will be a night to remember. £23 (£22 concessions)

Frank Sinatra - His Way Fri 20 March, 7.30pm The songs and the story of Frank Sinatra. Robert was the first major British singer to perform a concert to celebrate Frank Sinatra's 80th Birthday at London's Queen Elizabeth Hall in 1995. Award winning singer Robert Habermann brings the great songs from this much missed talented singer including All Or Nothing At All, Come Fly With Me, My Way and New York, New York to life. £15

Abba Forever Sat 21 March, 8pm Packed full of excitement and exuberance, dazzling costumes and authentic lighting design, ABBA Forever will take you on a journey back to the 70s; the show is guaranteed to get you up and dancing in the aisles!

Expect dazzling performances of ABBA's most iconic hits, including Waterloo, Dancing Queen, Mamma Mia, S.O.S, The Winner Takes All, Gimme Gimme, Gimme and many, many more!

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An Evening With Susie Orbach Thurs 26 March, 7.30pm Reflections on the future of the body and identity.

Susie is renowned for her ground-breaking book Fat is a Feminist Issue and the Radio 4 Series In Therapy. She is also co-author of commissioned papers on the body and is co-founder of The Women’s Therapy Centres in London and New York. All profits will go to support the continuing work of Chiltern Counsellors Network. www.chilterncounsellors.net £25 (£20 concessions)

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Fri 27 March, 7.30pm A celebration of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons.

Singing for TV royalty and wowing the crowds at celebrity soirées is a weekly occurrence for this vocal super group. Join the guys and their incredible band for an unforgettable night on which they will take you on a nostalgic trip down memory lane, performing timeless classics such as Big Girls Don’t Cry, Let’s Hang On, Walk Like A Man, Sherry, Dec ‘63 and more. £24

The Roy Orbison Story

March / April 2020

Frankie's Guys

Sat 28 March, 7.30pm Barry Steele returns to celebrate the music of Roy Orbison and his friends. The production will take you on a musical journey in time, as The Roy Orbison Story puts a contemporary twist on The Big O’s back catalogue and culminates in a stunningly brilliant accolade as the whole cast comes together to pay homage to the original super group The Traveling Wilburys. £23.50

Andy Parsons Wed 15 April, 8pm

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"Cracking ad-libbing…a joke-rich rallying call for a better Britain" - The Guardian "Coruscating live performer specialising in lacerating topical gags" - The Independent "Potent live performer… can nail a nonsense with beautiful economy of words" - The Times

£16

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Youth / Seasonal Activities

New and exciting workshops!

• Fancy dancing like your favourite stars from ‘Strictly’?

• How about clowning around at the circus skills workshop?

• Or be transported to another world in our interactive children’s storytelling • Maybe you have magic hands, perfect for puppetry?

• Or the eagle eye of a photographer?

Discover your hidden talents at new Workshops for all ages and abilities!

Fancy a taster?

Join us on 18 January for our Elgiva open day, where you can get a taste of what’s in store with some of our workshop leaders.

Check out the website for more info and follow us on Twitter and Facebook for the latest live updates.

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More than just theatre!

Thurs 16 April, 2pm Unbelievable Science is a live, interactive science show for the whole family, where real experiments take place right before your eyes. Expect explosive thrills, chemical spills and a risk assessment that gives their stage manager chills, all backed up by Morgan & West’s trademark wit, charm and detailed knowledge of the scientific method.

April 2020

Unbelievable Science

£15 (£13 concessions) 4+ group discounts available

Elgiva Exhibitions The Best of Chilterns Wildlife Mon 20 Jan - Thurs 6 Feb Photographic exhibition displaying the work of local experts and enthusiasts. Accompanies a stunning book.

A Photographic Study of the Seasons Sat 22 Feb - Thurs 5 March

Sunday: A Portrait of 21st Century England

Sat 7 March - Wed 15 April How does the way we spend our leisure time reflect the nature of society in 21st century England? A thought-provoking photographic study documenting what people do on a Sunday by local photographer Matt Writtle.

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Marie Constantelli, an artist and photographer based in both the UK and Greece, with a stunning collection of photographs that capture the very essence of the changing seasons.

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WHERE TO EAT AND DRINK THIS SEASON

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Further information Opening hours Box Office opening hours are Monday to Saturday, 9.30am to 5pm excluding Bank Holidays (and one hour before performance times).

Contact details Manager: manager@elgiva.com 01494 582902 Technical: techoffice@elgiva.com 01494 582903 Box Office: boxoffice@elgiva.com 01494 582900

Accessibility: Infra-red induction loop system in the theatre – please ask at the Box Office for a headset. Level access to the front of and throughout the building. Disabled toilet facility. Four wheelchair spaces in the auditorium. Please inform the Box Office when booking if any of your party is a wheelchair user.

Group Bookings: These can be made on groups of 10+ by calling the Box Office.

Tickets are sold subject to the Elgiva Theatre’s right to make alterations to the cast, or advertised arrangements, discounts and prices rendered necessary by an unavoidable cause. The Elgiva Theatre has the right to amend seating arrangements after a booking has been completed.

The contract for the purchase of ticket(s) is formed as soon as The Elgiva Theatre has processed your payment and will expire immediately after the performance of the event for which ticket (s) have been purchased. The purchase is subject to and governed by these Terms and Conditions. For use of data see The Elgiva’s Privacy policy.

Exchanges and Refunds: Tickets are non-refundable and cannot

Private hire All areas of The Elgiva are available for private hire. For details of our excellent facilities for weddings, private parties, anniversaries, conferences and business meetings please call 01494 582902 for a very competitive quotation.

The Elgiva Bar and the Café Encore The fully stocked Elgiva Bar is open for all functions, serving not only alcohol, but also soft drinks and nibbles.

The Café Encore is open Monday to Saturday, 9.30am to 3pm. A wide range of home cooked meals, snacks and cakes are available, from breakfast to brunch through to lunch. Organic and fairtrade coffee and tea are served. All available to eat in or take away. Enjoy our comfortable surroundings for business or pleasure, with free Wi-Fi.

Elgiva volunteers The Elgiva has an ever-growing band of volunteers and work experience placements who support us in a variety of ways. If you have a few hours a week to help us with ushering for shows, marketing and promotion, summer refurbishment projects, education or exhibition activities, please give Tracey Hatchett a call on 01494 582902 or email deputy@elgiva.com or just pop in for a chat.

be exchanged, except in the event of cancellation. Lost tickets can be replaced at a cost of £1.50. The ticket may include a booking fee. Booking fees cover the cost of running of our Box Office, bank charges we incur for transactions of ticket sales, computer technology and the cost of tickets.

Once dispatched, The Elgiva can no longer be held responsible for lost or stolen tickets. Tickets sold or transferred for commercial gain by anyone other than the Elgiva Theatre or one of its authorised ticket sellers will be made void and the holder will be refused entry. The Elgiva Theatre will not be held responsible for any tickets purchased through unauthorised methods.

Concessions: Concessionary rates are available where indicated and apply in most cases to full-time students, children (15 years and under), over 60s, the unwaged, job seekers, people claiming income support or family credit and registered disabled (and carers).

The Elgiva Theatre reserves the right to introduce or withdraw prices and discounts without notice. Some offers may only be available through the Box Office and not online.

Children: We welcome and encourage children, ages 24 months to 15 years inclusive, however some events or shows are not suitable for very young children. Babes in arms will not normally be admitted to performances. Any parents or guardians with children aged under 24 months must purchase a ‘babe in arms’ ticket at a cost of £2 and sit on the guardian’s lap. Babies will only be admitted to U or PG films. Twenty booster seats are available for small children, on a first come first served basis. Children under 14 must be supervised at all times at a ratio of not less than 1 adult per 10 children. The Elgiva Theatre reserves the right to ask parents/supervisors to remove children if, in the opinion of the management, they are causing a disturbance.

A family ticket constitutes a group of four tickets made up of 1 adult and 3 child or 2 adult and 2 child tickets.

Latecomers will not be admitted until a suitable break in the performance, so as to minimise disruption to other patrons. The Elgiva Theatre reserves the right to provide alternative seats to those specified on the ticket in exceptional circumstances.

The taking of photographs, the use of mobile phones and mobile devices and the making of any recordings of any performance is strictly prohibited unless otherwise specified.

By purchasing a ticket, you consent to be photographed or filmed as part of a group. Strobe lighting, smoke effects, loud bangs, gunshots, loud sound effects and smoking are sometimes used in Elgiva Theatre productions.

The Elgiva has a no smoking policy throughout the building. This includes e-cigarettes. The Elgiva Theatre reserves the right to refuse admission to the Elgiva Theatre and site.

Full details of all our Terms and Conditions are available via our website www.elgiva .com

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How to book In person: Opening hours are Mon to Sat, 9.30am - 5pm excl. Bank Holidays (and one hour before performance times).

By post: Write to Box Office, The Elgiva, St Mary’s Way, Chesham HP5 1HR. Make cheques payable to Chesham Town Council and enclose a stamped addressed envelope.

By phone: Call 01494 582900 with your credit card ready. Please refrain from calling the Box Office 30 minutes prior to a performance as staff will be giving priority to personal bookings.*

By e-mail: Send your requirements to boxoffice@elgiva.com. Include: your name, address, e-mail address, telephone no., date and time of the show, number of tickets needed and any acceptable alternatives.* *Please note that tickets will be held at the Box Office for collection unless a £1.50 postage fee is added to your ticket total.

Online: www.elgiva.com. Some discounts (groups of 10+ and family tickets) are not available online.

Further details can be found on page 27. All ticket prices listed include a £1 booking fee.

Choose your ideal place to sit

Where to find us

Please note that there are 4 available wheelchair spaces only, bookable through the Box Office

The Elgiva, St Mary's Way, Chesham, Bucks, HP5 1HR

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