The Elgiva What's On Early Season 2019

WHAT'S ON

January - April 2019

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The Elgiva is owned, managed and funded

by Chesham Town Council

Welcome

from David Cooper, Manager Hi everyone, Our Spring brochure truly shows there’s life after Panto here at the Elgiva. The Spring season is jam-packed with exciting shows waiting for you to enjoy. If you’re stuck finding a gift for that certain someone there’s bound be something in our programme they love.

We kick off with our traditional family panto Aladdin and the Christmas favourite It’s a Wonderful Life. We’ve expanded our Children’s Saturday morning cinema programme keeping your kids entertained without breaking the bank. If that weren’t enough we also have children’s theatre a-plenty with Horrible Histories, Alice in Wonderland and Pinocchio gracing the stage.

In the New Year our cinema programme features Chiltern Film Society’s (CFS) season alongside new releases such as Bohemian Rhapsody, Fantastic Beasts, Laurel and Hardy with more booked as they are released.

If you like music you have come to the right place. We have music to suit all ranging from Country, Soul, Rock 'n' Roll, Ska, Swing, Choral and much more. This season we’re collaborating with BURYFields and CFS to bring the Silent Disco, CC Smugglers and special screenings including Laurel & Hardy, Touching the Void and The Guilty.

The increasingly popular live screenings continue to impress with some fantastic productions from the National Theatre, Royal Ballet, The Royal Opera and the ‘King of Waltz’ André Rieu already programmed. In addition to this we have comedy in the form of Rich Hall and ‘Just Like That’, a theatre homage to the great Tommy Cooper. Local talent is equally well represented by CMTC, Panda Players, Rare Productions performing as well as dance and drama schools Sargent & Plester, Di Burnett, Allstars Academy.

Starting from January, following feedback from customers, we will be introducing inclusive ticketing.

The transaction and booking fees will be included in the advertised ticket price. This will mean the price you see is the price you pay. This will be phased in gradually as new shows are booked.

I look forward to welcoming you to the Elgiva and would like to thank you for the support you have given this wonderful venue.

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

Theatre

Cinema

Music

Comedy

Live Stream

Family

Opera

Speakers

Kids

Dance

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

Thurs 20 Dec, 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.

Dir: Frank Capra (1946) Matinée: £6.50 (£5.50 concessions) Evening: £7 (£6 concessions) 2 hrs 16 mins | 1946

Antony & Cleopatra (12A) National Theatre As Live Thurs 3 Jan, 7pm Broadcast from the National Theatre, Ralph Fiennes and Sophie Okonedo play Shakespeare’s famous fated couple in his great tragedy of politics, passion and power. General Mark Antony now rules alongside his fellow defenders of Rome. But at the fringes of a wartorn empire the Egyptian Queen Cleopatra and Mark Antony have fallen fiercely in love.

December / January 2019

It's A Wonderful Life (U)

£16

André Rieu Sat 5 Jan, 7pm Sun 6 Jan, 3pm The King of Waltz André Rieu presents a festive concert like never before, recorded live in Sydney's iconic Town Hall. Join the Maestro, André Rieu, for a magical evening of music and dance. £16 (£13 under 16)

Thurs 10 Jan, 1pm & 8pm Bohemian Rhapsody is a foot-stomping celebration of Queen, their music and their extraordinary lead singer.

Matinée: £6.50 (£5.50 concessions) Evening: £7 (£6 concessions) 2 hrs 23 mins | 2018

Special Kinda Madness Fri 11 Jan, 8pm Special Kinda Madness perform a truly authentic set from each band, combining the energetic stage presence of The Specials with the iconic tunes of the Madness ‘Nutty Boys’.

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Bohemian Rhapsody (12A)

£15 in advance / £18 on the door

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January 2019

The Nutcracker The Royal Ballet As Live Sat 12 Jan, 7pm Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker has long been one of the most delightful ways to discover the enchantment of ballet and makes for a delicious seasonal treat for all the family. £14 (£11 concessions)

Tragedy of King Richard The Second National Theatre As Live Tues 15 Jan, 7pm The male ruler of an independent state; one who inherits the position by right of birth. King of the castle. A children’s game in which each child attempts to stand alone on a mound or sandcastle. £16

Fantastic Beasts (12A)

The Crimes of Grindelwald Thurs 17 Jan, 1pm & 7pm Second installment of the Fantastic Beasts series featuring the adventures of magizoologist Newt Scamander.

Matinée: £6.50 (£5.50 concessions) Evening: £7 (£6 concessions) 2 hrs 14 mins | 2018

The Marley Experience Fri 18 Jan, 8pm

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Presenting The Marley Experience, the No 1 tribute to the legendary Bob Marley. Performing live the hits, classics & world-renowned singalongs like One Love, Three Little Birds, I Shot The Sheriff, Is This Love?, No Woman, No Cry, Kinky Reggae, Punky Reggae Party and many more. £17.50

Swinging at the Cotton Club Sat 19 Jan, 7.30pm Take a step back into 1920s & ’30s New York City and through the doors of Harlem's hottest nightclub, 'The Cotton Club'! Celebrating the music and dance of the of New York’s most celebrated nightclub of the 1920s and 1930s. £20 (£19 concessions)

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The Royal Opera As Live Tues 22 Jan, 6.30pm The Queen of Spades by Tchaikovsky is based on a short story by Pushkin and comes to the Royal Opera House in a glorious new production that has already garnered five-star reviews. £16 (£13 concessions)

January 2019

The Queen of Spades

Mary Poppins Returns (PG) Wed 23 Jan, 1pm & 7pm The mysterious Mary Poppins returns to London to visit Jane and her brother Michael, now a father of three, and helps them rediscover the joy they knew as children.

Matinée: £6.50 (£5.50 concessions) Evening: £7 (£6 concessions) Run time to be confirmed | 2018

The Guilty (15) Thurs 24 Jan, 1pm & 8pm A former police officer answers an emergency call from a kidnapped woman. When the call is disconnected, the search for the woman and her kidnapper begins.

CFS Members £3.50 Matinée: £6.50 (£5.50 concessions) Evening: £7 (£6 concessions) 1 hrs 25 mins | 2018

Silent Disco Fri 25 Jan, 8pm

£12

FiddleAnjo Sat 26 Jan, 8pm For one night only the incredible Creeds Cross are coming to The Elgiva with their new show. Performing all the huge Celtic hits you know and love like never before, this blisteringly energetic show combines a fusion of traditional and modern instruments.

book online www.elgiva.com

BURYFields and The Elgiva bring the festival’s popular Silent Disco indoors. We have a whole host of DJs spinning tunes from Disco to Ska, Northern Soul to House, Indie to Pop and many more. You’ll have your own personal headphones to yourself for the whole evening.

£21.50 (£20.50 groups)

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January / February 2019

Annie Thu 31 Jan - Sat 2 Feb, 7.30pm With equal measures of pluck and positivity, orphan Annie charms everyone’s hearts despite a nextto-nothing start in 1930s New York City. She is determined to find the parents who abandoned her years ago. £16.50 (£15 concessions)

La Traviata The Royal Opera As Live Tues 5 Feb, 7pm From the thrill of unexpected romance to a heartbreaking reconciliation that comes too late – Verdi’s La Traviata is one of the most popular of all operas. £14 (£11 concessions)

Respect to Aretha Thurs 7 Feb, 7.30pm Life-long Aretha Franklin fan and power-house vocalist, Letitia George stars in this heartfelt and uplifting dedication to the Queen of Soul. Letitia will always be remembered for her breath-taking performances on series four of The Voice. £23.50

Lights, Camera, Action Sat 9 Feb, 3pm & 7.30pm

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Di Burnett Youth Theatre treats us to a collection of short plays and sketches – themed, quite simply around Lights, Camera and Action. Devised by the young 7 to 18 year old actors and written by Di. Enjoy much laughter and a few tears. £12 (£8 concessions) £36 Family (2 + 2)

Psychic Sally 10th Anniversary Tour Mon 11 Feb, 7.30pm World-renowned psychic, television & theatre star and the UK’s favourite, award-winning medium Sally Morgan is back and better than ever with her phenomenal interactive 10 year anniversary show. £25

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Tues 12 Feb, 1pm & 8pm Gravity, a professor and a nursemaid hinder movers attempting to deliver a piano. (1932 | 30 mins) Stan and Ollie find themselves in Paris. The accidentprone pair join the Foreign Legion. (1939 | 1 hr 9 mins) Matinée: £6.50 (£5.50 concessions) Evening: £7 (£6 concessions) | Eve 8pm CFS member £3.50 £1 off top price ticket if booked with Stan & Ollie on 12 March

I'm Not Running

February 2019

The Music Box & The Flying Deuces (U)

National Theatre Live Thurs 14 Feb, 7pm Pauline has spent her life as a doctor, the leader of a local health campaign. When she crosses paths with her old boyfriend, a stalwart loyalist in Labour Party politics, she’s faced with an agonising decision. £14 (£11 concessions)

Chicago

JP Academy Fri 15 Feb, 7pm JP Academy presents their exciting production of Kander & Ebb's Chicago, featuring the talented young performers on their BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Performing Arts. £15 To book call 01494 510597

Don Quixote The Royal Ballet As Live Marius Petipa choreographed this sparkling ballet from Cervantes’s story of a bumbling knight and his faithful squire. Carlos Acosta’s first production for The Royal Ballet with a timeless score by Ludwig Minkus. £14 (£11 concessions)

Pirates of Penzance Tues 26 Feb, 7.30pm Buckle your swash and enjoy an evening packed full of sentimental pirates, blundering policemen, absurd adventures, improbable paradoxes - and realistic women. A cocktail of Victorian light party fun with a twist of Merry Opera.

book online www.elgiva.com

Mon 25 Feb, 7pm

£18.50 (£16.50 concessions)

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March 2019

Hansel & Gretel Go Down in the Woods 16+ Fri 1 Mar, 8pm Adult panto. To get your annual dose of sexual innuendo, awful jokes, cringing comedy and heaps of jaw-aching laughter. Can Hansel & Gretel get home? £17.50

King For A Day Nat King Cole Story Sat 2 Mar, 7pm This thoughtful and entertaining new show takes a fresh look at the life and work of the timeless Nat King Cole. His vocal styling earned him a place as one of the most iconic vocalists of all time. £18 (£17 concessions)

The Drowsy Chaperone Panda Players

Sun - Sat 3 - 9 Mar, 7.45pm Saturday Matinée, 2.30pm A parody of 1920s American musical comedy. Mistaken identities, dream sequences and a whole range of eccentric characters.

Before 31/1/19 £15 (£13.50 concessions) From 1/2/19 £17 (£15.50 concessions)

Touching The Void (15) Mon 11 Mar, 7.30pm

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This is an award-winning docudrama film about Joe Simpson's and Simon Yates' disastrous and near-fatal climb of Siula Grande in the Peruvian Andes in 1985, based on Simpson's 1988 book of the same name. £7 (£6 concessions) CFS Member £3.50 Simon Yates 18 Mar package £17/£15/£12 1 hrs 46 mins | 2003

Stan & Ollie (cert TBC) Tues 12 Mar, 1pm & 8pm Stan & Ollie is a British biographical film based on the lives of the comedy double-act Laurel and Hardy, starring Steve Coogan and John C. Reilly.

Matinée: £6.50 (£5.50 concessions) Evening: £7 (£6 concessions) | Eve 8pm CFS member £3.50 £1 off top price ticket if booked with L&H double bill on 12 Feb TBC | 2018

Thurs 14 Mar, 7.30pm Their emotive songs stir many emotions… tears and laughter, sadness and joy. Legends of Irish music & song The FUREYS, renowned for their hit songs I Will Love You, When You Were Sweet 16, The Green Fields of France, The Old Man, Red Rose Café and many more. £21

March 2019

The Fureys

Rock 'n' Roll Paradise Fri 15 Mar, 8pm Rock 'n' Roll Paradise returns to the UK's theatres with a new and exciting format. Each show will be crammed full with the country's best tributes to rock 'n' roll's stars. Amongst those will be Buddy Holly, Johnny Cash, or could even be the king himself, Elvis... £21.50

Sargent & Plester School of Dance Sat 16 Mar, 7pm “There is always dance”. Senior pupils and invited younger pupils will perform all aspects of dance, which brings life and energy to their lives. All the pressures of the world are forgotten when dance is in your life.

“Dance stays with you forever”. £15 (£12 concessions)

Allstars Academy Showcase Sun 17 & Sun 24 Mar, 2pm & 6pm

£12

My Mountain Life by Simon Yates Mon 18 Mar, 8pm Simon Yates is best known for his role Joe Simpson’s bestseller ‘Touching The Void’. This illustrated lecture features spectacular images and film of the most remote and unexplored mountain ranges of the world. £15 (£13 concessions) CFS Members £10 Touching The Void 11 Mar package £17

book online www.elgiva.com

This is an uplifting family show celebrating the incredible talents of students at the Academy. The 175 performers will present a lively mix of dance styles and showcase their drama and singing talents and there will be some feel-good moments from classic musicals.

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March 2019

Rich Hall's Hoedown Wed 20 Mar, 8pm The Hoedown begins as a withering dissection of Trump’s America, but ends up being a celebration of Americana.

There’s stand-up, improvised ballads, cracking good musicianship, and ultimately a hilarious, foot-stomping, steel-twanging good time to be had by all. £17

Jive Aces Thurs 21 Mar, 7.30pm Renowned worldwide for their high-energy spectacular showmanship, their viral video Bring Me Sunshine and for being the first live band to reach the final rounds of Britain's Got Talent, The Jive Aces have firmly established themselves the UK's No.1 Jive & Swing band. £20 (£18 concessions)

Bowie Experience Fri 22 Mar, 8pm A spectacular concert celebrating the sound and vision of David Bowie. A must-see for all Bowie fans, the latest production features all the hits from A to Ziggy.

£23 (£21 concessions / £10 under 14)

Chess Valley Male Voice Choir Sat 23 Mar, 7.30pm

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To celebrate their 25th anniversary the Chess Valley Male Voice Choir will be returning to The Elgiva to perform a selection of songs that they have chosen from their repertoire going back over 25 years. £15

Neil Sands - Sentimental Journey Mon 25 Mar, 2pm Come and enjoy a Sentimental Journey down memory lane with Neil Sands and his wonderful West End cast as they travel back through the fabulous 40s, the rocking 50s, the swinging 60s and the sensational 70s. £12 (£11 concessions)

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Tues 26 Mar, 2pm & 8pm Shakespeare's most famous play is brought to life by the National Production Company. Romeo and Juliet is an explosive, all-consuming love story in which a young couple risk everything by defying their feuding families to find love on the medieval streets of Verona.

However, their irresistible desire for change gives rise to calamitous consequences.

March 2019

Romeo & Juliet

£16 (£12.50 concessions) Family (2+2) £50 / (1+2) £36

Clare Teal and her Trio Swing's The Thing Thurs 28 Mar, 7.30pm A celebration of music from the golden age of song upbeat and uplifting to the extreme. Award-winning jazz vocalist and Radio 2 presenter Clare Teal’s concerts with her Trio are constantly evolving and renowned across the country for their fabulous arrangements interspersed with Clare’s warm and witty storytelling guaranteeing a night to be remembered. £24

ABBA Forever Fri 29 Mar, 8pm

£19.50

CC Smugglers Sat 30 Mar, 8pm BURYFields and The Elgiva welcome the return of Chesham’s favourite adopted sons on their new album launch evening. The band have had a whirlwind 5 years of intense touring across UK & Europe headlining some of Europe's most prestigious music festivals, including BURYFields, the young street performers who rose from humble beginnings to tour the world.

book online www.elgiva.com

This is one of the UK’s leading international tribute shows and theatre audiences from across Great Britain and Sweden have long enjoyed this superb recreation of possibly the world‘s greatest pop band. The unique Abba sound is replicated with an incredible attention to detail, using a six-piece band featuring electric and acoustic guitars, keyboards and piano, drums and bass guitar.

£15 (album package discounts available, see website for details)

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Jan - Apr 2019 | Chiltern Film Society

Ticket prices Matinées £6.50 (£5.50 concessions) Evenings £7 (£6 concessions) Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (15)

Wed 2 Jan, 1pm & 8pm A murdered girl’s defiant mother boldly paints three local signs with a controversial message.

1 hr 55 mins | 2017

The Firemen's Ball (PG) Wed 16 Jan, 1pm & 8pm Satire on Communism set in a small Czechoslovakian town in the 1960s.

1 hr 11 mins | 1967

In Between (PG) Wed 6 Feb, 1pm & 8pm Three Palestinian women living in Tel Aviv try to find a balance between traditional and modern culture.

1 hrs 43 mins | 2016

Menashe (PG) Wed 27 Feb, 1pm & 8pm Within Brooklyn's ultra-orthodox Jewish community, a widower battles for custody of his son.

1 hrs 22 mins | 2017

Frantz (12A) Wed 13 Mar, 1pm & 8pm

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In the aftermath of WWI, a young German grieves the death of her fiancé in France.

1 hr 53 mins | 2016

Western (12A) Wed 27 Mar, 1pm & 8pm A group of German construction workers start a tough job at a remote site in the Bulgarian countryside.

2 hrs 1 mins | 2017

Sweet Country (15) Wed 17Apr, 1pm & 8pm Justice itself is put on trial when an aged Aboriginal farmhand shoots a white man in self-defence.

1 hr 43 mins | 2017

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Sat 12 Jan, 10.30am The Grimm fairy tale gets a Technicolor treatment in Disney's first animated feature. Jealous of Snow White's beauty, the wicked queen orders the murder of her innocent stepdaughter. 1937 | 1hr 28 mins £4 / £3 concessions / £10 Family 2+2

A Wizard's Tale (U) Sat 26 Jan, 10.30am A young boy has been transported into a magical land where he teams up with a princess to stop a mean wizard called The Grump who has cast a spell to banish happiness from the land. 1 hrs 37 mins | 2018 £4 / £3 concessions / £10 Family 2+2

Peter Pan (U) Sat 2 Mar, 10.30am In this Disney animated film, Wendy and her two brothers are amazed when a magical boy named Peter Pan flies into their bedroom, supposedly in pursuit of his rebellious shadow. 1 hrs 17 mins | 1953 £4 / £3 concessions / £10 Family 2+2

A Stork's Journey (U) Sat 23 Mar, 10.30am Richard, an orphaned sparrow is raised by storks and believes that he is a stork! But when the storks prepare to migrate, his stork family must reveal his true identity and leave him behind. 1 hr 25 mins | 2017

Jan - Apr 2019 | Saturday Morning Cinema

Snow White (U)

£4 / £3 concessions / £10 Family 2+2

Sat 30 Mar, 10.30am An imaginative Disney version of Robin Hood. Fun and romance abound as the hero of Sherwood Forest and his valiant sidekicks plot one daring adventure after another. 1 hr 23 mins | 1973 £4 / £3 concessions / £10 Family 2+2

Maya The Bee (U) Sat 6 Apr, 10.30am Maya is a little bee who dreams of a life of freedom, fun and adventure. When her attempts to fit in get her into trouble, Maya buzzes out into the meadow on an exhilarating adventure. 1 hr 25 mins | 2018

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Robin Hood (U)

£4 / £3 concessions / £10 Family 2+2

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April 2019

La Forza Del Destino The Royal Opera As Live Tues 2 Apr, 6.15pm Leonora falls in love with Don Alvaro, but when her father forbids their marriage, a fatal accident triggers a drama of obsession, vengeance and tragedy in Verdi’s stunning opera. Approx. running time: 4 hours 15 minutes, including two intervals | sung in Italian with English subtitles. £16 (£13 concessions)

Rhiannon Fri 5 Apr, 8pm Rhiannon, the ultimate tribute to Fleetwood Mac brings the voice, the look and the musicianship into this authentic and truly polished, professional show.

They capture the energy and perform stunning versions of the most popular Peter Green, Christine Mcvie, Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks hits! The members of Rhiannon share a mutual passion and love for the creation of music. £22.50

ELO Again Sat 6 Apr, 8pm ELO AGAIN are back with their stunning 'Return To The Blue' tour, celebrating the truly universal music of Jeff Lynne and the Electric Light Orchestra. The timeless MR BLUE SKY returns, so Roll Over Beethoven - Rock 'n' Roll Is King.

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£22 (£20 concessions)

Fiddler on the Roof

Chesham Musical Theatre Company Wed 10 - Sun 14 Apr Wed - Sat evening, 7.30pm Sat & Sun Matinée, 2.30pm

Set in Russia, just before the Russian Revolution at the start of the 20th Century, where Jews and Russians live in delicate balance. A story that captures the essential human longings for love, community, success, freedom, family and meaning. £18 (£16 concessions)

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Sat 20 Apr, 3pm Join Alice down the rabbit hole in her magical adventures in this brand-new staging of Lewis Carroll’s family favourite. Come and join the tea party and meet the Mad Hatter, The White Rabbit, Cheshire Cat plus many more colourful characters!

April 2019

Alice in Wonderland

£16 (£14 concessions) Family £56

Just Like That!

The Tommy Cooper Show Fri 26 Apr, 7.30pm The UK’s No. 1 Tommy Cooper Show is back on tour!

Tommy Cooper was a true comic genius. His impeccable timing, misfiring magic, trademark fez and quick-fire gags made him an international star. £16.50 (£15.50 concessions)

Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain Sat 27 Apr, 1.30pm & 4pm We all want to meet people from history. The trouble is everyone is dead! So it’s time to prepare yourselves for Horrible Histories live on stage with a brand new show featuring all new scenes in Barmy Britain! £15 (£12 concessions / £10 school)

Pinocchio Immersion Theatre Based on Carlo Collodi’s fantastical children’s book, this magical story leaps off the page and onto the stage in a vibrant re-telling of Pinocchio’s extraordinary adventures. £14 (£12 concessions) Family £48

Faust The Royal Opera As Live Tues 30 Apr, 6.30pm A spectacular production of Gounod’s best-loved opera. The story of aged philosopher Faust, who trades his Soul with the devil Méphistophélès for youth and power. 3 hrs 45 minutes, incl an interval | sung in French with English subtitles.

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Sun 28 Apr, 2.30pm

£16 (£13 concessions)

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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 Administration: admin@elgiva.com 01494 582902 Technical: techoffice@elgiva.com 01494 582903 Box Office: boxoffice@elgiva.com 01494 582900

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 5pm. 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.

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 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 60's, 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.

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.

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, 10am - 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 23.

Please add £1 to ticket prices for all 3d screenings. All Box Office bookings are subject to a £1 booking transaction fee.

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