Elgiva What's On: Summer Season 2019

WHAT'S ON

April - August 2019

01494 582900 | www.elgiva.com

Sat 20 Apr, 3pm

by Chesham Town Council

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!

Welcome

from David Cooper, Manager Welcome to our exciting Summer season.

It’s probably our busiest summer for quite a while – our packed programme offers quality live and screened events for all tastes and ages.

£16 (£14 concessions) Family £56

We are proud to welcome jazz legend Chris Barber as well as The Blues Band (featuring Paul Jones) to the Elgiva.

There’s no need to travel into London to experience West End quality as we bring The National Theatre, Glyndebourne, RSC and The Royal Opera House right to your door. Our intimate auditorium, state of the art projection equipment and sound system make these experiences not to be missed.

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.

We have a wealth of local young talent performing on The Elgiva stage in a range of local dance and theatre school productions. Our own summer school returns, entitled ‘Pure Imagination’; an original production delivered over the course of a week by theatre professionals for 8 to 18 year olds. Our Saturday morning cinema screenings and Peppa Pig cater for our younger audiences.

£16.50 (£15.50 concessions)

The Elgiva couldn’t function without our amazing crew of volunteers. From publicity to ushering, they help us bring the magic of screen and stage to our customers. If you are interested in getting involved, please contact Tracey Hatchett via email at deputy@elgiva.com.

We have active Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts - do like, follow and share to receive news, photos, offers and much more. Once a month a social media follower will be selected to receive a free cinema pass for a year.

Sat 27 Apr, 1.30pm & 4pm

Theatre

Cinema

Music

Comedy

Live Stream

Family

Opera

Speakers

Kids

Dance

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 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

Immersion Theatre Sun 28 Apr, 2.30pm 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.

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We are always keen to bring you the best experience at The Elgiva and have recently upgraded our public wifi for better connectivity. Credit cards and contactless payments can now be made at the bar, meaning shorter queues and faster service.

Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain

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

We are also developing an educational and work experience programme alongside local schools and colleges. Working with the Chiltern Film Society we are developing the use of film as an educational resource.

We are thrilled to launch our panto, ‘Cinderella’ this year produced by New Pantomime Productions with live musicians, exquisite costumes and all the gags, songs and slapstick you could want. We are thrilled to announce our first panto casting with Tom Owen (Last of the Summer Wine) already signed up. Keep an eye on our website and social media for forthcoming cast announcements.

April 2019

Alice in Wonderland

The Elgiva is owned, managed and funded

£14 (£12 concessions) Family £48

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One Week & Safety Last

The Royal Opera As Live

Sat 4 May, 2pm

Tues 30 Apr, 6.45pm

Buster Keaton and Sybil Seeley star as newlyweds who receive a portable house as a wedding gift. But when he tries to construct it, things quickly go awry. Vintage physical comedy. 25 mins | 1920

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 surtitles.

£16 (£13 Under 16)

£8 (£7 concessions / £22 Family) £4 CFS Members

The Aftermath (15)

The African Queen

Wed 1 May, 1pm & 8pm

Sat 4 May, 7.30pm

Oscar and BAFTA nominee Keira Knightley stars as Rachel Morgan, who in 1946, joins her husband to rebuild the destroyed city of Hamburg. The Morgans, move into the occupied home of the Luberts where an affair begins with Mr Lubert (a German widower) igniting a story of passion and betrayal in this troubled love triangle.

Matinée £7.50 (£6.50 concessions) Evening £8 (£7 concessions)

A classic in digital quality on the big screen. In Africa during World War I, a gin-swilling riverboat captain (Humphrey Bogart) is persuaded by a strait-laced missionary (Katharine Hepburn) to use his boat to attack an enemy warship. “A ripping, gripping yarn."

– The Guardian. 1 hr 46 mins | 1951

1 hr 49 mins | 2019

£8 (£7 concessions / £22 Family) £4 CFS Members

Fisherman's Friends (12A)

Beach Boyz Tribute Show Sun 5 May, 7.30pm Travelling back to the 1960s, across the sunny shores of California where the surf sound was conceived, the Beach Boyz Tribute Band continue to amaze, astound and defy belief in their recreation of America’s biggest selling pop rock band The Beach Boys®. Do not be surprised if at the end of the performance, you are on your feet, clapping and cheering for more. You will be in good company!

1 hr 48 mins | 2019

£20

Neil Diamond Experience

Mark Beaumont

Fri 3 May, 8pm

Around the World

The unmistakable voice, the sparkle of the shirts and the brilliance of the songs makes this tribute to Neil Diamond a show that is simply not to be missed. He'll have you clapping, singing and dancing along to hits such as Sweet Caroline, Cracklin' Rosie, Cherry Cherry, Forever in Blue Jeans and many more.

Mon 6 May, 7.30pm Around the World in 80 Days - Mark Beaumont set out to make this Victorian fiction a reality. Mark’s epic documentaries have taken viewers to over 100 countries, into the Arctic, the high mountains and around the Commonwealth. He even survived capsizing in the mid-Atlantic. These events are a fascinating insight into Mark’s career of adventure.

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Thurs 2 May, 1pm & 8pm Based on a true story, a group of Cornish fishermen produce a top ten hit with their sea shanties as they overcome difficulties and saddening loss in this heartwarmingly witty comedy. Starring actors such as James Purefoy, Daniel Mays and Noel Clarke, an incredible and inspiring group steal the hearts of the British public.

Matinée £7.50 (£6.50 concessions) Evening £8 (£7 concessions)

£22 (£21 over 60s)

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A store clerk organises a publicity stunt in which a friend climbs the outside of a tall building. Starring Harold Lloyd. 1 hr 20 mins | 1923

May 2019

April / May 2019

Faust

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A Chorus of Disapproval

Wed 8 May, 1pm & 8pm

Tues 14 May - Fri 17 May, 8pm Sat 18 May, 1.30pm & 8pm

Set in Japan, Isle of Dogs follows a boy's odyssey in search of his lost dog. “Wes Anderson’s joyous stopmotion feature looks and sounds like nothing we’ve encountered before.” - Wall Street Journal

The story follows a young widower, Guy Jones, as he joins an amateur operatic society that is putting on The Beggar's Opera. He rapidly progresses through the ranks to become the male lead, while simultaneously conducting liaisons with several of the female cast.

May 2019

May 2019

Isle of Dogs

Matinée £7.50 (£6.50 concessions) Evening £8 (£7 concessions) 1 hr 45 mins | 2018

£16 (Tuesday 2 for 1 offer)

Streisand

Royal Ballet Triple Bill

Thurs 9 May, 7.30pm

Tues 21 May, 7pm

The iconic sound of a legend in music & film. “I was totally mesmerized, beautiful, best show I have ever seen” - Audience Member, Facebook Review.

Join Winter as she combines her superb pitch & quality vocals into her delivery of some of the most beautifully crafted songs ever. Performed by a stunning live band.

The contemporary face of The Royal Ballet is shown in works from three of today’s leading choreographers.

Christopher Wheeldon’s Within the Golden Hour; Crystal Pite’s Flight Pattern and between them, a new work by Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui. Approximate running time: 3 hours 15 minutes, including two intervals.

£19

£15 (£12 Under 16)

Oye Santana

The Big Chris Barber Band

Fri 10 May, 8pm

70th Anniversary Concert

The UK No.1 Winner at the 2018 National Tribute Music Awards. You'll be blown away by awesome guitar work from Milan Webb and by the band’s infectious good-time feel on hits including the multimillion seller Smooth, Black Magic Woman and Maria Maria. “The best Santana tribute in the world – anyone listening wouldn’t argue with that.”

– Teignmouth Post

Fri 24 May, 8pm

£25

Giselle

Dumbo (PG)

Vienna Festival Ballet

Mon 27 May, 11am & 2pm

Sat 11 May, 3pm

This highly-anticipated film is about a man (Colin Farrell) and his children who care for a new born baby elephant; mocked due to his large ears, everything changes for Dumbo when he discovers he can fly. Also starring Danny DeVito and Michael Keaton in this Tim Burton directed version of a classic childhood film.

The ultimate romantic ballet, Giselle is a tale of innocence, love, betrayal and madness.

“The entire show was captivating from start to finish.”

-Welwyn Hatfield Times “A truly spellbinding performance” – Burnley Express

book online www.elgiva.com

box office 01494 582900

£21 (£19 concessions)

£22 (£20 concessions/£18.50 Under 16)

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“Barber held the audience captive from the moment he walked on stage, it is not difficult to see why he is still entertaining 70 years on. Long may Chris Barber and The BIG Chris Barber Band continue!” - NWE

£7.50 (£6.50 concessions / £22 Family) 2 hrs 10 mins | 2019

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Puppetry of the Penis

18+

Tues 28 May, 1pm & 8pm

Fri 31 May, 8pm

Wild Rose tells the complicated story of Rose-Lynn, a woman on a quest to become a country music star, while also grappling with the responsibilities of being recently released from prison and a young mother of two children. “A must see funny, moving and brilliantly uplifting film”- Stylist

“A theatrical event that is alarming but charming, wild but witty, manic and ironic - but never salacious” - British Theatre Guide

Matinée £7.50 (£6.50 concessions) Evening £8 (£7 concessions) 1 hr 40 mins | 2019

Peppa Pig Festival of Fun Wed 29 May, 11am & 1pm

“Puppetry of the Penis was completely non-sexual and was hilarious from start-to-finish. Overall, a fun evening of entertainment.”

- Hereford Times "Comedic brilliance!”

- Time Out, New York

May / June 2019

May / June 2019

Wild Rose (15)

"Does exactly what it says on the packet… unbelievable."

- The Financial Times

The nation’s favourite porcine personality is set to return to the big screen. ‘Peppa Pig: Festival of Fun!’ will be the first of a two-part special featuring a series of new 5-minute episodes all linked together by a new interactive feature that will see little ones singing and playing along with their favourite onscreen characters. £7.50 Adult (£6.50 concessions /£22 Family)

£23.50

On The Basis of Sex (12A)

All My Sons

Thurs 30 May, 1pm & 8pm

National Theatre Live

The true story of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, her struggles for equal rights, and the early cases of a historic career that lead to her nomination and confirmation as U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice.

Mon 3 June, 8pm

2 hrs | 2019

Tina Turner Experience Sat 1 June, 8pm The Tina Turner Experience is The Best West End Show That’s Not In The West End! Spectacular, COMPLETELY LIVE Show: no backing tracks, no miming!

£22 (£20 concessions/£16 Under 16 )

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"This is a play of extraordinary power and emotional depth, and when it is performed as wonderfully as it is here, Miller’s theme of man’s responsibility towards his fellow men feels genuinely noble rather than merely didactic...This is a stunning production of a modern classic and one that those who see it will never forget."

- Daily Telegraph

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box office 01494 582900

Matinée £7.50 (£6.50 concessions) Evening £8 (£7 concessions)

“Still, by the close, you could hear a pin drop as the story unfolds in all its horrifying bleakness, and a world and a family are destroyed from within. What a great play.”

- WhatsOnStage

£15.50 (£12.50 Under 16)

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June 2019

June 2019

Oliver! (RARE) Thurs 6 June & Fri 7 June, 7.30pm Sat 8 June, 2.30pm & 7.30pm Lionel Bart's classic musical based on Charles Dickens' novel. Oliver, a workhouse orphan, escapes to London joining a group of petty thieves led by the elderly Fagin. Captured for a theft that he did not commit, the benevolent Mr. Brownlow takes him in. £16.50 Tiered (£16 Stalls /Concessions £1.50 off)

Taming of the Shrew Royal Shakespeare Company Mon 10 June, 7pm In a reimagined 1590, Baptista Minola is seeking to sell off her son Katherine to the highest bidder. Cue an explosive battle of the sexes in this electrically charged love story. Justin Audibert (Snow in Midsummer, The Jew of Malta) turns Shakespeare's fierce, energetic comedy of gender and materialism on its head.

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£15.50 (£12.50 Under 16)

The Blues Band

The Royal Ballet Live

Wed 12 June, 8pm

Tues 11 June, 7.15pm

No one could have predicted that, 40 years on, they’d still be dazzling audiences with their showmanship and virtuosity. About 20 albums and thousands of gigs later, they’ve earned a reputation around the world as one of the finest exponents of the blues tradition in all its forms. With this line-up, it’s hardly surprising: Paul Jones, Dave Kelly, Tom McGuinness, Rob Townsend and Gary Fletcher.

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Live from the Royal Opera House. Shakespeare’s enduring love story is known the world over. Kenneth MacMillan’s Romeo and Juliet has become a modern ballet classic. The choreography and Prokofiev’s thrilling score captures the emotions of the young couple as they fall in love, despite the barriers that finally bring about the story’s tragic end. The whole Company brings the colour and action of Renaissance Verona, where a busy market all too quickly bursts into sword fighting, and a family feud leads to tragedy for both the Montagues and Capulets.

Stars of Les Misérables Featuring The Barricade Boys Thurs 13 June, 7.30pm The Barricade Boys are back on the road with their international tour! Fabulous harmonies, incredible vocals, dashing good looks and fantastic personalities. this exceptional group bring their show to Chesham for ONE NIGHT ONLY! "Don’t miss this spectacular group that promise an unmissable show with talent, flair and fun" – West End Frame

£17 (£14 Under 16)

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Romeo and Juliet

£23 (£22 concessions)

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Sat 4 May, 10.30am This Disney animated classic follows a pampered cocker spaniel named Lady whose comfortable life slips away once her owners have a baby. 1hr 16 mins | 1955

£4.50 / £3.50 concessions / £12 Family

Bambi (U) Sat 1 June, 10.30am In a classic Disney animation, a fawn named Bambi joins his new friends and learns that besides the delights of the forest, there is danger in open meadows where hunters can see them. 1 hr 10 mins | 1942

£4.50 / £3.50 concessions / £12 Family

Tarzan (U) Sat 20 July, 10.30am

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£4.50 / £3.50 concessions / £12 Family

Beauty and The Beast (U) Sat 3 Aug, 10.30am A nobleman is turned into a beast and, in order to break the spell, he tries to win the love of a village girl who is imprisoned in his castle. 1 hr 32 mins | 1991

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The orphaned Tarzan grows up in the remote African wilderness, raised by the gentle gorilla Kala. When a British expedition enters the jungle, Tarzan encounters the beautiful Jane and recognises that, like her, he's human. Falling in love with Jane, Tarzan is torn between embracing civilisation and staying with his gorilla family. 1 hr 28 mins | 1999

May - August | Saturday Morning Cinema

Panto

Lady and the Tramp (U)

£4.50 / £3.50 concessions / £12 Family

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Maggie Monk School of Dance

Fri 14 June, 1pm & 8pm

Fri 28 June, 6.45pm Sat 29 June, 2pm & 6.45pm Sun 30 June, 12pm & 4.30pm

A once abused woman, Sadie (Olivia Wilde), devotes herself to ridding victims of their domestic abusers while hunting down the husband she must kill to truly be free.

Inspired by the strength and bravery of real survivors and the incredible obstacles to safety they face.

Matinée £7.50 (£6.50 concessions) Evening £8 (£7 concessions) £4 CFS Members

Prepare to lose yourself in a good book! One of Chesham's longest running dance schools presents it's bi-annual production. Students of all ages share their love of dance and performing, this time exploring the imaginary tales created by some of the world's favourite authors.

1 hr 31 mins | 2018

£16.50 (£12 concessions)

Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake

Small Island

Mon 17 June, 1pm & 7pm

Tues 2 July, 7pm Andrea Levy’s Orange Prize-winning novel Small Island comes to life in an epic new theatre adaptation.

Experience the play in cinemas, filmed live on stage as part of National Theatre Live’s 10th birthday. Small Island embarks on a journey from Jamaica to Britain, through the Second World War to 1948 – the year the HMT Empire Windrush docked at Tilbury.

£15.50 (£12.50 Under 16)

£15.50 (£12.50 Under 16)

The Story of Guitar Heroes

Cinderella Glyndebourne Opera Wed 3 July, 7pm A glittering comic opera celebrating the power of fantasy, Cinderella is Jules Massenet’s musical fairytale.

It balances the exquisite beauty of its romantic and fantasy scenes with deft, witty portraits of Cinderella’s stepmother and stepsisters.

£24 (£23 concessions)

£15.50 (£12.50 Under 16)

Harmony's School of Dance Digi-Mation

Simon Goodall and The Bourne Again Shadows

Sat 22 June, 12pm & 6pm Sun 23 June, 3pm Students from one of the best and most thriving schools in Buckinghamshire are ready to dazzle audiences with their Digital & Animation themed show. Dazzling costumes, stunning choreography and extremely talented kids making this a show not to be missed!

Wed 10 July, 7.30pm Cliff Richard and The Shadows dominated the charts in the early sixties… and six decades later, Cliff is still out there wowing the crowds. The band is critically acclaimed as the most authentic Cliff and The Shadows tribute act. ‘I really thought I was listening to a recording of Cliff and the guys! How good is that?’

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box office 01494 582900

Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Hank Marvin, Brian May and Slash are just some of the outstanding guitar heroes you will have chance to experience in one amazing show! This phenomenal live concert style 'rockumentary' is performed by the extraordinarily talented renowned musician Phil Walker and his exceptional band. “If you like music and guitars you will LOVE this show!”

£16 (£13.50 children)

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National Theatre Live

Swan Lake returns with a fresh look for the 21st century. Retaining the iconic elements of the original, Matthew Bourne and award-winning designers will create an exciting re-imagining of the classic production. Thrilling and audacious, this Swan Lake is perhaps best known for replacing the female corpsde-ballet with a menacing male ensemble, shattering convention and taking the dance world by storm.

Wed 19 June, 7.30pm

June / July 2019

June 2019

A Vigilante (18)

£21.50 (£20.50 concessions)

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Workshop

July 2019

Whole Lotta Led Fri 12 July, 8pm 2019 sees the 50th anniversary of the release of one of the greatest albums of all time – Led Zeppelin II. During 2019 Whole Lotta Led will be performing a series of Led Zeppelin II shows to celebrate this incredible album. “You’re getting great reviews, I wish you all the best” - Jimmy Page £21 (£17 Under 16)

The Barber of Seville Glyndebourne Opera Wed 17 July, 7pm Il barbiere di Siviglia is the glittering jewel in Rossini’s musical crown, one of the great comic operas of all time. According to Verdi it was the greatest of them all. Rossini inherited a style of comic opera full of stock situations and cardboard characters and brought it into vibrant, three-dimensional, technicolour life with this ground-breaking work. £15.50 (£12.50 Under 16)

Breaking Habits (15) Thurs 18 July, 1pm & 8pm A critically acclaimed documentary where, in the town of Merced, CA, a commune of gun slinging activist nuns run an illegal cannabis farm. They use it to make medicine for everything from epilepsy to cancer, fighting against the authorities, the sheriff and locals.

1 hrs 27 mins | 2019

John The Drum School Sun 21 July, 3.30pm This annual awards event is one of the highlights of local business, JtD's calendar. Featuring performances from students and tutors alike, it’s a great way for those thinking of drum lessons to see what goes on. All profits from the event will go to charity.

£10 in advance / £8.50 child £12 on the door / £10 child

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box office 01494 582900

Matinée £7.50 (£6.50 concessions) Evening £8 (£7.50 concessions) £4 CFS Members

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Thurs 25 July, 8pm Britain’s best loved, and most entertaining medium takes to the stage across the UK and Europe with his all new ‘Love, Life, Laughter Tour’. Now comes your chance to experience just what makes Derek one of the foremost names in the world of psychic phenomena, as well as a celebrity, author and accomplished live performer like no other. £20.50

Measure for Measure Royal Shakespeare Company Wed 31 July, 7pm When a young novice nun is compromised by a corrupt official, who offers to save her brother from execution in return for sex, she has no idea where to turn for help. When she threatens to expose him, he tells her that no one would believe her. Shakespeare wrote this play in the early 1600s, yet it remains astonishingly resonant today.

Tues 30 July - Tues 27 Aug Come along and learn the basic techniques of African Drumming in this fun and energising group experience.

Led by Justine Hart the sessions offer quality tuition and loads of fun primarily using the West African djembe. Every Tuesday for five weeks we offer two, hour long sessions.

Session 1 10am to 11am for children & families £9 Adults / £7 Under 16 Session 2 11.30am to 12.30pm for adults (+ 14 years) £9

£17.50 (£14.50 Under 16)

10% discount if booking all 5 weeks

André Rieu Maastricht Concert 2019

Horrible Histories: The Movie

Sat 3 August, 1pm & 7pm

Horrible Histories: The Movie - Rotten Romans will transport audiences back to Roman Britain and embrace the timeless madcap humour and tone of Monty Python with the classic cult adventure of Princess Bride. Starring Sebastian Croft (Game of Thrones) Emilia Jones (Patrick) Nick Frost (Shaun of the Dead) and a load more familiar faces.

Mon 5 Aug - Thurs 8 Aug, 11am & 2pm

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£15.50 (£12.50 Under 16)

£7.50 (£6.50 concessions / £22 Family)

The Magic Flute Live

BLAG Youth Theatre

Glyndebourne Opera

Fri 9 Aug - Sat 10 Aug

Sun 4 August, 5.30pm

Open to all kids from 7-17yrs. All acting, all singing and all dancing! The familiar story of Oliver but given a very 'Blaggy' twist. There's Fagin's gang, Nancy's gang, Oliver, Dodger and, of course Bill Sykes BUT will anyone be brave enough to tell him his beloved dog, Bullseye, has been dead for the last two years!

True love conquers all in a colourful fairytale that pits the forces of darkness against truth, goodness and light. Composed just months before his death, Mozart’s final stage work is a heady blend of knockabout comedy and contemplative beauty – a musical masterpiece that reimagines opera for the Age Of Enlightenment. £17.50 (£14.50 Under 16)

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André is asking Shall We Dance? as he invites you to join him in the comfort of your local cinema, welcoming you into the beautiful and historic town that holds such special memories for both André and his fans throughout the world. Performing live from the stunning medieval town square, André is accompanied by his 60-piece Johann Strauss Orchestra and a cast of over 100 dancers.

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African Drumming Workshops with Hartbeats

August 2019

July / August 2019

Derek Acorah

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We aim for a readership of at least 70,000 via 35,000 printed copies & 35,000 digital hits

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Call Barrie on 07815 532157 to advertise in The Elgiva What’s On

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We aim for a readership of at least 70,000 via 35,000 printed copies & 35,000 digital hits

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Call Barrie on 07815 532157 to advertise in The Elgiva What’s On

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We aim for a readership of at least 70,000 via 35,000 printed copies & 35,000 digital hits

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Call Barrie on 07815 532157 to advertise in The Elgiva What’s On

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We aim for a readership of at least 70,000 via 35,000 printed copies & 35,000 digital hits

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 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, 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 27.

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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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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