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Wonderful day as The Elgiva reopens

30th July 2020, News

After weeks of careful preparation and planning, The Elgiva reopened on Saturday night (25/7/20) with the Oscar-laden film Parasite. Wearing masks made by our army of volunteers, staff and ushers were ready to greet the first patrons through the door with a round of applause. Customers quickly adapted to the new one-way system and made […]

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Great Elgiva Sewing Bee ensures safety is all ‘sewn up’ for reopening

14th July 2020, News

The Elgiva Theatre takes the safety of its customers and staff very seriously, so what better way to ensure it, than by preparing a handy supply of masks ready for wear in time for our grand reopening. Keeping up with varying guidelines has been no mean feat, but undaunted, a group of volunteers came together […]

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Elgiva reopening – FAQ for customers

12th July 2020, News

Embracing the new normal Planning for safety Hoping for fun Reopening the theatre – your questions answered Your safety is paramount. The theatre staff are working on in-depth plans to ensure that when The Elgiva reopens, you can return to a happy and fun environment, but, most importantly, a safe environment. We all know […]

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The show must go on(line) part 4…

2nd July 2020, News

Bruce Willis did it with Die Hard, Tom Hanks was tempted back for Toy Story, Harrison Ford used a freezer (dubiously) for his… and we’re back with a fourth instalment. Theatres and cinemas are beginning to reopen this month, but with limited programmes on offer, there are still some excellent productions around to watch online. […]

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The Elgiva Embraces The New Normal With Panto Switch

9th June 2020, News

The Elgiva doesn’t need true love’s kiss to wake up to the fact that times are changing in panto land. In light of the current pandemic, The Elgiva and New Pantomime Productions have taken the decision to change this year’s pantomime and ensure they are prepared for whatever happens next. The theatre, which is wholly […]

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June 2020 Newsletter – Still shut, still missing you all…

8th June 2020, News

Another month, another newsletter that’s not crammed with stuff that will have you beating a path to our door. Sadly, but correctly, those doors are closed for foreseeable future. We are keeping a close eye on Government advice and will keep you all updated on our website and via our social media channels. You can […]

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The show must go on(line) part 3…

2nd June 2020, News

Like all good franchises, this series is back for another instalment! It could run and run… Following Government advice The Elgiva is now closed; to keep you ticking over until we can welcome you back through our doors, we have rounded up A THIRD carefully-curated selection of theatrical and musical treats you can enjoy from […]

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Summing up Buckinghamshire – in 100 objects!

30th May 2020, News

Our county has a rich and varied history that stretches back hundreds of thousands of years. Our museums and archives, landscapes and properties hold a wealth of treasures that date back over 300,000 years – and that’s just the man-made ones! What are the objects that define our county and its people and how do […]

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Lockdown Stories – help us spread the word and get people sharing their creative writing

17th May 2020, News

To connect residents across Buckinghamshire during these challenging times, the University of Buckingham and Buckinghamshire Culture have teamed up to create ‘Lockdown Stories’, a website where county residents can share their thoughts and experiences through creative writing. ‘Lockdown Stories’ is designed to help individuals tell their story, explore their creativity and build connections. Stories are […]

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May 2020 Newsletter – A lockdown update from your friendly neighbourhood theatre… (oh, and PANTO!)

3rd May 2020, Event

As you know, The Elgiva is now closed following Government advice; we are monitoring the situation closely and will keep you all updated on our website and via our social media channels. Some shows have been rescheduled, some have been postponed with a future date still to be firmed up and some have been cancelled […]

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The show must go on(line) part 2…

3rd May 2020, News

Following Government advice The Elgiva is now closed; to keep you ticking over until we can welcome you back through our doors, we have rounded up ANOTHER carefully-curated selection of theatrical and musical treats you can enjoy from home – so #staysafestayhome and soak up some incredible shows online… Check out part 1 of our […]

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The show must go on(line)…

3rd April 2020, News

Following Government advice The Elgiva is now closed; to keep you ticking over until we can welcome you back through our doors, we have rounded up some theatrical treats you can enjoy from home – so #staysafestayhome and soak up some incredible shows online… And check out part 2 of our show round up here! Rock […]

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April 2020 Newsletter – The show must go on(line)…

2nd April 2020, News

Following Government advice The Elgiva is now closed; we are monitoring the situation closely, but cannot yet say how long the suspension will be in place. Will we keep our patrons updated on our website and via our social media channels. This is a challenging time for us all; please rest assured we be doing […]

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An ENORMOUS thank-you from The Elgiva!

22nd March 2020, News

To all our patrons – you haven’t been amazing, you’ve all been REALLY AMAZING! From all the staff and volunteers at the The Elgiva, we’d like to thank you for the incredible amount of support and lovely messages we have received. Your patience and willingness to take credit to your theatre account, rather than a […]

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Our interview with Carpenters star Carole Gordon – “life is too short not to enjoy”

9th March 2020, News

With a stunning voice and a sparkling personality, Carole Gordon has been wowing audiences up and down Britain with her wonderful production “Voice of the Heart – Karen Carpenter”. For eight years Carole and her husband Bob were voted “Britain’s Most Popular Act” by The British Country Music Association. Ahead of her visit to The […]

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Our interview with Don Giovanni director John Ramster – violent, beautiful dinosaurs and opera psychos

13th February 2020, News

John Ramster is Don Giovanni’s Designer and Stage Director. An award-winning director, teacher and writer, he has performed and published work stretching from opera to novels to stage-works. He began his operatic career assisting the late Clare Venables, then joined the Glyndebourne Festival as an Associate and Revival Producer, working on many productions including Peter […]

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