All the latest news from The Elgiva Theatre Chesham

The Elgiva is reopening – and panto comes full circle to Christmas!

23rd February 2021, News

We are delighted that following yesterday’s announcement of the Government’s “roadmap to recovery”, The Elgiva will reopen on 17th May 2020. Thank-you so much to everyone that supported us through the lockdown-reopening-lockdown saga of the last twelve months. Everything until we reopen that hasn’t already been rescheduled, is in the process of being so. If […]

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Panto has to move again – but we’re on it like a bonnet (an Easter Bonnet…)

1st February 2021, News

Following last week’s updated guidance from the Government, we are sorry to have to tell you that we will no longer be able to bring you The Sleeping Beauty in February half-term, as The Elgiva will have to remain closed. We are as disappointed as you at the change, but your safety, and that of […]

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Vacancy – Technical Theatre Apprentice

29th January 2021, News

Find out more or download our recruitment pack!

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The Life of Ryley – all about our Elgiva tech intern

24th January 2021, News

There are a range of people involved in bringing Elgiva performances to stage and screen; one innovation the theatre has introduced in the last couple of years is our internships, meaning we can complement our staff and volunteers with people just starting out in the professional world, learning from them just as much as they […]

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A short interval – but hopefully not for too long…

6th January 2021, News

We may be in lockdown, but it’s not yet curtains for The Elgiva! As we are sure you know, the lockdown means that the theatre must stay closed. All our shows and events scheduled to happen before the Government’s latest indications of reopening (17th May) are currently being moved or cancelled, and we will be […]

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Lock, Stock and Panto – we’re moving to February!

17th December 2020, News

As you will no doubt be aware, earlier today the Government announced that Buckinghamshire would move into Tier 3 first thing on Saturday morning. Sadly, this means The Elgiva will no longer be able to stage Sleeping Beauty this Christmas. However, like all the best stories, there is a twist in the tale, and we […]

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Nearly panto time – could you help?

15th December 2020, News

It’s only a few days until the start of our fabulous panto, Sleeping Beauty; 2020 has been a very strange year, especially for the Performing Arts, so we are delighted by the way that our volunteers and our community have got behind their local theatre, spurring us on to success. We are the only panto […]

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Lockdown fame, TikTok and playing the princess – our interview with Hannah Lowther

14th December 2020, News

Hannah’s had a very busy lockdown – is she looking forward to a bit of kip as this year’s Sleeping Beauty? Hannah trained at The London School of Musical Theatre and Italia Conti Arts Centre. Last year she led the dancing in The Elgiva’s pantomime Cinderella as Principal Dancer, and we are delighted to welcome […]

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Panto Changed My Life – Artist Cleo Pettitt speaks to The Elgiva

30th November 2020, News

Cleo Pettitt is a set and costume designer for theatre, working around the world in places as diverse as Alaska and Bermuda, as well as the UK, from her base in London. Having trained as a teenager in scenic art at the Royal Shakespeare Company and later the Birmingham Rep., Cleo went on to study […]

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Meet the cast and crew of Sleeping Beauty

23rd November 2020, News

Find out more about our lovely panto cast – just click on the links to learn more. Chris Casey – Chester the Jester Ashley Johnson – Prince Valentine Sally Lofthouse – Fairy Sparkle Hannah Lowther – Princess Beauty Sean Luckham – Queen Gertie Danniella Schindler – Carabosse Jez Francis – Musical Director Monica […]

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Preparing a panto in lockdown – ginormous props and bags of laughter, says star Chris Casey

18th November 2020, News

Originally from Lancashire, Chris is a professional actor and voice artist who now lives in Chesham – oh, and he’s a dab-hand at pantomimes, too. Last year Chris played Buttons in our panto Cinderella and this year he’ll be back treading the boards as Chester the Jester in Sleeping Beauty. This year The Elgiva’s pantomime […]

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Lockdown means double down for Elgiva panto prep

9th November 2020, News

Theatres up and down the land are closed for a second lockdown; some have been closed since March and some have sadly had to close their doors forever. For one plucky theatre, however, a second lockdown means an opportunity to really get ready for its Christmas pantomime. The Elgiva in Chesham responded to the pandemic […]

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Lockdown II – everyone loves a sequel

2nd November 2020, News

We’re in the sequel business, the follow-up business, the revisiting of source material. Whether it’s appreciation of the greatest sequel of all time (that’s The Empire Strikes Back, folks), showing the film from a musical from a play (Pygmalion to My Fair Lady), or a great tribute act (Abba Forever – on at The Elgiva […]

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Elgiva awarded Culture Recovery Fund grant

24th October 2020, News

The Elgiva has been awarded a grant as part of the Government’s Culture Recovery Fund (CRF) As part of the CRF, The Elgiva has been awarded a grant to help face the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic and to ensure they have a sustainable future, announced the Culture Secretary, Oliver Dowden MP, on Saturday 17th […]

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Launching Love Elgiva – love your local theatre and love the benefits!

18th October 2020, News

We love our customers! We would love you to join our brand-new Elgiva loyalty scheme – and reap the rewards! We have all been through the mill over the last few months. When we had to close our doors in March the future for theatre looked bleak, with staff and performers up and the down […]

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Photojournalist Matt Writtle – encouraging change and river sprites

30th September 2020, News

Matt Writtle is an award-winning photographer, living in Chesham. A successful photojournalist, he has been featured documenting news, social and humanitarian issues in The Times, London Evening Standard, The Guardian and New York Times, among others. His first monograph Sunday: A Portrait of 21st Century England was exhibited at The Elgiva and we are delighted […]

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