Who we are…
At the heart of the arts in the Chilterns, we’re proud to spotlight a wide range of shows, films, comedians, musicians and dancers, produce a professional family pantomime and showcase the very best of local talent.
From our 300-seat auditorium to our exhibition space, and from community workshops to our well-stocked bar and café, you’ll always find a warm welcome at The Elgiva.
Our staff and volunteers are passionate about the performing arts, our equipment is high spec and our space is vibrant, dynamic and flexible, whether you want to hire, perform or visit.
Elgiva for Everyone runs through everything we do, so dive into our website – and experience The Elgiva!
Elgiva for YOU
Community is a cornerstone in developing our ethos of Elgiva for everyone. We seek to raise awareness and participation in the creative arts, to foster partnerships with local communities, schools and organisations and to be as inclusive as possible.
We want to challenge you, delight you, entertain you and welcome you. The Elgiva is for everyone, and that means you!
A subtitled comedy in Icelandic (thank-you, Chiltern Film Society).

Delicious home-made cakes and food (thank-you, Café Encore).

Pantomime performances signed for the deaf (thank-you, NRCPD).

Community singing for older people (thank you, Silver Singers).


Latest
Fantastic Black Friday savings from The Elgiva
Our panto and all live screenings are in our Black Friday offer – but hurry, deals last until Sunday night.
Cinderella – find out all about this year’s cast
The lowdown on the wonderful cast who are bringing the fairy tale of Cinderella to life on the Elgiva stage this Christmas…
Cool Gluggings
Bottoms up! The CFS’s Sarah Helm finds that in wine, there is truth – her latest film blog is a corking good read…
More news…
LVE Elgiva
Join our LVE Elgiva members club for just £39 a year…
- £2 off Live Screenings and cinema tickets
- Priority booking
- 2-for-1 on tickets for the first week of pantomime
- Free ticket exchange
- Reservation on tickets for 72 hours
- 20% off pre-ordered interval drinks
- ‘2-for-1’ ticket offers
- Discounts and rewards at selected Chesham shops and businesses
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Make them laugh, smile, cry, tap their feet… or all that and more, with an Elgiva gift voucher…
GIVE THEM AN ELGIVA TREAT…
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