Venue hire

Hire the Chrysalis Theatre

A working 209-seat theatre that turns just as easily into a conference venue. Perfect for performances, conferences, training and community events in Milton Keynes.

A networking event in the Chrysalis auditorium
Why the Chrysalis

More Than a Hall

A Real Theatre

A proper stage, auditorium seating and theatre lighting, not a village hall.

Versatile

From a stage show to a conference, we set the space up around your event.

Easy to Reach

In Willen Park, Milton Keynes, with free parking on site.

For a Good Cause

Every booking supports adults with learning disabilities and autism at Camphill.

Our spaces

Find the Right Space

Make an enquiry
Auditorium seating

The Auditorium

209 seats and a fully working stage for performances and large events.

Audience at a talk

Conferencing

Conferences, AGMs and launches for up to 209 delegates.

Meeting room with mural

Meeting & Training

Rooms for training days, workshops and meetings.

Meeting room wide

Other Rooms

Flexible rooms for rehearsals, breakouts and small groups.

What you can host

Events We Host

Theatre & Drama

Touring companies, local productions and amateur dramatics on a fully working stage.

Music & Concerts

Bands, choirs, orchestras and singer-songwriters, with seating for up to 209.

Dance & Recitals

Dance school shows, recitals and showcases on a real stage, in front of a real audience.

Conferences & AGMs

Theatre-style seating for up to 209 delegates, with rooms nearby for breakout sessions.

Training & Meetings

Smaller rooms for training days, workshops and team meetings.

Community & Cultural Events

Talks, screenings, celebrations and events with local arts and community organisations.

Who hires us

Trusted by Local Organisations

Arts organisations, community groups, businesses and the council choose the Chrysalis. Recent hirers include Grace Church, MK Sinfonia, Phoenix Rising and MK Arts for Health.

How it works

Booking in Three Steps

1. Tell Us About Your Event

Send an enquiry with your dates, audience size and what you need.

2. Come and See the Space

Visit the theatre with our theatre manager and talk through the set-up.

3. Confirm Your Booking

We confirm your date, layout and any technical or catering support.

Access and facilities

Accessible for Your Guests and Your Performers

Everything you need to know when planning an accessible event at the Chrysalis. Tell us about your audience and we will plan the set-up with you.

Step-Free Access

Step-free from the front doors into the auditorium, and the lower floor has its own step-free entrance. Our doors are not automatic, so please ask a member of the team if you need a hand.

Accessible Toilets

Two accessible toilets: one in the main foyer, with baby-changing facilities, and one downstairs.

Parking

Free parking on site with seven Blue Badge spaces: four in the main car park and three on the right of the drive. Guests can be dropped off at the turning circle beside the theatre with advance notice.

Seating

209 seats with good sightlines from every one. The front row is step-free and can be removed to give up to 13 wheelchair spaces. Stairs to the balcony and in the raked seating have handrails.

Stage and Backstage Access

A Flexstep lift gives wheelchair access to the stage. The dressing rooms are down a flight of stairs, which we are working to improve, so please talk to us early about performers’ access needs.

Carers and Extra Support

Carers and support workers can have a free ticket to accompany someone at ticketed events.

Availability

When You Can Hire

The Chrysalis is available Thursday to Sunday, plus Monday to Wednesday evenings. On Monday to Wednesday daytimes the theatre is used by our drama workshop.

Please note: the Chrysalis sits at the heart of a community where people live. We welcome professional, community and cultural bookings that are considerate of our residents and neighbours, and we may decline events that are not a good fit for Camphill MK.

Rates

Hire Rates

Hire is priced to suit each event. Tell us your date, timings and what you need, and we will send you a quote. The Chrysalis is not run commercially: hire income goes towards the running and upkeep of the theatre.

Make a hire enquiry

Tell Us About Your Event

Tell us about your event and our theatre manager will come back to you to talk through dates, spaces and set-up.

About you

Your event

Type of event
Which space are you interested in

Available Thursday to Sunday, plus Monday to Wednesday evenings.

A rough guess is fine. The auditorium seats 209.

The details

Will you need catering (optional)

Your details are only used to reply to your enquiry. They are never shared.

Theatre Manager

Talk to the Theatre Team

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 01908 308748

Availability

The theatre is available Thursday to Sunday, plus Monday to Wednesday evenings.

Visit First

We’re happy to show you round before you book.