Part of The Chrysalis' uniqueness derives from its relationship with the Camphill Milton Keynes Community, Founded upon Rudolf Steiner's philosophy
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The Chrysalis has a dual role: firstly, it provides a venue at the heart of Camphill MK for drama workshops with the residents, as well as for Community gatherings and meetings of all kinds. At the same time it provides an opportunity to invite the wider community into Camphill as hirers and audiences. We hope in the future for it to grow as a centre for raising public awareness of adults with learning disabilities.
Camphill residents work at the Chrysalis, helping to maintain and manage it, as well as performing there in the Community's own productions, many of which are open to the public. They can become involved in hirers' events too, as and when appropriate, by helping to manage car parking, crew the front of house, and help out backstage. The Camphill Cafe, another workshop for residents, is just a few metres from the Chrysalis and can supply high quality organic catering using ingredients grown and processed at Camphill, including delicious bread from the Camphill bakery.
) amongst others all gracing its stage. As far as performance is concerned, we're particularly interested in innovative, 'high-quality' productions of plays, music and dance that are able to provide the community with a wide perspective of performance, particularly if it has significance for those with learning disabilities.
In recent years we have welcomed a wide variety of productions to our stage. We have also gained acclaim for our approach to theatre that is for, about and stars adults with learning difficulties. The Chrysalis is now established as an important part of the drama network in Milton Keynes and beyond, and we have been praised for bringing the community together to share events such as the BBC Radio 4 show, Any Questions?
The Chrysalis is a multi-function venue in the new city of Milton Keynes. We can host fully-fledged theatrical productions, concerts, dance, cinema, lectures, meetings and conferences of all kinds... raked seating for 200; cabaret-style tables for 150; refreshments in the foyer, home-grown catering from the Camphill Cafe... excellent technical facilities for lighting, sound and projection and more.
Milton Keynes coach and bus station facilities have recently been updated. The main coach service is provided by National Express, with links across the country.