Security case study
Seven years, zero missed shows: since 2019 Ashridge Group has delivered manned guarding, alarm response and key holding for Milton Keynes Theatre, deploying 2-4 SIA-licensed officers across roughly ten performances a week to audiences of 1,000+.
Milton Keynes Theatre needed continuous, professional security cover for a packed touring and West End show schedule — manned guarding during performances, out-of-hours alarm response, and key holding — without disrupting full-house audiences or the venue’s reputation for a polished guest experience.
Ashridge Group has provided directly-employed, BS 7858-vetted, SIA-licensed officers at the venue since 2019, scaling from 2 to 4 officers per show depending on size and audience numbers. Cover spans manned guarding for performances, alarm response, and key holding, with officers trained to work discreetly and professionally front-of-house alongside theatre staff.
Across roughly ten shows a week to audiences of 1,000+, Ashridge has maintained an uninterrupted seven-year track record — no show has been disrupted by a security incident. The relationship remains ongoing.
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Reviewed by Emma Walker, Group Managing Director. Published .
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The service
This engagement was delivered by our security team. Read how the service works, what it covers and how it is staffed on our manned guarding page.
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We work across Milton Keynes and the surrounding region. See the sites, sectors and services we cover in Milton Keynes.
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