What’s On
MAR – AUG 26
Creativity Lives Here
At Buxton Opera House, we are proud to be the cultural heartbeat of the High Peak. We’re certainly feeling that buzz in the aisles of our theatres and the hallways of our offices as we get underway for another exciting year of music, drama, dance, opera and more.
Since 2023, we have co-produced four major professional productions seen across the UK, from our collaboration with York Theatre Royal on the new British musical Military Wives, to the infectious joy of Hairspray, The Full Monty, and the enchanting The Vanishing Elephant. In 2026, our ambition takes an exciting step forward as we once again partner with the brilliant Cahoots NI on The Sorcerer’s Apprentice. Premiering here in Buxton before visiting the New Victory Theatre in New York, this production marks a landmark moment for us, sharing inspirational family theatre both at home and internationally.
We believe theatre is about more than what happens on stage. Alongside our performances, we offer a wide range of engagement opportunities, from our vibrant young companies to inclusive community projects. This June, audiences can also enjoy a dedicated programme of workshops inspired by The Sorcerer’s Apprentice. Whether through youth theatre or participation activities, there is a place here for everyone.
We are also thrilled to be preparing for our spring community production, one of the highlights of our year. Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat will mark our eighth community musical, celebrating the remarkable creativity and talent found right here in the High Peak. This joyful production brings together a gifted local cast with a professional creative team and orchestra.
None of this would be possible without the generous support of our partners. We are deeply grateful to Arts Council England and The National Lottery Heritage Fund, whose funding helps us remain a thriving arts hub. As a registered charity, every visit to Buxton Opera House supports not only a performance, but the preservation of our historic home and the nurturing of future talent.
We invite you to explore the pages that follow, and discover a programme rich in world-class performance and local participation. Thank you for being part of our story, and we look forward to welcoming you very soon.
Paul Kerryson MBE – CEO, Buxton Opera House
Box Office Opening Times:
TUE – FRI: 10 AM – 6 PM
SAT: 12 PM – 6 PM
SUN & MON: Closed
Please note opening hours may vary depending on performance times.
Patrons: Lady Jasmine Cavendish, Janie Dee, Dominic West. Chair: Professor Judy Simons.
Registered Office: 5 The Square, Buxton, Derbyshire SK17 6AZ. Registered in England & Wales. Company Reg. No. 1356378. Charity Reg. No. 507354. VAT Reg No. 332 005515.
The High Peak Theatre Trust gratefully acknowledges the continued support of Arts Council England, High Peak Borough Council and our 2026 Annual partner Taylor Emmet Solicitors.
Joseph and
Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
The Sorcerer's Apprentice
A Landmark New Season, Created in Buxton
Landmark Season,
Community Lives Here
Buxton Opera House Creates is where creativity and community come together.
Our participation and engagement programme offers inspiring workshops, handson training, volunteering opportunities and inclusive theatre experiences for all ages. Whether you’re stepping on stage, working behind the scenes, or joining in from the audience, there’s a space for everyone to be involved: to create, to learn, to connect and to grow.
Find your place and be a part of Buxton Opera House Creates!
PAVILION ARTS CENTRE
Readers Group
Join our "Book Club" for adults, where you don't have to read the text beforehand. A relaxed and friendly group session where we read and discuss sections of novels and plays. Complimentary coffee included.
TUE (TERM TIME), 2–3.45PM
£7 PER SESSION £40 FOR 6 WEEKS
ABC Singing Club
For anyone affected by cancer
No experience needed—just come along, sing, and enjoy some refreshments. Friends and all ages welcome.
Contact Allie: aspencer@boh.org.uk
FIRST FRI OF THE MONTH, 2–3.30 PM THE PARISH CENTRE STONEGRAVELS,
Young Company
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Musical Theatre
For school years 5–10
Create, play, and perform with our Musical Theatre Young Company! Build your skills in acting, singing, and dancing in a supportive space.
Contact Kerry: kallsop@boh.org.uk
MON (TERM TIME), 4.30–6.15PM
£105 PER TERM
Theatre
For school years 2–13
Our flagship youth theatre offers a creative hub for young performers to develop and fine tune their creative skills in both performance and production, with opportunities to meet professionals and visiting casts.
Contact Kerry to be added to the Sep waitlist: kallsop@boh.org.uk
WED (TERM TIME)
Juniors (Y2–5): 4 – 5.15 PM (£100)
Inters (Y6–8): 5.30 – 7PM (£105)
Seniors (Y9–13): 7 – 9 PM (£110)
£100 – £110 PER TERM
Summer School Newsies JR.
PAVILION ARTS CENTRE
Design Placement
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work backstage? We are looking for a small team, aged 14-18, to work on our Summer School production of Newsies JR.
During the placement you will work alongside a professional design team to help source and create the set, props and costumes for the final performance on Fri 28 Aug.
To take part, you will need to be available for the below dates.
MON 17 – FRI 28 AUG
Week 1: MON 17 – THU 20, 10 AM – 4 PM
Week 2: TUE 25 – FRI 28, 10 AM – 5 PM (FRI 12 – 9 PM)
£150 PER PLACEMENT
Outdoor Opera House is back!
Following last year’s success, join us this summer for a new four-day festival at Grin Low Country Park, in partnership with Buxton Civic Association. Enjoy nature-inspired workshops and performances for all ages, including creative writing, arts and crafts, drama, yoga, movement, music and more.
"I loved every minute... attending (Outdoor Opera House) has truly lifted my spirits."
Outdoor Opera House participant, 2025
Booking opens soon – keep an eye out on our website and social channels.
FRI 31 JUL – MON 3 AUG
FREE (OR PAY WHAT YOU CAN)
Bursary places are available for all sessions. For more information please contact Kerry: kallsop@boh.org.uk
Community Lives Here
Volunteer with us!
As a registered charity, our fantastic volunteers are integral to the opening and running of both venues. Join our team of 100+ volunteers, who support us in welcoming audiences and ensure they get the most from their theatre experience. Enjoy exclusive perks including offers, discounts and behind the scenes access to exciting announcements. No experience necessary, just the enthusiasm to contribute to the life of this wonderful theatre!
Contact volunteer@boh.org.uk for more information.
Access for Everyone
At Buxton Opera House, we believe live performance should be for everyone. That’s why we offer a variety of accessible shows throughout the season, designed to welcome all audiences.
British Sign Language (BSL) Interpreted Performances
An interpreter signs the spoken and heard elements of the show for d/Deaf or hard of hearing audience members.
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat – SUN 3 MAY, 3PM
Sleeping Beauty – SUN 27 DEC, 5.30 PM
Captioned Performances (CAP)
Live captions appear on screen as words are spoken or sung.
Sleeping Beauty – SAT 12 DEC, 1PM
Relaxed Performances (R)
These shows are adapted for those who may find a traditional theatre setting challenging. The house lights stay gently on, and sound levels are softened to ensure a more comfortable experience.
Peppa Pig’s Big Family Show
– WED 1 APR, 4 PM
Sleeping Beauty – WED 9 DEC, 5.30 PM
Audio Described (AD) Perfomances
Live commentary describes the visual elements for blind or visually impaired audience members.
The Gondoliers (English Touring Opera)
– SAT 18 APR, 7.30 PM
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat – SAT 2 MAY, 2.30 PM
Sleeping Beauty – SUN 20 DEC, 5.30 PM
Need specific seats or support?
Our friendly Box Office team are here to help. More accessible performances may be added, check our website for the latest updates. For other access enquiries email access@boh.org.uk.
TUE 10 MAR, 7.30 PM
BUXTON OPERA HOUSE
The MozART Group
The world's favourite comedy quartet are Bach! The hilarious twist on classical music. Hysterical, even if you don’t know your Mozart from your Bach, but exquisitely performed if you do!
TICKETS FROM £35.50
SAT 14 MAR, 7.30 PM
BUXTON OPERA HOUSE
Ireland the Show
Let us take you to Ireland and back with this award-winning, all Irish cast of singers, musicians and dancers direct from the Emerald Isle.
WED 11 MAR, 7.30 PM
BUXTON OPERA HOUSE
Jason Fox
Embrace the Chaos
Some people are built to embrace the chaos, Jason Fox is one of them. This brand-new show will help you reboot your thinking, rebalance your life and push you beyond your comfort zone.
TICKETS FROM £36.50
SUN 15 MAR, 3.30 PM
PAVILION ARTS CENTRE
Ministry of Science Live Science Saved the World
Direct from the West End, the UK’s favourite science team returns with explosive experiments, wild inventions, and anarchic fun. 100% educational, 400% entertaining!
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SUN 15 MAR, 7.30 PM
BUXTON OPERA HOUSE
In The Air Tonight
Get ready for a night to remember with the unforgettable sound of Phil Collins! Featuring classics including You Can't Hurry Love, Take Me Home, One More Night, In The Air Tonight and more.
TICKETS FROM £36
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TUE 17 MAR, 7.30 PM
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Lieven Scheire
Prepare for a night of laughter and mindexpanding insights with Lieven Scheire, Belgium’s beloved science-comedian!
TICKETS FROM £23
THU 19 MAR, 7.30 PM
PAVILION ARTS CENTRE
Sherlock Holmes: The Life and Death
A fantasy based upon fiction finds Arthur Conan Doyle tiring of his arrogant Sherlock Holmes, and inventing the arch villain, Moriarty, to dispose of him.
TICKETS FROM £20
TUE 17 – SAT 21 MAR
BUXTON OPERA HOUSE
Inspired by remarkable true events!
SpitfireGirlsis an untold story of the extraordinary female pioneers who defied expectations and formed unbreakable bonds in the skies.
As the rain hammers down on the Spitfire Pub, two women separated by the war finally meet again, their time as WWII pilots seems like a distant memory. A heart-warming tale of courage, loss and hope.
Age guidance: 10+
TUE – SAT, 7.30 PM WED & SAT, 2.30 PM
TICKETS FROM £25
FRI 20 MAR, 7.30 PM
PAVILION ARTS CENTRE
Michael McGoldrick, John McCusker and John Doyle
Key members of celebrated collective Transatlantic Sessions, and legends in their own right, Mike, John, and John provide an evening of top-class folk songs, tunes, and charming bonhomie.
TICKETS FROM £22
SAT 21 MAR, 7.30 PM
PAVILION ARTS CENTRE
Fairport Convention
Folk Rock legends in their 59th year and still filling venues and delighting audiences.
“They lead the pack when it comes to folkrock.” – The Independent
TICKETS FROM £38.50
THEATRE
SUN 22 MAR, 2 PM & 7PM
PAVILION ARTS CENTRE
Peak District Music Centres
Gala Concert
Experience the flair of the region's finest young musicians at Peak District Music Centres' spectacular Gala. Join the celebration and support local youth music!
TICKETS FROM £15
Asmall, independent bar and kitchen located a few minutes walk from Buxton Opera House. Serving local cask ales, a full range of wines & spirits alongside, a varied & seasonal food menu.
Tel: 01298 384 394
Open daily from 11.30am till late 8a Hall Bank, Buxton, SK17 6EW
MON 23 & TUE 24 MAR, 7.30 PM
BUXTON OPERA HOUSE
Making Space Dance Festival
Making Space presents a spectacular showcase of young dance talent in the local area based on this year’s theme, Dreams and Fantasy.
TICKETS FROM £8
THE CHANGING ROOM
THU 26 MAR, 7PM
PAVILION ARTS CENTRE
The Changing Room by Chris Bush
Presented by BOH Creates' Senior Young Company
Set in and around a swimming pool, a group of teenagers are full of excitement, impatience and uncertainty. They know change is coming, but not what it'll look like. An amateur production by arrangement with Nick Hern Books
TICKETS FROM £10
THU 26 – SAT 28 MAR
BUXTON OPERA HOUSE
SUN 29 MAR, 3 PM
BUXTON OPERA HOUSE
The Glenn Miller Orchestra
Take a step back into the 1940s for a concert of timeless Glenn Miller classics, including Moonlight Serenade, Tuxedo Junction, In The Mood, and much more.
TICKETS FROM £29.50
Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story
Book now for the world's most successful Rock & Roll musical!
Forget feel good, Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story is feel GREAT! Featuring two terrific hours of the greatest songs ever written, including That'll Be The Day, Oh Boy, Rave On, La Bamba, Chantilly Lace, Johnny B. Goode, Raining in my Heart, Everyday, Shout and many many more, this show is just Peggy Sue -perb!
THU 26 – SAT 28, 7.30 PM
FRI 27 & SAT 28, 2.30 PM THEATRE
TICKETS FROM £32.50
WED 1 APR, 7.30 PM
PAVILION ARTS CENTRE
Animal Farm
Orwell's barnyard masterpiece, as topical as ever, in an astonishing, epic performance by Sam Blythe in Olivier Award-winner, Guy Masterson's globally acclaimed solo adaptation.
★★★★★ “Atoweringperformance!” – BroadwayWorld
TICKETS FROM £20
LIVE ON STAGE
WED 1 – THU 2 APR
BUXTON OPERA HOUSE
Peppa Pig’s Big Family Show!
With a new arrival on the way the whole family are busy getting ready. With building and decorating work to be done, it’s an oinktastic makeover and Peppa Pig, Mummy Pig, Daddy Pig & George all need your help to get everything ready before the arrival of baby Evie! There’s so much to do – will they get it all finished in time?
PeppaPig’sBigFamilyShow is packed full of music, adventure and surprises for little ones and is the perfect introduction to theatre.
WED, 1PM & 4 PM (R)
THU, 10 AM & 1PM
TICKETS FROM £15
THU 2 APR, 7.30 PM
PAVILION ARTS CENTRE
The Snake Davis Band Everlasting Love
A captivating, heartening collection of songs spanning the decades, bound together by a thread of soul. Includes saxes, vocals, whistle, shakuhachi and unwavering passion.
TICKETS FROM £21
SAT 4 APR, 7.30 PM
BUXTON OPERA HOUSE
Steve Steinman presents Vampires Rock Eternal Love The Musical
Steve Steinman’s hilarious rock musical is bursting with outrageous characters and killer comedy, all set to an original No. 1 rock soundtrack. An electrifying experience you won’t want to miss.
TICKETS FROM £39.50
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MUSIC
Join us for our lunchtime Coffee Concerts.
Enjoy beautiful live music in a relaxed setting, complete with complimentary coffee (or tea) and biscuits.
All musicians appear by kind permission of the Royal Northern College of Music.
FRI 6 MAR, 1PM
PAVILION ARTS CENTRE
The RNCM Songsters
The RNCM Songsters are an auditioned group who offer a variety of repertoire choices and seek to devise innovative and creative programmes of songs.
FRI 3 APR, 1PM
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Northern Reeds
Founded in 2019 by five graduates of the RNCM, Northern Reeds are the UK’s first established reed quintet.
FRI 1 MAY, 1PM
PAVILION ARTS CENTRE
Morelia Piano Trio
Formed in 2024, the trio has quickly established itself as a dynamic chamber ensemble, and regularly present engaging recitals across the UK.
FRI 5 JUN, 1PM
PAVILION ARTS CENTRE
Contigo Saxophone Duo
Formed in 2023, the duo have a shared passion for exploring music from different cultures, inspiring them to collaborate.
Buxton Buzz Comedy Club
Bringing big laughs to Buxton!
COMEDY
Get ready for more stand-up from rising stars and seasoned pros on the comedy circuit.
FRI 6 MAR, 8 PM
PAVILION ARTS CENTRE
Headlined by Duncan Oakley, opened and compèred by Tom Little and joined by Daisy Earl, expect a night of musical comedy and quickfire, quirky delivery.
FRI 3 APR, 8 PM
PAVILION ARTS CENTRE
Headlined by Clayton Jones, opened and compèred by Dave Twentyman and joined by Percy Savage, expect observational comedy, rib-tickling perspectives, and quick wit.
FRI 1 MAY, 8 PM
PAVILION ARTS CENTRE
Headlined by Karen Bayley, opened and compèred by Andy White and joined by Lovdev Barpaga, an evening of killer wit, dad jokes and impressions awaits.
FRI 5 JUN, 8 PM
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Headlined by Tony Vino, opened and compèred by Dominic Woodward and joined by Pete Selwood, join us for an evening of audience interaction and belly-aching jokes.
Karen Bayley
Duncan Oakley
Clayton Jones
Tony Vino
SUN 5 APR, 7.30 PM
PAVILION ARTS CENTRE
Gigspanner Big Band
Riotous inventiveness and subtle collaborative interaction from several of the biggest names on the folk scene. Combining a deep knowledge of tradition with a boundary pushing approach.
“Their collective elan has a forceful presence unmatched in British folk” – The Guardian
TICKETS FROM £30
TUE 7 APR, 2.30 PM
PAVILION ARTS CENTRE
Holmes and Watson
The Curious Case of the Masked Magician
A new Holmes and Watson magic show! When the Masked Magician disappears, Holmes and Watson plunge into the world of magic to solve the mystery.
Age guidance: 6+
TICKETS FROM £16
MON 6 APR, 7PM
BUXTON OPERA HOUSE
That’ll Be The Day
Experience a unique blend of rock’n’roll, pop, and comedy, featuring timeless hits from the 50s through to the 80s.
TICKETS FROM £33.50
WED 8 APR, 7.30 PM
PAVILION ARTS CENTRE
Club Mistero
Step into the dangerous but dazzling world of Club Mistero, set in 1920s New York, a thrilling murder mystery that combines glitz, glam, and suspense. Who will survive the night?
TICKETS FROM £21
THU 9 APR, 7.30 PM
BUXTON OPERA HOUSE
An Evening of Burlesque Cabaret
Glamour, laughter and feel-good fun. The UK’s longest-running burlesque show returns, blending cabaret, comedy, music, showgirls, artistes, glitter and glamour.
Age guidance: 18+
TICKETS FROM £36
SAT 11 APR, 7.30 PM
BUXTON OPERA HOUSE
The Sound of Springsteen
Celebrate 40 years of the iconic Born in the USA album, with this world-class production! Get ready to experience the legacy of The Boss and rock the night away.
FRI 10 APR, 7.30 PM
BUXTON OPERA HOUSE
An Evening with Toyah Songs and Stories
Toyah is hitting the road, singing her favourite hits and telling stories from her remarkable career spanning more than 50 years.
TICKETS FROM £34
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MEET & GREET TICKETS AVAILABLE
MON 13 APR, 7.30 PM
BUXTON OPERA HOUSE
Chris McCausland Yonks!
Chris McCausland is hitting the road again with another masterclass in stand-up comedy that has literally been yonks in the making.
Age guidance: 16+
TICKETS FROM £34
WED 15 APR, 7.30 PM
BUXTON OPERA HOUSE
Huey Morgan
The Fun Lovin’ Criminal
Frontman, radio and television broadcaster, author, and DJ Huey Morgan is heading out on his first solo tour, mixing music and chat for an unmissable evening of entertainment.
TICKETS FROM £31
FRI 17 APR, 7.30 PM
PAVILION ARTS CENTRE
Dr Louise Newson
Breaking the Cycle: The Power of
Hormones
Renowned physician and women’s hormone specialist Dr Louise Newson is back with an unmissable new show challenging everything you’ve been told about hormones.
TICKETS FROM £33.50
PAGLIACCI
FRI 17 APR, 7.30 PM
BUXTON OPERA HOUSE
English Touring Opera present Pagliacci
When fact and fiction collide, Canio's jealousy turns deadly in Leoncavallo's dramatic thriller about a doomed relationship. Performed in English with English surtitles.
SAT 18 APR, 7.30 PM
BUXTON OPERA HOUSE
English Touring Opera present The Gondoliers
Two charming gondoliers battle mistaken identity, romance, and chaos in Gilbert and Sullivan's fizzing satire of monarchy and class. Performed in English with English surtitles.
TICKETS FROM £28.50
Multi-buy offer available
MUSIC
SUN 19 – MON 20 APR
BUXTON OPERA HOUSE
Claire Dobinson School of Dancing
Fun-filled performances celebrating 25 years of Ballet, Tap, Modern, Contemporary, Gymnastic Dance, Street and Musical Theatre tuition at Claire Dobinson School of Dancing!
SUN, 2 PM & MON, 7PM
TICKETS FROM £20
THU 23 APR, 7PM
PAVILION ARTS CENTRE
High School Musical JR
Presented by BOH Creates Musical Theatre Young Company
Disney Channel's smash hit movie musical comes to life. Troy, Gabriella and the students of East High must deal with issues of love, friends and family while balancing their classes and extracurricular activities.
TICKETS FROM £10
TUE 21 APR, 7.30 PM
BUXTON OPERA HOUSE
The Bootleg Beatles
Following the triumph of their last concert, The Bootleg Beatles return! For Beatles enthusiasts of all ages!
TICKETS FROM £39
FRI 24 – SAT 25 APR, 7.30 PM
PAVILION ARTS CENTRE
Making a Killing
A dark historical comedy with a modern bite — brisk, bold and brutally funny. A remarkable historical record that lays bare the humanity and contradictions of a man who killed for a living.
Age guidance: 14+
TICKETS FROM £22
This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International. All authorised performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
SUN 26 APR, 1PM & 3 PM
PAVILION ARTS CENTRE
The Ultimate Bubble Show
Ray Bubbles, international bubbleologist and Guinness World Record Holder, is on a mission to master the art of bubble-making and create the ultimate square bubble!
WED 29 APR, 7.30 PM
PAVILION ARTS CENTRE
Flashbang
A blistering, critically-acclaimed play about five lifelong mates, small-town lives and the night everything changes.
"A searing but beautifully written play about the importance of friendship."
– Theatre Weekly
TICKETS FROM £16
TUE 5 MAY, 7.30 PM
PAVILION ARTS CENTRE
Katherine Priddy
Join Katherine Priddy for an evening of haunting vocals and masterful guitar playing, as she celebrates the release of her third studio album.
TICKETS FROM £19
WED 6 MAY, 7.30 PM
BUXTON OPERA HOUSE
The Music of Hans Zimmer vs John Williams
Presented by The Great British Film Orchestra – an epic showdown celebrating cinema’s greatest scores. One night. Infinite adventure.
TICKETS FROM £27
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LYRICS BY TIM RICE
MUSIC BY ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER
WED 29 APR – MON 4 MAY
BUXTON OPERA HOUSE
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
From the creative team that brought you Evita (2024) and Jesus Christ Superstar (2025), comes our 2026 community production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, starring local talent from the High Peak and surrounding areas.
Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's multi award-winning show has become one of the
WED-SAT, 7.30 PM
SAT, 2.30 PM (AD)
SUN (BSL) & MON, 3 PM
TICKETS FROM £24
world's most beloved family musicals! It has been performed hundreds of thousands of times including multiple runs in the West End, on Broadway, and on international tours in over 80 countries worldwide.
Featuring much loved pop and musical theatre classics, including Any Dream Will Do, Close Every Door, There's One More Angel in Heaven and Go, Go, Go Joseph Go, go, go Buxton and book your tickets now!
FRI 8 MAY, 7.30 PM
BUXTON OPERA HOUSE
Showaddywaddy
This live show is dynamic and uplifting, featuring all of their biggest hits, including Under the Moon of Love, Three Steps to Heaven and many more!
FRI 8 MAY, 8 PM
PAVILION ARTS CENTRE
Kate Butch: Choose Your Own Cabaret
Presented by Lee Martin for Gag Reflex
Join the star of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK for a cabaret show like no other. Kate is handing over control of the performance to you.
TICKETS FROM £30
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Devonshire Lounge
Make your Opera House visit unforgettable with our exclusive Devonshire Lounge! Skip the bar lines and relax with VIP service pre show and during the interval.
For £20 per person you can enjoy:
• Exclusive access to the lounge for one hour before the performance and during the interval
• Drink of your choice on arrival
• The option to pre-order interval drinks and ice creams
• Use of a private cloakroom for bags and coats
To book your place, simply add on at the checkout when purchasing your tickets or call our Box Office on 01298 72190.
For groups of 10+ please call the Box Office.
SAT 9 MAY, 7.30 PM
BUXTON OPERA HOUSE
Lenny Henry
Still at Large
Part stand-up, part storytelling, and part conversation, this show sees Lenny return to the experiences that shaped him, and what creative sparks drive him today.
Age guidance: 16+
TICKETS FROM £33
Phil Mealey: Early Doors Behind the Bar and Beyond
BAFTA-winning writer of Early Doors and The Royle Family reveals unseen moments and behind-the-scenes stories through clips, live songs and personal insights.
TICKETS FROM £31.50
SUN 10 MAY, 4 PM
BUXTON OPERA HOUSE
By a Lady
The Life and Wit of Jane Austen
Juliet Stevenson and Rachel Parris tell Jane Austen's life story, illuminated by favourite moments from Austen's immortal novels, all set to a sparkling (surprising!) musical backdrop.
TICKETS FROM £35
TUE 12 MAY, 7.30 PM
BUXTON OPERA HOUSE
Rumours of Fleetwood Mac
The Ultimate Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
Channelling the spirit of Fleetwood Mac, this tribute to one of rock and roll’s most remarkable groups is not to be missed!
TICKETS FROM £44.50
THU 14 MAY, 7.30 PM
BUXTON OPERA HOUSE
The Bon Jovi Experience
Direct from London’s West End, get ready to rock your way through an unforgettable journey with the only show to be endorsed by Jon Bon Jovi himself!
THU 14 MAY, 7.30 PM
PAVILION ARTS CENTRE
Damian Hall: Running Forever Presented by Speakers from the Edge
Ultrarunner Damian Hall brings his first theatre tour: record-breaking feats, toiletcostumed marathons, near-fatal mishaps, longevity lessons, and why your best years may still lie ahead.
TICKETS FROM £31.50
FRI 15 MAY, 7.30 PM
BUXTON OPERA HOUSE
Stewart Lee vs The Man-Wulf
Returning to Buxton after selling out in 2025! Stewart Lee shares his stage with a tough-talking werewolf comedian from the dark forests of the subconscious who hates humanity.
TICKETS FROM £31
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SAT 16 MAY, 7.30 PM
BUXTON OPERA HOUSE
Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour – Blue Programme
Banff returns with a breathtaking new collection of adventure films from the world’s wildest places, celebrating exploration, resilience, and the power of the human spirit! Age guidance: 12A
TICKETS FROM £19.50
SAT 16 MAY, 7.30 PM
PAVILION ARTS CENTRE
The Cavern Club Story
The music and the story of the greatest Club in the world. Seventy years of music history –one incredible venue.
SUN 17 MAY, 7.30 PM
BUXTON OPERA HOUSE
Paul Young Songs and Stories
Join Paul for a look back at his incredible career, combining conversation and acoustic versions of his songs.
TICKETS FROM £28
SUN 17 MAY, 7.30 PM
PAVILION ARTS CENTRE
The Adam Buxton Band
Join Adam Buxton and his live band for an intimate evening celebrating the release of his debut album, Buckle Up.
TICKETS FROM £36
MON 18 MAY, 7.30 PM
BUXTON OPERA HOUSE
Keith Brymer Jones & Marj Hogarth Us, Pots, and Our Welsh Chapel Dream
Join Keith alongside his partner in life and crime, actor and designer Marj, as they share stories of clay, craft, and their most ambitious project yet.
Age guidance: 16+
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Pre-theatre
Dine beautifully in the heart of Buxton Crescent
Dine beautifully in the heart of Buxton Crescent
Dine beautifully in the heart of Buxton Crescent
Make your evening special with inspired pre show dining in our restaurant and signature cocktails at Darwin’s Bar. Stay longer and discover the historic Buxton Crescent Hotel, an unforgettable blend of heritage, modern comfort, and Champneys’ renowned approach to wellbeing.
Make your evening special with inspired pre show dining in our restaurant and signature cocktails at Darwin’s Bar. Stay longer and discover the historic Buxton Crescent Hotel, an unforgettable blend of heritage, modern comfort, and Champneys’ renowned approach to wellbeing.
Make your evening special with inspired pre‑show dining in our restaurant and signature cocktails at Darwin’s Bar. Stay longer and discover the historic Buxton Crescent Hotel, an unforgettable blend of heritage, modern comfort, and Champneys’ renowned approach to wellbeing.
TUE 19 MAY, 7.30 PM
BUXTON OPERA HOUSE
Seven Drunken Nights
The Story of the Dubliners
Performed by a phenomenal cast of Irish musicians, the show is packed full of classics such as Whiskey in the Jar and The Irish Rover.
SAT 23 MAY, 7.30 PM
BUXTON OPERA HOUSE
The South
The South are back on the road doing what they do best – performing songs of the great British pop institution, The Beautiful South.
TICKETS FROM £24.50
SAT 23 MAY, 7.30 PM
PAVILION ARTS CENTRE
Rank – A Tale from Paradise Heights
Written & directed by Joe O’Byrne
Halloween in Paradise Heights and something dark and terrifying is coming for Lucy Cabs owner, Lisa MacGeehan.
Age guidance: 18+
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TICKETS FROM £32
SAT 6 JUN, 7.30 PM
PAVILION ARTS CENTRE
Adriana Brownlee
Presented by Speakers from the Edge
British mountaineer Adriana Brownlee shares her journey as the youngest woman to climb K2 and all fourteen 8000m peaks, neardeath moments, extremes and triumphs and worldwide inspiring adventures.
TICKETS FROM £21
THEATRE
TALK
TUE 2 – SAT 6 JUN
BUXTON OPERA HOUSE
Cahoots NI & Buxton Opera House in association with New 42 and the New Victory Theater present
The Sorcerer’s Apprentice
Once, there was a wooden village, nestled at the edge of a dark and magical forest. Beyond the trees lay a sparkling world of ice and snow, where the northern lights danced across the sky in all their colourful majesty. It was in this land that Gunda was born.
Gunda believed she was an ordinary schoolgirl. She didn’t yet know the extraordinary power hidden within her – a power believed to be possessed only by the great Sorcerer who lives deep in the forest, speaking with owls, wolves, and bears.
One day, Gunda discovers that the Sorcerer is searching for an apprentice.
Sparks fly when she realises she has competition for the role, and she is plunged into an exciting and dangerous adventure to save her family – and her right to become…The Sorcerer’s Apprentice!
Featuring original music, magic, and mayhem, The Sorcerer’s Apprentice is a spectacular, dramatic, and fun-filled theatrical adventure for the whole family.
TUE – SAT, 7PM WED, 1.30 PM & SAT 2.30 PM
TICKETS FROM £25.50
"An alluring spectacle" – New York Times for The Vanishing Elelphant (2025)
SUN 7 JUN, 2 PM & 4 PM
PAVILION ARTS CENTRE
Wallace & Gromit with Live Brass Band
Join us for screenings of Wallace & Gromit's A Grand Day Out (2pm) and The Wrong Trousers (4pm), with live brass band accompaniment from one of the UK’s finest ensembles, The KNDS Fairey Band.
TICKETS FROM £24
SUN 7 JUN, 3 PM
BUXTON OPERA HOUSE
The D-Day Darlings Victorious
Direct from the Royal Albert Hall, Britain’s beloved D-Day Darlings present Victorious, a nostalgic, uplifting celebration of timeless songs, soaring harmonies and vintage British spirit.
TICKETS FROM £32
THU 11 – SAT 13 JUN, 7.30 PM
PAVILION ARTS CENTRE
A Doll’s House
Presented by Buxton Drama League
Nora’s marriage appears happy, but she hides a secret that could explode her world. Ibsen’s subversive domestic tragedy landed like a bombshell, and still echoes.
TICKETS FROM £17.50
FRI 12 JUN, 7.30 PM
BUXTON OPERA HOUSE
A Celebration of Mike Oldfield's greatest hits
Internationally renowned Tubular Bells maestro 'Phil Toms' and his 10-piece electroacoustic ensemble. An outstanding concert performed note for note at the highest level.
TICKETS FROM £35
SUN 14 JUN, 5PM
BUXTON OPERA HOUSE
Samantha Wood Theatre Academy
Celebrate 10 years of Samantha Wood Theatre Academy with fun-packed dancing, singing and acting performances. Come and join us for A Decade of Stars.
TICKETS FROM £20
BOH Creates' Young Company
MURDER AT THE MUSIC HALL
THU 18 JUN, 6.30PM
PAVILION ARTS CENTRE
The Twits by Roald Dahl
BOH
Creates' Junior Young Company
They're shocking! They're smelly! They're silly! They're THE TWITS! Our Junior Young Company bring Roald Dahl's classic to life with three short stories from David Wood's adaptation. This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd. on behalf of Samuel French Ltd.
TICKETS FROM £10
Murder at the Music Hall
BOH Creates' Inters Young Company
The cast of the Music Hall are invited back to the manor house of their sponsor, Hector Clarkson. They are joined by most of the Clarkson family, but his Lordship is missing...until he is found murdered! Time to ask: Whodunnit?
WED 17 JUN, 7.30 PM
BUXTON OPERA HOUSE
Jukebox Idols
Jukebox Idols features non-stop hits from the 50s and 60s, starring The Overtones, Strictly Come Dancing’s Nadiya Bychkova, and former Olympic gymnast Louis Smith MBE.
THU 18 JUN, 7.30 PM
BUXTON OPERA HOUSE
Coldplace
The world's leading tribute to Coldplay! A stunning live concert performance, celebrating the music of one of the most successful bands of all time.
TICKETS FROM £47
MEET & GREET TICKETS AVAILABLE
SAT 20 & SUN 21 JUN
BUXTON OPERA HOUSE
In The Night Garden Live
Igglepiggle, Upsy Daisy, Makka Pakka and friends are back! Join us as your favourite characters are brought to life with full-size costumes, magical puppets, and enchanting music.
SAT & SUN, 12 PM , SAT, 3 PM & SUN 10 AM
TICKETS FROM £29
TICKETS FROM £28.50
THU 25 JUN, 7.30 PM
PAVILION ARTS CENTRE
The Pitmen Poets
Ex-Lindisfarne singer and songwriter Billy Mitchell, renowned singer and instrumentalist Bob Fox, and songwriter Jez Lowe, celebrate the triumphs, tragedy, and humour of the North East’s industrial heritage, in an evening of great music.
TICKETS FROM £29
THU 25 JUN, 7.30 PM
BUXTON OPERA HOUSE
A Country Night in Nashville
Direct from The Royal Albert Hall, this show recreates the scene of a buzzing honky-tonk in downtown Nashville.
TUE 23 & WED 24 JUN, 7.30 PM
BUXTON OPERA HOUSE
TICKETS FROM £36 DANCE
Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo
For 50 years, the all-male comedy ballet company, Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo (affectionately known as The Trocks), has been delighting audiences of all ages at sell-out performances.
Originally from New York, the Trocks are now loved worldwide for their sassy spoofs and hilarious homages to classical ballet, where the dancers each transform into two personas, both ballerina and danseur!
Expect tutus and testosterone, blush-pink ballet pumps, fierce false eyelashes, and prima ballerina attitude!
FRI 26 JUN, 7.30 PM
BUXTON OPERA HOUSE
Murder
Trial Tonight IV: Death of a Landlord
This immersive courtroom experience places you at the centre of a gripping crime drama –not just as an audience member but as a juror.
Age guidance: 16+
TICKETS FROM £30.50
TICKETS FROM £42.50
SAT 27 JUN, 7.30 PM
BUXTON OPERA HOUSE
Killer Queen
A tribute to Queen
Thrilling sell-out audiences across the globe from the UK to Europe and an annual tour of USA, Killer Queen recreates the high-energy, powerful phenomenon that was Queen live.
TICKETS FROM £29
MON 27 JUL, 7.30 PM
BUXTON OPERA HOUSE
Rhythm of the Dance
Join us on this thrilling journey through Ireland’s ancient history to the modern, urban legend that we see today, bursting with talent.
WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE’S
TICKETS FROM £37
WED 8 & FRI 10 JUL
VENUE TO BE CONFIRMED
Macbeth
Performed by BOH Creates' Work Experience Company
Macbeth is a brave Scottish general whose intense ambition, spurred by witches and his wife, leads him to commit regicide, becoming a paranoid, murderous and doomed tyrant. On sale soon!
TICKETS FROM £7
TUE 28 JUL, 7.30 PM
BUXTON OPERA HOUSE
Jools Holland and his Rhythm and Blues Orchestra
Jools joins us with his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra and very special friends guest Roachford, as well as Ruby Turner, Louise Marshall and Sumudu Jayatilaka for an unforgettable night.
TICKETS FROM £43
9-26 JULY 2026
9-26 JULY 2026
A SUMMER CELEBRATION OF OPERA, BOOKS, MUSIC & JAZZ
A SUMMER CELEBRATION OF OPERA, BOOKS, MUSIC & JAZZ
OPERA highlights
OPERA highlights
LA TRAVIATA
LA TRAVIATA
GUISEPPE VERDI
GUISEPPE VERDI
11, 15, 18, 22, 25 JUL 2026
11, 15, 18, 22, 25 JUL 2026
THE MERRY WIDOW
THE MERRY WIDOW
FRANZ LEHÁR
FRANZ LEHÁR
10, 14, 17, 21, 24 JUL 2026
10, 14, 17, 21, 24 JUL 2026
BOOKING OPENS 14 APRIL
GEORGE FRIDERIC HANDEL 12, 16, 20 JUL 2026 AMADIGI DI GAULA
GEORGE FRIDERIC HANDEL 12, 16, 20 JUL 2026
PAULINE VIADOT
PAULINE VIADOT 13, 16, 20, 25 JUL 2026
13, 16, 20, 25 JUL 2026
LA LIBERAZIONE DI RUGGIERO
FRANCESCA CACCINI
15, 17, 19, 21 JUL 2026 LA LIBERAZIONE DI RUGGIERO
FRANCESCA CACCINI 15, 17, 19, 21 JUL 2026
WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART
WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART
19, 23 JUL 2026 LA CLEMENZA DI TITO
19, 23 JUL 2026
The 32nd International Gilbert & Sullivan Festival
Buxton Opera House, 1-15 August 2026
The International Gilbert & Sullivan Festival returns to Buxton Opera House, and it’s bigger and better than ever. This much-loved annual event is a wonderful celebration of the world’s most performed theatrical partnership, promising two unforgettable weeks of outstanding entertainment.
Audiences can enjoy a fabulous programme, including the acclaimed National Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company in three all-time classics: The Mikado, The Pirates of Penzance and HMS Pinafore. And, of course, there’s so much more!
We look forward to welcoming you.
The 32nd International Gilbert & Sullivan Festival
Buxton Opera House 1-15 August 2026
Experience this unique Festival and enjoy Gilbert & Sullivan morning, noon and night. The main programme at Buxton Opera House features professional performances from the acclaimed National Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company and Charles Court Opera, alongside amateur societies competing for the prestigious Champions Trophy.
A jam-packed fringe programme offers morning talks, lunchtime concerts and a wealth of matinee performances at the Pavilion Arts Centre and St John’s Church. This year there will be a pre-theatre talk every evening in the church before the show.
And once the curtain falls the Festival Cabaret Club opens in the Pavilion Gardens, offering late-night entertainment, supper and bar.
A warm and friendly welcome awaits you.
Buxton Opera House 01298 72190 www.buxtonoperahouse.org.uk
Buxton Opera House Programme
Saturday 1 August
2.30 pmHMS Pinafore, NGSOC
7.30 pmHMS Pinafore, NGSOC
Sunday 2 August
2.30 pmThe Pirates of Penzance, NGSOC
7.30 pmThe Pirates of Penzance, NGSOC
Monday 3 August
7.30pmIolanthe, Edinburgh G&S Society
Tuesday 4 August
7.30 pmThe Best of Gilbert & Sullivan, NGSOC
Wednesday 5 August
2.30 pmThe Mikado, NGSOC
7.30 pmThe Mikado, NGSOC
Thursday 6 August
Monday 10 August
7.30 pmThe Gondoliers, Bus Pass Opera
Tuesday 11 August
7.30 pmPatience, GLOC
Wednesday 12 August
2.30 pmHMS Pinafore, NGSOC
7.30 pmThe Pirates of Penzance, NGSOC
Thursday 13 August
7.30 pmThe Sorcerer, SavoyNet Performing Group
Friday 14 August
2.30 pmThe Best of G&S, NGSOC
7.30 pmHMS Pinafore, NGSOC
Saturday 15 August
2.30 pmThe Pirates of Penzance, NGSOC
7.30 pmRuddigore, Peak Opera
Friday 7 August
2.30 pmIolanthe, Charles Court Opera
7.30 pmIolanthe, Charles Court Opera
Saturday 8 August
2.30 pmThe Pirates of Penzance, NGSOC
7.30 pmThe Mikado, NGSOC
Sunday 9 August
2.30 pmThe Mikado, NGSOC
7.30 pmHMS Pinafore, NGSOC
7.30 pmThe Mikado, NGSOC
All performances are accompanied by the National Festival Orchestra
TUE 28 – WED 29 JUL, 7.30 PM
PAVILION ARTS CENTRE
Frozen The Musical
Buxton School of Performing Arts presents Disney’s Frozen The Musical! Packed with magical moments and unforgettable songs. This show is perfect for all the family.
TICKETS FROM £18
FRI 21 AUG, 7.30 PM
BUXTON OPERA HOUSE
Ten – Ore Oduba & Joanne Clifton
Ore Oduba and Joanne Clifton reunite 10 years after winning BBC's Strictly Come Dancing for a spectacular show of songs, stories and dazzling dance.
FRI 31 JUL – MON 3 AUG
GRIN LOW COUNTRY PARK
Outdoor Opera House
This summer, explore nature through creativity and movement with Buxton Opera House and Buxton Civic Association’s vibrant programme of workshops and activities for all ages.
FREE (OR PAY WHAT YOU CAN)
SAT 22 AUG, 7.30 PM
BUXTON OPERA HOUSE
Very Santana
Join us for a musical time travel experience, where you can enjoy the beautiful guitar melodies and creatively diverse, challenging songs of Carlos Santana.
TICKETS FROM £25
TICKETS FROM £23.50
FRI 28 AUG, 4 PM & 7PM
PAVILION ARTS CENTRE
Newsies JR.
Presented by BOH Creates' Summer School Company
When powerful newspaper publisher's raise prices at the newsboys’ expense, the charismatic Jack Kelly rallies newsies from across the city to strike against the unfair conditions. This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International. All authorised performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
TICKETS FROM £8
TUE 25 – SAT 29 AUG
The Last Laugh
A smash-hit, West End play which imagines three of Britain's all-time greatest comedy heroes – Tommy Cooper, Eric Morecambe and Bob Monkhouse, in a dressing room, discussing the secret of life, death, comedy and what it means to be funny…really funny!
If you’re a fan of comedy, this “irresistible,blissfulblastof nostalgiaandbellylaughs” – Sunday Express
TUE – SAT, 7.30 PM WED, THU & SAT, 2.30 PM
TICKETS FROM £25
THEATRE
MON 5 – SAT 10 OCT
BUXTON OPERA HOUSE
Pride & Prejudice* (*sort of)
After its triumph in the West End where it won the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Comedy and the Evening Standard Award, Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of) is a unique and audacious retelling of Jane Austen’s most iconic love story.
Men, money and microphones will be fought over in this irreverent but affectionate adaptation where the stakes couldn’t be higher when it comes to romance. This multi-award-winning production features a string of pop classics including Young Hearts Run Free, Will You Love Me Tomorrow and You’re So Vain.
IT’S THE 1800S – IT’S PARTY TIME – LET THE RUTHLESS MATCHMAKING BEGIN.
MON – SAT, 7.30 PM WED & SAT, 2.30 PM
TICKETS FROM £19.50
Thank you to our supporters
We are so grateful to all individuals, businesses and organisations that so generously support our work – your gifts are vital to our success and enable us to continue to deliver our work on stage, in the community and with young people and adults across the High Peak.
From Membership to Naming a Seat, Bespoke Giving to Corporate Sponsorship, there are many ways you can support us and deepen your connection with Buxton Opera House.
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Buxton Opera House is more than a heritage venue, we are a registered charity that not only brings the best of entertainment to Buxton and beyond, but inspires creativity and nurtures talent in the local community.
Through all our charitable work, we seek to:
• Inspire and equip young people to develop skills, both on and off stage and become the arts professionals of the future
• Connect with our communities through creativity, supporting well-being and helping to reduce social isolation
• Create and present the best of live performance, entertaining now and sustaining the Opera House for future generations to enjoy
• Making a donation when purchasing a ticket
• Naming a seat in the Opera House
• Becoming an individual or a corporate member
• Joining our Giant Cash Bonanza Lottery
• Sponsoring a show or education/community project
• Leaving a legacy gift in your Will
Thank you.
Get in touch:
E: development@boh.org.uk
T: 01298 211866
buxtonoperahouse.org.uk/support-us
What’s On Diary
Date Show Title Time Venue
MARCH
Thu 5 NT Live: The Audience 7pm PAC
Thu 5 Lost in Music 7.30pm BOH
Fri 6 Coffee Concert: The RNCM Songsters 1pm PAC
Fri 6 Buxton Buzz Comedy Club 8pm PAC
Fri 6 Lindisfarne 8pm BOH
Sat 7 Elkie Brooks 7.30pm BOH
Mon 9 John Lydon 7.30pm BOH
Tue 10 The MozART Group 7.30pm BOH
Tue 10 Biff To The Future 7.30pm PAC
Wed 11 Jason Fox 7.30pm BOH
Fri 13 Chris McCausland 7.30pm BOH
Sat 14 Ireland the Show 7.30pm BOH
Sun 15 Ministry of Science Live 3.30pm PAC
Sun 15 In The Air Tonight 7.30pm BOH
Tue 17 –Sat 21 Spitfire Girls pg. 9 BOH
Tue 17 Lieven Scheire 7.30pm PAC
Thu 19 Sherlock Holmes: The Life and Death 7.30pm PAC
Fri 20 Michael McGoldrick, John McCusker, and John Doyle 7.30pm PAC Sat 21 Fairport Convention 7.30pm PAC
Sun 22 Clinton Baptiste 7.30pm BOH
Sun 22 Peak District Music Centre Gala Concert 2pm & 7pm PAC
Mon 23 –Tue 24 Making Space Dance Festival 7.30pm BOH
Wed 25 K-Pop All Stars 7.30pm BOH
Thu 26 The Changing Room 7pm PAC
Thu 26 –Sat 28 Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story pg. 11 BOH
Sun 29 The Glenn Miller Orchestra 3pm BOH
APRIL
Wed 1 –
Thu 2 Peppa Pig’s Big Family Show (R) pg. 12 BOH
Wed 1 Animal Farm 7.30pm PAC
Thu 2 The Snake Davis Band 7.30pm PAC
Fri 3 Coffee Concert: Northern Reeds 1pm PAC
Fri 3 Buxton Buzz Comedy Club 8pm PAC
Sat 4 Vampires Rock: Eternal Love The Musical 7.30pm BOH
Sun 5 Gigspanner Big Band 7.30pm PAC
Mon 6 That’ll Be The Day 7pm BOH
Tue 7 Holmes and Watson 2.30pm PAC
Wed 8 Club Mistero 7.30pm PAC
Thu 9 An Evening of Burlesque Cabaret 7.30pm BOH
Fri 10 An Evening with Toyah 7.30pm BOH
Sat 11 The Sound of Springsteen 7.30pm BOH
Mon 13 Chris McCausland 7.30pm BOH
Wed 15 Huey Morgan – The Fun Lovin’ Criminal 7.30pm BOH
Thu 16 NT Live: All My Sons 7pm PAC
Fri 17 Pagliacci 7.30pm BOH
Fri 17 Dr Louise Newson 7.30pm PAC
Sat 18 Buxton Live Acts Revue 7pm PAC
Sat 18 The Gondoliers (AD) 7.30pm BOH
Sun 19 –
Mon 20 Claire Dobinson School of Dancing pg.18 BOH
Tue 21 The Bootleg Beatles 7.30pm BOH
Thu 23 High School Musical JR 7pm PAC
Fri 24 –Sat 25 Making a Killing 7.30pm PAC
Sun 26 The Ultimate Bubble Show 1pm & 3pm PAC
Wed 29
Apr –
Mon 4
May Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (BSL, AD) pg. 21 BOH
Wed 29 Flashbang 7.30pm PAC
MAY
Fri 1 Coffee Concert: Morelia Piano Trio 1pm PAC
Fri 1 Buxton Buzz Comedy Club 8pm PAC
Sat 2 Lucy Spraggan 7.30pm PAC
Tue 5 Katherine Priddy 7.30pm PAC
Wed 6 The Music of Hans Zimmer vs John Williams 7.30pm BOH
Fri 8 Showaddywaddy 7.30pm BOH
Fri 8 Kate Butch – Choose Your Own Cabaret 8pm PAC
Sat 9 Lenny Henry 7.30pm BOH
Sat 9 Mark Simmons 7.30pm PAC
Sun 10 By A Lady 4pm BOH
Sun 10 Phil Mealey: Early Doors 7.30pm PAC
Tue 12 Rumours of Fleetwood Mac 7.30pm BOH
Thu 14 The Bon Jovi Experience 7.30pm BOH
Thu 14 Damian Hall: Running Forever 7.30pm PAC
Fri 15 Stewart Lee vs The Man Wulf 7.30pm BOH
Sat 16 Banff Mountain Film Festival 7.30pm BOH
Sat 16 The Cavern Club Story 7.30pm PAC
Sun 17 Paul Young 7.30pm BOH
Sun 17 The Adam Buxton Band 7.30pm PAC
Mon 18 Keith Brymer Jones & Marj Hogarth 7.30pm BOH
Tue 19 Seven Drunken Nights 7.30pm BOH
Sat 23 The South 7.30pm BOH
Sat 23 Rank – A Tale from Paradise Heights 7.30pm PAC
Thu 28 NT Live: The Playboy of the Western World 7pm PAC
JUNE
Fri 5
Coffee Concert: Contigo Saxophone Duo 1pm PAC
Fri 5 Buxton Buzz Comedy Club 8pm PAC
Sat 6 Adriana Brownlee – Death Zone 7.30pm PAC
Sun 7 Wallace and Gromit – The Wrong Trousers with Live Brass Band 2pm PAC
Sun 7 The D-Day Darlings 3pm BOH
Sun 7 Wallace and Gromit – A Grand Day Out with Live Brass Band 4pm PAC
Fri 12 Tubular Bells Live 7.30pm BOH
Sun 14 Samantha Wood Theatre Academy 5pm BOH
Wed 17 Jukebox Idols 7.30pm BOH
Thu 18 Young Company Double Bill 6.30pm PAC
Thu 18 Coldplace 7.30pm BOH
Sat 20 –Sun 21 In The Night Garden Live pg. 31 BOH
Tue 23 –Wed 24 Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo 7.30pm BOH
Thu 25 A Country Night in Nashville 7.30pm BOH
Thu 25 The Pitmen Poets 7.30pm PAC
Fri 26 Murder Trial Tonight IV: Death of a Landlord 7.30pm BOH
Sat 27 Killer Queen 7.30pm BOH
JULY
Thu 2 NT Live: Les Liaisons Dangereuses 7pm PAC
Wed 8 & Fri 10 Macbeth Buxton Fringe Festival
Thu 9 –Sun 26 Buxton International Festival pg. 34 & 35 Various
Mon 27 Rhythm of the Dance 7.30pm BOH
Tue 28 Jools Holland 7.30pm BOH
Tue 28 –Wed 29 Buxton School of Performing Arts present Frozen 7.30pm PAC
AUGUST
Fri 31 Jul – Mon 3
Aug Outdoor Opera House Various Grinlow Country Park
Sat 1 –Sat 15 International Gilbert & Sullivan Festival pg. 36 – 39 Various
Fri 14 Legends of the 60s 7.30pm PAC
Sat 22 Very Santana 7.30pm BOH
Tue 25 –Sat 29 The Last Laugh pg. 42 BOH
Fri 28 Newsies Jr. 4pm & 7pm PAC
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Opera House Seating Plan
BUXTON OPERA HOUSE SEATING PLAN STAGE
STALLS
Booking Information
Box Office Opening Times
Our main box office is located at the Opera House and handles ticket sales for both our venues.
TUE – FRI: 10 AM - 6 PM
SAT: 12 PM – 6 PM
SUN & MON: Closed (4 PM – 6 PM on performance days)
The above may vary depending on performance times.
Ticket Prices
Our ticket prices vary and can change based on demand, so we encourage early booking to get the best seats at the best price. Discounts may be available for seniors (60+), children (under 16), students, access customers, customers in receipt of benefits, schools and groups (8+). Free or discounted companion tickets are available with proof of eligibility.
Refunds & Exchanges
Tickets are non-refundable unless a show is cancelled. Exchanges (same event only) require 48 hours’ notice and are subject to a £1.50 fee. Optional ticket protection is available. Please ask at Box Office or visit our website.
Access
There is partial wheelchair access at the Opera House (and an accessible toilet). The level access is 72cm/28in at its narrowest point and cannot be accessed by motorised scooters. There is wheelchair access to the Box Office side door on Water Street, where there is an intercom system. The Pavilion Arts Centre has level access (2 wheelchair spaces and an accessible toilet). Please bring a companion if you would have difficulty making your own way out of our buildings in an emergency. We have passive infra–red (PIR) systems and an induction loop system in both venues. Hearing devices are available at the Box Office.
On selected shows we offer Captioned, BSL Interpreted, Audio Described and Relaxed performances. Assistance dogs are welcome, please let us know if they are accompanying you. For more information visit: buxtonoperahouse.org.uk/visit/access
Children
Under 16s must be with an adult. Babies under 3 are welcome at family shows (where stated). The Upper Circle side seats and boxes in the Opera House are not suitable for families with children under 10 years old. The Pavilion Arts Centre seating is not suitable for children under three years old.
Getting Here
Opera House: Water Street, SK17 6XN Pavilion Arts Centre: St John’s Road, SK17 6BE There is free parking available after 6pm in the upper level of the Pavilion Gardens car park, and a direct train service from Manchester Piccadilly to Buxton. Local bus routes are also available, find out more here: buxtonoperahouse.org.uk/visit/ how-to-find-us
Customer Service
Need help during a show? Speak to our Front of House team. For feedback or queries contact customerservice@boh.org.uk or call 01298 72050
Full terms: buxtonoperahouse.org.uk/ terms-and-conditions
