Pavilion Arts Centre Tuesday 29 October 7.30pm
Opera House Tuesday 29 October 7.30pm Creative Cow presents
THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR Shakespeare’s epic & delightful comedy is a rollicking tale of marriage, fidelity, trickery and love. The puffed-up & degenerate Sir John Falstaff is seized with the outrageous idea that seducing two of Windsor’s wealthy merry wives will prove his virility and give him access to their money. The assignations are made, but with female cunning and a devilish plot involving their husbands, Falstaff is repeatedly tricked and humiliated... From the company that brought The Rivals and Charley’s Aunt to Buxton in 2012 and ’13. ‘Outstanding ensemble in a flawless production’ – UK Theatre Network Free after-show Q&A with the company in the Stalls. Tickets: £15 Discounts: Groups of 8 or more/Senior Citizens/Disabled: £1.25 off (not Dress Circle). JSA/Income Support/Students/Children: ½ price (not Dress Circle). Matcham Cards/Buxton Breaks (see p83): £1.75 off Standby Tickets (see p84): £5 PlayLink (see p83) 40
Opera House Wednesday 30 October 2pm Blunderbus Theatre Company presents
ERIC BIBB
HOW TO CATCH A STAR
Eric Bibb’s new album Deeper In The Well is being hailed as one of the most important roots albums of recent years. Not only does it cross genres – folk, gospel, acoustic blues, and down-home country – but it offers a sound steeped in the rural Louisiana where it was recorded.
Once there was a boy and he loved stars very much. Every night he watched stars from his bedroom window and wished he had one of his own. One day, he decided he would try to catch a star. But first he had to think of a plan.
His breakthrough album, Good Stuff, released in 1997, was followed by Me To You, featuring some of his personal heroes, among them Pops & Mavis Staples. There then followed the Grammy-nominated Shakin’ a Tailfeather (with Taj Mahal & Linda Tillery & the Cultural Heritage Choir); Friends, which featured Odetta, Charlie Musselwhite, Guy Davis & Taj Mahal; and two collaborations with his father, A Family Affair and Praising Peace: A Tribute to Paul Robeson. More recent was his 2010 Booker’s Guitar, a tribute to blues pioneer Bukka White. A four-decade career, 35 albums, countless radio and TV shows and non-stop touring have given Eric Bibb a world and music view that’s tempered by curiosity and compassion. Don’t miss his Buxton visit! Tickets: £26 No discounts
Follow Boy on his incredible journey across land, sea and skies in his search for a special starry friend. Following the international success of The Owl who was Afraid of the Dark, Blunderbus present this funny, gentle retelling of award-winning children’s author Oliver Jeffers’ bewitching and bestselling children's book. With an irresistible blend of music, puppetry and storytelling, this is a must-see for small people aged 3 to 7, and grown-up stargazers! ‘Totally captivating’ – The Primary Times Tickets: Adults £8, Children £7 Family Tickets: £28 (4 people incl at least 2 children) or £21 (3 people incl at least 1 child). Children 2 or under: £2.50 (on parent’s knee) Babies under 12 months: Free (on parent’s knee)
Following a smash hit UK Tour in 2012, The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy is back in this groundbreaking new stage production – a radio show like you never saw before, packed with laughter, really wild sound effects, a live band, HD projections, and drinks with extremely silly names. Joining Simon Jones (Arthur Dent) and Hitchhiker’s favourites from the legendary radio and TV cast, will be a VIP guest voice from the book (including in 2012 Terry Jones, Clive Anderson, Phill Jupitus and Andrew Sachs).
Opera House Thursday 31 October 7.30pm The Radio Theatre Company presents
‘A technical triumph...the best version of the book I have witnessed so far’ – Sebastian Gahan, Liverpool Live Tickets: £27 No discounts
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