Buxton Summer 2015 by Buxton Opera House

APRIL TO AUGUST 2015

BUXTON OPERA HOUSE PAVILION ARTS CENTRE

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‘WE ARE REGULAR THEATRE-GOERS ATTENDING REGIONAL AND LONDON PRODUCTIONS AND WE CAN HONESTLY SAY THAT THIS WAS ONE OF THE BEST THEATRE EXPERIENCES WE HAVE HAD’ AUDIENCE MEMBER - BIRDSONG

Welcome

‘THIS IS THE ULTIMATE VENUE TO GO AND SEE THAT MURDER MYSTERY!’

Contents LEARNING & PARTICIPATION EASTER ACTIVITIES APRIL MAY JUNE JULY BUXTON FESTIVAL GILBERT & SULLIVAN AUGUST COMING SOON FILMS & SCREENINGS BOOKING TERMS AND CONDITIONS DISCOUNTS & SPECIAL OFFERS DIARY

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BOX OFFICE OPENING: MONDAY TO SATURDAY 10AM TO 8PM, SUNDAY 4PM TO 8PM OPENING TIMES VARY DEPENDING ON PERFORMANCE TIMES.

Patron: Lady Jasmine Cavendish. Chairman: Carol Prowse. Chief Executive: Simon Glinn 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. High Peak Theatre Trust gratefully acknowledges the continued support of High Peak Borough Council.

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LEARNING & PARTICIPATION

TAKE PART

MINI-MOVERS & GROOVERS

ARTS CENTRE

Join us for our Monday morning activity for the under 5s, where toddlers and children can explore new worlds through creative movement and dance. Through a mixed sensory approach, your child will develop skills and confidence with support from an experienced Early Years teacher. Sessions run on the following Mondays at 10am: 13, 20 & 27 April 4, 11 & 18 May Tickets: £5 Special offer: Book for 5 sessions, get the 6th session free! Booking is advised but you can still drop in on the day.

KALEIDOSCOPE COMMUNITY CHOIR

BUXTON OPERA HOUSE YOUNG COMPANY

Buxton Opera House and Buxton Festival have teamed up to provide a brilliant opportunity for adults to try something new in Buxton.

Young Company membership gives young people the chance to engage with the Opera House team in all aspects of theatre life whether they want to participate, produce, promote or perform.

Join local vocal teacher Carol Bowns and the Kaleidoscope Community Choir for an hour of singing and fun! There will be a variety of songs, with everything from choral classics and favourite hymns to pop and folk. The choir meets on the following Tuesdays at 1pm in the Dress Circle Bar of the Opera House: 14 & 28 April 12 May 16 & 30 June 7 July Tickets: £3.50

Membership is open to any young person aged between 5 and 25 and for a small annual fee of £10 offers many great benefits including opportunities to audition for Young Company productions, discounted tickets, meet and greet with cast members from visiting shows and to be part of a unique community of likeminded individuals. For more information visit buxtonoperahouse.org.uk or contact: csanders@boh.org.uk

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TAKE PART Wednesday 1 to Friday 10 April

PAVILION GARDENS

Easter Spring Trail

EASTER

Venture out around the Pavilion Gardens this Easter holiday as we go on the hunt to find many characters from much loved children’s stories. Search high and low for Alice in Wonderland, Little Red Riding Hood, the Three Little Pigs and many more in a self-led activity packed with adventure and fun. Simply pick up your sheet from the Box Office and let the hunt begin! Please see Box Office opening times. Tickets: £2 Discounts not available

TAKE PART Tuesday 7 April 10am to 3pm

ARTS CENTRE

FAMILY Tuesday 7 April 11am & 2.30pm

OPERA HOUSE

FAMILY Wednesday 8 April 2pm

Play in a Day Workshop

The Basil Brush Show

Premier Stage Productions Ltd & FremantleMedia presents

The Phoenix and the Carpet

The Full on Fox Tour 2015

Come along to this practical, day long workshop where you will bring E. Nesbitt’s adventurous tale to life on stage!

Britain's most loveable fox is back on the road along with his TV chum Mr Stephen (aka Chris Pizzey). Together they will take you on a journey of laughs, storytelling and song in a brand new, specially written live stage show packed with fun and excitement.

Tree Fu Tom

It's startling enough to have a phoenix hatch in your house, but even more startling when it talks and reveals that you have a magic carpet on the floor. The vain and ancient bird accompanies the children on a series of adventures through time and space, however magic being what it is, things rarely turns out as they are meant... For ages 8 to 13 Tickets: £25 Discounts not available

Come and join in the mayhem, along with Mr Stephen who is continually interrupted by naughty uncontrollable Basil! There will be a meet and greet with Basil and Mr Stephen in the foyer after the show. Tickets: £12-£14 Family tickets: £36-£48 Discounts not available

OPERA HOUSE

The world’s smallest superhero from the smash-hit BAFTA nominated CBeebies series will be coming to Buxton in a brand new stage show. Tom is a seemingly ordinary boy but when he leaves his house and puts on his power belt he shrinks in size and becomes a superhero in the magical world of Treetopolis. Watch the world of Treetopolis come to life in an adventure packed with fun, music and participation. Tree Fu Tom was developed in conjunction with the Dyspraxia Foundation with the aim of promoting movement in children. Tickets: £11.50-£13.50 Family tickets: £34.50-£46 Discounts not available

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APRIL

OPERA HOUSE

ARTS CENTRE

Tangram Theatre: Darwin the Origin of Species

ARTS CENTRE

Sunday 19 April 7.30pm

Tickets: £11-£14

Tickets: £6

Tickets: £15.50-£18.50

Film: Pride

Phoenix Dance Theatre – Mixed Programme 2015

The Guns N' Roses Experience UK

ARTS CENTRE

The Hollies

ARTS CENTRE

Thursday 9 April 7.30pm

A Night of Queen with The Bohemians

ARTS CENTRE

OPERA HOUSE

Tickets: £15.50

Sunday 12 April 7.30pm Tickets: £18

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Ash Dykes – Breaking Mongolia: The Lonely Snow Leopard Friday 24 April 7.30pm Tickets: £13

Coffee Concerts: Amici Trio Tickets: £7

OPERA HOUSE

Dara O’Briain SOLD OUT Saturday 25 April 7.30pm Tickets: £24

Bella Hardy With The Dawn Tour

The End of the Affair Tuesday 28 & Wednesday 29 April 7.30pm (Matinee: Wednesday 2.30pm) Tickets: £16-£19

ARTS CENTRE

Faulty Towers – The Dining Experience Wednesday 29 April to Sunday 3 May 7.30pm (Lunch: Saturday & Sunday 1pm)

Tickets: £17.50-£19.50

ARTS CENTRE

Sunday 26 April 7.30pm

Tickets: £16.50

Friday 24 April 7.30pm

Stone Cold Murder

Friday 17 April 1pm

The Simon & Garfunkel Story

Sunday 26 April 7.30pm

Tickets: £15-£18

Tickets: £16-£19

ARTS CENTRE

Thursday 23 April 7.30pm

NT Live: The Hard Problem

Wednesday 15 to Saturday 18 April 7.30pm (Matinee: Saturday 2.30pm)

Jamie Allan: iMagician – The Evolution of Magic

The Searchers Tickets: £17-£20

Tickets: £13-£16

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Saturday 11 April 7.30pm

Just So with Robert Powell

Tuesday 14 April 7.30pm

OPERA HOUSE

Wednesday 22 April 7.30pm

4 Parts Guitar

Thursday 16 April 7pm

Tickets: £15.50-£18.50

OPERA HOUSE

Tickets: £16.50

Friday 10 April 7.30pm

Ian Prowse and Amsterdam plus Alan Burke

Sunday 12 April 7.30pm Tickets: £4

Tickets: £26.50-£29.50

ARTS CENTRE

Nights on Broadway – The Bee Gees Story

Sunday 12 April 1pm

Tickets: £14-£17

OPERA HOUSE

Saturday 4 April 7.30pm

OPERA HOUSE

Jazz at the Arts Centre: Unfurl

Tickets: £36-£39.50

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Buxton Community School: Dare Dream Dance Thursday 30 April 7.30pm Tickets: £7

Discounts may be available for some performances. For more information about What’s On in April visit buxtonoperahouse.org.uk

MAY

MUSIC Friday 1 May 7.30pm

OPERA HOUSE

MUSIC Saturday 2 May 7.30pm

OPERA HOUSE

FRIGG

Oysterband

Appearing as part of Buxton Folk In May

plus June Tabor and Blair Dunlop Appearing as part of Buxton Folk In May

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After dazzling at Celtic Connections, the Scots Fiddle Festival, the Sage Gateshead and Cambridge Folk Festival, this young international fiddle septet are one of the finest of a new generation of folk artists. All members have studied at top music universities and have devised their own blend of folk called Nordgrass, a mix of Nordic folk and American bluegrass. The result is hip-twitching and heart burstingly beautiful music, infused with traditional Finnish tunes and feisty Norwegian detours. Tickets: £20 Discounts not available Special Offer: Book for any event during Buxton Folk in May and get £2 off each subsequent purchase. Not available online.

Having last played in Buxton to a sell-out audience in 2013, Oysterband are back with June Tabor and Blair Dunlop sharing the bill. Their modern, folk-based British music is both intense and rocking, while keeping an acoustic sound at its heart. Joining them is June Tabor, who collaborated with the band for a second time on Ragged Kingdom, which was voted best album of 2011 by fRoots magazine. Singer-songwriter Blair Dunlop won the Horizon Award at the 2013 BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards and joins the bill following extensive tours of the UK and Australia. Tickets: £23.50-£29 Discounts not available

LIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE

Special Offer: Book for any event during Buxton Folk in May and get £2 off each subsequent purchase. Not available online.

MUSIC/TAKE PART Saturday 2 & Sunday 3 May

OTHER VENUES

Big Session in Buxton Appearing as part of Buxton Folk In May Growing out of the spirit of afterhours music sessions between artists and festival goers, Oysterband’s Big Session started as a folk festival at Leicester’s De Montford Hall. Now convening in towns boasting some of England’s most iconic venues, this year’s event follows a three-part concert at the Opera House with Oysterband, June Tabor and Blair Dunlop. There will be informal music sessions led by Simon Care and other High Peak musicians at The Old Clubhouse. On Sunday morning take a guided walk around the beautiful spa town of Buxton led by Oysterband frontman and famed rambler John Jones. Participation is free to ticket holders for the main concert, subject to availability. To find out more, visit buxtonoperahouse.org.uk/buxton-folk-in-may

COMEDY Sunday 3 May 7.30pm

OPERA HOUSE

The Ken Dodd Happiness Show A tattyfilarious evening of laughter and song with a true comic genius and showbiz legend. Treat yourself to a fun-filled variety show for all the family with guests, jokes and songs celebrating over 50 years of ‘happiness’ with The King of Comedy! Tickets: £22 Discounts not available

MUSIC/FAMILY Wednesday 6 May 7.30pm

OPERA HOUSE

Voca People

COMEDY Friday 8 May 8pm

OPERA HOUSE

Stewart Lee A Room with a Stew

Full of energy and bursting with comedy and fun, Voca People are an international phenomenon featuring more than 80 all-time favorite musical hits from Madonna to Michael Jackson via Mozart! No instruments and no sound effects - just eight incredible, talented singer-comedians mixing flawlessly sung a cappella harmonies with amazing beatboxing simulations. With over 50 million YouTube hits, worldwide audiences of over 1 million and a rave response for their UK debut at the 2014 Edinburgh Fringe, Voca People's fun-filled alien invasion is taking Planet Earth by storm! ‘Simply great. A knockout!' – New York Times ‘The fun is infectious' – Big Issue Tickets: £24.50 Family ticket: £65 (4 people including at least 2 children) Matcham:/Groups (8+)/Senior/Disabled/JSA/Income Support/Students: £2 off (not Dress Circle)

Stewart Lee presents his brand new live show with fresh material ready for his next series of Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle on BBC2. Lee made his name in comedy during the 1990s when he partnered with Richard Herring for the BBC comedy series Fist of Fun. Since then, the duo went on to create Jerry Springer: The Opera which became a Broadway hit, as well as garnering strong controversy. Ages 14 & over only. 'Remains one of the best stand-ups in the country' – Metro 'Best comedian in Britain' – Mirror 'There's a wealth of evidence to suggest that in the last few years, Lee has gone completely mad' – Guardian Tickets: £22 Discounts not available

MAY

MUSIC Saturday 9 May 7.30pm

OPERA HOUSE

Altan

Doc Brown

Appearing as part of Buxton Folk In May

The Weird Way Round

With music ranging from sensitive and touching old Irish songs to hard hitting reels and jigs, Altan have moved audiences around the world with their heartwarming and dynamic live performances.

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COMEDY Saturday 9 May 7.30pm

The band is committed to bringing the beauty of traditional music to contemporary audiences in a way that highlights all of its qualities and destroys none. Altan have always believed that Irish traditional music is modern in every sense. Its growing influence and popularity has proved them right and their new album The Road Home is out this year featuring guests such as Alison Brown, Tim O’Brien and Eddi Reader. Tickets: £21.50 Discounts not available Special Offer: Book for any event during Buxton Folk in May and get £2 off each subsequent purchase. Not available online.

ARTS CENTRE

The actor, comedian and rapper Doc Brown makes his debut in Buxton, sharing his unique take on life, love and lyricism. He will be known to audiences for his role as DS Joe Hawkins in the hit US show Law & Order and has made appearances on Russell Howard's Good News, The Inbetweeners, Rev. and Derek. ‘If Brown keeps mining this rich seam of hip-hop comedy, his fame should look after itself' – Guardian 'Sharp punchlines, imaginative devices and knows more than a thing or two about timing' – Metro 'A seamless mix of truly inspired hip-hop and standup. He's a total star… an utter joy' – Time Out Tickets: £15 Discounts not available

MUSIC Sunday 10 May 7.30pm

OPERA HOUSE

The Illegal Eagles Now established as the world’s official No.1 Eagles tribute, The Illegal Eagles continue to amaze crowds everywhere with their extremely tight harmonies and acute attention to detail. Their ability to capture the emotion of Don Henley’s vocal deliveries has won mass audience acclaim both at home and abroad. This latest production brings you all the classics – Hotel California, Take It Easy, Lyin’ Eyes, Desperado, Life in the Fast Lane, Take it to the Limit and a whole lot more. 'The band were flawless in their delivery both musically and vocally' – Daily Express Tickets: £22.50-£24.50 Matcham: £2.75 off Groups (8+)/Senior/Disabled: £2.25 off (not Dress Circle) JSA/Income Support/Students: ½ price (not Dress Circle)

MUSIC Sunday 10 May 7.30pm

ARTS CENTRE

Celtic Fiddle Festival Appearing as part of Buxton Folk In May Celebrating 20 years of unique, compelling and powerful music, Celtic Fiddle Festival released their sixth recording Live in Brittany in 2014 encapsulating the energy and excitement of a live performance along with the beauty and vitality of this ageless music. Called 'three of the finest folk violinists anywhere' by the Washington Post, Celtic Fiddle Festival celebrates the violin in all its globe-trotting variations. Fiddlers Kevin Burke, Christian Lemaître and André Brunet showcase a fascinating juxtaposition of international and individual styles. Accompanying them is Nicolas Quemener, a master open-tuning guitarist. Tickets: £17.50 Discounts not available Special Offer: Book for any event during Buxton Folk in May and get £2

DANCE Monday 11 May 7.30pm

OPERA HOUSE

The Claire Dobinson School of Dancing presents

En Pointe Anniversary Performance

SOLD OUT

The Claire Dobinson School of Dancing celebrates its 15 year anniversary with a fun filled extravaganza of ballet, tap, modern and contemporary Dance. The performance will showcase the talents of all the school’s students, from the youngest ballerinas to those aspiring to perform at a vocational level. En Pointe will feature guest appearances from some of the schools graduates, who are now professional dancers performing in the UK and worldwide. Tickets: £13.50 Senior Citizens/Disabled/JSA/Income Support/Students/Children: £1.50 off

MUSIC Tuesday 12 May 7.30pm

OPERA HOUSE

Jack Jones The Coming Home Tour Plus support: Rita Coolidge Returning to the Opera House, Jones will be performing swing renditions of contemporary pop, rock and classics. There will be popular favourites including Wives and Lovers, Love Boat and The Race Is On and audiences will be treated to a special presentation of his latest video which features the songs Imagine and From A Distance. Double GRAMMY award-winner and American recording star Rita Coolidge is one of the most versatile singers of our time. Her hits have included We're All Alone and High and Higher. 'Jack is one of the major singers of our time' – Frank Sinatra 'The greatest ‘pure’ singer in the world' – Mel Torme 'Jones is a bona fide legend' – Guardian Tickets: £30.50 Discounts not available

MAY

DRAMA Friday 15 & Saturday 16 May 7.30pm (Matinee: Saturday 2.30pm)

ARTS CENTRE

Buxton Drama League presents

Butley

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By Simon Gray Ben Butley is having a bad day. His career as a university lecturer is on the rocks. His estranged wife wants to marry a man he despises. Worst of all, he seems to be losing the loyalty and affection of his closest friend, Joey. Will he be able to turn his life around, or will his selfdestructive personality only make matters worse?

MUSIC Sunday 17 May 1pm

ARTS CENTRE

Jazz at the Arts Centre

The TJQ

Sunday lunchtime jazz concerts from the cream of the Manchester and North West scene. Formed in March 2013, the TJQ’s aim is to bring together the musical styles of swing, Latin and smooth jazz to a wider audience.

Contains strong language and adult themes.

The band comprises of pianist, composer and arranger Terry James, alto saxophonist Martin Robinson, percussionist Sharon James and singer Sheena McInnes. They perform original compositions and arrangements of classic numbers from the early days of swing right up to the present day.

This amateur production of Butley is presented by special arrangement with Samuel French, Ltd.

Lunches available in the Arts Centre bar from 12.30pm.

Buxton Drama League continue their reputation for challenging drama with Simon Gray’s acclaimed black comedy, in a character study filled with rapier-sharp wit.

Tickets: £11 & £13 Matcham: £1.50 off Groups (8+)/Senior/Disabled: £1 off JSA/Income Support/Students/Children: ½ price

Tickets: £6 in advance, £9 on the door Discounts not available

MUSIC Sunday 17 May 7.30pm

OPERA HOUSE

The Carpenters Story Widely regarded as the first ever tribute show back in 1989, The Carpenters Story brings the show bang up-todate with Phil Aldridge’s lavish arrangements, stunning vocal harmonies and Claire Furley’s uncanny representation of Karen Carpenter, all combining to bring back memories of pop’s most melodic duo. Featuring all the songs that made The Carpenters legendary in the world of music including They Long to be Close To You, We’ve Only Just Begun and I Won’t Last a Day Without You, The Carpenters Story take you on a magical musical journey spanning three decades. 'It was well played, very accurate – I’m flattered!' – Richard Carpenter Tickets: £20-£23 Matcham: £2.50 off Groups (8+)/Senior/Disabled: £2 off (not Dress Circle) JSA/Income Support/Students/Children: ½ price (not Dress Circle)

OPERA

DRAMA Tuesday 26 to Saturday 27 April 7.30pm Matinees: Wednesday & Saturday 2.30pm

13 OPERA HOUSE OPERA HOUSE

English Touring Opera

The critically stage play, adapted the novel by The 2014 Olivier Award-winning company return acclaimed to Buxton with a season of Italian from operas. Sebastian Faulks, comes to Buxton Opera House as part of a Thursday 14 & Saturday 16 Maymajor 7.30pm Friday 15 May national tour marking 1007.30pm years since the beginning of the First World War.

La Bohème

The Wild Man of the West Indies

In pre-war France, a young Englishman Stephen Wraysford embarks on a passionate and dangerous affair with the beautiful By Puccini Isabelle Azaire that turns their world upside down. A story of young love, La Bohème takes place on By Donizetti As Paris. the war a snowy Christmas Eve in 19th century Thebreaks out, Stephen must lead his men through the carnage of the Somme. Faced with unprecedented After discovering his wife Eleonora has been near-destitute artist Marcello and poet Rodolfoof the Battle horror, he clings unfaithful, to the memory of Isabelle as to theWest world explodes Cardenio journeys Indies try to keep warm, feeding a stove with the pages of Rodolfo’s latest work. When Rodolfo falls for around him. where he loses his senses and his mind. Mimi, a seamstress who lives nearby, their Birdsong is a mesmerising story in ofRome love and courage. First performed in 1833 whereSet it both poverty and ill-health force the two lovers apart. enjoyed considerable the operacompany before and during the Great War, thesuccess, large ensemble vanishedloss fromand the the repertoire until its revival in With some of the most memorable music in the heartbreak, captures redemption love brings. the late 20th century. This is the first production opera, from the sublime Che gelida manina to Contains strong of language. ages 12 & over only. this scaleFor to tour anywhere in the world and is the shattering brass chords that announce a rare treat for lovers of both bel canto and Mimi’s death, this new production is both hearttheatre. breaking and joyous. Schools workshops available: Contact csanders@boh.org.uk Both operas sung in Italian with EnglishThere surtitles the ETO orchestra. willand beaccompanied a FREE afterbyshow Q&A with the company in the

Stalls following Thursday evening's performance.

There will be a FREE pre-performance talk in the Paupers Pit on Friday 15 May at 6.30pm. Space is limited, so please call the Box Office to request a ticket.

‘A moving and stunning performance’ - Whats On Stage Tickets: £18-£34 Matcham: £3.50 off ‘Achingly beautiful, moving, incredible’ - Birmingham Post Groups (8+)/Senior/Disabled: £3 off (not Dress Circle) £10-£15 JSA/Income Support/Students/Children:Tickets: ½ price (not Dress Circle) Matcham members: £12-£14 Special Offer: Groups (10+)/Senior/Disabled: £8.50-£13.50 Book for both La Bohème and The Wild Man of theSupport/Students: West Indies at the same time, and save £10 off JSA/Income £5-£7.50 the total price (top two prices only). Offer not available online.

‘Exquisite and highly recommended’ – HHHH Guardian ‘Donizetti fans will be grateful... Hats off to ETO’ – Telegraph

‘A dream Bohème‘ – HHHH WhatsOnStage

MAY

DRAMA Tuesday 19 to Saturday 23 May 7.30pm Matinees: Wednesday & Saturday 2.30pm

OPERA HOUSE

Sell A Door Theatre Company presents

The History Boys By Alan Bennett

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Directed by Kate Saxon Designed by Libby Watson ‘Pass it on boys ... that’s the game I wanted you to learn ... pass it on’ Since it first opened in 2004, Alan Bennett’s comedy masterpiece has gone on to become one of the nation’s favourite plays. Set in the 1980s, The History Boys is the story of a group of bright, funny and unruly sixth-formers in pursuit of sex, sport and a place at university. Their maverick English teacher is at odds with the young and shrewd

supply teacher, whilst their headmaster is obsessed with results and league tables. Staffroom rivalry and the anarchy of adolescence overflow, provoking insistent questions about history and how you teach it. Their Alevels may be over, but their true education is only just beginning. Bursting with witty one-liners and thought provoking questions, a vibrant ensemble cast bring Bennett’s Oxbridge hopefuls brilliantly to life as the boys discover the true meaning of education and give their teachers some lessons of their own. This brand new production of The History Boys fizzes with infectious energy and humour. Down to earth, relatable and incredibly funny, this is a classic entertaining night at the theatre.

‘Blissfully funny… In short, a superb, life-enhancing play’ – HHHH Guardian

There will be a FREE after show Q&A with the company in Stalls following Wednesday’s matinee performance. Tickets: £16-£19 (Tues to Thurs eves & Wed mat) £20-£23 (Fri & Sat eves & Sat mat) Matcham: £2 off Groups (8+)/Senior/Disabled: £1.50 off (not Dress Circle – not Fri & Sat perfs) JSA/Income Support/Students/Children: ½ price (not Dress Circle – not Fri & Sat perfs)

MAY

MUSIC Monday 18 May 7.30pm

OPERA HOUSE

ARTS CENTRE

MUSIC Friday 22 May 7.30pm

ARTS CENTRE

Belle and Sebastian

Nexus Guitar Duo

Merrymouth

Plus support: Dum Dum Girls

Appears by kind permission of the RNCM

Appearing as part of Buxton Folk In May

SOLD OUT

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MUSIC Thursday 21 May 1pm

Returns may be available, please check with the Box Office on the day After the launch of their ninth studio album, Girls in Peacetime Want to Dance, the Glasgow based indie-pop group will be performing at Buxton Opera House for the first time. Their appearance is part of a 13-date tour of historic venues across England, Wales and Scotland. Tickets: £26.50-£36.50 Discounts not available

Programme to include: Sonatina canonica by Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco Arrangements of Ravel. Jobiniana No.1 by Sérgio Assad Generator by Gary Ryan. Guitarists James Girling and Bradley Johnson began their studies at the Royal Northern College of Music in September 2013. As a duo they have performed recitals at the University of Liverpool, the Whitworth Hall for Coutts and in 2014, the opening of Manchester Central Library. After the performance there will be a meet and greet with the musicians over coffee. Tickets: £7 in advance, £10 on the door. Discounts not available

Merrymouth are a three-piece folk orientated band featuring Ocean Colour Scene songwriter and vocalist Simon Fowler, Dan Sealey and Adam Barry. Their debut album Merrymouth was toured during 2013 and included performances at BBC Radio 2’s CarFest, the Mosely Folk Festival and the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. The band’s latest album Wenlock Hill is a collection of new songs featuring John McCusker on violin, with a special guest appearance from Chas Hodges of Chas & Dave (piano), Catherine Harper (cello), Andy Derrick (trombone), Hugh Thomas (clarinet), Anthony Jones (muted trumpet) and Nick Lyndon (double bass). ‘Beautiful and majestic’ – Chris Evans, BBC Radio 2 Tickets: £13.50 Discounts not available Special Offer: Book for any event during Buxton Folk in May and get £2 off each subsequent purchase.

COMEDY Saturday 23 May 7.30pm

ARTS CENTRE

Andy Parsons Live and Unleashed – But Naturally Cautious With four sell out national tours, three DVD releases and a special for Comedy Central already under his belt, Andy Parsons is back on the road in 2015 and coming to the Pavilion Arts Centre new show will see the star of BBC2’s Mock The Week and Live At The Apollo touring again, delivering more sharp comedy. Over 14s only ‘Hysterical live show. Andy Parsons is on fire’ – Mirror ‘A merciless, Swiftian dissection. Bubbling over with righteous and very funny indignation’ – Times ‘His delivery multiplies the humour. Big laughs unloading both barrels at British political and public life’ – Guardian Tickets: £16 Discounts not available

DRAMA Sunday 24 May 7.30pm

OPERA HOUSE

European Arts Company presents

The Picture of Dorian Gray Fresh from a West End run of The Trials of Oscar Wilde, European Arts Company returns with a new adaptation of The Picture of Dorian Gray. Written with Wilde’s grandson Merlin Holland, the play is timed to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the story’s publication. Set in the decadent world of Victorian London, a beautiful young man called Dorian Gray becomes infatuated by the exquisite portrait that Basil Hallward has painted of him. He makes a Faustian pact that he will remain forever young while the picture grows old. This gripping and hugely entertaining piece of theatre combines drawing-room comedy with gothic horror. ‘A perfectly judged rendering by European Arts Company’ – Times Tickets: £12.50-£15 Matcham: £1.75 off Groups (8+)/Senior/Disabled: £1.25 off (not Dress Circle) JSA/Income Support/Students/Children: ½ price (not Dress Circle)

TALKS Wednesday 27 May 7.30pm

ARTS CENTRE

Simon Yates My Mountain Life Simon Yates became a household name following the publication of his book Touching the Void, which was later made into a film. On a remote mountain in Peru in June 1985, mountaineer Yates found himself in an unenviable position. He was slowly being pulled off the mountain face by his injured partner, Joe Simpson, dangling on the rope far below. His decision to cut the rope saved both their lives in this epic tale of survival. Thirty years on and Yates continues to climb, travelling to places as disperate as the Arctic, Antarctic, Alaska and Central Asia. Told with wit, dry humour and lavishly illustrated with images and video collected on his great climbs, Simon delivers a talk that is both entertaining and inspirational. Tickets: £14 Matcham: £2 off Groups (8+)/Senior/Disabled: £1.50 off JSA/Income Support/Students/Children: ½ price

MAY

MUSICALS Tuesday 26 to Saturday 30 May 7.30pm (Matinees: Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday 2.30pm)

OPERA HOUSE

Calamity Jane BOX OFFICE 0845 127 2190 OR 01298 72190 BUXTONOPERAHOUSE.ORG.UK

Starring Jodie Prenger Calamity Jane can outrun and outshoot any man. Hard, boastful and desperate to impress, she travels to Chicago on the Deadwood Stage to recruit a star, Adelaid Adams. But things don’t go too smoothly for her and it takes Wild Bill Hickok to make her see sense, and realise her Secret Love… With an Oscar nominated score that includes The Black Hills of Dakota, The Deadwood Stage (Whip-Crack-Away), Just Blew in from the Windy City and the award-winning song Secret Love, this brand new production of the classic musical from the highly acclaimed Watermill Theatre stars Jodie Prenger (Oliver!, Spamalot, One Man Two Guvnors) alongside Tom Lister (The Water Babies, Emmerdale) and a cast of multi-talented actor/musicians.

Tickets: £24-£38 (eves) £16-£34 (mat) Matcham: £3.50 off (Tues to Sat eves) £2.75 off (Wed & Thurs mat) £3.25 off (Sat mat) Groups of 8 or more/Senior/Disabled/JSA/Income Support/Students: £3.50 off (Tues to Sat eves – not Dress Circle) £2.75 off (Wed & Thurs mat – not Dress Circle) £3.25 off (Sat mat – not Dress Circle)

STARRING

Jodie Prenger

Tom Lister

JUNE

MAY

MUSIC Thursday 28 May 7.30pm

ARTS CENTRE

Alan Burke and Emma Sweeney Trio A Double Bill

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Appearing as part of Buxton Folk In May Alan Burke is the former lead singer, guitarist and bodhran player with Irish band Afterhours. He released his first solo album In the Other Hand in 1998 and has since gone on to tour everywhere from Europe to the Middle East. His repertoire includes traditional, Celtic and contemporary songs as well as his own compositions. Songlines Music Award nominated fiddler Emma Sweeney is a distinguished live performer and one of folk music’s rising stars. Her debut album Pangea was described as ‘a classy debut’ by the Guardian and her unique style combines her traditional Irish roots with world influences. Tickets: £13 Discounts not available Special Offer: Book for any event during Buxton Folk in May and get £2 off each subsequent purchase.

Music Friday 29 May 7.30pm

ARTS CENTRE

Dietrich Letters A Tribute to Marlene Dietrich The German born actress and singer Marlene Dietrich was one of Hollywood’s most sensational stars. She made her film debut in 1930 with The Blue Angel and went on to a cabaret career which saw audiences flocking to her performances worldwide. Her hit songs, including Falling in Love Again and Johnny, sung in her trade-mark low voice, have haunted cinema-goers for decades. Marina Laslo stars in this new show featuring timeless songs juxtaposed with letters and anecdotes taken from the Marlene Dietrich Estate as well as material from the Marlene Dietrich Collection and Berlin Deutsche Kinemathek. Tickets: £19.50 Discounts not available

DRAMA Wednesday 3 June 7.30pm

ARTS CENTRE

The Hundred Years’ War The Somme to Afghanistan Following on from their highly acclaimed live literature production Being Human, Midlands Creative Projects in association with Bloodaxe Books and the Belgrade Theatre, Coventry presents The Hundred Years’ War: the Somme to Afghanistan. Three performers, live music and striking imagery are combined to create a heart-wrenching drama where every word is charged with poetry. Presenting thirty-five extraordinary war poems written between 1914 and 2013, this brand new production fuses poetry and theatre to create a deeply moving portrayal of life under fire. Suitable for ages 14 and over Tickets: £12-£14 Matcham: £1.75-£1.90 off Groups (8+)/Senior/Disabled: £1.25 off JSA/Income Support/Students/Children: ½ price

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Elite Productions presents

Murderous Liaisons By Brian Clemens Larry is a professional safe-cracker who strikes it lucky when the beautiful Suzy asks him to steal her husband Alex’s precious diamonds and run away with her to Rio. At the same time, Alex has employed Larry to murder Suzy so that he can cash in on her life insurance. In this tense and highly entertaining thriller set on Spain’s Costa del Sol, nothing is quite what it seems as the three characters’ lives intermingle to plot against each other.

Tickets: £16-£19 Matcham: £2 off Groups (8+)/Senior/Disabled: £1.50 off (not Dress Circle) JSA/Income Support/Students/Children: ½ price (not Dress Circle)

JUNE APRIL

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COMEDY Friday 5 June 8pm

ARTS CENTRE

MUSIC Saturday 6 June 7.30pm

ARTS CENTRE

Buxton Buzz Comedy Club

Michael Chapman and Bridget St John

More stand-up from some new and not-so-new faces on the comedy club circuit.

The enigmatic guitarist and songwriter Michael Chapman was born in Yorkshire and made his debut on the folk circuit back in 1967. He was first championed by John Peel in the 1970s and performed alongside John Martyn and Roy Harper. Playing a blend of atmospheric and autobiographical material, Chapman has established himself as an accomplished improvisor as well as gaining a reputation for intensity and innovation.

This month: Mark Simmons Luke Graves Al McWilliam Compere: Will Duggan Shows may contain strong language and adult material. Tickets: £7 in advance, £10 on the door. Discounts not available

Joining Chapman on the bill is Bridget St John, the singer-songwriter whose debut album Ask Me No Questions was produced by Peel for his Dandelion Records label. St John has toured extensively on the British college and festival circuit and recorded a large number of BBC and Peel sessions. Tickets: £14 Discounts not available

MUSIC Saturday 13 June 7.30pm

ARTS CENTRE

Pierre Bensusan Described as the ‘Mozart of Guitar’, Pierre Bensusan returns to the UK for another major tour. Over the past 40 years, Bensusan has taken his unique blend of world, Celtic, jazz and folk inspired music to all corners of the globe. His finger style acoustic guitar has made him one of the most important musicians of the 21st century and he has been described as a ‘genius’ by Jon Gomm and Melody Maker. He was immortalised in the song Bensusan by the late Michael Hodges and is frequently referenced as a major inspiration for many other great musicians. Tickets: £15 Discounts not available

MUSICALS Tuesday 9 to Saturday 13 June 8pm (Matinee: Saturday 2.30pm)

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Elite Productions presents

The Last Five Years By Jason Robert Brown

The emotionally powerful and intimate musical about two New Yorkers who fall in love over the course of five years comes to Buxton for the first time. The Last Five Years tells the story from both lovers’ point of view, Cathy telling her story backwards, Jamie telling his chronologically. Meeting just once in the show for their wedding, this is an unconventional musical theatre experience and has recently been adapted into a film. Contains strong language. Suitable for ages 14 and over Tickets: £18-£21 Matcham: £2.25 off Groups (8+)/Senior/Disabled: £1.75 off (not Dress Circle) JSA/Income Support/Students/Children: ½ price (not Dress Circle)

JUNE APRIL

COMEDY Sunday 14 June 8pm

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Paul Merton's Impro Chums Paul Merton, one of the UK's best-loved performers and his world renowned Impro Chums; Mike McShane, Lee Simpson, Richard Vranch and Suki Webster will create a new and unique comedy show, based entirely on suggestions from the audience, their own finely honed improvisational skills and an almost manic compulsion to show off. ‘You could see this every night and never tire of it... they continue to be the finest exponents of the improv art’ – Daily Mirror ‘Merton's chums are some of the most seasoned performers in this field and know just how to work the games, the suggestions and the audience for maximum effect… pure hilarity’ – British Theatre Guide ‘Few can go comedy commando as well as this bunch’ – Evening Standard Tickets: £22 Discounts not available

DANCE Sunday 21 June 6.30pm

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The Performance Academy presents

Dancing Through Life Following their debut stage show in 2014, You Can't Stop The Beat, the New Mills based dance school returns with a brand new show. In this youth showcase, students will be performing a range of styles from ballet to tap to modern street dance. They will be performing to music from hit West End and Broadway shows including Shrek the Musical, Annie, Wicked, Grease, Fame and Chicago. Tickets: Children £8.50 Adults £13.50 Discounts not available

MUSIC Sunday 21 June 1pm

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Freddie Garner Jazz Quartet Sunday lunchtime jazz concerts from the cream of the Manchester and North West scene. The Stockport based 4-piece return to the Arts Centre for another afternoon of lively piano-led post bop and more. With influences by Bud Powell, Oscar Peterson and others, the Freddie Garner Quartet are always a popular fixture in our jazz programme. Lunches available in the Arts Centre bar from 12.30pm. Tickets: £6 in advance, £9 on the door Discounts not available

DRAMA Tuesday 16 to Saturday 20 June 7.30pm Matinee: Wednesday & Saturday 2.30pm

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The Woman in Black Adapted by Stephen Mallatratt Based on the novel by Susan Hill

A gripping theatrical exploration of terror, The Woman in Black has been thrilling audiences of all ages with its unique blend of suspense, drama and bold stagecraft. Arthur Cripps, a junior solicitor, is summoned to attend the funeral of Mrs Alice Drablow, the sole inhabitant of Eel Marsh House. At the funeral he glimpses a ghostly young woman dressed all in black and a creeping sense of unease begins to take hold. Unable to talk to the locals, Arthur sets out to discover the secret behind the woman and her terrible purpose. After celebrating its 25th year on the West End, The Woman in Black is coming to Buxton as part of a major UK tour. Tickets: £21-£24 Matcham: £2.50 off Goups (8+)/Senior/Disabled: £2 off (not Dress Circle) JSA/Income Support/Students/Children: ½ price (not Dress Circle)

JUNE APRIL

MUSIC Thursday 25 June 7.30pm

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Warsaw Village Band Founded in 1997, Warsaw Village Band combine tradition with modern elements and are popular with folk and rock audiences alike. Described by BBC3 as having a sound that’s ‘uncompromisingly traditionalist, updated with a guttural punk rock aesthetic’, the band were formed as a response to what they believed was a very narrow-minded music scene. Today, Warsaw Village Band are one of the most successful Eastern European ensembles outside of the mainstream. Tickets: £17.50 Matcham: £2.25 off Groups (8+)/Senior/Disabled: £1.75 off (not Dress Circle) JSA/Income Support/Students/Children: ½ price (not Dress Circle)

DRAMA Thursday 25 June 7.30pm

STUDIO THEATRE

Organised Chaos Productions presents

Lightspeed

COMEDY Friday 26 June 8pm

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Michael McIntyre

by Clem Haran

Work in Progress Plus support: Paul Tonkinson

Emma and Charlie's paths cross one day. She leads him to believe that she is besotted with the idea of fate and love and him. He is sceptical yet intrigued by her mystery. Emma however is playing a game and never truly reveals her feelings. The roles then reverse and Charlie becomes the very character that Emma portrays in the beginning. He falls into her trap of ideological fantasies and unrealistic realities.

A second chance to see Michael McIntyre’s warm up gig at Buxton Opera House ahead of his hotly anticipated brand new arena tour Happy & Glorious. If you can’t wait for that you can catch him here first, where he will be trying out his new material on an unsuspecting audience!

Tickets: £10 Matcham: £1 off Groups (8+)/Senior/Disabled/JSA/Income Support/Students/Children: £1 off

Please note, there is a limit of 8 tickets per person. Any re-selling of tickets will result in the cancellation of the booking. This is a warm-up show and Michael McIntyre may be performing from notes. ‘The man is quite simply top-to-toe hilarious’ – Telegraph Tickets: £33.50 Discounts not available

MUSIC Saturday 27 June 7.30pm

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COMEDY Saturday 27 June 7.30pm

ARTS CENTRE

Kinder Choir Summer Concert

Jo Caulfield

Five times finalists in the BBC Choir of the Year competition, the 100 young singing stars of the Kinder Choir, under choir director Joyce Ellis, once again light up a summer night at the Opera House with their youthful vitality and vocal skills. The Kinder Choir has an enviable reputation with appearances on Songs of Praise, Celebration of Christmas, Lent in the Park, My Favourite Hymns and Friday Night is Music Night. This year’s Summer Concert will be another wonderful mix of classical works, ballads and popular songs.

Expect razor-sharp observations and scandalous oneliners as the award-winning comedian presents her brand new show for 2015. She will be sharing her opinions on everything from women who always pick the wrong partner to men who continually quote gangster movies to families arguing on trains. As well as her opinions, the audience will be encouraged to share their own opinions, even if they are completely wrong!

Tickets: £14.50-£18 Matcham: £1.50 off Groups (8+)/Senior/Disabled: £1.50 off (not Dress Circle) JSA/Income Support/Students/Children: ½ price (not Dress Circle)

Uninformed Opinions

Ages 16 & over only. ‘Many of the points Jo Caulfield makes about the human condition would have sociologists stroking their beards in admiration, but her audiences tend to be laughing too much to notice’ – Times. Tickets: £16 Matcham: £2 off Groups (8+)/Senior/Disabled/JSA/Income Support/Students/Children: £2 off

MUSIC Sunday 28 June 2pm & 7pm

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Peak District Music Centres Gala Concert The Peak District Music Centres’ bands and orchestras return to the Opera House for their hugely popular annual Gala Concert. Over 300 of the area’s top young musicians perform well known classics, movie hits and even a touch of jazz. Renowned for their standards of excellence, the ensembles range from elementary level through to the more advanced players involved in Derbyshire City & County Youth Orchestra and Wind Band. Their precision and youthful exuberance are guaranteed to lift the spirit. Tickets: £5-£8 (mat) £6.50-£9.50 (eve) Students/Children: £1 off

JULY APRIL

DRAMA MUSICALS Tuesday 26 2totoSaturday 27 April 7.30pm Thursday Saturday 4 July 7pm Matinees: Wednesday & Saturday (Matinee: Saturday 3pm) 2.30pm

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The critically stage play, present adapted from the novel by Buxton Operaacclaimed House Young Company Sebastian Faulks, comes to Buxton Opera House as part of a major national tour marking 100 years since the beginning of the First World War.

Robin and the Sherwood Hoodies In pre-war France, a young Englishman Stephen Wraysford

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embarks on a passionate and dangerous affair with the beautiful Isabelle Azaire that turns their world upside down. Journey into the depths of Sherwood Forest for a toe-tickling tale of As the fights war breaks out, Stephen must lead his men through tights, and footlights in this musical comedy by our youngthe carnage the Somme. Faced with unprecedented performersof(8the to Battle 11 yearofolds). horror, he clings to the memory of Isabelle as the world explodes When the evil Sheriff of Nottingham and his gormless guards around him. threaten the villagers of Sherwood, feisty Maid Marian hires a band of freedom fighters for protection. Robin and and his Merry Men arrive, but Birdsong is a mesmerising story of love courage. Set both Marian soon discovers exactly what she’d ordered! With before and during thethey're Greatnot War, the large ensemble company no time tothe lose, she persuades heroes to take stage captures heartbreak, loss the andhapless the redemption lovecentre brings. for the performance of their lives – if only they could stick to the Contains script! strong language. For ages 12 & over only. Follow the most outrageous outlaws in history on their side-splitting, action-packed adventure to defeatContact the dastardly Sheriff, storm Schools workshops available: csanders@boh.org.uk Nottingham Castle, rescue Maid Marian and overthrow King John – There will be a FREE after show Q&A with the company in the all without laddering their tights! With a score full of catchy, showStalls following Thursday evening's performance. stopping songs and a wonderfully witty script as sharp as an arrow, this musical comedy is on target to send you all a-quiver! ‘A moving Tickets: £7 and stunning performance’ - Whats On Stage

Matcham: £1 off ‘Achingly beautiful, moving, incredible’ - Birmingham Post Groups (8+)/Senior/Disabled: £1 off JSA/Income Support/Students/Children: £1 off Tickets: £10-£15 Matcham members: £12-£14 Groups (10+)/Senior/Disabled: £8.50-£13.50 JSA/Income Support/Students: £5-£7.50

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32 LA SERENISSIMA The Four Seasons

JULY

Wednesday 22 July, 7.30pm

OVER 100 EVENTS SPREAD OVER 17 DAYS, INCLUDING:

In the year they turn 21, La Serenissima presents a programme of fabulous Vivaldi concertos. The concert features the most popular piece of classical music of all time, The Four Seasons, using a new edition made by violinist Adrian Chandler from parts which are in the hand of Vivaldi’s father, Giovanni Battista, housed in the Henry Watson Library, Manchester.

THE ALEX YELLOWLEES BAND

ENGLISH CHAMBER ORCHESTRA

Saturday 11 July, 9pm

THE JAMES PEARSON TRIO FEATURING LIZZIE BALL

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Friday 10 July, 7.30pm Get the 2015 Festival started with a concert from the most recorded chamber orchestra in the world, the English Chamber Orchestra. This opening-night concert is conducted by Festival Artistic Director Stephen Barlow, who has enjoyed a long and fruitful relationship with the Orchestra, setting the tone for the musical highlights to come during Buxton Festival 2015.

JAZZ IN THE PAVILION CAFÉ

Thursday 16 & Friday 17 July, 9pm

CHETHAM’S JAZZ ENSEMBLE Saturday 18 July, 9pm

AN EVENING WITH KATHY LETTE, RONNI ANCONA, MAUREEN LIPMAN & MEERA SYAL

THE JAY RAYNER QUARTET

Sunday 19 July, 7.30pm

Friday 24 July, 9pm

Join outspoken and hilarious novelist Kathy Lette and her posse of Love Goddesses, Ronni Ancona, Maureen Lipman and Meera Syal, for a hilarious, frank and free-wheeling chat about their their lives, loves, careers, favourite cakes, pet peeves and passions.

FROM BERLIN TO BACHARACH

Thursday 23 July, 9pm

ANOTHER 100 YEARS OF JAZZ

Saturday 25 July, 9pm For details of all Festival events go to buxtonfestival.co.uk

LITERARY SERIES Leading authors and famous personalities with great stories to tell FASCINATING STORIES & CELEBRATED SPEAKERS

Bill Oddie Miriam Margolyes Louis de Bernieres Cormac Murphy-Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor Helen Macdonald Helen Castor William Waldegrave AN Wilson Peter Hennessy Antonia Fraser Penny Junor Christopher Frayling Will Hutton The Oldie Literary Lunch and many more For details of all Festival events go to buxtonfestival.co.uk

JULY

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GIOVANNA D’ARCO VERDI 11, 14, 17, 21, 24 JULY LUCIA DI LAMMERMOOR DONIZETTI 12, 15, 18, 22, 25 JULY LOUISE CHARPENTIER A concert performance 16, 19, 23 JULY DIDO AND AENEAS PURCELL A co-production with The English Concert & Bristol Old Vic

13, 20 JULY

FESTIVAL Wednesday 8 to Sunday 26 July

TAKE PART Tuesday 14 July 1pm

Buxton Festival Fringe 2015

Kaleidoscope Community Choir

THE OCTAGON

Open Rehearsal Running alongside Buxton Festival, the Fringe offers a spectacular programme of theatre, comedy, dance, music, film, exhibitions, poetry, children’s events and street entertainment. Buxton Fringe offers over 500 performances, making it one of the largest fringe festivals in England and is seen by many performers as a warm up for the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in August. Advance booking for some events is available from the Opera House Box Office at the beginning of June. To find out more about the Buxton Festival Fringe visit their website buxtonfringe.org.uk where you can become a Fringe Friend, read news and reviews and even add your own comments about the shows.

Come and join the Kaleidoscope Community Choir for their summer open rehearsal as part of Buxton Festival Fringe. Choir members are all local amateur singers who attend our fortnightly lunchtime choir rehearsals to sing together a repertoire of pop, classics, folk and gospel, led by singing teacher Carol Bowns. At this informal open rehearsal you will see how the choir put together a performance, and even have the chance to join in! Tickets: £3.50 Discounts not available

By becoming a Matcham member you get great benefits including discounts and priority booking. Plus you get to hear about new shows going on sale before other customers, so you have a better chance of getting tickets for a sell-out show! · Half price tickets to some first nights · Discounts on most shows · Priority booking for some events · Advance email notification about new shows · Reservations held until one week before a performance, or two weeks for very busy or sold out performances Premier Membership – £35 Up to 4 discounted tickets per show. Great for families! Individual Membership – £1 8 One discounted ticket per show Senior Membership – £13 One discounted ticket per show for those over 60 (proof of eligibility may be required) To find out more visit: buxtonoperahouse.org.uk or call: 01298 72190

AUGUST

WE’RE BACK! THE NATIONAL

GILBERT & SULLIVAN

OPERA COMPANY AND THE NATIONAL FESTIVAL ORCHESTRA ‘England’s winning team!‘ Daily Mail HHHHH

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‘Polished, zany and deliciously camp’ Daily Express HHHH ‘Hurray for the fun and frivolous English! HMS Pinafore is a riot of all singing all dancing nonsense...‘ Daily Mail HHHHH ‘...A real find with strong production values, a great orchestra and first class singing‘ Liverpool Echo ‘You come away glad that the works of G&S are in such good hands‘ Wordpress

OPERA Tuesday 4 August 7.30pm

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OPERA Wednesday 5 August 2.30pm & 7.30pm

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OPERA Thursday 6 August 7.30pm Saturday 8 August 2.30pm & 7.30pm

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Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company With The National Festival Orchestra

The Mikado

The Gondoliers

HMS Pinafore

The Mikado’s son has fled to escape an arranged marriage. Disguised as a wandering minstrel, he falls in love with the ward of a tailor – who was herself betrothed to her guardian. After learning the tailor has been condemned to death for ‘flirting’ the Mikado’s son hurries back to claim her.

After gondoliers Marco and Giuseppe marry their sweethearts, they learn that one of them is the King of Barataria. Neither of the two know which of them is the real king and to make matters worse, they discover that the king was married as a baby to somebody else.

Ralph Rickshaw is a poor sailor who loves the captain’s daughter, Josephine. Not only is she too high on the social ladder for Rickshaw to even consider asking her to marry him but a rival, Sir Joseph Porter, KCB, already has her father’s blessing.

Tickets: £18-£34 Senior Citizens/Disabled/JSA/Income Support/Students: £2 off (Front & Rear Stalls only) Children: ½ price

Friday 7 August 7.30pm Cape Town G&S Society (South Africa)

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The Mikado Tickets: £12-£22 Senior Citizens/Disabled/JSA/Income Support/Students: £2 off (Front & Rear Stalls only) Children: ½ price

AUGUST

MUSIC Saturday 1 August 7.30pm

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The Proclaimers

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Twin brothers Craig and Charlie Reid have enjoyed huge success across the globe and this year release their tenth studio album Let’s Hear it for the Dogs. They have carved a niche for themselves where pop, folk, new wave and punk collide. Their emotional honesty, political fire, wit and the sing-along raucousness of their songs, along with their extensive touring enlightens and entertains fans new and old. Expect to hear the classics Sunshine on Leith, I'm Gonna Be 500 Miles, Letter from America, I'm on My Way, Life With You, Let’s Get Married and more. 'My favourite band of all time. They write the most spectacular songs, big hearted, uncynical passionate songs’ – David Tennant Tickets: £29.50-£32 Discounts not available

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MUSIC Sunday 2 August 7.30pm

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Guilty Dog Productions and UK Touring Theatre presents

Vivian Stanshall’s Sir Henry at Rawlinson End Mike Livesley and his band recreate the legendary Viv Stanshall’s surreal but fond masterpiece of quintessential English comedy. Stanshall first appeared on the John Peel Show in the 1970s where he recorded numerous sessions about the bizarre goings on at the fictional stately home of Rawlinson End. Stanshall died in 1995 following a fire at his Muswell Hill flat. He has left behind a legacy that has made him one of the 20th century’s foremost musical artists. Ages 16 & over only. ‘Mike Livesley embodies to perfection the spirit and brilliance of Vivian Stanshall’ – Stephen Fry Tickets: £17-£20.50 Matcham: £2.25 off Groups (8+)/Senior/Disabled: £1.75 off (not Dress Circle) JSA/Income Support/Students/Children: ½ price (not Dress Circle)

FAMILY Monday 10 August 1pm & 5pm

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Sing-a-long-a Frozen Disney's Frozen returns to Buxton after a wonderful sellout performance earlier this year. The hit animated movie gets the full Sing-a-long-a treatment with a live showing of the film along with on-screen lyrics. Who hasn't been singing Let It Go and wanting to dress up as Elsa?! A live host will guide you through the interactive screening, help you use your prop bag and warm up your singing voices. Also, you will learn some dance moves with the help of a couple of princesses. For ages 5 and over and their families Tickets: Children £10 Adults £13.50-£15 Family tickets: £33-£46

MUSIC Saturday 15 August 7.30pm

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Rat Pack Vegas Spectacular Show The ‘purveyors of cool’ will be swinging into Buxton with some of the greatest music of the 20th century featuring classic hits from Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr including Come Fly with Me, Volare, That’s Amore, Under My Skin, Mr Bojangles, Sway, Mack the Knife and many more. Now in its 13th year, this live all-action show continues to be successful worldwide and comes to the Opera House for the first time – all totally live with a swinging orchestra along with the Fabulous Vegas Showgirls adding the glitz and the glamour of vintage Vegas. ‘Superb ... remarkable ... tremendously entertaining!’ – The Stage ‘Magnificent’ – BBC Tickets: £20-£23 Groups (8+): £2 off

FAMILY Sunday 16 & Monday 17 August (Sun 1.30pm & 4.30pm Mon 10.30am & 1.30pm)

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Room on the Broom By Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler The witch and her cat are flying happily along on their broomstick when a stormy wind blows the witch’s hat, bow and wand away into the night. A helpful dog, bird and frog find the witch’s lost things and all hop on the broom for a ride.

COMEDY Friday 21 & Saturday 22 August 8pm

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Alan Carr Yap, Yap, Yap! No stranger to yap, Alan Carr will be yapping his way to Buxton Opera House with his brand new stand-up show. The BAFTA and British Comedy Award winning comedian, author and chat show host will return to his stand-up roots with his hilarious take on life. Yap it up!

But this broomstick’s not meant for five and – crack! it snaps in two! When a hungry dragon appears, who will save the poor witch? And will there ever be room on the broom for everyone?

Please note, there is a limit of 8 tickets per person. Any re-selling of tickets will result in the cancellation of the booking.

For ages 3 & over and their families.

Ages 15 & over only.

‘A high energy treat’ – Sunday Times

‘A comedian who owns the space he is working in so much, he could put a flag up’ – Independent

‘Perfect… a lovely piece of storytelling’ – Sunday Express Tickets: £14 Children’s groups (10+): £10 (accompanying adults 1 in 10 free)

‘An absolute natural on stage… a born storyteller, sheer entertainment’ – London Evening Standard Tickets: £31 Discounts not available

AUGUST

COMING SOON

FAMILY Thursday 27 August 2pm & 5pm

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This brand new, ground breaking family show transports the audience to a Jurassic theme park complete with state of the art lighting, sound and scenery. As well as a special climatic system designed to heighten the sensory experience, audiences will come face to face with a cyclone and interact with two animatronic dinosaurs. With a full cast of actors and puppeteers, Jurassic Adventures is a fully immersive and unique theatrical experience where the the action starts the moment the audience take their seats. For ages 3 to 11 and their families. Tickets: £14-£16 Family tickets: £42-£56 Y : ELLIS PARRINDER

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Jurassic Adventures

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Leo Sayer Friday 18 September

The Christians & Roachford

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Friday 25 September ARTS CENTRE

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The Houghton Weavers Friday 25 September

Magic of Motown Saturday 26 September

Justin Moorhouse Saturday 26 September

Doug Scott Sunday 27 September

Putting on the Ritz Mon 28-Wed 30 September

Round the Horne Thurs 1- Sat 3 October

Milton Jones Sunday 4 October

Michael Palin: The Thirty Years Tour Monday 12 October

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ARTS CENTRE

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That’ll Be The Day Thursday 22 October

Pirates of Penzance Saturday 31 October

Christy Moore Friday 23 October

Lau + support Saturday 21 November

Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Julian Rachlin Friday 27 November

PANTOMIME 12 December 2015 – 2 January 2016

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Book your magic carpet ride to Christmas with our annual pantomime – tickets on sale soon!

DRAMA Monday 2 to Saturday 7 November 7.30pm Matinees: Thursday & Saturday 2.30pm

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Tickets: £17-£27 (Thurs matinee) £20-£30 (Mon to Thurs eves & Saturday matinee) £22-£32 (Fri & Sat eves) Discounts not available

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LIVE SCREENING Thursday 16 April 7pm

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NT Live presents

National Theatre Live is the National Theatre’s ground-breaking project to broadcast the best of British theatre live from the London stage to cinemas and theatres across the UK and around the world. We’re delighted to be showing NT Live screenings in the Arts Centre from April 2015. Tickets: £15 (£10 Under 26s)

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SCREENING Monday 1 June 7pm NT Live presents

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The Hard Problem

Man and Superman

By Tom Stoppard

By George Bernard Shaw

Acclaimed playwright Tom Stoppard (Shakespeare in Love, Arcadia, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead) returns to the National Theatre with his highlyanticipated new play The Hard Problem, directed by Nicholas Hytner (Othello, Hamlet, One Man, Two Guvnors).

Academy Award nominee Ralph Fiennes (The English Patient, Schindler’s List; Oedipus at the National Theatre) plays Jack Tanner in this exhilarating reinvention of Shaw’s witty, provocative classic.

Hilary, a young psychology researcher at a brain science institute, is nursing a private sorrow and a troubling question at work, where psychology and biology meet. If there is nothing but matter, what is consciousness? This is ‘the hard problem’ which puts Hilary at odds with her colleagues who include her first mentor Spike, her boss Leo and the billionaire founder of the institute, Jerry. Is the day coming when the computer and the fMRI scanner will answer all the questions psychology can ask? Meanwhile Hilary needs a miracle, and she is prepared to pray for one.

A romantic comedy, an epic fairytale, a fiery philosophical debate, Man and Superman asks fundamental questions about how we live. Jack Tanner, celebrated radical thinker and rich bachelor, seems an unlikely choice as guardian to the alluring heiress, Ann. But she takes it in her assured stride and, despite the love of a poet, she decides to marry and tame this dazzling revolutionary. Tanner, appalled by the whiff of domesticity, is tipped off by his chauffeur and flees to Spain, where he is captured by bandits and meets the Devil. An extraordinary dreamdebate, heaven versus hell, ensues. Following in hot pursuit, Ann is there when Tanner awakes, as fierce in her certainty as he is in his.

SCREENING Saturday 8 August 7pm NT Live presents

ARTS CENTRE

Everyman A new adaptation by Carol Ann Duffy BAFTA winner and Academy Award nominee Chiwetel Ejiofor (12 Years a Slave) takes the title role in this dynamic new production of one of English drama’s oldest plays, directed by the National Theatre’s new director Rufus Norris (Broken, London Road). Everyman is successful, popular and riding high when Death comes calling. He is forced to abandon the life he has built and embark on a last, frantic search to recruit a friend, anyone, to speak in his defence. But Death is close behind, and time is running out. One of the great primal, spiritual myths, Everyman asks whether it is only in death that we can understand our lives. A cornerstone of English drama since the 15th century, it now explodes onto the stage in a startling production with words by poet laureate Carol Ann Duffy and movement by Javier De Frutos.

FILMS

ARTS CENTRE

Thursday 7 May 7.30pm

Thursday 11 June 7.30pm

Thursday 13 August 2.30pm

Buxton Film presents

During World War II, mathematician Alan Turing tries to crack the enigma code with help from fellow mathematicians. Starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Keira Knightley.

Based on the book by Vera Brittain, a British woman recalls coming of age during World War I. Starring Taron Egerton, Hayley Atwell and Alicia Vikander.

Running time: 114 mins Tickets: £4 Matcham/Groups (8+)/Senior/Disabled/JSA/Income Support/Students/Children: 50p off

Running time: 130 mins Tickets: £4 Matcham/Groups (8+)/Senior/Disabled/JSA/Income Support/Students/Children: 50p off

When Shaun decides to take the day off and have some fun, he gets a little more action than he bargained for. A mix up with the Farmer, a caravan and a very steep hill lead them all to the Big City and it's up to Shaun and the flock to return everyone safely to the green grass of home.

THE IMITATION GAME (12)

TESTAMENT OF YOUTH (12) SHAUN THE SHEEP (U)

Running time: 85 mins Tickets: £4 Matcham/Groups (8+)/Senior/ Disabled/JSA/Income Support/ Students/Children: 50p off

Booking Terms & Conditions

APRIL INFO

TICKET PRICES AND FEES

Our Box Office sells tickets on behalf of companies that include visiting theatres, concerts, shows, artists and other venues. These clients decide the value of the tickets and the money collected from the sale of tickets is passed on accordingly. The advertised price of a ticket is the price that you pay; all ticket prices include any taxes, levies and booking fees. The cost of a ticket is made up of: • Deal Value: The face value of the ticket set by our clients

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• Booking Fee: All tickets, except where we sell tickets for a third party, include a 7.5% Booking Fee. This fee goes towards the running cost of our ticketing system, ticket printing, staffing and all credit, debit, cheque, and cash handling costs. These fees help us to stay an effective business, which in turn helps us reinvest in our theatres and continually improve the service we provide. • Restoration Levy: Buxton Opera House is an exquisitely beautiful Edwardian theatre and one of the country’s finest examples of Frank Matcham theatre design. To help maintain and operate both the Opera House and Pavilion Arts Centre the cost of tickets includes a restoration levy of £1 for tickets over £10 and 50p for tickets under £10. Tickets for some community events and other venues are exempt from the restoration levy.

ONLINE BOOKINGS

If you book online at www.buxtonoperahouse.org.uk you can: • Login to your account and change your preferences • Become a Matcham Card member and have your discount automatically added to your basket • Choose your seat from our seating plan or be allocated the ‘best seat’ available at the time of booking • Print your tickets at home Not all tickets, concessions and special offers are available to book online. In some parts of the theatre there are seats with a restricted view of the stage and these are usually the last seats to be put on sale. Delivery Options: You are welcome to collect your tickets from the Box Office during normal opening hours, but if you prefer to have your tickets posted we charge a delivery fee of 75p which covers the ticket printing and postage cost. You can also print your tickets at home free of charge.

BOX OFFICE

The Box Office is usually open Monday to Saturday 10am to 8pm. When there is no performance the Box Office will close at 6pm. Sunday Box Office opening times generally are 4pm to 8pm but this varies depending on performance times. The Box Office will be closed if there is no performance. Tickets for the Pavilion Arts Centre can be bought at the Arts Centre Box Office one hour before the show or bought in advance from the main Box Office. Please note that we are only able to take cash for tickets bought on the Studio door. To speak to one of our friendly Box Office team call: 0845 127 2190 (local rate from any UK landline) or 01298 72190.

TICKET EXCHANGE

We cannot exchange tickets or money for a different event. Where there is more than one performance we can exchange tickets where they are available. This requires a minium of 48 hours notice and there is £1.50 administration fee for exchanging tickets.

LOST TICKETS

We can reprint tickets on the night of the performance at a cost of £1.50 proof of ID will be required.

CANCELLATION

We are unable to refund the cost of the tickets unless a show is cancelled. Postage charges are non-refundable.

RESERVATIONS

Reservations cannot be taken for events that are likely to sell out such as high profile music and comedy performances. Other reservations can be held for 7 working days, but for very popular shows you will be asked to pay for your tickets in advance. If you book on the same day as the show, your tickets will be held until 30 minutes before the start of the performance.

CHANGES TO PROGRAMME

We publish any cancellation or unavoidable changes to performances on our website and social media, please check before travelling. All information is correct at time of going to press.

ADMISSION

The management reserves the right to refuse admission and to request any ticket holder to leave our building at any time. Latecomers will only be admitted at a suitable point in the performance at the discretion of the management.

RELOCATION OF SHOWS

Occasionally we may need to relocate a show from the Opera House to the Arts Centre or from the Arts Centre to the Studio (or vice versa). Numbered tickets may change to general admittance, in which case we are unable to offer refunds.

DISCOUNTS

Only one discount is available per ticket and all offers and discounts are subject to availability. You may be asked to provide proof of eligibility.

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By becoming a Matcham member you get great benefits including discounts and priority booking. Plus you get to hear about new shows going on sale and receive the What’s On brochure before everyone else, so you have a better chance of getting tickets for a sell-out show even if there’s no Matcham discount. For more information about becoming a member, see page **

£10 STANDBY TICKETS

Standby tickets are sometimes available to students age 16+ and anyone in receipt of JSA/Income support. The tickets are priced at £10 and are available one hour before the performance, subject to availability.

GROUP DISCOUNTS

In addition to our standard group rates, we can sometimes offer a more generous discount for groups of 20+. Free teacher places are available with some group bookings. Please enquire with the Box Office.

SPECIAL OFFERS*

All offers are subject to availability. Offer are not available in conjunction with any other offers or on previous ticket purchases. Buxton Opera House & Pavilion Arts Centre reserve the right to withdraw offers at any time.

CHILDREN

We welcome children to the theatre and include a varied programme of children’s shows and events throughout the year. We have a small number of booster seats available for children’s shows. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Groups should have one adult per 10 children. Children under 3 and babies less than 12 months are welcome at family shows where the £2.50 discounted price or ‘Babies Free’ is shown. The Studio Theatre is not suitable for children under 3. For safety reasons, Upper Circle side seats and boxes are not suitable for families with children under 10 years old. For more information, please ask the Box Office for a copy of our family safety leaflet.

SMOKING

Both Buxton Opera House and Pavilion Arts Centre are no smoking buildings and e-cigarettes are not permitted.

THEATRE TOURS & COFFEE MORNINGS

The Fundraising Friends of Buxton Opera House hold a coffee morning in the Dress Circle bar most Saturdays between 10am and 12 noon, they’d love to see you! They also offer tours of the theatre at a cost of £2.50 per person. Private group tours can also be arranged, please contact 01298 72050 for details.

VOLUNTEER

Dancing may not be permitted in the Dress Circle, Upper Circle or Gallery areas, so if you would like to dance, please book Stall seats. For your safety, no standing is allowed in the Upper Circle sides and boxes.

Make new friends, learn new skills and contribute to the life of this wonderful theatre by becoming one of our volunteers. Volunteers help with selling programmes and refreshments and showing customers to their seats. A full induction and on-going training is provided. For more information call Rachel Taylor on: 01298 72050, email: rtaylor@boh.org.uk or write to Buxton Opera House, 5 The Square, Buxton, SK17 6AZ.

SURTITILES

GETTING HERE

DANCING

Surtitles may not be visible from some seats. Please check with the Box Office before booking.

REFRESHMENTS

We have three bars in the Opera House; the Stalls, Dress Circle and Upper Circle bar which are open for pre-show and interval drinks 45 minutes before each performance. You can beat the queues by ordering interval drinks in advance. Unfortunately we are unable to take debit and credit cards.

Buxton Opera House, Water Street, Buxton, SK17 6XN. Pavilion Arts Centre, St John’s Road Buxton SK17 6BE. Buxton is easy to reach via the A6, A515 and A53. The theatre is well sign-posted from the town centre. There is free parking after 6pm on the

upper level of the Pavilion Gardens car park (don’t use the downstairs car park as it closes early) or on some streets close to the theatre which are not covered by the Residents Parking Scheme. A train service is available from Manchester Piccadilly to Buxton. For more information on services and connections call 08457 484950.

MARKETING LIST

When you book you will be asked if you wish to join our marketing list and receive information from both Buxton Opera House and the visiting artist/company by mail, email, telephone and SMS. We would love to keep you up to date with new shows and offers - please say yes! You can change your preferences at any time by logging in to your account on our website.

CUSTOMER SERVICE

If you have any problems during a performance please contact one of our Front of House team and we will do our best to resolve the issue. We value your feedback on our programme of events, customer service and the experience you had at Buxton Opera House and Pavilion Arts Centre. If you would like to get in touch please contact customerservice@boh.org.uk - we’d love to hear from you!

INFO APRIL

ACCESS

The Opera House is an Edwardian building and only partially accessible to wheelchair users. The level access entrance is 72cms at its narrowest point. Unfortunately the building cannot be accessed by motorised scooters. We have three wheelchair spaces in the Stalls at ground floor level and an adapted toilet. We are happy to help you transfer from your wheelchair to the theatre seats. If you will be transferring from a wheelchair to theatre seating, even if you don’t need any help, please let us know when booking. The Stalls Bar is not accessible, but a member of staff will gladly bring refreshments to your seat.

DISABLED CUSTOMERS AND COMPANIONS

Registered Disabled customers receive discounts to many performances. Personal Assistants or anyone in receipt of Carers’ Allowance are admitted free of charge (proof of eligibility may be requested). Companions outside these categories receive a 50% discount as long as discounts are available on that performance.

Although the Opera House foyer and Box Office counter are not accessible, there is wheelchair access to the Box Office side door in Water Street, where there is an intercom system.

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All parts of the Pavilion Arts Centre, except the Main Room balcony, are accessible by wheelchair. For your safety, we advise that you 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 in both venues for customers with hearing impairments. This works through a headset rather than your hearing aid, please reserve a headset through the Box Office when you book your tickets (£10 cash deposit required, limited availability). There is an induction loop system at both Box Offices. Assistance dogs are welcome.

The information in this brochure is available in large print, please call 01298 72050.

PRIVACY STATEMENT

www.buxtonoperahouse.org.uk is owned and operated by High Peak Theatre Trust, and we are committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected online. We treat any personal information collected about you in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998. To create an account, book tickets online or subscribe to any of our mailing lists, we collect certain information about you such as name, address, email address and phone number. This information may be shared with the visiting artist/company but will not be sold or passed on to third parties without your prior consent. The information will be used to process your booking. If there are any problems relating to the performance, we will use your contact information to get in touch and let you know of any changes. We would also like to keep you informed about any offers and events we think may be of interest to you. This communication may come from Buxton Opera House or from the visiting artist/company. If a visiting artist/company request information regarding their performance at Buxton Opera House or Pavilion Arts Centre they must agree to treat

the information in accordance with this privacy statement. We will only send you information about future events if you have ticked the relevant boxes under ‘My Preferences’ when you login to your account on the Buxton Opera House website: • Mail: I would like to receive information from Buxton Opera House by mail • Email: I would like to receive information from Buxton Opera House by email • Telephone: I would like to receive information from Buxton Opera House by telephone • SMS: I would like to receive information from Buxton Opera House by SMS text message You can amend your preferences at any time by logging in to your account. You can unsubscribe from emails by following the link on any email communication we send to you or by contacting admin@boh.org.uk

Data Protection

By creating an account with us, you are consenting to us storing and processing your personal information as described above. For the purpose of the Data Protection Act 1998, the data controller is High Peak Theatre Trust. You can check the information we are storing about you at any time by contacting us at: High Peak Theatre Trust, 5 The Square, Buxton, Derbyshire SK17 6AZ For a full copy of our Data Protection Policy please visit: buxtonoperahouse.org.uk

THANK YOU TO OUR SUPPORTERS FUNDERS

PREFERRED HOTEL PARTNER

FUNDRAISING PARTNERS Fundraising Friends of Buxton Opera House The Willoughby Luncheon Club

CAVENDISH BUSINESS CLUB MEMBERS AND PROJECT PARTNERS

48 APRIL

Wednesday 1 Thursday 2

Islands in the Stream 7.30pm

Saturday 4

Darwin: The Origin of Species 7.30pm

Friday 3

DIARY APRIL

Sunday 5

Monday 6 Tuesday 7

Wednesday 8 Thursday 9 Friday 10

Saturday 11 Sunday 12

Monday 13 Tuesday 14

Wednesday 15 Thursday 16 Friday 17

Saturday 18 Sunday 19

Monday 20

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OPERA HOUSE

Tuesday 21

Wednesday 22 Thursday 23 Friday 24

Saturday 25 Sunday 26

Monday 27

Tuesday 28

Wednesday 29 Thursday 30

Essence of Ireland 7.30pm

ARTS CENTRE Steve Howe 7.30pm Buxton Buzz Comedy Club 8pm

Guns N’ Roses Experience 7.30pm

MAY

Friday 1

Saturday 2

Sunday 3

Tree Fu Tom 2pm

The Phoenix and the Carpet 10am to 3pm

The Hollies 7.30pm

A Night of Queen 7.30pm

Nights on Broadway 7.30pm

Tuesday 12

Kaleidoscope Choir 1pm Jack Jones 7.30pm

NT Live The Hard Problem 7pm

Coffee Concert: The Amici Trio 1pm

Mini Movers & Groovers 10am

Simon & Garfunkel Story 7.30pm Dara O'Briain 7.30pm

The Searchers 7.30pm Kaleidoscope Choir 1pm The End of the Affair 7.30pm

The End of the Affair 2.30pm & 7.30pm Dare, Dream, Dance 7.30pm

Wednesday 13

Bella Hardy 7.30pm

Mini Movers & Groovers 10am

Faulty Towers Dining Experience 7.30pm

Doc Brown 7.30pm

Celtic Fiddle Festival 7.30pm

Mini Movers & Groovers 10am

La Bohème 7.30pm

Saturday 16 Sunday 17

La Bohème 7.30pm

The Carpenters Story 7.30pm

Butley 2.30pm & 7.30pm

Monday 18

Belle and Sebastian 7.30pm

Mini Movers & Groovers 10am

Friday 15

Wednesday 20 Ash Dykes 7.30pm

Claire Dobinson School of Dance 7.30pm

Film: The Imitation Game 7.30pm

Thursday 14

Tuesday 19

Phoenix Dance Theatre 7.30pm

Jamie Allan: iMagician 7.30pm

Altan 7.30pm

Mini Movers & Groovers 10am 4 Parts Guitar 7.30pm

Stone Cold Murder 2.30pm & 7.30pm

Stewart Lee 8pm

The Illegal Eagles 7.30pm

Kaleidoscope Choir 1pm

Stone Cold Murder 7.30pm

Friday 8

Monday 11

Faulty Towers... 1pm & 7.30pm

Mini Movers & Groovers 10am

Sunday 10

Jazz at the Arts Centre: Unfurl 1pm

Stone Cold Murder 7.30pm

Big Session 11am Faulty Towers...1pm & 7.30pm

Ian Prowse and Amsterdam 7.30pm

Just So with Robert Powell 7.30pm

Stone Cold Murder 7.30pm

Ken Dodd 7.30pm

Voca People 7.30pm

Saturday 9

OTHER VENUES

Faulty Towers Dining Experience 7.30pm

Wednesday 6 Thursday 7

ARTS CENTRE

FRIGG 7.30pm

Oysterband and June Tabor 7.30pm

Monday 4 Tuesday 5

The Basil Brush Show 11am & 2.30pm

OPERA HOUSE

The Wild Man of the West Indies 7.30pm

History Boys 7.30pm

History Boys 2.30pm & 7.30pm

Butley 7.30pm

Jazz at the Arts Centre: The TJQ 1pm Film: Pride (15) 7.30pm

Thursday 21

History Boys 7.30pm

Coffee Concert: Nexus Guitar Duo 1pm

Saturday 23

History Boys 2.30pm & 7.30pm

Andy Parsons 7.30pm

Friday 22

History Boys 7.30pm

Sunday 24

The Picture of Dorian Gray 7.30pm

Tuesday 26

Calamity Jane 7.30pm

Thursday 28

Calamity Jane 2.30pm & 7.30pm

Saturday 30

Calamity Jane 2.30pm & 7.30pm

Monday 25 Wednesday 27 Friday 29

Sunday 31

Calamity Jane 2.30pm & 7.30pm Calamity Jane 7.30pm

Merrymouth 7.30pm

Simon Yates 7.30pm

Alan Burke & Emma Sweeney Trio 7.30pm Dietrich Letters 7.30pm

JUNE

Monday 1

OPERA HOUSE

Tuesday 2

Murderous Liaisons 8pm

Thursday 4

Murderous Liaisons 2.30pm & 8pm

Wednesday 3 Friday 5

Saturday 6 Sunday 7

Monday 8 Tuesday 9

The Hundred Years War 7.30pm

Murderous Liaisons 8pm

Buxton Buzz Comedy Club 8pm

Murderous Liaisons 2.30pm 8pm

Friday 12

The Last Five Years 8pm

Sunday 14

Monday 15 Tuesday 16

Wednesday 17 Thursday 18 Friday 19

Saturday 20 Sunday 21

Monday 22

Michael Chapman & Bridget St John 7.30pm

Robin Hood & the Sherwood Hoodies 7pm

Saturday 4

Robin Hood & the Sherwood... 3pm & 7pm

Friday 3

Robin Hood & the Sherwood Hoodies 7pm

Sunday 5

Monday 6 Tuesday 7

Sunday 12

Buxton Festival

Tuesday 14

Buxton Festival

Kaleidoscope Choir 1pm The Woman in Black 7.30pm

Wednesday 15

Buxton Festival

Buxton Festival Kaleidoscope Choir Open Rehearsal 1pm

The Woman in Black 7.30pm

Friday 17

Saturday 18

Buxton Festival

The Last Five Years 2.30pm 8pm

Pierre Bensusan 7.30pm

Paul Merton 8pm

The Woman in Black 2.30pm & 7.30pm The Woman in Black 7.30pm

The Woman in Black 2.30pm & 7.30pm The Performance Academy 6.30pm

Saturday 11 Monday 13

Thursday 16

Clare Pickford School of Dance 7.30pm Jazz: Freddie Garner Quartet 1pm

Kinder Choir Summer Concert 7.30pm

Jo Caulfield 7.30pm

Michael McIntyre 8pm

PDMC Gala Concert 2pm & 7pm

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Sunday 19

Buxton Festival

Tuesday 21

Buxton Festival

Monday 20

Buxton Festival

Buxton Festival Buxton Festival

Buxton Festival

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Buxton Festival

Buxton Festival Buxton Festival

Wednesday 22

Buxton Festival

Friday 24

Buxton Festival

Thursday 23

Saturday 27

Tuesday 30

Thursday 2

Buxton Festival

Lightspeed 7.30pm

Monday 29

OTHER VENUES

Buxton Festival

Film: Testament of Youth (12) 7.30pm

Warsaw Village Band 7.30pm

Sunday 28

ARTS CENTRE

Friday 10

The Last Five Years 8pm

Thursday 25 Friday 26

Wednesday 1

Thursday 9

Tuesday 23

Wednesday 24

JULY

OPERA HOUSE

Wednesday 8

The Last Five Years 8pm

Saturday 13

NT Live: Man and Superman 7pm

Murderous Liaisons 8pm

Wednesday 10 Thursday 11

ARTS CENTRE

Saturday 25 Sunday 26

Monday 27 Tuesday 28

Wednesday 29 Thursday 31 Friday 31

Buxton Festival Buxton Festival

Buxton Festival

Buxton Festival Buxton Festival

Buxton Festival

AUGUST

Saturday 1 Sunday 2

Monday 3 Tuesday 4

DIARY APRIL

Wednesday 5 Thursday 6

Friday 7 Saturday 8 Sunday 9

Monday 10 Tuesday 11

OPERA HOUSE The Proclaimers 7.30pm

Sir Henry at Rawlinson End 7.30pm G&S Opera Company: The Mikado

G&S Opera Company: The Gondoliers 2.30pm & 7.30pm G&S Opera Company: HMS Pinafore 7.30pm

G&S Opera Company: HMS Pinafore 2.30pm & 7.30pm

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Film: Shaun the Sheep (U) 2.30pm

Saturday 15

Rat Pack Vegas Spectacular Show 7.30pm

Monday 17 Tuesday 18

Friday 21

Saturday 22 Sunday 23

Room on the Broom 10.30am & 1.30pm

The Giant Cash Bonanza Lottery is a fundraising scheme that directly supports the running and upkeep of Buxton Opera House. For just £2 a week, you will be entered into weekly, monthly and annual draws where the following prizes can be won: -

Cash prizes of between £10 and £500 or a £1,000 jackpot

Alan Carr 8pm

A year's subscription to our Matcham Card Premier membership scheme

Family tickets for our annual pantomime with an optional meet and greet with the stars

Gift vouchers up to the value of £50

Alan Carr 8pm

Monday 24 Tuesday 25

Wednesday 26 Thursday 27 Friday 28

Saturday 29 Sunday 30

Monday 31

Become a member of the Giant Cash Bonanza Lottery and be entered into weekly cash prize draws with an annual jackpot of £10,000!

Room on the Broom 1.30pm & 4.30pm

Wednesday 19 Thursday 20

NT Live: Everyman 7pm

Sing-along-a Frozen 1pm & 5pm

Thursday 13

Sunday 16

Fundraisisnhg Giant Ca Bonanza Lotter y

Cape Town G&S Society: The Mikado 7.30pm

Wednesday 12 Friday 14

ARTS CENTRE

Jurassic Adventures 2pm & 5pm

The Giant Cash Bonanza Lottery is run by the Giant Cash Bonanza Society. If you would like to join the scheme, call 01484 484130 or request a form from our Box Office. The Giant Cash Bonanza Society is registered with the Gambling Commission, reg 28662. Promoter: Giant Cash Bonanza Society. Person of Trust: Mr R Thewlis. Minimum age of participation: 16 years old.

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