Buxton Opera House and Pavilion Arts Centre Dec 2024 - Apr 2025 Brochure

Broadway Comes To Buxton!

During the spring 2025 season, we are thrilled to bring you three award-winning musicals, inside of an exciting and unforgettable programme of live events.

I have had the privilege of directing this production of Hairspray for 10 years and it has been playing to full houses throughout the UK ever since. Set in the swinging 1960s, the story, the energy and the songs are truly inspiring, making it one of the most successful musicals of all time. This new cast will raise the roof at the Opera House – YouCan’tStoptheBeat!

Following our celebrated community production of Evita, Buxton Opera House is excited to present Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s global sensation JesusChristSuperstar, performed on our stage for the very first time! The well-known score has been a triumph with every generation for over fifty years.

Originally nominated for a record breaking 14 Tony Awards, Stephen Sondheim’s fabulous musical comedy Company has recently been revived on Broadway. This thrilling musical begins with single Bobby’s 35th birthday party... in comes ‘company’ and some fascinating and alarming relationships are revealed! Sondheim’s other works include SweeneyTodd,ALittleNightMusic and WestSideStory.

Join us this spring for a musical feast!

Paul Kerryson MBE CEO, Buxton

CEO

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Patron: Lady Jasmine Cavendish I 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 High Peak Borough Council & Arts Council England.

Hairspray, directed by

Paul Kerryson. Photo by Ellie Kurttz.

WORKING FOR THE WIN!

Work Experience

Offers a group of 30 young people (aged 14 –18) with the opportunity to develop skillsets both on-stage and off-stage.

In October 2024, Buxton Opera House & Pavilion Arts Centre were delighted to receive the UK Theatre’s Workforce Award 2024.

The award recognises our commitment to professional development, improvement of organisational culture and the opening of entry routes to off-stage roles.

Many of our projects contribute to this commitment thanks to the generous funding from Arts Council England, which has enabled us to scale up our programmes and engage even more of our communities.

Community Theatre Production

Our popular, annual project provides community members with the opportunity to take part in a professional theatre production.

Technical Youth Theatre

Our flagship course providing participants (aged 13 – 19) with the opportunity to deepen their understanding of theatre lighting and sound.

“Tolearnnewskillsandputthemintopracticeinaliveperformance,inaprofessionaltheatre,isan opportunitywhich,outsideLondonatleast,isuniqueandvaluable”.

– Parent of Technical Youth Theatre participant

We are proud to receive this award in recognition of our wonderful workforce and the efforts of our teams to foster a culture of creative opportunities.

Work Experience, 2024

Photo by Danny Kaan.

Community cast of Evita 2024.

Photo by David John King Photography.

Technical Youth Theatre

Photo by David John King Photography.

The Smartest Giant In Town

A musical adaptation of the bestselling book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, The Smartest Giant In Town is a heart-warming tale about friendship and helping those in need, brought to life in a puppet-filled adventure.

WHAT’S ON THIS SEASON!

There’s entertainment for all ages this season at Buxton Opera House. Check out a few of our highlights...

Varna International Ballet

Critically-acclaimed Varna International Ballet return with Swan Lake, the greatest romantic ballet of all time and the incredible fantasy ballet, The Nutcracker

John Barrowman: Laid Bare

John shares his unwavering and uncensored passion for life and his profound love of song and story.

Jenny Eclair: Jokes, Jokes, Jokes, Live!

Comedian, novelist, and professional show-off Jenny Eclair is here in celebration of the release of her hilarious memoir, Jokes, Jokes, Jokes.

Austentatious

As seen on the West End, this awardwinning comedy will see the cast improvise a hilarious new Jane Austen novel in period costume and with live musical accompaniment.

ACCESS FOR EVERYONE!

At Buxton Opera House and Pavilion Arts Centre we are committed to ensuring as many people as possible can enjoy the magic of live performance. Across our season we offer a range of accessible performances including British Sign Language Interpreted performances, Captioned performances, Relaxed performances and Audio-Described performances.

BRITISH SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETED PERFORMANCES ( )

In a visible position, an interpreter will sign the spoken word and heard elements of the performance.

Jack and the Beanstalk Sat 28 Dec 2.30pm

Rumpelstiltskin Sun 22 Dec 10am

CAPTIONED PERFORMANCES (CAP)

Words are displayed on a screen(s) by the stage and can be seen at the same time as they are spoken or sung.

Jack and the Beanstalk Sun 15 Dec 5.30pm

RELAXED & AUTISM FRIENDLY PERFORMANCES (R)

A relaxed performance is a show that’s been adapted to suit people who have additional needs or find going to the theatre daunting.

Jack and the Beanstalk Wed 11 Dec 5.30pm

Rumpelstiltskin Sun 15 Dec 10am

The Smartest Giant In Town Thu 13 Feb 1pm

AUDIO DESCRIBED (AD)

Audio Description is a live verbal commentary to assist patrons who are visually impaired. A trained

Audio Describer will conduct the description live.

Jack and the Beanstalk Sun 22 Dec 2.30pm

If you have any additional requirements or require specific seats, please speak to our friendly Box Office team when you book your tickets. Further accessible performances may be scheduled throughout the year. Please visit our website for the full listing.

GIVE BACK AND JOIN OUR TEAM OF VOLUNTEERS

Our volunteers are the first people to greet customers when they come through our doors and we are always looking for new members to join the team.

As a volunteer you will make new friends, learn new skills and contribute to the life of this wonderful theatre. No experience necessary!

Find out more at buxtonoperahouse.org.uk or email volunteer@boh.org.uk

SUPPORT US TODAY

As a charity, Buxton Opera House & Pavilion Arts Centre is dedicated to making an impact in and creating opportunities for our communities.

Together we want to:

• Inspire and equip younger people to develop and showcase their talents both on stage and behind; and become the arts professionals of the future.

• Ensure all our communities are connected by creativity, to support wellbeing and help reduce social isolation.

• Create and bring the best of live performance to our beautiful heritage theatre; entertaining now and sustaining the Opera House for the future.

TO ACHIEVE THIS, WE NEED YOUR HELP

You can support the Opera House by:

• Adding a donation when purchasing a ticket

• Visiting buxtonoperahouse.org.uk/support-us

• Joining our Giant Cash Bonanza Lottery at giantcashbonanza.online/buxtonoperahouse

• Naming a seat

Your donation really does make a big difference, thank you!

Leave No Trace, 2024. Photo by David John King Photography.

DAVID AND ROWENA HAMMOND LEGACY

BECOME PART OF OUR CORPORATE COMMUNITY

As a corporate supporter, you are directly helping creativity thrive in the High Peak and it is our pleasure to work with you to tailor the perfect partnership. We can help you reach more audiences, meet your CSR ambitions, entertain staff and clients, or simply give back to your community.

BECOME A PARTNER

Enjoy a year long relationship with Buxton Opera House.

BECOME A SPONSOR

Sponsor one of our produced, co-produced, or community shows, or speak to us for other sponsorship opportunities.

JOIN THE CAVENDISH BUSINESS CLUB

To find out more please contact Hayley on hkardahji@boh.org.uk.

Join a community of likeminded businesses all supporting Buxton Opera House. THANK YOU TO OUR CORPORATE SUPPORTERS

Platform 3 – Engage – Create – Perform

Platform 3 is the Learning and Engagement department shared by Buxton Opera House and Buxton International Festival.

Set up with the aim of engaging young people and the community, Platform 3 has exciting activities for all ages and made possible by tickets sales, your generous donations and support from Arts Council England.

Join us for a weekly group, a school event, or for holiday fun. Make new friends, discover new art forms and become part of the Platform 3 family.

Contemporary Youth Dance Company (Age 12-18)

Performers wanted for Making Space 2025!

Buxton Opera House’s Contemporary Youth Dance Company is a performance-based group for dancers aged 12-18. The company meet on specific dates throughout the year to create and rehearse for key events. Our next project is Making Space in March 2025, where the company will open both evenings with a brand-new piece of choreography performed on the Buxton Opera House stage.

Please note, to take part, you must be available for the devising day, rehearsals and both performance dates.

Devising day: Saturday 8 February 10am – 4pm

Rehearsals: Tuesday 11 February, Tuesday 25 February and Tuesday 11 March 5pm – 7.30pm

Performances: Monday 17 March & Tuesday 18 March 7.30pm

Project price: £50 (including devising day and all rehearsals)

For more information and to sign up please email Kerry Allsop at kallsop@boh.org.uk

Readers Group

Tuesdays 10.30am–12pm

Join us for Platform 3’s very own “Book Club” every Tuesday during term time. A light-hearted and refreshing opportunity to explore new novels and plays or revisit your favourite ones. Sessions will involve ice breakers and introductions to each text, lively discussions and accessible activities on the themes and characters.

Texts are available to borrow on the day, but readers can also bring their own copies.

Tickets: £6 (6-week block £30)

ABC Singing Club

For anyone Affected by Cancer

First Friday of every month, 2pm – 3.30pm The Parish Centre, Stonegravels, Chesterfield

A friendly free singing group, run by Buxton Opera House, for anybody who is living with or has been affected by cancer in some way. No experience necessary, just come and have fun! Refreshments are provided. Feel free to come with a friend. All ages welcome.

For more details, please contact Allie Spencer: aspencer@boh.org.uk

Kaleidoscope Choir

If you love to sing, then come and join Buxton International Festival’s friendly Kaleidoscope Choir. From choral classics and favourite hymns to pop and folk, you don’t have to audition to be part of the choir. Just come along and join us for an hour of singing led by Bella Hardy in the Buxton Methodist Church each Tuesday from 1pm.

Tickets: £5 in advance, £6 on the door

Buxton Film Shorts

Are you a short film maker? Following on from our successful exhibition of short films in July 2024, we’ll be inviting new entries in the new year. Go to www.buxtonfilm.org.uk for more details and to sign up to their newsletter.

Photo by David John King Photography.

Technical Youth Theatre (age 13-18)

Introduction to Technical Theatre

Wednesday 19 February 10am – 1pm & 2pm – 5pm

Join a member of the technical team at Buxton Opera House for a hands-on introduction to sound and lighting. During this 3-hour session you will have an exclusive look backstage and discover how lighting and sound design works from a professional technician.

This session is intended for people who haven’t completed our previous introductory courses.

Price: £15

Limited bursary tickets are available for people receiving income support. Email kallsop@boh.org.uk for more information and to see if you are eligible.

Young Company

Young Company is Buxton Opera House’s flagship youth theatre group for anyone aged 4-19 with an interest in drama. Led by Niamh Forster, Anna Berentzen, Karina Tomlinson and Kitty Randle, Young Company provides a creative hub for young people where they can experiment, develop and fine tune their creative skills in both performance and production, in a safe and supportive environment, with the full support of our professional team. Each week members will develop their performance skills through physical theatre, script work and improvisation.

We have two intakes throughout the year in September and January. Contact Kerry Allsop for more information and to sign up at kallsop@boh.org.uk

Monday:

Mini Young Company (Reception – Year 2) 4.30pm – 5.30pm

Term fees: £85

Wednesday:

Juniors (Year 3-5) 4pm – 5.15pm

Inters (Year 6-8) 5.30pm – 6.45pm

Seniors (Year 9-13) 7pm – 8.45pm

Term fees: Juniors and Inters £100, Seniors £110

Hairspray – Musical Theatre Workshop

Wednesday 19 February

Age 7-11 10am – 12pm I Age 12-18 2pm – 4pm

Led by Niamh Forster

A fun-packed two hours exploring the songs and dance routines from the hit musical Hairspray!

Price: £10

Work Experience 2025

Monday 30 June – Friday 11 July

Our Work Experience programme is designed for students aged 14-18 (year 10-13) and offers a unique two-week experience to immerse yourself in the world of theatre. Placements are available in Acting, Technical, Stage Management & Design.

Closing date for applications: Monday 27 January

Acting audition and interview date: Monday 10 February 5pm – 8.30pm

Technical interview date: Tuesday 25 February 6pm – 7.30pm

For more details, please contact Allie Spencer: aspencer@boh.org.uk

Summer School 2025

Monday 11 – Friday 22 August (10 days, Monday – Friday)

Performances: Friday 22 August 4pm & 7pm

Join Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe, Gloria the Hippo and, of course, those hilarious, plotting Penguins as they bound onto your stage in the musical adventure of a lifetime. Based on the smash-hit DreamWorks animated motion picture.

Participation fee: £250, performance tickets: £7

Suitable for ages 9-18

BasedontheDreamWorksAnimationMotionPicture.BookbyKevinDelAguila.Original MusicandLyricsbyGeorgeNoriega&JoelSomeillan.Thisamateurproductionis presentedbyarrangementwithMusicTheatreInternational.Allauthorisedperformance materialsarealsosuppliedbyMTI(www.mtishows.co.uk)

Photo by David John King Photography.

Photo by David John King Photography.

TICKETS FROM £19.50

FRIDAY 6 DECEMBER 2024 – WEDNESDAY 1 JANUARY 2025

Fee-fi-fo-fum and it’s time for another one!

Jack and his mother live a simple life, until one day Jack acquires some magic beans from the market and grows his very own giant beanstalk. The place he discovers at the top of the beanstalk is beyond his wildest dreams...

Brought to you by the incredible team behind Sleeping Beauty and Cinderella. Join returning favourite James Holmes and our talented cast for another year of festive fun, wonderful music and an enormous amount of Christmas magic. It will be bigger and better than ever before!

“OneofthebestpantosBuxtonhaseverseen”

– North West End UK on Cinderella 2023

Performances:

Fri 6 Dec 1pm

Sat 7 Dec 1pm

Sat 7 Dec 5.30pm

Mon 9 Dec 10am

Mon 9 Dec 1.30pm

Tue 10 Dec 10am

Tue 10 Dec 1.30pm

Wed 11 Dec 1pm

Wed 11 Dec 5.30pm R

Thu 12 Dec 10am

Thu 12 Dec 1.30pm

Sat 14 Dec 1pm

Sat 14 Dec 5.30pm

Sun 15 Dec 1pm Sun 15 Dec 5.30pm CAP

Mon 16 Dec 1pm

Tue 17 Dec 5.30pm

Wed 18 Dec 1pm

Wed 18 Dec 5.30pm

Fri 20 Dec 2.30pm

Fri 20 Dec 7pm

Sat 21 Dec 11am*

Sat 21 Dec 2.30pm* Sun 22 Dec 11am* Sun 22 Dec 2.30pm* AD Mon 23 Dec 11am*

British Sign Language Interpreted performance

R Relaxed & Autism Friendly performance*

*Bookable in person or over the phone only.

CAP Captioned performance

AD Audio Described performance

Mon 23 Dec 2.30pm*

Tue 24 Dec 11am*

Tue 24 Dec 2.30pm* Thu 26 Dec 2.30pm* Fri 27 Dec 1pm Fri 27 Dec 5.30pm Sat 28 Dec 2.30pm Sat 28 Dec 7pm Sun 29 Dec 1pm Mon 30 Dec 1pm Tue 31 Dec 1pm

Wed 1 Jan 1pm

*Premium prices

TICKETS: £19.50-£28

Matcham cards: 12% off

Senior/Equal Access/JSA/Income Support/Students/Children under 16: £2 off School Groups: £13-£15 (one adult free per ten children)

Groups (10+): £19-£21

Children 2 or under: £2.50 (on parent’s knee)

Babies under 12 months: Free (on parent’s knee)

PANTOMIME

Celebrate pantomime season in style in our exclusive

The Devonshire Lounge offers the ultimate VIP experience to make your visit to Buxton Opera House even more memorable. Enjoy a guaranteed interval seat, table service and a range of premium refreshments.

The Devonshire Lounge is also available for private hire for groups of 12. Every group of 12 will receive one adult entry free of charge.

Adults £25 per person

• A welcome drink on arrival (mulled wine, boozy hot chocolate, prosecco, wine, beer or a soft drink alternative)

• Interval ice creams, mince pies and savoury nibbles

• Dedicated host service

• Private cloakroom

Children £20 per person

• A welcome soft drink on arrival of coke, orange juice, water, or a hot chocolate with marshmallows and cream

• A souvenir show programme and a goody bag

Ticket for show not included. Availability is limited. Early booking is recommended. BOOK NOW!

To remember someone special, or to show your support for Buxton Opera House

NAME A SEAT

You will receive a beautiful brass plaque on your named seat, a gift certificate, and an invitation to come and visit your plaque. Your support will also help Buxton Opera House continue to create magical memories for years to come. Thank you.

For more information, please contact Hayley in our Development team on 01298 211866 or email hkardahji@boh.org.uk.

Maddy Prior & The Carnival Band

Carols & Capers

The Fortieth Anniversary & Farewell Tour 2024

FRIDAY 13 DECEMBER 7.30PM

Brighouse and Rastrick Christmas Concert

The world-famous Brighouse & Rastrick Brass Band return to Buxton Opera House for a fabulous festive concert that you won’t want to miss.

The 2022 ‘British Open and Brass in Concert’ Champions will play a mix of Christmas pieces, medleys and carols to get you into the Christmas spirit this December.

FRIDAY 20 DECEMBER 7.30PM

Maddy Prior & The Carnival Band

Carols & Capers:

The Fortieth Anniversary & Farewell Tour 2024

Maddy Prior and The Carnival Band has offered a unique take on timeless Christmas music ever since they first came together in 1984. To mark the fortieth anniversary of their artistic relationship, Maddy and The Carnival Band will tour the UK in what will be not only a celebration but also a farewell to live performance.

TUESDAY 31 DECEMBER 9.30PM

New Year’s Eve Gala Concert

Join us for this special night of music and fun to see out 2024 and welcome in the New Year. The British Philharmonic Concert Orchestra and guest soloists perform music of all genres from classical to musicals, from film music and ballet to popular songs. A fun-filled fizzing night of fabulous tunes and a great singalong too.

Hold hands for the traditional Auld Lang Syne at midnight and raise the rafters. Why sit in the pub or watch telly when you can have a magical live music experience in the theatre!.

The British Philharmonic Concert Orchestra: Anthony Kraus (Conductor), Emily Chaplais (Leader)

Soloists: Alison Roddy (Soprano), Aimee Fisk (Soprano), Louise Crane (Mezzo Soprano), Xavier Hetherington (Tenor), Philip Smith (Bartitone), Jeremy Peaker (Baritone)

Illustrations by The Illustrated Wisp and Graphic Design by Square One

SATURDAY 14 – MONDAY 23 DECEMBER

From the team that brought you Hare and Tortoise, Buxton Opera House is excited to present a brand-new, musical play.

Libby loves to exaggerate (she doesn’t like to call them fibs!), however when she informs the Prince she can spin straw into gold, she may have gone one fib too far… Fortunately, an extraordinary little person is on hand to help her out of this tricky situation, but at what price?

Join us for a new spin on the traditional tale and explore Rumpel’s story as it’s never been seen before, featuring puppetry, songs, and so much more to keep your little ones entertained.

Especially designed for a younger audience, the show will be interactive, accessible and jam-packed with festive fun!

“Excellentexperience...Extremelychildfriendlyandfunforadultstoo.” – Audience member on HareandTortoise, 2023

Age guidance: 3+

Performances

Sat 14 Dec 10am

Sat 14 Dec 1.30pm Sat 14 Dec 4pm

Sun 15 Dec 10am R

Sun 15 Dec 1.30pm

Sat 21 Dec 10am

Sat 21 Dec 1.30pm Sat 21 Dec 4pm Sun 22 Dec 10am Sun 22 Dec 1.30pm Mon 23 Dec 10am Mon 23 Dec 1.30pm

R Relaxed & Autism Friendly performance British Sign Language Interpreted performance

TICKETS: £9 FAMILY

LIVE presents

Returning for a brand new season in 2025

Swan Lake The Nutcracker

Performed by Varna International Ballet & Orchestra

SATURDAY 4 – SUNDAY 5 JANUARY

Experience two timeless ballets with the renowned Varna International Ballet & Orchestra.

The greatest romantic ballet of all time, Swan Lake, is brought to life by Tchaikovsky’s haunting and unforgettable score. A captivating story of tragic love, with the dual role of Odette/Odile showcasing breath-taking technical prowess.

The Nutcracker is a beloved fantasy ballet that will sweep audiences into a magical Christmas Eve adventure, featuring toy soldiers, the Mouse King and a journey to the enchanted Land of Snow.

Swan Lake – Sat 2pm & 7pm

The Nutcracker – Sun 2pm & 5.30pm

TICKETS: £39-£49

DANCE

THURSDAY 9 JANUARY 7.30PM

Entertainers present

Legend

The Music of Bob Marley

When you think reggae, there is only one name that comes to mind... An unforgettable evening combines Marley’s superb, distinctive vocals with flawless musicianship as a supremely talented cast recreate his classic hits such as Could You Be Loved, Is This Love, One Love, Three Little Birds and many more reggae hits.

TICKETS: £33

FRIDAY 10 JANUARY 7.30PM

John Partridge

Dancing Man

Best known for his role in EastEnders as Christian Clarke and winning Celebrity MasterChef in 2018, John Partridge has a career that spans over four decades.

Join him as he weaves his way through his own musical journey, his inspirations, his family history, his highs and lows, with heart and humour. A night of theatrical prowess from one of the West End’s very best leading men.

TICKETS: £27

SATURDAY 11 – SUNDAY 12 JANUARY

Beauty and the Beast

Buxton School of Performing Arts (formally Mad Hatters Music) invites you to Be Our Guest! Join our local young performers aged 7 to 19 from across the High Peak in an enchanting Tale as Old as Time, as we follow this classic fairytale story. Pull up a chair as B.S.P.A. proudly presents... Disney’s Beauty and the Beast

Sat 7pm Sun 2pm & 7pm

TICKETS: £16

Matcham cards: 12% off Groups (8+)/JSA/Income Support/Students/Children/Senior/Equal Access: £2 off

SATURDAY 11 JANUARY 7.30PM

Paradise Found

Legacy Concert Company proudly presents the UK’s ultimate Meat Loaf theatre rock show. Paradise Found delivers a two-hour high-octane performance blazing through Meat Loaf’s greatest hits and legendary singalong anthems. Get ready for one hell of a night with an immersive Meat Loaf experience like no other. Age guidance: 12+

TICKETS: £34 MUSIC

THURSDAY 16 JANUARY 7.30PM

Entertainers present Man in the Mirror

The brand-new, must-see, electrifying, tribute concert to Michael Jackson. Starring CJ, one of the world’s greatest Michael Jackson tribute artists, supported by a talented cast of performers and musicians.

Featuring all his greatest hits you know and love, including Thriller, Billie Jean, and of course, Man in the Mirror

TICKETS: £34

FRIDAY 17 JANUARY 7.30PM

Entertainers

present Country Roads

Join us for a very special evening, celebrating country superstar royalty. Enjoy the very biggest country songs of all time; 9 to 5, The Gambler, Walk the Line, Ring of Fire, King of the Road, Crazy, Rhinestone Cowboy, Jolene, Dance the Night Away, Walkin’ after Midnight and many, many more.

TICKETS: £36 MUSIC

SATURDAY 18 JANUARY 7.30PM

Chinese New Year Extravaganza

Come and celebrate the Year of the Snake as Jinlong Culture & Performing Arts return with a spectacular array of programmes to bring joy and blessings for the 2025 Lunar New Year. A family-friendly show full of colour, amazement and fun, it’s the perfect entertainment for all to enjoy on this auspicious occasion!

TICKETS: £25.50-£27.50

ENTERTAINMENT

Matcham cards: 12% off Groups (8+)/Senior/Equal Access JSA/Income Support/Students/Children: £2 off (not valid in Dress Circle) Family of 4 (including at least 2 children): £81

SUNDAY 19 JANUARY 7.30PM

Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club present

The Ronnie Scott’s Story

Direct from London’s world-famous jazz club, The Ronnie Scott’s All Stars combine world class live jazz, narration, and projected archive photos and video footage, to explore The Ronnie Scott’s Story. Mixing classic music from the jazz greats, alongside tales of old Soho, miscreant musicians and police raids, this is a unique evening celebrating one of the world’s most famous jazz venues, its music, and history.

TICKETS: £27 MUSIC

Matcham cards: 12% off

WEDNESDAY 22 JANUARY 7.30PM

Lloyd Cole Full Band Show

Lloyd Cole has released 16 studio albums including three with The Commotions, twelve solo albums, one with The Negatives and one with Hans Joachim Roedelius. Following the release of On Pain in 2023, his twelfth album as a solo artist, Lloyd Cole is getting the band back together for a handful of shows, and will be bringing his Full Band Show to Buxton in January. The same band – Blair, Neil, Signy and Lloyd Cole. The same format, two sets, no support. Almost certainly a few different songs.

TICKETS: £39.50-£71.50

THURSDAY 23 JANUARY 7.30PM

Entertainers present

Don’t Stop Believin’

The End of the Night Anthems Show

Jump aboard the midnight train for a spectacular live concert featuring classic anthems including Summerof’69,ILoveRock‘n’Roll,Livin’onaPrayer,SweetChildO’Mine and China in Your Hand

TICKETS: £30-£32

Relax and enjoy our lunchtime Coffee Concerts. With a complimentary coffee (or tea) and biscuits, our daytime recitals are the perfect musical pit stop. All musicians appear by the kind permission of the Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM).

FRIDAY 6 DECEMBER 1PM

RNCM Songsters

Predominantly consisting of singers and pianists selected annually by audition, the RNCM Songsters offer a variety of repertoire choices and seek to devise innovative and creative programmes of song across the entire repertoire. The Artistic team includes Jonathan Fisher, Nico de Villiers, David Jones, and Lynne Dawson who, in recent years, have been invited to work with expert guest tutors experienced in the world of art song.

FRIDAY 24 JANUARY 1PM

J2Duo

J2Duo is a guitar duet who often perform pieces not originally composed for the guitar, demonstrating their skill and ability to bring a new dimension to the music they perform. Formed at the Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM) at the beginning of 2023, J2Duo consists of Josh Hughes and Joel Redfern, both fourth year undergraduate students under the tutelage of internationally renowned classical guitarist Craig Ogden.

FRIDAY 7 FEBRUARY 1PM

Kairos Duo

Formed in 2020, Kairos Duo sets out to explore the creative possibilities of this unique paring of instruments and push the boundaries of the ensemble. Royal Northern College of Music graduates, Tom Hall and Carys Nunn have compiled a repertoire of diverse and appealing works, comprising of both existing repertoire and their own arrangements.

FRIDAY 7 MARCH 1PM

Sonix Duo

Sonix Duo, comprised of Johanna Leung and Curtis Man, a dynamic contemporary music wind duo who formed in 2018 at the Royal Northern College of Music and is based in Manchester. Sonix’s concert programmes include a wide range of repertoire, from classical music to acoustic music with electronics. The duo is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of musical interpretation, crafting unique arrangements, and bringing people together to breathe life into avant-garde performances.

TICKETS: £8 ADVANCE, £11 ON THE DOOR

BUXTON BUZZ COMEDY CLUB

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

FRIDAY 24 JANUARY 8PM

Headliner Ashley Frieze has been performing on the UK comedy circuit since 2003. As a musical comedian, he writes his own songs, and with music-infused stand-up has something for every audience, spanning many genres from jazz through to Coldplay. Joining Frieze is simple (but not stupid), innocent (but not naive) Danny Pensive, who travels around the UK divulging his turbulent and skewed improvised diaries; and local Derbyshire comic Carl Jones who will light up his audiences!

FRIDAY 7 FEBRUARY 8PM

Headliner, Howard Walker is a chatty and charming stand-up from Bradford who is unable to spell keane-waa. Alongside him, Lovdev Barpaga has the effortless and gentle likeability that is completely unique in the comedy world, and Chris Kehoe brings his surreal eye for detail and dry wit whilst tackling weighty topics such as racism, climate change, and the relative sporting prowess of different amphibious reptiles.

FRIDAY 7 MARCH 8PM

Headliner Mark James combines expert sleight of hand magic with comedy, juggling and other vaudevillian variety skills to create a unique and amazing show. Mark is joined by Peter Edge who has gigged all over the country with his ‘embattled Dad of daughters’ experience, and Mike Carter who combines classic Scouse wit with contemporary observations of post-university life, pop culture and being fat.

FRIDAY 4 APRIL 8PM

With an eye and ear for the silly, rude, playful, and downright irritating occurrences of life and musical skills that would easily fit into many rock bands, headliner, Duncan Oakley performs an infectious mix of musical comedy and stand up. Alongside him, Mel Judson is a Bradford comedian known for her signature dry, deadpan, and hilariously cynical style and Tony Burgess weaves carefully crafted gags into sometimes surreal stories about northern family life.

TICKETS: £9 ADVANCE, £12 ON THE DOOR COMEDY Age guidance: 18+

FRIDAY 24 JANUARY 8PM

Chris McCausland Yonks!

He’s been called an “overnight success” – even though he’s been doing this for yonks!

Chris McCausland is hitting the road again with another masterclass in stand-up comedy that has literally been yonks in the making. The last tour was a sell-out, so get your tickets now!

Age guidance: 16+

TICKETS: £28

SUNDAY 26 JANUARY 7.30PM

Geoff Hurst

An evening with England’s hat trick hero, World Cup winner Sir Geoff Hurst.

Sir Geoff comes to Buxton Opera House for one final farewell tour, back on the road with his great friend and agent Terry Baker from A1 Sporting Speakers. He will talk amusingly about his illustrious West Ham and England career.

TUESDAY 28 JANUARY 7.30PM

The creatives behind The Bowie Collective introduce a new show. From the alter-ego of Ziggy Stardust,the dark years of Berlin, the pure joy of Let’s Dance to the genius of Blackstar, with world class musicians, dancers, elaborate costumes and stunning visuals, enjoy a night of breathtaking and ‘other worldly’ performances.

TICKETS: £28-£35 MUSIC

THURSDAY 30 JANUARY 7.30PM

Strictly Theatre Co. present Giovanni

The Last Dance

The 2021 Strictly champion and BAFTA winner will be taking to the stage once again with his company of world class performers. With a career rooted in passion, dedication, and unparalleled artistry, Giovanni has become a household name, captivating audiences worldwide with his electrifying performances and unmatched charisma.

Age guidance: 8+

TICKETS: £40-£55 (MEET & GREET £130)

FRIDAY 31 JANUARY 7.30PM

Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour

Red Film Programme

Thrilling adventure on the big screen! The Banff Mountain Film Festival is back with a new line-up of captivating short films. Join the world’s top adventurers as they climb, ski, paddle, run and ride through the wildest corners of the planet! Banff will also return in April for the 2025 Blue Programme. Spark your passion for adventure, action and travel at the Banff Mountain Film Festival!

TICKETS: £19

FILM

Groups (8+)/JSA/Income Support/Students/Children/Senior/Equal Access: £17 (not valid in Dress Circle) Multi-night (Red and Blue Film Programme): £34

SATURDAY 1 FEBRUARY 8PM

Jenny Eclair

Jokes, Jokes, Jokes, Live!

In celebration of the release of her hilarious memoir of the same name, comedian, novelist, and professional show-off Jenny Eclair comes to venues nationwide with a brand-new autobiographical show.

Warning, punk poetry, animal impressions and baritone nursery rhyme singing may feature. Age Guidance 14+ (may contain strong language) “Ruthlesslyfunny” – The Times

TICKETS: £28.50

SUNDAY 2 FEBRUARY 7.30PM

The Searchers Experience

Featuring Spencer James of The Searchers

Long-time lead singer Spencer James performs all The Searchers’ biggest hits!

COMEDY

Hear all your favourite hits including Needles and Pins, When You Walk In The Room, Sweets For My Sweet, Love Potion No 9, Sugar and Spice and many more!

The Searchers legacy continues!

TICKETS: £28.50

Groups (10+): 1 in 10 free (bookable in person or over the phone only)

MUSIC

A Buxton Opera House production

One Night inBuxton

Race Across the Peaks: A Magical Adventure

Four intrepid adventurers embark on a seemingly simple challenge: to race across the Derbyshire Peaks without the aid of smartphones, money, or modern comforts. But their journey quickly spirals into a fantastical quest… As the seasons change and a mysterious darkness descends, the adventurers find themselves entangled in a magical world exploring the depths of the earth, traversing the waterways, and climbing the peaks. What hidden stories will they uncover?

Inspired by Derbyshire folklore, One Night in Buxton is a captivating blend of humour, adventure, song, and dance. Featuring an enchanting, original score by local composer Clare O’Neill and brought to life by a community cast from across the High Peak and members of Buxton School of Performing Arts. Written and composed by Clare O’Neill, directed by Kitty Randle and produced by Sarah Kell.

Sat 2.30pm & 7pm

Sun 3pm

TICKETS: £19

Students/Children: £2 off SATURDAY 1 – SUNDAY 2 FEBRUARY

St e ve St e in man

THURSDAY 6 – SATURDAY 8 FEBRUARY 7.30PM

Steve Steinman presents Eternal Love The Musical

Steve Steinman’s Vampires Rock trilogy continues with Eternal Love, the new hilarious rock musical. Join Steve Steinman and his incredible cast as they take you on an epic journey into a fantastical, dark thrilling world filled with Vampires, where the love-struck Vampire Baron searches for eternal love and takes his new bride. This unique blend of musical theatre, original rock anthems, classic vampire tales, and the electrifying feel of a rock concert creates a truly unique experience for the audience. With laugh-out-loud humour from the hilarious Steve Steinman, this is a night you won’t want to miss.

Don’t miss out on this electrifying experience — grab your tickets now for an unforgettable night of rock, laughter, and gothic romance!

TICKETS: £39-£40.50

Under 16s: £22.50

SUNDAY 9 FEBRUARY 7.30PM

Rick Buckler

A Night of Memories & Music

Featuring the legendary drummer of The Jam, Rick Buckler, A Night of Memories & Music is your chance to witness history in the making. Feel the rhythm of A Town Called Malice and get lost in the soulful sounds that define a generation, as he recalls all his memories plus stills, videos, and music. It’s a must for all fans of The Jam.

TICKETS: £23.50

WEDNESDAY 12 – THURSDAY 13 FEBRUARY

The Smartest Giant in Town

MUSIC

George wishes he wasn’t the scruffiest giant in town. So when he sees a new shop selling giantsized clothes, he decides it’s time for a new look: smart trousers, smart shirt, stripy tie, shiny shoes. Now he’s the smartest giant in town... until he bumps into some animals who desperately need his help – and his clothes! This heart-warming tale about friendship and helping those in need is brought to life in a musical, puppet-filled adventure.

Wed 1pm & 4pm | Thu 10am & 1pm

TICKETS: £18.50-£20.50

Under 16s: £2 off Family of 4 (including at least 2 children): £67 Schools: £13 with 1 free group leader for every 10 children

FRIDAY 14 FEBRUARY 7.30PM

The Bon Jovi Experience

FAMILY

Get ready to rock your way through an unforgettable journey with the only show to be endorsed by Jon Bon Jovi himself! The Bon Jovi Experience features smash-hits such as Livin’ On a Prayer, Always, It’s My Life, You Give Love a Bad Name, Bad Medicine and many more!

“The best Bon Jovi tribute band I’ve ever watched” – Jon Bon Jovi

TICKETS: £29.50 MUSIC

FRIDAY 14 – SATURDAY 15 FEBRUARY 7.30PM

Thomas Hardy’s

Far From the Madding Crowd

Adapted by Nick Young & Ross Muir

Capricious, independent and beautiful Bathsheba Everdene inherits and manages her uncle’s farm. She is courted by three infatuated suitors: an honest, loyal and capable shepherd; a womanising and charming Sergeant; and a lonely, wealthy farmer. Who will she choose? If any of them? She plays with all their hearts to devastating and dramatic effect.

TICKETS: £23.50

Senior/Equal Access: £21.75

Children/Students: £12

DRAMA

SATURDAY 15 FEBRUARY 7.30PM

Nick Stapleton

How to Beat Scammers

Join Nick Stapleton, expert investigative journalist and presenter of BBC’s BAFTA-winning Scam Interceptors, for an eye-opening evening uncovering the world of scams and fraud. Learn essential strategies to protect your money and family.

With fraud on the rise, it’s time to take action. Don’t miss out – together, we can stop the scammers.

TICKETS: £28

SUNDAY 16 FEBRUARY 7.30PM

Raise the Oof with John Shuttleworth

TALKS

Radio 4 favourite and comedy legend John Shuttleworth is back to celebrate 40 years in showbiz with more hilarious stories and songs performed on his trusty Yamaha organ. Yes, it was 1985 when he met TV’s Clarinet Man – Ken Worthington who came last on New Faces in 73. So do come along and join John in punching the air, and helping, in an orderly and controlled fashion, to raise the oof!

TICKETS: £28.50 COMEDY

Matcham cards: 12% off Groups (8+): 10% off (not valid in Dress Circle) JSA/Income Support/Students/Children/Equal Access: Half price (not valid in Dress Circle)

SUNDAY 16 FEBRUARY 7.30PM

Speakers from the Edge present

Sean Conway Endurance

Sean Conway set out to achieve something no-one else had ever managed; ultra-endurance records for first, longest, fastest AND most. 105 Iron Man competitions in 105 days, the first to swim the length of Britain, the fastest unsupported cycle across Europe and a 4200 mile continuous triathlon later. Sean takes his audience on the journey, from miserable school portrait photographer, to world record holder!

TICKETS: £20.50

Matcham cards: 12% off Groups (8+)/JSA/Income Support/Students/Children/Senior/Equal Access: £3 off

THURSDAY 20 FEBRUARY 7.30PM

Seth Lakeman

TALKS

West Country singer-songwriter Seth was catapulted into the music mainstream when he was nominated for the Mercury Music Prize for his album Kitty Jay. 2024 marked the 20th anniversary of the album’s release and the start of an incredible solo journey which has included record deals, 11 album releases (including 6 Top 40), BBC Radio 2 playlisted singles, a clutch of awards and touring all over the world. His new studio album, The Granite Way, will be released in February 2025.

TICKETS: £32.50

FRIDAY 21 FEBRUARY 7.30PM

The Animals

The Animals, with original founding member John Steel, perform the band’s greatest hits including House of the Rising Sun, Don’t Le Me Be Misunderstood, We’ve Gotta Get Out of This Place, Baby Let Me Take You Home, Bring It On Home To Me, It’s My Life and many more, which helped make The Animals one of the biggest groups in the world during the 1960s.

TICKETS: £26.50-£28.50

Matcham cards: 12% off Groups (8+)/Senior/Equal Access: £3 off (not valid in Dress Circle)

JSA/Income Support/Students/Children: Half price price (not valid in Dress Circle)

SATURDAY 22 FEBRUARY 7.30PM

Entertainers present Lost in Music

One Night at the Disco

MUSIC

The Original Disco Show! Get ready to re-live timeless hits from icons like Donna Summer, Gloria Gaynor, Earth, Wind & Fire, Sister Sledge and Chic.

Don’t miss out on the feel-good show of the year – join us, lose yourself in the music, and leave your worries behind!

TICKETS: £36

SUNDAY 23 FEBRUARY 3PM

Glenn Miller Orchestra

MUSIC

Take a step back into the 1930s and 40s with the world-famous Glenn Miller Orchestra for the ultimate musical celebration of the legendary big band leader, Glenn Miller. Featuring all your favourite Miller hits, from In the Mood, Moonlight Serenade, and American Patrol – through to Little Brown Jug, Tuxedo Junction, Pennsylvania 6-5000, and much more. This is an experience not to miss!

TICKETS: £29.50

Matcham cards: 12% off

TUESDAY 25 FEBRUARY 7.30PM

The MozART Group

A Hilarious Twist on Classical Music

MUSIC

With more than 5 million tickets sold in 50+ countries, the string quartet has more than just a smattering of humour interwoven amongst the horsehair of their bows. Hysterical, even if you don’t know your Mozart from your Bach, but exquisitely performed if you do!

The base of this hilarious group is a superb string quartet, celebrating the music of Mozart; two violinists, a violist and a cellist. But... that’s about it when we want to use the term “classical” in connection with The MozART Group.

TICKETS: £34

MUSIC

WEDNESDAY 26 FEBRUARY 7.30PM

Entertainers present

The Makings of a Murderer 2

The Real Manhunter

Featuring Senior Investigating officer Colin Sutton, who caught serial killer Levi Bellfield and ‘Night Stalker’ Delroy Grant. Colin, who was head of a Metropolitan Police murder squad tells us the stories of how he caught some of the UK’s most evil murderers.

TICKETS: £30-£32

THURSDAY 27 FEBRUARY 7.30PM

John Barrowman

Laid Bare

TALKS

John Barrowman is Laid Bare in his newest show, unwavering and uncensored! Songs from Broadway classics or contemporary hits, as well as John’s personal stories, anecdotes and infectious energy all in one show. Promising you an evening that will leave you inspired and uplifted, this is a show you’ll long remember.

TICKETS: £30-£40 (VIP UPGRADE: £40-£80)

FRIDAY 28 FEBRUARY 7.30PM

Turin Brakes & John Bramwell

Turin Brakes and John Bramwell of I Am Kloot are joining forces for a special, stripped-back evening of music. As one of the UK’s finest indie-folk bands, they will bring their signature acoustic sound and rich harmonies to the stage. Alongside the pair, John Bramwell, celebrated for his poetic lyrics and storytelling, will deliver a performance full of wit and emotional depth. TICKETS: £34-£36.50

SATURDAY 1 MARCH 7.30PM

An Evening with Jeff Stelling

Hosted by Bianca Westwood

An exclusive evening of football nostalgia, fun and entertainment with Sky Sports legend Jeff Stelling; anchorman of Sky Sports Gillette Soccer Saturday for over 30 years. During the evening Jeff will share anecdotes from his amazing career that saw him rise to fame as the recognisable face of Sky Sports Soccer Saturday and behind the scenes anecdotes.

£36.50 (VIP £71.50)

SUNDAY 2 MARCH 7.30PM

Jon Culshaw

Imposter Syndrome

Join star of BBC Radio 4’s Dead Ringers, BBC One’s The Impressions Show and Channel 4’s Partygate, Jon Culshaw, for an evening of comedy and music as he conjures up an array of the best-known personalities from the worlds of entertainment, politics, and beyond in his trademark style.

TICKETS: £27 COMEDY

SUNDAY 2 MARCH 7.30PM

GO NOW!

The Music of The Moody Blues

GO NOW! is a unique tribute to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees, The Moody Blues. Featuring Gordy Marshall (The Moody Blues) and Mick Wilson (10cc), GO NOW! is considered to be “Thegreatestclassicrockbandofageneration” (Rolling Stone magazine).

TICKETS: £26

WEDNESDAY 5 MARCH 7.30PM

Kate Mosse

Labyrinth Live: Unlocking the Secrets of the Labyrinth

Celebrate the 20th anniversary of her bestseller with Kate Mosse’s Labyrinth Live: Unlocking the Secrets of the Labyrinth. This immersive show blends music, imagery, and film, exploring the history and mystery of Languedoc. Kate revisits wars, conspiracy theories, and Grail legends, revealing the inspirations behind her beloved classic.

TICKETS: £29.50

THURSDAY 6 MARCH 7.30PM

Entertainers present

The Glam Rock Show

TALKS

Starring the son of music legend and The Sweet’s lead vocalist Brian Connolly, it’s time to Get It On! as our sensational cast and live band recreate the soundtrack of a generation. So come on feel the noise and grab your Tiger Feet, for a night like no other!

TICKETS: £36 MUSIC

THURSDAY 6 MARCH 7.30PM

An Evening with Jack the Ripper

Hosted by Steve Morgan

Whitechapel. 1888. A series of women are brutally murdered. The identity of the killer remains a mystery… until now? An Evening with Jack the Ripper will delve into the sordid realms of Victorian London in an attempt to unmask the man who cast the darkest of shadows upon the east-end.

TICKETS: £20

JSA/Income Support/Students/Senior/Equal Access: £3 off

SATURDAY 8 MARCH 7.30PM

The Sound of Springsteen

TALKS

Celebrate 40 years since the iconic Born in The USA album was first released with this worldclass theatre production. Experience the pure rock ‘n’ roll euphoria of Bruce Springsteen as this outstanding show brings his iconic sound to life, taking you on a musical journey through the incredible catalogue, from Greetings from Asbury Park to 2020’s Ghosts, via the legendary hits Born in the USA and Born to Run

TICKETS: £32 MUSIC

SATURDAY 8 MARCH 7.30PM

Iain Stirling

Relevant 2025

The BAFTA-winning comedian, “national sensation” (Evening Standard) and “extremelyfunny” (Daily Telegraph) Iain Stirling, is bringing his intuitive razor-sharp humour back on tour once more with a brand-new hour (of jokes) in his biggest tour to date! (It’s called Relevant if you’re interested).

“Acomicwhoisassharpasheisself-aware…Stirlingfindsanexpertbalancebetween braggadocio and humility”  – Jay Richardson, The List

Age guidance: 14+

TICKETS: £26 COMEDY

SUNDAY 9 MARCH 7.30PM

The Bench

A Tale from Paradise Heights

Gritty, urban comedy drama with a rich vein of the supernatural. Stephen King meets Jimmy McGovern. A park bench. A homeless man, two burglars, a medium, two war veterans, a gangster, Mr Wolf, Little Rabbit, an angel, a ghost and others all visit the bench. One of them will be murdered here.

TICKETS: £22

DRAMA Groups (8+)/Equal Access/JSA/Income Support/Students/Children: £2 off Book two A Tale From Paradise Heights shows: £39

MONDAY 10 MARCH 7.30PM

Seven Drunken Nights

The Story of the Dubliners

Direct from the West End, Seven Drunken Nights – The Story of the Dubliners brings the ultimate feel-good Irish show to Buxton. In partnership with Tourism Ireland and in association with legendary Irish pub O’Donoghues, this critically-acclaimed production spans half a century, invoking the spirit of The Dubliners.

TICKETS: £24-£32

TUESDAY 11 – WEDNESDAY 12 MARCH 8PM

Levellers Collective

Spring 2025 Acoustic Tour

After two highly-acclaimed acoustic tours and albums in recent years, the Levellers Collective are coming to Buxton Opera House. The Collective live shows, and albums, came about after the Levellers decided to do something a bit different with their extensive back catalogue in 2018, including new acoustic arrangements of Levellers songs old and new.

Age guidance: 14+

TICKETS: £31.50-£44

THURSDAY 13 MARCH 7.30PM

Beautiful Trauma

The Ultimate Live P!nk Tribute Experience

Experience the energy and fun as P!nk’s biggest hits are replicated with a full dedicated light show, authentic replica costumes, props and motion backdrops and a full production!

All the hits are covered from Just Like A Pill and So What through to the most recent hits such as Beautiful Trauma

TICKETS: £27

Over 65s: £2 off

THURSDAY 13 MARCH 7.30PM

McGoldrick, McCusker and Doyle

MUSIC

Michael McGoldrick is a master of flutes, whistles and Uillean pipes and a renowned composer. John McCusker’s unique fiddle playing has earned him a worldwide reputation as one of the most gifted and versatile musicians of any genre. Guitarist and singer-songwriter John Doyle is an Irish music linchpin and founding member of acclaimed group Solas.

TICKETS: £22

Matcham cards: 12% off

MUSIC

FRIDAY 14 MARCH 7.30PM

Women in Rock

The critically-acclaimed Women in Rock show celebrates the sensationally strong female leaders of rock, including Blondie, Suzi Q, Janis Joplin, Heart, Joan Jett, Pink, Kiki Dee, Bonnie Tyler, Cher and so many more!

A rock show unlike any other with electric costume changes, soaring vocals, impressive harmonies and audience interaction, you will not be disappointed.

“Phenomenalshow...Lovedeveryminute.” – Audience member

TICKETS: £27.50

FRIDAY 14 MARCH 7.30PM

Legends of Irish Music & Song

The Fureys

Legends of Irish music and song, The Fureys are renowned for their hit songs I Will Love You, When You Were Sweet 16, The Green Fields of France, The Old Man, Red Rose Café, From Clare to Here, Her Father Didn’t Like Me Anyway, Leaving Nancy, Steal Away and more.

TICKETS: £29

Matcham cards: 12% off

SATURDAY 15 MARCH 7.30PM

Ireland the Show

Featuring an all-star Irish cast, join Ireland the Show for an unmissable journey through the decades of a globally loved culture, showcasing songs from the Dubliners, Luke Kelly, Christy Moore, The Pogues and more. Guaranteed to take you to Ireland and back in one night!

TICKETS: £30

SATURDAY 15 MARCH 7.30PM

Ed Patrick: Catch Your Breath

The Secret Life of a Sleepless Anaesthetist

ENTERTAINMENT

NHS anaesthetist, comedian and author (oooooh check him) Ed Patrick injects Buxton with a gut-punch hilarious show about becoming a junior doctor, the NHS, the pitfalls of modern medicine and the power of questioning it. There’s plenty of laughing gas to go round.

“Extremelyfunny” – The Telegraph

TICKETS: £19

NHS Workers: £3 off (bookable in person or over the phone only)

COMEDY

SUNDAY 16 MARCH 7.30PM

Crooners

Uncaged

Superbly original, utterly hilarious and thoroughly entertaining, Crooners is the original comedy music show combining hilarious one liners, laugh-out-loud silliness and a splendiferous injection of big band swing. Featuring their outrageous big band, watch them weave their way through an impressive back catalogue of hits including Come Fly With Me, Fly Me to the Moon, Mack the Knife, My Way, That’s Life and many, many more.

TICKETS: £28.50

MONDAY 17 – TUESDAY 18 MARCH 7.30PM

Making Space

ENTERTAINMENT

Making Space presents a spectacular showcase of young dance talent from the local area, giving students from primary, secondary and private dance schools in Derbyshire an opportunity to perform on the Opera House stage to a sold-out audience. Each school will present a unique piece of choreography which promises to be a fine celebration of great home-grown dance talent! Please check with the school which night your child is performing before purchasing tickets.

TICKETS: £7 (MAX. 2 TICKETS PER PERFORMER)

Students/Children: £1 off

TUESDAY 18 MARCH 7.30PM

Speakers From the Edge present Hari Budha Magar

No Legs, No Limits

DANCE

From injured veteran to the world’s first double above-knee amputee to summit Mount Everest; Hari shares his inspiring journey from being born in a cowshed, going to school barefoot, growing up in civil war, passing the most difficult military selection, losing his legs in 2010, battling depression and discrimination, to standing atop the world’s largest peak in May 2023.

TICKETS: £20.50

TALKS Matcham cards: 12% off Groups (8+)/JSA/Income Support/Students/Children/Senior/Equal Access: £3 off

THURSDAY 20 MARCH 7.30PM

Jason Donovan

Doin’ Fine 25

Jason Donovan’s Doin’ Fine 25 tour, is a spectacular celebration of his remarkable career in music, theatre, film and TV. This exciting show will take fans on a journey through 35 years of hits on stage and screen via Jason’s energetic and unique live performance style.

TICKETS: £35.50-£52 (VIP Meet and Greet £162.50) ENTERTAINMENT

FRIDAY 21 MARCH 7.30PM

Al Murray Guv Island 2025

The people have spoken! Not only do we have a new Government, but by popular demand The Pub Landlord is back for another round of Guv Island in 2025, with some freshly brewed material on the menu.

“Asupremelypolishedperformer.”

TICKETS: £32-£34

Meet & Greet Upgrade: +£20

– Mail on Sunday

SATURDAY 22 MARCH 7.30PM

Sexbomb

Celebrating the Music of Sir Tom Jones

COMEDY

For one night only, join us for an explosive celebration to one of the most powerful men in the pop music scene, Sir Thomas Jones Woodward, or as we all know him… Sir Tom Jones! Prepare for a fun-filled evening celebrating everything Sir Tom. An evening not to be missed!

TICKETS: £25.50-£32.50

SATURDAY 22 MARCH 7.30PM

Mark Harrison Trio

Described at BBC Radio 2 as an artist who ‘makes you think afresh’, Mark Harrison is a totally original songwriter, a stunning guitarist, and a master storyteller. Constantly touring and multiaward-nominated, his band features the extraordinary and acclaimed rhythm section of Charles Benfield (double/electric bass) and Ben Welburn (drums/percussion).

TICKETS: £18

MONDAY 24 MARCH 7.30PM

Gareth Gates Sings...

Frankie

Valli & The Four Seasons

Gareth Gates, along with a stellar cast of West End performers, pay tribute to those four boys from Jersey. With their unmistakable high-pitched vocals, the show promises to be an electrifying homage to the iconic sounds of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons.

TICKETS: £39.50 (MEET & GREET +£40)

MUSIC

TUESDAY 25 MARCH 7.30PM

Karen Hauer & Gorka Marquez Speakeasy

Strictly Come Dancing professionals Karen Hauer and Gorka Marquez are thrilled to bring their all-new show Speakeasy to Buxton Opera House. Expect exhilarating live music and breath-taking choreography with Karen and Gorka’s newest offering, which follows their debut tour Firedance

TICKETS: £42.50-£61

SATURDAY 29 MARCH 7.30PM

Divorced, Beheaded, Died

An Audience with King Henry VIII

The year is 1544 and King Henry VIII is engaged upon royal progress about his realm; and has halted to afford his loyal subjects the opportunity to have ‘audience’ with their Sovereign Lord and King (played by Jack Abbot). This dramatic rendition of the King’s life is complimented by a lively Q&A – there may be some surprising answers!

TICKETS: £21.50 DRAMA

Matcham cards: 12% off Groups (8+): 10% off JSA/Income Support/Students/Children/Equal Access: £3 off

MONDAY 31 MARCH 7.30PM

Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers

30th Anniversary Tour

Join the celebration of Mugenkyo’s landmark 30th anniversary, with a very special show of big beats, visual treats & vital energy.

Taking the audience on a journey in time, a thrilling ride through their 30 years, the concert is a full theatrical experience, with dynamic choreography and heart-pounding rhythms contrasting with atmospheric soundscapes.

“This show is not one to be missed.”

Edinburgh Evening News

TICKETS: £32 ENTERTAINMENT

Under 18s: £26

TUESDAY 1 APRIL 7.30PM

Sounds of the 60s Live

Hosted by Tony Blackburn OBE

An evening of 60s classics performed by the Sounds of the 60s All Star Band & Singers, hosted by Radio 2’s legendary DJ, Tony Blackburn OBE. The show features stories and songs from the most loved decade. Every week, more than a million people tune in to BBC Radio 2 to hear Tony Blackburn wax lyrical about the biggest stars of the 1960s.

TICKETS: £36-£46.50 MUSIC

WEDNESDAY 26 – SATURDAY 29 MARCH

The Big, Bold and Beautiful musical – Hairspray is back on tour!

Starring Strictly Come Dancing’s Joanne Clifton (Shrek the Musical, The Addams Family) as the fierce yet fabulous Velma von Tussle and Neil Hurst as Edna Turnblad, who audiences will fondly remember from his spectacular performances in The Full Monty 2023 national tour.

The UK production of Hairspray is directed by Paul Kerryson, CEO of Buxton Opera House & Pavilion Arts Centre. Television Presenter and West End Star, Brenda Edwards also makes her directorial debut and brings previous experience from playing Motormouth Maybelle in three productions of Hairspray.

Featuring some of musical theatre’s biggest hit songs, Welcome to the 60s, You Can’t Stop the Beat, Good Morning Baltimore and many more. Hairspray is the hilarious, joyous, and inspiring musical for all!

Age guidance: 7+

Wed – Sat 7.30pm Thu & Sat 2.30pm

TICKETS: £31-£66

Matcham cards: 12% off

Groups (8+)/JSA/Income Support/Senior/Equal Access: £2.50 off (not valid in Dress Circle)

Student/Children: £2.50 off (Wednesday evening and Thursday matinee performances only. Not valid in Dress Circle)

Photos by Ellie Kurttz ©

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WEDNESDAY 2 APRIL 8PM

Dara Ó Briain

Re:Creation

Dara Ó Briain is back with a brand-new live show! After the huge international success of his last tour, which sold out 173 venues across 20 countries and was named UK Comedy Tour of the Year 2023 (Chortle), Dara’s new show sees one of Ireland’s finest live comedians back doing his favourite thing: standing in a theatre, telling stories and creating madness with the audience. It’s guaranteed to be a very, very, funny night.

Age guidance: 14+

TICKETS: £34 COMEDY

THURSDAY 3 APRIL 7PM

Buxton Opera House Senior Young Company present Chaos

By Laura Lomas

A butterfly. With a broken wing. It flickers on the ground. Electric. Chaos, by Derbyshire playwright Laura Lomas, is brought to you by the Buxton Opera House Senior Young Company. As the characters search for meaning in a complicated and unstable world, they explore physics, the cosmos, love and violence, and find order in the disorder of each other. Chaos was originally commissioned as part of the internationally renowned National Theatre Connections Festival. AnamateurproductionbyarrangementwithNickHernBooks.

TICKETS: £7 DRAMA

Students/Children: £1 off

FRIDAY 4 APRIL 7.30PM

Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour

Blue Film Programme

Thrilling adventure on the big screen! The Banff Mountain Film Festival is back with a new line-up of captivating short films. Join the world’s top adventurers as they climb, ski, paddle, run and ride through the wildest corners of the planet! Spark your passion for adventure, action and travel at the Banff Mountain Film Festival!

TICKETS: £19

FILM

Groups (8+)/JSA/Income Support/Students/Children/Senior/Equal Access: £17 (not valid in Dress Circle) Multi-night (Red and Blue Film Programme): £34

SATURDAY 5 APRIL 7.30PM

The Phantoms

Starring Lee Mead

Featuring former Phantoms direct from the West End production of The Phantom of the Opera alongside West End and TV star Lee Mead, the sensational cast take you on a journey through the best of the West End, Broadway, and beyond from modern day smash hits to unbeatable classics. Discover how Lee Mead went from the dressing rooms of Phantom to the living rooms of the nation on his way to winning BBC’s Any Dream Will Do

TICKETS: £35

MUSICAL JSA/Income Support/Students/Children/Senior/Equal Access: £3 off (not valid in Dress Circle)

SUNDAY 6 APRIL 7.30PM

Amy Dowden & Carlos Gu Reborn

Having made a stunning return to the Strictly dancefloor, Amy Dowden MBE, accompanied by fellow sensational Strictly Come Dancing star Carlos Gu, truly feels Reborn. Join Amy and Carlos as they share an intimate portrait of their lives and journeys, in this inspirational show in which the transformative power of dance shines through.

TICKETS: £44.50 (MEET & GREET +£30)

THURSDAY 10 – FRIDAY 11 APRIL 7.30PM

The Bootleg Beatles

Featuring hits from A Hard Day’s Night, Help!, Magical Mystery Tour, Yellow Submarine and Let it Be, The Bootleg Beatles and their orchestra will take you on a whistlestop trip in their brand new spectacular multi-media stage show.

TICKETS: £38-£44

SATURDAY 12 APRIL 7.30PM

Sherlock Holmes: The Last Act!

The year is 1916, Holmes returns to Baker Street to resolve ‘the last act’ of his epic career. A theatrical evening then unfolds, with fourteen characters, all played by Nigel Miles-Thomas in a tour de force performance. Cross-examinations, heated arguments between Holmes and Watson, and all manner of comic and serious interactions, between many famous Conan Doyle characters. As the play concludes the great detective reveals a shocking secret.

TICKETS: £20

TUESDAY 8 – WEDNESDAY 9 APRIL

TUESDAY 8 APRIL 7.30PM

What Dreams May Come

Purcell, Finzi and more

With music inspired by the works of William Shakespeare, composed by Purcell, Gerald Finzi and more, What Dreams May Come is a moving, dreamlike exploration of a long life, well-lived. Mixing music and puppetry, this new production brings the timeless appeal of Shakespeare’s work for composers throughout history to life. Songs performed in their original language with English surtitles.

TICKETS: £24

Matcham cards: 12% off Groups (8+)/Senior/Equal Access: £3 off JSA/Income Support/Students/Children: Half price

WEDNESDAY 9 APRIL 7.30PM

The Capulets and The Montagues

Bellini

Two households at war. Two lovers in over their heads, doomed by their conflict. With its tale of loyalty and love put to the test amidst political violence, The Capulets and the Montagues is a devastating re-working of Romeo & Juliet that remains a fresh, vital take on a well-loved story. Performed in Italian with English surtitles.

TICKETS: £28.50-£42

Matcham cards: 12% off Groups (8+)/Senior/Equal Access: £3 off (not valid in Dress Circle)

JSA/Income Support/Students/Children: Half price (not valid in Dress Circle)

WEDNESDAY 16 – SUNDAY 27 APRIL

A BUXTON OPERA HOUSE PRODUCTION

AN AMATEUR PRODUCTION BY ARRANGEMENT WITH THE REALLY USEFUL GROUP LTD

LYRICS BY TIM RICE

MUSIC

BY

ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER

DIRECTED BY PAUL KERRYSON

A global phenomenon that has wowed audiences for decades, Jesus Christ Superstar is a timeless work set against the backdrop of an extraordinary and universally known series of events but seen through the eyes of Judas Iscariot.

Directed by Paul Kerryson and produced by Sarah Kell, the story, told entirely through song, explores the personal relationships and struggles between Jesus, Judas, Mary Magdalene, his disciples, his followers and the Roman Empire. The iconic 1970s rock score features well-known numbers such as Superstar, I Don’t Know How to Love Him and Gethsemane.

Audition Date: Sun 12 Jan 2025.

Please visit our website for details on how to apply.

TICKETS: £22-£26

MUSICAL

Performances

Wed 16 Apr 7.30pm Thu 17 Apr 7.30pm Fri 18 Apr 7.30pm Sat 19 Apr 2.30pm Sat 19 Apr 7.30pm Sun 20 Apr 3pm

Fri 25 Apr 7.30pm Sun 27 Apr 3pm

Sponsored by

PHONE RINGS, DOOR CHIMES, IN COMES...

Music and Lyrics by STEPHEN SONDHEIM Book by GEORGE FURTH Directed by PAUL KERRYSON

WEDNESDAY 23 – SATURDAY 26 APRIL

On the night of his 35th birthday, confirmed bachelor Robert contemplates his unmarried state. Over the course of a series of dinners, drinks, and even a wedding, his friends explain the pros and cons of taking on a spouse. The habitually single Robert is forced to question his adamant retention of bachelorhood during a hilarious array of interactions. Company features a brilliantly brisk and energetic score containing many of Sondheim’s best known songs including Company, You Could Drive a Person Crazy and Have I Got A Girl for You.

Originally Produced and Directed on Broadway by Harold Prince Orchestrations by Jonathan Tunick

An amateur production by arrangement with music theatre international ltd.

All authorised performance materials are also supplied by MTI www.mtishows.co.uk

Performances

Wed 23 Apr 7.30pm Thu 24 Apr 7.30pm Sat 26 Apr 2.30pm Sat 26 Apr 7.30pm

Audition Date: Sun 12 Jan 2025. Please visit our website for details on how to apply.

TICKETS: £22-£26 MUSICAL

TUESDAY 22 APRIL 7.30PM

The Gigspanner Big Band

The Gigspanner Big Band are a unique force in British folk music. Having spent much of the past two years touring alongside best-selling author Raynor Winn (The Salt Path) with their massively successful prose and music collaboration Saltlines, The Gigspanner Big Band return to their sixpiece format, showcasing material from their new album.

TICKETS: £28

WEDNESDAY 30 APRIL 7.30PM

Aled Jones

Full Circle

MUSIC

Prepare to hear Aled Jones as you’ve never heard him before. He was the boy treble who captivated the world with his angelic voice. Selling over seven million albums, Aled was the original, classical crossover star. His recording of Walking in the Air, from the animated film The Snowman, firmly established him as a household name and he has become an integral part of the nation’s festivities.

TICKETS: £34 (VIP £55.50, MEET & GREET £77)

THURSDAY 1 MAY 7.30PM

An Evening with Sir Willard White and the Kymaera Duo

MUSIC

One of the best-loved and most versatile opera stars of the last 40 years, Sir Willard White’s illustrious career has taken him to the most prestigious opera houses and concert halls throughout the world. Reminiscing about life on stage & screen, Willard White will sing some songs that have been important to him, from Nat King Cole of his youth in Jamaica, Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess in 1976 to songs that made the Bass- Baritone singer Paul Robeson famous in the 1920s and 30s. PresentedinassociationwithCliveConwayProductions

TICKETS: £29.50

Equal Access/JSA/Income Support/Student/Children: £3 off

FRIDAY 2 MAY 7.30PM

Alfie Moore

A Face for Radio

MUSIC

Thirty years of shiftwork, and being punched in the face, has left ‘Fair Cop’ Alfie Moore with a ‘face for radio’. A surprising middle-aged career shift turned battle-scarred Alfie from street cop to BBC radio star. But when TV fame beckoned could he grasp it or was he past it?

Age guidance: 14+

TICKETS: £23.50

COMEDY Matcham cards: 12% off Groups (8+)/Equal Access/JSA/Income Support/Students/Children: £2.50 off

SATURDAY 3 MAY 7.30PM

Austentatious

An Improvised Jane Austen Novel

The award-winning smash-hit comedy, as seen in the West End every week since 2022, and heard on BBC Radio 4, comes to you on a strictly limited tour.

For one delightful evening only, the all-star Austentatious cast will improvise a hilarious new Jane Austen novel, inspired entirely by a title from the audience.

Age guidance: 14+

TICKETS: £23-£35 COMEDY

SATURDAY 3 MAY 7.30PM

You’re Bard

Following sell-out performances at Cheltenham Literature Festival and Brighton Fringe, You’re Bard returns to Buxton! You, the audience, decide everything, from the play to the performance style. Even which actor plays which part! This hilarious, unpredictable show promises an unforgettable evening of Shakespeare unlike anything you’ve ever seen before!

TICKETS: £23 COMEDY

SUNDAY 4 MAY 7.30PM

The Smyths

For more than twenty years, The Smyths have brought the music of The Smiths back to life in the live arena across more than 900 shows in the UK, Europe, Australia and New Zealand as well as countless festivals including Glastonbury, The Isle of Wight and Bestival.

TICKETS: £27

SUNDAY 4 MAY 7.30PM

Diane’s Deli

A Tale from Paradise Heights

MUSIC

A café owner attracts the interest of DS Mackey, from the local police. But who is the mysterious Angel of The Heights, and is something haunting the café? A woman from the past sparks a chain of events that will have devastating effects on all their lives. Stephen King meets Jimmy McGovern.

TICKETS: £22

Groups (8+)/Equal Access/JSA/Income Support/Students/Children: £2 off

Book two A Tale From Paradise Heights shows: £39

DRAMA

TUESDAY 6 MAY 7.30PM

Sir Tim Rice

My Life in Musicals – I Know Him So Well

Following his sell-out tour, Sir Tim Rice, the multi-award-winning, internationally renowned lyricist, will return to theatre stages with his extraordinary live musical theatre event. With the show packed full of songs including Don’t Cry For Me Argentina, Any Dream Will Do, A Whole New World, Can You Feel The Love Tonight, and many more, My Life In Musicals is an absolute must for fans of musical theatre and brilliant music. Musical accompaniment will be from an array of some of the UK’s leading West End singers and musicians led by Musical Director Duncan Waugh.

TICKETS: £44-£50.50

WEDNESDAY 7 MAY 7.30PM

Irish Annie’s

Starring Ricky Tomlinson

Come on down for a session at Irish Annie’s pub, celebrating the best of Irish culture, from the music through to the comedy.

Featuring a live 5-piece band, original music, and your favourite Irish tunes including Galway Shawl, Tell Me Ma, Dirty Old Town, Danny Boy and many more.

TICKETS: £31

ENTERTAINMENT

Groups (8+)/Senior/Equal Access/JSA/Income Support/Students/Children: £2 off (not valid in Dress Circle)

THURSDAY 8 MAY 7.30PM

Clearwater Creedence Revival

Have You Ever Seen The Rain 55th Anniversary Tour

Creedence Clearwater Revival are one of the most iconic rock groups of all time. Their all-time classic hits such as Proud Mary, Bad Moon Rising, Have You Ever Seen The Rain, Born on the Bayou, Fortunate Son, Down on the Corner, Up Around the Bend along with CCR and John Fogerty fan favourites are powerfully reprised by Clearwater Creedence Revival. With special guest, Status Quo’s John ‘Rhino’ Edwards.

Age guidance: 14+ (Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult)

TICKETS: £34

FRIDAY 9 MAY 7.30PM

Killer Queen

MUSIC

Killer Queen have been performing their tribute to Queen since 1993. Their expert musicianship, extraordinary energy and accurate portrayal of the world’s greatest live band have rightfully earned Killer Queen the title of Queen tribute royalty, recreating the high energy, powerful phenomenon that was Queen live.

TICKETS: £28

Matcham cards: 12% off

Groups (8+): 10% off (not valid in Dress Circle)

MUSIC

JSA/Income Support/Students/Children/Senior/Equal Access: £3 off (not valid in Dress Circle)

SATURDAY 10 MAY 7.30PM

That’ll Be The Day

Experience the UK’s longest-running theatre show, That’ll Be The Day, the ultimate fusion of rock ‘n’ roll, pop, and comedy. Relive music history from the 50s to the 80s with electrifying performances, iconic tunes, and a lot of laughs. Don’t miss this unforgettable show bursting with talent, energy and nostalgia!

TICKETS: £32.50

Matcham cards: 12% off Groups (8+)/Senior/Equal Access: £2.50 off (not valid in Dress Circle) Students/Children: Half price (not valid in Dress Circle)

SATURDAY 10 MAY 7.30PM

Justin Moorhouse

The Greatest Performance of My Life

MUSIC

After a successful and extensively extended tour of his 2022 show, Justin’s back on the road with this new show. Above all else, it’s the Justin you have to come to expect. The story is funny and interesting, and perhaps there’s a little bit that warms the soul, too.

– Chortle

TICKETS: £19 COMEDY

JSA/Income support: £6 (Limited availability. Bookable in person or over the phone only.)

SUNDAY 11 MAY 7.30PM

Q

The Music presents a

James Bond Concert Spectacular

Widely regarded as the most definitive musical tribute to James Bond ever – featuring Q The Music and hosted by former Miss Moneypenny, Caroline Bliss (The Living Daylights). Don’t miss it!

“Stunning” – The Times

“Extraordinary” – Roger Moore’s Office

“TheydidJohnBarryproud” – George Lazenby

TICKETS: £31

Matcham cards: 12% off

MUSIC

Groups (8+)/JSA/Income Support/Students/Children/Senior/Equal Access: £1.50 off (not valid in Dress Circle)

MONDAY 12 MAY 7PM

Kate Rusby

When They All Looked Up

Back by popular demand, the enchanting Kate Rusby returns for her 2025 Spring Tour with the Singy Songy Session Band. Continuing the intimate format from her acclaimed 2024 Spring Tour, Kate will perform songs from her new album When They All Looked Up alongside beloved classics that catapulted her into the spotlight.

TICKETS: £34

Under 22s: £22

MUSIC

Opera House Seating Plan

BUXTON OPERA HOUSE SEATING PLAN

Events Diary

DECEMBER

Fri 6 Dec –

Wed 1 Jan Jack and the Beanstalk see pg.11 AD CAP R BOH

Sun 8 Russell Kane: HyperActive 8pm BOH

Fri 13 Brighouse & Rastrick Christmas Concert 7.30pm BOH

Sat 14 –Mon 23 Rumpelstiltskin see pg.15 R PAC

Fri 20 Maddy Prior & The Carnival Band 7.30pm PAC

Thu 26 The Grand Boxing Day Concert 10.30am BOH

Tue 31 New Year’s Eve Gala Concert 9.30pm BOH

JANUARY

Sat 4 Varna International Ballet: Swan Lake 2pm & 7pm BOH

Sun 5 Varna International Ballet: The Nutcracker 2pm & 5.30pm BOH

Thu 9 Legend: The Music of Bob Marley 7.30pm BOH

Fri 10 John Partridge: Dancing Man 7.30pm BOH

Sat 11 –Sun 12 Beauty and the Beast 7pm (Sat –Sun) & 2pm (Sun) PAC

Sat 11 Paradise Found 7.30pm BOH

Thu 16 Man in the Mirror 7.30pm BOH

Fri 17 Country Roads 7.30pm BOH

Sat 18 Chinese New Year Extravaganza 7.30pm BOH

Sun 19 The Ronnie Scott’s Story 7.30pm BOH

Wed 22 Lloyd Cole 7.30pm BOH

Thu 23 Don’t Stop Believin’ 7.30pm BOH

Fri 24 Coffee Concert: J2Duo 1pm PAC

Fri 24 Chris McCausland: Yonks! 8pm BOH

Fri 24 Buxton Buzz Comedy Club 8pm PAC

Sun 26 Geoff Hurst 7.30pm BOH

Tue 28 The Bowie Show 7.30pm BOH

Thu 30 Giovanni: The Last Dance 7.30pm BOH

Fri 31 Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour – Red Programme 7.30pm BOH

FEBRUARY

Sat 1 –Sun 2 One Night in Buxton 2.30pm & 7pm (Sat) 3pm (Sun) PAC

Sat 1 Jenny Eclair: Jokes, Jokes, Jokes, Live! 8pm BOH

Sun 2 The Searchers Experience 7.30pm BOH

Wed 5 Taylormania 7.30pm BOH

Thu 6 –Sat 8 Eternal Love: The Musical 7.30pm BOH

Fri 7 Coffee Concert: Kairos Duo 1pm PAC

Fri 7 Buxton Buzz Comedy Club 8pm PAC

Sun 9 Rick Buckler: A Night of Memories & Music 7.30pm PAC

Wed 12 –Thu 13 The Smartest Giant In Town 1pm & 4pm (Wed) 10am & 1pm (Thu) BOH

Fri 14 The Bon Jovi Experience 7.30pm BOH

Fri 14 –Sat 15 Far From the Madding Crowd 7.30pm PAC

Sat 15 Nick Stapleton: How to Beat Scammers 7.30pm BOH

Sun 16 Sean Conway: Endurance 7.30pm PAC Sun 16 Raise the Oof: John Shuttleworth 7.30pm BOH

Thu 20 NT Live: The Importance of Being Earnest (12A) 7pm PAC

Thu 20 Seth Lakeman 7.30pm BOH

22 Lost in Music 7.30pm BOH

23 Glenn Miller Orchestra 3pm BOH

24 The Story & Sound of Northern Soul 7.30pm BOH

25 The MozART Group 7.30pm BOH

26 The Makings of a Murderer 2 7.30pm BOH

28 Turin Brakes & John Bramwell 7.30pm BOH

MARCH

Sat 1 An Evening with Jeff Stelling 7.30pm BOH Sun 2 GO NOW! The Music of The Moody Blues 7.30pm BOH Sun 2 Jon Culshaw: Imposter Syndrome 7.30pm BOH

5 Kate Mosse: Labyrinth Live 7.30pm BOH

6 An Evening with Jack the Ripper 7.30pm PAC

6 The Glam Rock Show 7.30pm BOH

7 Coffee Concert: Sonix Duo 1pm PAC

7 Alison Moyet 7.30pm BOH

7 Buxton Buzz Comedy Club 8pm PAC

8 Sound of Springsteen 7.30pm BOH

8 Iain Stirling: Relevant 7.30pm PAC

9 The Bench: A Tale From Paradise Heights 7.30pm PAC Mon 10 Seven Drunken Nights: The Story of the Dubliners 7.30pm BOH Tue 11 –Wed 12 Levellers Collective 8pm BOH

R Relaxed & Autism Friendly Performance BSL Interpreted Performance CAP Captioned Performance AD Audio Described

Thu 13 Beautiful Trauma

15 Ireland the Show

BOH

BOH Thu 13 McGoldrick, McCusker and Doyle 7.30pm PAC Fri 14 Legends of Irish Music & Song: The Fureys 7.30pm PAC Fri 14 Women in Rock

BOH

15 Ed Patrick: Catch Your Breath 7.30pm PAC

16 Crooners 7.30pm BOH

17 –Tue 18 Making Space 7.30pm BOH Tue 18 Hari Budha Magar 7.30pm PAC Thu 20 Jason Donovan: Doin’ Fine 25 7.30pm BOH Fri 21 Al Murray: Guv Island 2025 7.30pm BOH Sat 22 Mark Harrison Trio 7.30pm PAC Sat 22 Sexbomb: Celebrating the Music of Sir Tom Jones 7.30pm BOH Mon 24 Gareth Gates Sings... 7.30pm BOH Tue 25 Speakeasy: Karen Hauer & Gorka Marquez 7.30pm BOH Wed 26 –Sat 29 Hairspray see pg.37 BOH

Sat 29 Divorced, Beheaded, Died 7.30pm PAC Mon 31 Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers 7.30pm BOH

APRIL

Tue 1 Sounds of the 60s Live 7.30pm BOH

Wed 2 Dara Ó Briain: Re:Creation 8pm BOH

Thu 3 Senior Young Company present Chaos 7pm PAC

Fri 4 Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour – Blue Programme 7.30pm BOH

Fri 4 Buxton Buzz Comedy Club 8pm PAC

Sat 5 The Phantoms 7.30pm BOH

Sun 6 Amy Dowden & Carlos Gu: Reborn 7.30pm BOH

£5-£7 BOH Buxton Opera House PAC Pavilion

Tue 8 English Touring Opera: What Dreams May Come 7.30pm PAC

Wed 9 English Touring Opera: The Capulets and The Montagues 7.30pm BOH

Thu 10 –Fri 11 The Bootleg Beatles in Concert 7.30pm BOH

Sat 12 Sherlock Holmes: The Last Act! 7.30pm PAC

Wed 16 –Sun 27 Jesus Christ Superstar see pg.41 BOH

Tue 22 The Gigspanner Big Band 7.30pm PAC

Wed 23 –Sat 26 Company see pg.42 BOH

Tue 29 Francis Rossi 7.30pm BOH

Wed 30 Aled Jones: Full Circle 7.30pm BOH

MAY

Thu 1 An Evening with Sir Willard White and The Kyamaere Duo 7.30pm BOH

Fri 2 Alfie Moore: A Face for Radio 7.30pm PAC Sat 3 Austentatious 7.30pm BOH

Sat 3 You’re Bard 7.30pm PAC Sun 4 The Smyths 7.30pm BOH Sun 4 Diane’s Deli: A Tale from Paradise Heights 7.30pm PAC

Tue 6 Sir Tim Rice 7.30pm BOH Wed 7 Irish Annie’s 7.30pm BOH Thu 8 Clearwater Creedence Revival 7.30pm BOH

Fri 9 Killer Queen 7.30pm BOH

Fri 7 Buxton Buzz Comedy Club 8pm PAC Sat 10 Justin Moorhouse 7.30pm PAC Sat 10 That’ll Be The Day 7.30pm BOH

Sun 11 James Bond Concert Spectacular 7.30pm BOH Mon 12 Kate Rusby 7.30pm BOH

Booking & Venue Information

TICKET PRICES AND FEES

All ticket prices include any taxes, levies and booking fees. Based on popularity of a performance and ticket availability, prices can change at any point during a show’s on-sale period. For the most up to date information please visit our website or call the Box Office on 01298 72190. A small number of seats on all levels have a restricted view. Due to the varying nature of our shows and their set design, we cannot always guarantee a completely unrestricted view from all seats. When attending an opera please note that surtitles may not be visible from some seats. Please speak to the Box Office for more information.

BOX OFFICE OPENING TIMES

The Opera House Box Office opening hours may vary depending on performance times. Usual opening hours are Monday to Friday 10am – 6pm, Saturday 12pm-6pm and Sunday 4pm-8pm (when there is a performance). On days with a performance, Box Office will remain open half an hour after the event start time.

Buxton Cinema tickets can be purchased or collected from the cinema bar just before the start of the film. Alternatively, tickets can be purchased or collected in advance from the main Opera House Box Office up to an hour before the start of the film.

REFUNDS AND TICKET EXCHANGE

We are unable to refund the cost of the tickets unless a show is cancelled. Postage charges are non–refundable. We cannot exchange tickets or money for a different event. Where there is more than one performance of an event we can exchange tickets where available. This requires a minimum of 48 hours notice and there is £1.50 administration fee for exchanging tickets.

We offer optional refund protection at the point of sale through a company called Booking Protect. Please ask the Box Office for more details.

ADMISSION

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

CONCESSIONS

On many events we offer the following concessions: senior (60+), children (up to 15 years), student (full time education or NUS card holder), equal access (customers with access needs) and groups (8+).

Where available, we currently offer concessions for customers in receipt of Income Support, Jobseeker’s Allowance, Employment & Support Allowance, Personal Independence Payment and Disability Living Allowance. Proof of eligibility is required.

Where discounts are available, we offer a free companion ticket to anyone in receipt of a Carer’s Allowance or anyone accompanying an Access Card Holder with the +1 symbol. Other essential companions can still receive 50% discount on full price tickets for shows with discounts applied. All companion tickets are subject to availability and proof of eligibility is required.

ACCESS

Buxton Opera House is only partially accessible to wheelchair users. The level access entrance is 72cm at its narrowest point and the building cannot be accessed by motorised scooters. There are three wheelchair spaces in the stalls and an accessible toilet on ground level. If you will be

transferring from a wheelchair to theatre seating, please let us know when booking. The Stalls Bar does not have step-free access, but a member of staff will gladly bring refreshments to your seat. Although the Box Office does not have step-free access, there is wheelchair access to the Box Office side door on Water Street, where there is an intercom system.

The Pavilion Arts Centre has step-free access on the ground floor and accessible toilets, however the layout of the seating can change for certain shows, please check when booking.

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. Please reserve through the Box Office when you book your tickets. There is also an induction loop system at both Box Offices. On selected shows we offer Captioned, BSL Interpreted and Relaxed performances. Assistance dogs are welcome, please let us know if they are accompanying you.

CHILDREN

We welcome children to the theatre and include a varied programme of children’s shows and events throughout the year. We have a number of booster seats available on first come first served basis.

Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Groups should have one adult per 10 children. Children and babies under three are welcome at family shows where a discounted price or ‘Babies Free’ is shown. For safety reasons 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

Buxton Opera House, Water Street, Buxton SK17 6XN

Pavilion Arts Centre/Buxton Cinema, St John’s Road, Buxton SK17 6BE

Buxton is easy to reach via the A6, A515 and A53. There is free parking after 6pm on the upper level of the Pavilion Gardens car park (the ground floor car park closes early). A train service is available from Manchester Piccadilly to Buxton. For more information on services and connections visit nationalrail.co.uk.

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 help.

We will try to resolve your problem or answer your query straightaway, but if this is not possible then please contact us at: customerservice@boh.org.uk

Customer Service

Buxton Opera House Water Street, Buxton SK17 6XN

We value your feedback on our programme of events, customer service and the experience you had at Buxton Opera House and Pavilion Arts Centre – we’d love to hear from you!

For full terms and conditions visit buxtonoperahouse.org.uk/site/terms-and-conditions

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