Bringing World Theatre to Buxton!
This summer brings a truly international line up of drama, entertainment and more!
Following a hugely successful season in New York and North America, the beautiful and spectacular production of TheVanishingElephant comes to the Opera House this June. Created by acclaimed Belfast based theatre company Cahoots NI, in association with Buxton Opera House, this is the first time the mammoth tale will tour to England. The production will be accompanied by a series of inspired workshops for local schools.
The award-winning Buxton International Festival is back this July with an eclectic mix of world class opera, classical music, jazz and literary events, followed by the return of the International Gilbert and Sullivan Festival for a season of ever-popular operas and events.
In September musical theatre fans will be thrilled as the hugely successful BloodBrothersvisits Buxton Opera House, a production that has proved to be one of the most popular musicals of all time. It is also never too early to book for our famous family Christmas treat – Aladdin!
As always, we are very grateful to Arts Council England for supporting our creative activities for young people, local community engagement and full-scale productions including TheVanishingElephant.
To our audiences, we truly value your continued support, and our fantastic staff and volunteers look forward to welcoming you to our iconic venues soon.
Paul Kerryson MBE CEO, Buxton Opera House & Pavilion Arts Centre
BOX OFFICE OPENING TIMES: MONDAY TO FRIDAY 10AM-6PM, SATURDAY 12PM-6PM. PLEASE NOTE OPENING HOURS MAY VARY DEPENDING ON PERFORMANCE TIMES.
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.
Photo by Grant Archer.
In January, Buxton Opera House & Pavilion Arts Centre received the award for ‘Excellence in Primary & Early Years’ at the Music and Drama Education Awards 2025.
The award recognises our Satellite Opera House programme which provides isolated schools in the High Peak area with access to drama education.
We were also grateful to receive a further nomination for ‘Outstanding Drama Initiative’ in recognition of our annual Work Experience scheme.
"The children’s confidence has improvedsteadilythroughthe course of the sessions.”
– Teacher on Buxton Opera House Satellite Project
LET’S CREATE
In the last 12 months, thanks to the generous support of Arts Council England, the Satellite Opera House programme has been able to…
Engage with 450 participants
Deliver 114 sessions and workshops
“Themajorityof[our]childrenhaveneverhadthechancetoperform oract.Thiswasexcitingforthembecausetheygottoshowtalents that[they]mightnothaveknowntheyhad."
– Teacher on Buxton Opera House Satellite Project
Photo by Colin Miller.
Dinosaur World Live
Dare to experience the dangers and delights of Dinosaur World Live in this roarsome interactive show for all the family!
WHAT’S ON THIS SEASON!
From sensational musicals, to comedy stars and fun for all the family, here are some of our season highlights...
Northern Ballet present Hansel & Gretel
Come on an enchanting adventure in Northern Ballet’s brand-new children’s ballet, Hansel & Gretel
Guenther Steiner: Unfiltered Live Buckle up and fasten your seatbelts for an all-areas-access conversation with the former Haas F1 team principal.
The Shires
Join the UK’s biggest country music duo, The Shires, for an intimate, acoustic concert performing all their classic tracks.
Alan Davies & Support
Join beloved QI and Taskmaster star Alan Davies for a rare headline appearance, topping a lineup of side-splitting comedians!
Photo by Emily Nuttall.
ACCESS FOR EVERYONE!
At Buxton Opera House & 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.
Aladdin Sun 28 Dec 5.30pm
Friends! The Musical Parody Sat 14 Feb 2026 2.30pm
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.
Blood Brothers Fri 5 Sep 7.30pm
Aladdin Sat 27 Dec 2.30pm
RELAXED 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.
Hansel and Gretel Tue 27 May 3pm
Dinosaur World Live Fri 22 Aug 2pm
Aladdin Wed 10 Dec 5.30pm
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.
Aladdin Sun 21 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.
BACKSTAGE PASS
Take a look behind the scenes at one of the country’s finest examples of a Frank Matcham theatre.
In our new series of guided tours, discover the fascinating history of this iconic building, from its Edwardian beginnings right up to the present day. Starting from the Dress Circle bar, the tour will take you through to the auditorium and backstage where you will get a glimpse of the inner workings of the theatre.
Complimentary tea or coffee and biscuits are provided.
Tickets £12
Duration: 75 minutes
To book go to buxtonoperahouse.org.uk or contact our Box Office on 01298 72190
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 young people to develop and showcase their talents both on stage and behind to 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
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 initiative 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. 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.
Platform 3 – your creative journey starts here!
Readers Group
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)
Young Company
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 Pavilion Arts Centre each Tuesday from 1pm.
Tickets £5 in advance, £6 on the door
Young Company is Buxton Opera House’s flagship youth theatre group for anyone aged 6-19 with an interest in drama. Led by Niamh Forster and Karina Tomlinson, 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 environment with the full support of our professional team. Each week members will develop their performance skills through physical theatre, script work and improvisation.
As part of the membership there will be exciting opportunities for Young Company members to meet the cast from touring companies and work with theatre professionals throughout the year.
We have two intakes throughout the year in September and January. Contact Kerry Allsop for more information and to be added to the waiting list 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
Photo by David John King Photography.
MONDAY 11 – FRIDAY 22 AUGUST
Madagascar JR Summer School: Design Placement (Age 14-17)
Buxton Community School (Week 1), Pavilion Arts Centre (Week 2)
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work backstage on a performance? We are looking for a small team of people aged 14-17 to work on our Summer School production of Madagascar A Musical Adventure JR During the placement you will work alongside designer Vicki Smith and Assistant Designer Lia Martland, to help source and create the set, props and costumes for the final performance on Friday 22 August.
To take part, you will need to be available on the following dates:
Monday 11 – Friday 15 August (10am – 4pm)
Monday 18 – Thursday 21 August (10am – 5pm)
Performance date: Friday 22 August (12pm – 9pm)
Tickets: £150 (bookable online)
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 at aspencer@boh.org.uk
COMING SOON
Friday 1 – Monday 4 August
Following the success of Leave No Trace in 2024, we're once again collaborating with Buxton Civic Association for a brand new programme of outdoor workshops and events this summer!
Find out more on pg.32.
Photos by Grant Archer.
VARIOUS
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 9 MAY 1PM
Xinyue Zhang
In 2022, Xinyue Zhang began a degree in Piano Performance at the Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM) under International Visiting Professor Roberto Plano and now studies with Professor Frank Wibaut, founder of the Hastings International Piano Competition. Programme includes Franz Liszt’s Après une lecture du Dante and Alban Berg’s Piano Sonata Op 1
FRIDAY 6 JUNE 1PM
Ventis Vocal Ensemble
Featuring Niamh O’Connor, Eve Codman, Clementine Thompson (sopranos) and Midia Kalou, Nia Edwards, Eibhin Eddy (mezzos). Programme includes Martinu’s Czech Nursery Rhymes, as well as an array of traditional international pieces (including Bulgarian, Romanian and Estonian) arranged by members of the ensemble.
FRIDAY 5 SEPTEMBER 1PM
Trio Kagura
Featuring Pijus Jonusas (violin), Yuuki Bouterey-Ishido (cello) and Kanako Mizuno (piano). Programme includes Mozart’s Piano Trio in G major, K. 564, Argo Pärt’s Mozart-Adagio, Ravel’s Piano Trio in A major
SATURDAY 3 MAY 3PM & 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 day, the all-star Austentatious cast will improvise a hilarious new Jane Austen novel, inspired entirely by a title from the audience.
“Ridiculouslysilly…wickedlyfunny”
Age guidance: 14+
– The Times
SUNDAY 11 MAY 7.30PM
Lee Martin for Gag Reflex presents Kate Butch
Wuthering Sh*tes
Fresh from the runway of Rupaul's Drag Race UK, with her homecoming gig to Buxton, comedy crossdresser Kate Butch has written a jukebox musical based on the songs of Kate Bush (kind of like if Mamma Mia! had a nervous breakdown) but now she needs your help to get “BUSH!” to Broadway.
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
BUXTON BUZZ COMEDY CLUB
More stand-up from some new and not-so-new faces on the comedy club circuit.
FRIDAY 9 MAY 8PM
Headliner, Clayton Jones has an observational comedy act which considers marriage, kids, being mixed race, text messages, school life, and growing up in London but now living in Lancashire! “StephenCookson delivered deadpan one-liners that were perfectly executed and written. The quality of this man’s gags is up there with Milton Jones and Gary Delaney” (Bryan Malcolm, The HaHa Club). Fran Garrity hails from Teesside and is a likeable and a very cheeky storyteller.
FRIDAY 6 JUNE 8PM
Headliner Tom Taylor has received high praise from audiences and critics alike: his unique brand of musical comedy is smart and silly in equal measure. Jacob Nussey unassumingly draws in audiences with his deadpan style: sharp jokes, ill-fated anecdotes, and clever punchlines. Kevin Dewsbury’s material ranges from storytelling, observations on daily life, and one-liners. He also has a great ability to mimic most accents.
FRIDAY 5 SEPTEMBER 8PM
Headliner Philip Simon is “adelightfullypolishedperformerwith a flair for observational humour” (Anthony J Brown, Stage Fright Comedy). Dom Hatton Woods is a rising star in comedy, excelling both on stage and online, known for creating engaging content for Bumble and Hooch. Lively stand-up Jimmy Shirley brings true tales of growing up on Merseyside, the absurdity of being a Scouser in Greece, and little everyday things that really annoy him.
TUESDAY 13 MAY 7.30PM
Simon Reeve To The Ends of the Earth
Join Simon Reeve, renowned author, television presenter, and one of the world’s most adventurous travellers, as he shares captivating stories from his journeys across more than 130 countries. His UK tour features behind-the-scenes footage and breathtaking imagery, alongside surprises, hearty laughs and inspiring encouragement to embrace the wild and seek new experiences in the great outdoors.
TICKETS FROM £36.50
WEDNESDAY 14 MAY 7.30PM
Robin Trower with special guest Dom Martin
For six decades, Robin Trower’s career has been an act of quiet rebellion. In the early ’70s, Trower announced his fearless streak by leaving the security of Procol Harum for a gold-selling solo career whose Bridge Of Sighs - album filled the stadiums of North America. Since then, he’s flowed from his own projects to collaborations with everyone from Jack Bruce to the United State of Mind supergroup alongside Maxi Priest and Livingstone Brown. Age guidance: Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.
TICKETS FROM £34
THURSDAY 15 MAY 7.30PM
Harry Hill
New Bits & Greatest Hits
The Badger Parade is back on! Join Harry Hill on his Diamond Jubilee lap of honour as he celebrates 60 Glorious Years of fun, laughter, and low-level disruption! Marvel, guffaw with delight and cough awkwardly - with special guest appearances from Gary (Harry's son from his first marriage), Stouffer the Cat, The Knitted Character and Abu Hamster! So, get on board the laughter train!
Age guidance: 9+
TICKETS FROM £34 COMEDY
THURSDAY 15 – SATURDAY 17 MAY 7.30PM
Buxton Drama League present A
Midsummer Night’s Dream
by William Shakespeare
Two young couples escape into a wood in search of true love. A group of amateur actors rehearse their latest play. Before the night’s over, all will become entangled in the machinations of the magical beings that live in the forest, with hilarious consequences. An enchanting treat for all ages.
TICKETS FROM £17.50
Matcham cards: 12% off Groups/Senior/Equal Access/JSA/Income Support/Students/Children: £14
School Groups: £8
FRIDAY 16 MAY 7.30PM
Henning Wehn
Acid Wehn
Award-deserving German Comedy Ambassador Henning Wehn takes an unbiased look at climate change, a topic sure to delight audiences and no surprise. After all, everyone loves talking about the weather. Rain or shine, all will be fine. Or maybe it won’t. Who knows?! Come along. Or else. "Wunderbar" – The Times
TICKETS FROM £28.50 COMEDY
SATURDAY 17 MAY 7.30PM
Fastlove
The Tribute to George Michael
Direct from London's West End and having toured worldwide selling over 500,000 tickets, this is the world's favourite George Michael celebration! Join us for one very special night as we celebrate the late great George Michael. Playing all the hits such as Wake Me Up, Too Funky, Father Figure, Freedom, Faith, Knew You Were Waiting, Careless Whisper and many more.
TICKETS FROM £37
THURSDAY 22 MAY 7.30PM
A Shoddy Detective and the Art of Deception
A laugh-out-loud slapstick whodunnit featuring four actors, a dozen characters and a whole load of chaos. When a priceless painting goes missing, Detective Stuart Pidcock is called upon to uncover the mystery. However, when he cannot solve it himself, he is forced to enlist the help of an old nemesis to solve the crime of the century!
“Witty,endearingandgoodcleanfun.” – The Reviews Hub
TICKETS FROM £23 COMEDY
JSA/Income Support/Students/Children/Senior/Equal Access: £3 off
FRIDAY 23 MAY 7.30PM
The Young'uns
The Young’uns' live shows are renowned. With heart-on-the-sleeve storytelling, beautiful lyrics, warm harmonies and relentless repartee, Sean Cooney, Michael Hughes and David Eagle (the award-winning stand-up comedian) sing life-affirming folk songs for today.
"Glorious... celebrating the uncelebrated with warmth, vigour and passion." – Mojo
TICKETS FROM £25 MUSIC
FRIDAY 23 MAY 7.30PM
Dave Spikey
Life in a Northern Town
This show is about Dave’s life in... well... a northern town. From his working-class childhood through his school years and his ambition to be a doctor which was thwarted after his “O” levels. Instead, getting a job in Haematology and working there for 32 years before leaving to pursue a career in comedy, as you do! One minute he was looking down a microscope and the next singing on a car park dressed as a giant berry! He often wondered if he’d made the right decision. As it turns out, he had.
Age guidance: 16+
TICKETS FROM £22.50 COMEDY
SATURDAY 24 MAY 2PM
Top Secret
The Magic of Science
Is it magic... or is it science?
Hang on to your seats and experience a non-stop action packed interactive magical science show with experiments and magic that will capture the imagination.
Top Secret is a fast moving colourful magical science show filled with mystery, suspense, and lots and lots of mess!
TICKETS FROM £18
Children (15 and under): £15
SUNDAY 25 MAY 7.30PM
Emma Kenny’s Killer Couples
Rory Bremner
MAKING AN IMPRESSION
FAMILY
Emma Kenny returns with an enthralling new show that plunges into the depths of love twisted into terror. After her triumphant The Serial Killer Next Door tour, Emma captivates yet again, solidifying her status as one of the UK’s foremost crime presenters. This time, she invites you to delve into the dark world of Killer Couples
Age guidance: 16+
THURSDAY 29 MAY 7.30PM
Rory Bremner
Making An Impression
What happens when Britain’s sharpest political impressionist steps out from behind the masks? For four decades, Rory Bremner has been the voice of our times - quite literally. Don’t miss this rare chance to see Britain’s foremost impressionist blend standup comedy and conversation in an evening of acute observations, pitch-perfect impressions, and surprising revelations.
Age guidance: 14+
TICKETS FROM £35.50 COMEDY
TUESDAY 27 MAY 11AM, 1PM AND 3PM (R)
Northern Ballet present Hansel & Gretel
A Ballet for Children
Come on an enchanting adventure in Northern Ballet’s brand-new children’s ballet, Hansel & Gretel. In this reimagined classic, Hansel and Gretel take a walk through the woods, unaware of the damage they leave behind. But when they get lost, they meet a host of spirited friends who teach them how we can all better look after the planet – and have some fun along the way!
Northern Ballet’s magical ballets for children bring much-loved fairy tales to life with bold sets, bright costumes and brilliant live music and dance – the perfect way for you and your child to experience the wonder of ballet together.
Show contains short periods of coloured flashing lights.
TICKETS FROM £13
Children: £10
Photos by Emily Nuttall.
FRIDAY 30 MAY 7.30PM
Tommy Blaize
50 Years in Music
Tommy Blaize has one of the most recognisable voices in the UK. As the lead singer on Strictly Come Dancing for 20 glorious years, he's now stepping into the spotlight on his first, major, solo tour.
Singing songs everyone knows and loves, and telling stories about the legends he's worked alongside. Expect a Strictly incredible evening.
FROM £30
SATURDAY 31 MAY 7.30PM
The Shires
The Two of Us
The Two of Us Tour will see Ben Earle and Crissie Rhodes tour in an intimate acoustic show, performing all their classic tracks. The Shires achievements speak for themselves: three consecutive UK Top 3 albums, four #1 UK Country albums, 100 million+ streams, two Goldcertified records, and countless sold-out headline shows.
FROM £39.50
SUNDAY 1 JUNE 7.30PM
Beyond the Barricade
Beyond the Barricade, the UK’s longest running musical theatre concert tour, is back for 2025. Join the cast for two hours of the best of Broadway and the West End, featuring the songs that have made audiences return over and over again for more than 25 years, including Phantom of the Opera, Jesus Christ Superstar, Hamilton and a spectacular finale from, of course, Les Misérables!
FROM £30.50
SUNDAY 8 JUNE 7.30PM
Chapterhouse Theatre Company present
Romeo & Juliet
by William Shakespeare
Two scions of warring families in Verona fall suddenly and desperately in love, and the tragedy that follows threatens to destroy everything in its wake. A bright and bloody tale of destruction and devotion, Chapterhouse Theatre Company brings Shakespeare’s beloved tragedy to life in timeless and authentic style.
TICKETS FROM £20
Children (15 and under): £14
Family (2 Adults, 2 Children): £60
Groups (10+): 10% off
Opu, a young boy in Bengal, dreams of one day becoming an elephant trainer. When he befriends Janu, an Asian Elephant, their friendship is the first step on an adventure so huge, it spans decades and continents.
On their separate paths they face many challenges – fearsome encounters, stormy seas and strange new worlds.
Years in the future, Opu, now an old man, hears that world famous magician Harry Houdini will vanish an elephant, live on stage in New York City. Could it really be Janu, Opu’s old friend, so far from home? He too must bravely make the long journey into the unknown to find out.
This moving story of friendship, belonging and one incredible journey from Bengal to the bright lights of Broadway, presented by Cahoots NI from Belfast, Northern Ireland, was named a ‘Critics Pick’ in the New York Times, hailing it an ‘alluring spectacle’.
Presented in association with Buxton Opera House.
"Captivatingly told... as poignant as it is joyful." – British Theatre Guide
Age guidance: 8+
Fri 1.30pm & 7pm Sat 2.30pm & 7pm Sun 3.30pm
TICKETS FROM £25
Matcham cards: 12% off Groups (8+)/Equal Access/JSA/Income Support/Students/Children: £2 off (not valid in Dress Circle) £15 rate for schools (Fri 6 Jun 1.30pm performance only)
DRAMA
Photos by Melissa Gordon.
FRIDAY 13 JUNE 6.30PM
An Evening with the Junior & Inters Young Company: Double Bill
the Winnie Pooh
Winnie the Pooh is a faithful retelling of the original book by the same name. Filled with familiar stories and much loved characters, join us as we explore the Hundred Acre Wood in search of friends, heffalumps, and of course – hunny!
Book by Kathryn Schultz Miller.
Based on the work of A A Milne.
Licensed by ArtReach Children’s Theatre Plays.
Written by Finn Kennedy
Have you ever wondered where your dreams come from? Do they just appear as soon as you drift off? Is it elves in a massive factory building them? Or is there someone out there watching and creating these dreams specifically for you? This thrilling play follows a group of students going on their media studies trip to an oldfashioned film makers house. When they sneak away from their teachers to explore, they land themselves in the world of The Dream Collector.
TICKETS £8 FOR BOTH PERFORMANCES DRAMA Students/Children (15 and under): £1 off
THURSDAY 19 JUNE 7PM
A piece of theatre that is fully created and performed by Buxton Opera House’s Senior Young Company, telling a story that is important to our young people and the people around them. It will capture their identities and opinions, their likes, hates, quirks, and the things that they all have in common – a celebration of the group and their achievements.
TICKETS £7 DRAMA Students/Children
under): £1 off
Our
BUXTON OPERA HOUSE JUNIOR YOUNG COMPANY PRESENT
An amateur production by arrangement with Nick Hern Books.
BUXTON OPERA HOUSE INTERS YOUNG COMPANY PRESENT
Young Company groups are kindly supported by Arts Council England.
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BUXTON OPERA HOUSE SENIOR YOUNG COMPANY PRESENT
FRIDAY 13 JUNE 7.30PM
Steve Steinman’s Love Hurts
Power Ballads & Anthems
From the producers of Anything For Love & Vampires Rock and starring Steve Steinman, this brand-new show features a powerhouse cast of amazing singers, dancers and 7-piece live band. You are guaranteed the night of your life, rocking out to some of the greatest power ballads and anthems of all time!
TICKETS FROM £28.50 MUSIC
Matcham cards: 12% off Groups (8+): 1 in 10 free
JSA/Income Support/Students/Senior/Equal Acesss: £2.50 off (not valid in Dress Circle) Children (15 and under): £15
SUNDAY 15 JUNE 7.30PM
5 Mistakes That Changed History
We all make mistakes, but rarely do they change the course of history.
After selling out two years in a row at both the Edinburgh and Adelaide Fringe Festivals, this smash-hit historical storytelling show tells the stories of five people whose mistakes changed the world.
"20 Best Shows to see at the Edinburgh Fringe."
– Scottish Herald
"Best Reviewed Shows at Edinburgh 2024."
– British Comedy Guide
“SoengagingandentertainingthatIforgotI was there to review it.” – Theatre Weekly
“Entertainingandinformative.”
– Edinburgh Reporter
TICKETS FROM £25 COMEDY
SATURDAY 14 JUNE 7.30PM
Jason Manford A Manford All Seasons
Jason’s been busy since his last smash-hit stand up show, but fans of his Absolute Radio show will know this nationally acclaimed comedian hasn’t changed a bit. A Manford All Seasons is Jason’s latest comic offering set to hit the road and is sure to be “expertobservationalcomedy” (The Guardian) mixed with “comicgold” (Mail on Sunday).
TICKETS FROM £23 COMEDY
TUESDAY 17 JUNE 7.30PM
Rumours of Fleetwood Mac
“TheydoFleetwoodMacbetterthanFleetwoodMac”– Mail on Sunday JM_MFAS_Buxton.indd 1 04/03/2025 12:35
Channelling the spirit of Fleetwood Mac at their very best, Rumours of Fleetwood Mac offers a unique opportunity for fans, both old and new, to rediscover the songs and performances that have ensured Fleetwood Mac’s place as one of the most loved groups of all time.
TICKETS FROM £39.50
WEDNESDAY 18 JUNE 8PM
Jack Dee
Small World
Culture wars, the environment, British foreign policy and social justice: these are just a few of the topics that Jack spectacularly fails to address (or even mention for that matter) in his brandnew show. Instead, for reasons known only to him, he doubles down on his fascination with the meaningless small things of life like Zoom protocol, what’s new in the world of radiators and the worst careers advice office in the world. Join Jack as he guides you through his varied life and career with his customary charm and well-known gift for talking absolute rubbish on any given subject.
Age guidance: 14+
SOLD OUT: RETURNS MAY BE AVAILABLE COMEDY
THURSDAY 19 JUNE 7.30PM
Coldplace
The World’s Leading Tribute to Coldplay
The only tribute to have worked for Coldplay, this outstanding band leads you through all your favourite Coldplay hits including Yellow, Paradise, A Sky Full of Stars, Higher Power and My Universe. The world class show recreates the magic of Coldplay’s live tours - featuring lasers, confetti, video and the Xyloband LED wristbands that have become synonymous with Coldplay concerts.
“Coldplacearepurequality.ThanksforflyingtheColdplayflag.” – Phil Harvey, Coldplay
TICKETS FROM £27.50
FRIDAY 20 JUNE 7.30PM
Michael Rosen
Getting
Through It
Getting Through It is a powerful one-person show exploring grief and mortality.
Poetry legend Michael Rosen presents his new one-person show formed of a double-bill of monologues: The Death of Eddie and Many Kinds of Love
Age guidance: 15+
TICKETS FROM £23
Matcham cards: 12% off
SATURDAY 21 JUNE 7.30PM
Carry On
An Audience with Mark & Lard
TALK
The 24th March 2004 saw the world heritage radio site of the Mark and Lard Show come to an end with a resounding STOP…!
Now fully twenty-one years later Mark and Marc have been coaxed back to wrestle once again on the sheepskin rug of light entertainment and we can finally complete that catchphrase with an equally resounding… carry on!
TICKETS FROM £38 ENTERTAINMENT
SUNDAY 22 JUNE 7.30PM
From the award-winning writer/director of TheHauntingof Blaine Manor, and TheBench:ATalefromParadiseHeights
A childhood accident left Strawberry Jack Grundy horrifically scarred - a wild child that grew into a ferocious man. Once the War Horse of Paradise Heights, recent events have stacked the odds firmly against the one-eyed Jack of the Ace of Spades Nightclub. He's worried about his stepfather who says he is being regularly visited by an 'angel' Shirley who warns of the coming of great danger. Who or what is she?
The rescue of a woman on the mean streets of Paradise Heights puts Jack into a situation he has never faced before and a frozen heart begins to melt, feelings stir, but he is now also in the sights of a sociopathic gangster who wants Jack dead.
Age guidance: 18+
TICKETS FROM £22 DRAMA Groups (8+)/Equal Access/JSA/Income Support/ Students: £2 off
Book two A Tale from Paradise Heights shows: £39
MONDAY 23 JUNE 7.30PM
Guenther Steiner Unfiltered Live
Following his sell-out 2024 tour and the release of Unfiltered, Formula 1’s favourite underdog is back on the road as he takes us into the pit lanes and onto the circuits of the world’s greatest race tracks.
“Fearlessandcandid…Agleefulguidetoabonkerssportfromaloveablerogueinsider.”
– The Times
TICKETS FROM £38.50
WEDNESDAY 25 JUNE 7.30PM
Barbara Dickson
In this special, semi-acoustic performance, Barbara Dickson and her pianist Nick Holland explore her catalogue of songs at an intimate level.
Barbara lets the words and melodies take centre stage as she performs a wonderful range of material drawing on her folk roots, contemporary greats, and some of her classic hits.
FROM £32
FRIDAY 27 JUNE 7.30PM
A Country Night in Nashville
Direct from The Royal Albert Hall, A Country Night In Nashville recreates the scene of a buzzing honky tonk in downtown Nashville, perfectly capturing the energy and atmosphere of an evening in the home of country music.
Prepare to be transported on a musical journey through the decades; from Johnny Cash to Alan Jackson, Dolly to The Chicks, Willie Nelson to Kacey Musgraves, don’t miss this incredible celebration of the very best of country music.
TICKETS FROM £28.50
Matcham cards: 12% off
FRIDAY 27 JUNE 7.30PM
Norwich Theatre in association with A. Cabbage present Spy Movie:
The Play!
Agent Blonde has 24 hours to save the world. The only things standing in her way are dastardly villains, an outrageous plot, and… a lack of funding.
When Hollywood rejects her script, a frustrated screenwriter invites you, an audience of producers, to a one-night-only presentation of The Greatest Spy Movie (n)Ever Made!
Age guidance: 12+
TICKETS FROM £24
The Definitive Burt Bacharach Songbook
John Reilly and The Smooth Operators are delighted to bring their Definitive Burt Bacharach concert back to the iconic Buxton Opera House, a sublime and intimate journey through Burt Bacharach’s 7 decades of hit making!
It’s a sophisticated masterclass in melody, honouring Burt Bacharach, writer of over 60 USA top 40 hits for Dionne Warwick, Dusty Springfield, Aretha Franklin, Elvis Presley, Gene Pitney, The Carpenters and many more.
FROM £28.50
TUESDAY 1 JULY 7.30PM
Scummy Mummies
Hot Mess
Mums’ night out! Helen and Ellie are back with a brand-new comedy show that will have you laughing till you wee. From menopause to mansplaining, teenagers to Tinder, no subject is safe. Featuring brand new songs, sketches, stand-up, and of course, sparkly new catsuits. Bring your mates, bring your mum, bring your partner if they’re feeling brave enough... It’s a big scummy party!
“Veryfunny.” – The Guardian Age guidance: 18+
TICKETS FROM £25
WEDNESDAY 9 & FRIDAY 11 JULY 6.15PM
Buxton Opera House Work Experience Company present The Tempest
Join Buxton Opera House’s Work Experience Company for a 40-minute Theatre in Education version of Shakespeare’s The Tempest. This accessible and vibrant production is also touring to local primary schools around Buxton. On a magical island, a wizard conjures a huge storm that sees his long-lost relatives washed ashore! Magic, betrayal, and romance follow in this adventurous tale... Kindly supported by Arts Council England.
Wednesday 9 July 6.15pm Harpur Hill Primary School Friday 11 July 6.15pm Buxton Community School Drama Studio
10-27 JULY 2025
A SUMMER CELEBRATION OF OPERA, MUSIC, BOOKS & JAZZ
Highlights
OPERA
HAMLET
Ambroise Thomas (1811 – 1896) 12, 16, 20, 22 July
THE IMPRESARIO
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756 – 1791) 17, 21, 24, 26 July
DOUBLE BILL: TROUBLE IN TAHITI / LA VOIX HUMAINE
Leonard Bernstein (1918 – 1990) / Francis Poulenc (1899 – 1963) 15, 19, 23, 25 July
SHORTS
Four innovative new operas by awardwinning artists 13, 15, 18, 21, 25 July
ORPHÉE
Marc-Antoine Charpentier (1643 – 1704) 14, 20, 24 July
BENJAMIN
The 31st International Gilbert & Sullivan Festival
The International Gilbert & Sullivan Festival returns to Buxton Opera House this summer!
This much-loved annual event is the world’s largest celebration of Gilbert & Sullivan – the most frequently performed theatrical partnership. Sullivan’s gift for melody and Gilbert’s brilliant wit created a unique blend of music and words that remains unmatched.
And this year promises to be one of the best! Enjoy a superb line-up of productions, including beloved favourites The Pirates of Penzance, Iolanthe, Princess Ida, and The Mikado.
Don’t miss it – we look forward to seeing you there!
Saturday, 2 - Saturday, 16 August 2025
Experience this unique festival and enjoy Gilbert & Sullivan morning, noon and night!
The main programme at Buxton Opera House features professional productions by the acclaimed National Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company and Charles Court Opera, alongside societies competing for the prestigious Champions Trophy. All performances are accompanied by the National Festival Orchestra.
A jam-packed fringe programme offers morning lectures, lunchtime classical concerts, and a host of full-scale matinee performances in the Pavilion Arts Centre and St John’s Church. And every night, when the curtain falls in the Opera House, the Festival Club opens its doors next door – a lively hub for post-show entertainment, supper, and drinks. A warm and friendly welcome awaits.
Buxton Opera House 01298 72190 www.buxtonoperahouse.org.uk
Buxton Opera House Programme
Saturday 2 August
2.30 pm The Pirates of Penzance, NGSOC
7.30 pm The Pirates of Penzance, NGSOC
Sunday 3 August
2.30 pm Iolanthe, NGSOC
7.30 pm Iolanthe, NGSOC
Monday 4 August
7.30 pm The Yeomen of the Guard, Godalming Operatic Society
Tuesday 5 August
7.30 pm The Pirates of Penzance, The New London Opera Group
Wednesday 6 August
2.30 pm Princess Ida, NGSOC
7.30 pm Princess Ida, NGSOC
Thursday 7 August
7.30 pm Patience, Peak Opera
Friday 8 August
2.30 pm The Mikado, Charles Court Opera
7.30 pm The Mikado, Charles Court Opera
Saturday 9 August
2.30 pm The Pirates of Penzance, NGSOC
7.30 pm Princess Ida, NGSOC
Sunday 10 August
2.30 pm Princess Ida, NGSOC
7.30 pm Iolanthe, NGSOC
Monday 11 August
7.30 pm Ruddigore, Bus Pass Opera
Tuesday 12 August
7.30 pm The Gondoliers, Brussels Light Opera Company
Wednesday 13 August
2.30 pm Iolanthe, NGSOC
7.30 pm The Pirates of Penzance, NGSOC
Thursday 14 August
7.30 pm HMS Pinafore, SavoyNet Performing Group
Friday 15 August
2.30 pm The Best of Gilbert & Sullivan, NGSOC
7.30 pm Princess Ida, NGSOC
Saturday 16 August
2.30 pm The Pirates of Penzance, NGSOC
7.30 pm Iolanthe, NGSOC
FRIDAY 1 –
MONDAY 4 AUGUST
After the success of Leave No Trace in 2024, Buxton Opera House are once again partnering with Buxton Civic Association to bring you a vibrant programme of activities and workshops for all ages, aimed to inspire creativity and increase wellbeing and nature connectedness.
Programme to be announced.
"An inspiring project" – Leave No Trace 2024 participant
TICKETS: FREE TAKE PART
TUESDAY 29 – WEDNESDAY 30 JULY
Buxton School of Performing Arts present Grease
Grease Is The Word at Buxton School of Performing Arts as they return to the Pavilion Arts Centre with their talented group of young, local performers. They bring energy, vitality and passion to this wonderful, popular musical! Come and spend your Summer Night listening to all your favourite show-stopping numbers.
Tue 7pm Wed 2pm & 7pm
TICKETS FROM £16 MUSICAL
Matcham cards: 12% off Groups (8+)/JSA/Income Support/Students/Children/Senior/Equal Access: £2 off
SUNDAY 24 AUGUST 2PM
Susie Dent
Word Perfect
A brand-new tour that explores the English language with Britain’s best-loved wordsmith. With the help of funny, insightful, and head-scratching examples, Susie will entertain and educate us with her pick of language’s greatest hits. Word Perfect will remind us just how unpredictable, wayward, and utterly magical our mother tongue can be.
TICKETS FROM £34 ENTERTAINMENT
THURSDAY 21 – SATURDAY 23 AUGUST
Dare to experience the dangers and delights of Dinosaur World Live in this roarsome interactive show for all the family!
Grab your compass and join our intrepid explorer across uncharted territories to discover a pre-historic world of astonishing (and remarkably life-like) dinosaurs.
Age guidance: 3+
Thu 2pm
Fri – Sat 11am & 2pm Fri 2pm (R)
TICKETS FROM £16.50
"The perfect family show. Educational and entertaining” – The Reviews Hub
FRIDAY 22 AUGUST 4PM & 7PM
Join us for Platform 3’s production of Madagascar: A Musical Adventure JR
Join Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe, Gloria the hip hip 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 DreamWorks animated motion picture, Madagascar: A Musical Adventure JR. follows all of your favourite crack-a-lackin’ friends as they escape from their home in New York’s Central Park Zoo and find themselves on an unexpected journey to the madcap world of King Julien’s Madagascar.
Based on the DreamWorks Animation Motion Picture. Book by Kevin Del Aguila.
Original Music and Lyrics by George Noriega & Joel Someillan. This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International.
TICKETS FROM £7
FRIDAY 29 AUGUST 2PM
Pop Princesses World Tour
A magical show where beautiful princesses become pop stars. They just love to sing, it’s the perfect mix! This is the children’s pop concert with a big difference. The four fabulous Fairy tale Princesses are back, and this time they are on their first World Tour! Featuring a soundtrack of top pop hits from artists such as Taylor Swift, Meghan Trainor, Miley Cyrus, Dua Lipa and Lizzo, plus a few of the best songs from all your favourite films and musicals. The Pop Princesses are embarking on their biggest adventure yet. Join the fun as the Princesses go international!
TICKETS FROM £22.50 (MEET & GREET £29.50) FAMILY
FRIDAY 29 AUGUST 7.30PM
The Spice Girls Experience
Fresh off the back of their stint as opening act for Adele’s August 2024 Munich Residency, the girls have put together a very special theatre show with a fun party vibe. They’ll be performing all your favourite Spice Girls hits and more! The show features impressive vocals, dance routines, stunning authentic costumes, and a sensational live band.
TICKETS FROM £33.50
Groups (10+): £29.50
SATURDAY 30 AUGUST 7.30PM
Very Santana
The Ultimate Celebration of Carlos Santana
Join us for a musical time travel experience, where you can enjoy the beautiful guitar melodies and creatively diverse, challenging songs of Carlos Santana.
As hundreds of independent reviews have confirmed, it is an absolute delight to witness these virtuoso, Very Santana musicians playing their hearts out!
TICKETS FROM £23.50
Matcham cards: 12% off
Join Our Lottery!
Last year, the Giant Cash Bonanza Lottery raised an incredible £52,000 for Buxton Opera House community projects. For just £2 a week (with a brilliant 60% going directly to the Opera House), you can support our heritage venue and be in with the chance of winning cash prizes and more!
To sign up please go to: giantcashbonanza.online/buxtonoperahouse.
SUNDAY 31 AUGUST 7.30PM
T.Rextasy
The Greatest Hits Tour
Marc Bolan’s T.Rex were one of the most flamboyant, charismatic bands of the glam-rock era with a string of huge hits throughout the 1970s. T.Rextasy have performed around the world for over 20 years. They have been described by many as ‘beyond the boundaries of tribute’.
TICKETS FROM £31
SUNDAY 31 AUGUST 4PM
Keld Ensemble
Souvenir de Florence with Sarah Williamson
String orchestra, Keld Ensemble perform Tchaikovsky’s compelling Souvenir de Florence and reunite with the international clarinettist, Sarah Williamson for Weber’s virtuosic 2nd clarinet concerto. Neil Carlson conducts these Buxton Festival Fringe award-winners for one afternoon only. Also featuring works by Verdi, Puccini, and Boccherini.
TICKETS FROM £22
Matcham cards: 12% off Groups (8+): 10% off JSA/Income Support/Student/Senior/Equal Access: £3 off
WEDNESDAY 3 SEPTEMBER 7.30PM
Chapterhouse Theatre Company present
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland
MUSIC
When Alice tumbles into a fantastical world of talking caterpillars, mad hatters, and evil queens with only the white rabbit to guide her, she must rely on her wits and her sense of adventure if she is to find her way through Wonderland and return home. Filled to the brim with magic, music, and not-so-organised chaos, this sparkling adaptation is perfect for all the family!
TICKETS FROM £20
Children (15 and under): £14
Family (2 Adults, 2 Children): £60
Groups (10+): 10% off
FAMILY
“Experts in all aspects of the country... the model of how a specialist tour operator should work”
TUESDAY 2 – SATURDAY 6 SEPTEMBER
Written by Willy Russell, the legendary Blood Brothers tells the captivating and moving tale of twins who, separated at birth, grow up on opposite sides of the tracks, only to meet again with fateful consequences.
Few musicals have received quite such acclaim as the multi-award winning Blood Brothers. The production ran for more than 10,000 performances in London’s West End, one of only five musicals ever to achieve that milestone. It has been affectionately christened the ‘Standing Ovation Musical’.
The superb score includes Bright New Day, Marilyn Monroe and the emotionally charged hit Tell Me It’s Not True.
"Brings the audience cheering to its feet and roaring its approval."
– The Daily Mail
"Dazzling" – Sunday Telegraph
Age guidance: 12+
Tue-Sat 7.30pm Wed, Thu & Sat 2.30pm Fri 7.30pm (CAP)
TICKETS FROM £32.50 MUSICAL
Matcham cards: 12% off Groups (8+)/Senior/Equal Access/JSA/Income Support/Children: £3 off (not valid in Dress Circle)
Photos by Jack Merriman.
THURSDAY 11 SEPTEMBER 7.30PM
Too Much Too Young The Music of 2Tone & Beyond
Experience the electrifying Too Much Too Young, a high-energy journey through ska’s rise from Jamaica to the British 2Tone revival. Featuring a powerhouse 9-piece band, stunning visuals, and era-defining style, this must-see show brings ska’s legendary sound to life. TICKETS FROM £32
FRIDAY 12 SEPTEMBER 7.30PM
ABBA Forever
The unique ABBA look and sound is replicated with incredible attention to detail as the beautiful lyrics penned by Benny and Bjorn are sung in wonderful harmony by all seven performers with two outstanding ABBA girls completing the line-up, adding the essential glitz and glamour to a wellpolished and gently humorous show. Dynamic non-stop choreography, stunning visuals, top-class musicianship and an all-live performance ensures that the ABBA Forever tribute show captivates audiences of this two-hour spectacular.
TICKETS FROM £31
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)
Devonshire Lounge
Make your Opera House visit unforgettable with our exclusive Devonshire Lounge! Skip the bar lines and relax with VIP service pre show and during the interval.
For £20 per person you can enjoy:
• Exclusive access to the lounge for one hour before the performance and during the interval
• Drink of your choice on arrival
• The option to pre-order interval drinks and ice creams
• Use of a private cloak room for bags and coats
To book your place, simply add on at the checkout when purchasing your tickets or call our Box Office on 01298 72190
For groups of 10+ please call the Box Office.
Sponsored by
SUNDAY 14 SEPTEMBER 7.30PM
Dire Streets
The six-piece band is made up of some of the country’s top tribute musicians and delivers a stunning show that fulfils their mission of doing justice to one of the most original and talented bands the UK has ever produced. No other Dire Straits tribute act comes as close to reproducing Mark Knopfler’s distinctive guitar and vocal tones – making Dire Streets as near to the original band as you can see live.
TICKETS FROM £32.50
Matcham cards: 12% off
WEDNESDAY 17 SEPTEMBER 7.30PM
Hello Again
The Neil Diamond Songbook
In December 1965, Neil Diamond signed a recording contract with Bang Records - and music was changed forever...
Celebrating 60 Diamond Years, the smash-hit show returns with a brand-new, mind-blowing production. It’s the world’s greatest celebration and tribute to the life and work of Neil Diamond. No other show brings to the stage a spectacular that authoritatively captures both the singer/ songwriter's dynamic breakthrough years as well as his latter halcyon days in a stunning Double Diamond production.
TICKETS FROM £29.50 MUSIC
THURSDAY 18 SEPTEMBER 7.30PM
Murder, She Didn’t Write
Don your deerstalker and grab your magnifying glass as this talented company use audience suggestions to create a hilarious improvised murder mystery. All you have to do... is solve it! Ms Gold poisoned at a synchronised swimming gala? Dr Blue exploded by cannon during a hot air balloon race? Professor Violet crushed to death at a Love Island recoupling? You decide! But will you guess whodunnit before the killer is revealed? "Hilarious... the show is a riot." – Scottish Daily Mail
Age guidance: 12+
TICKETS FROM £28.50 COMEDY
FRIDAY 19 SEPTEMBER 7.30PM
The Illegal Eagles
Celebrating over 50 years since the legendary Eagles formed in 1971, The Illegal Eagles return for another outstanding show with the very best from the Eagles’ catalogue of classics, including Hotel California, Desperado, Life in the Fast Lane and many more…
TICKETS FROM £39.50 MUSIC
Matcham cards: 12% off Groups (8+)/Senior/Equal Access: £2.50 off (not valid in Dress Circle)
JSA/Income Support/Students/Children: Half price (not valid in Dress Circle)
KEVIN CLIFTON STACEY DOOLEY STARRING AND
MONDAY 17 – SATURDAY 22 NOVEMBER
Winner of Best New Play at the WhatsOnStage Awards, Kevin Clifton (StrictlyComeDancing,Everybody’s TalkingAboutJamie,Chicago)and Stacey Dooley (TVpresenterandStrictlywinner)star as fictional couple Sam and Jenny in this edge-of-your-seat supernatural thriller.
"There's something in our house, I hear it every night, at the same time"
Jenny believes her new home is haunted, but her husband Sam isn’t having any of it. They argue with their first dinner guests, old friend Lauren and new partner Ben. Can the dead really walk again? Belief and scepticism clash, but something feels strange and frightening, and that something is getting closer, so they’re going to stay up… until 2:22… and then they’ll know.
Written by Danny Robbins (BBC podcasts Uncanny,TheBatterseaPoltergeist), 2:22AGhostStory comes fresh from record-breaking seasons in the West End. A brilliantly funny and adreneline-filled night, if you dare to discover the truth...
"A modern classic.” – The Times
Age guidance: 12+ (under 16s must be sat next to an accompanying adult)
Mon-Sat 7.30pm
Thu & Sat 2.30pm
TICKETS FROM £25
Matcham card: 12% off Groups (8+)/Senior/Equal Access/JSA/Income Support/Students: £3 off (not valid in Dress Circle)
DRAMA
The Hit Play by DANNY ROBINS
Directed by MATTHEW DUNSTER & GABRIEL VEGA WEISSMAN
SATURDAY 13 - TUESDAY 23 DECEMBER
Brought to you by the team behind Hare and Tortoise (2023) and Rumpelstiltskin (2024).
It’s nearly Christmas and the elves are on a mission… who can they help tonight? Will it be the kind, hard-working shoemaker? Can they use their magic to work through the night and save the day?
A classic story retold with music, interaction, and a whole lot of fun.
"The perfect way to keep little ones entertained in the run-up to Christmas"
– Buxton Advertiser on Rumpelstiltskin
TICKETS FROM £9.50
FRIDAY 5 DECEMBER 2025 – THURSDAY 1 JANUARY 2026
Grab your magic carpet, buckle up and get ready for a whole new pantomime experience!
When the charming but poor Aladdin meets Princess Jasmine, he thinks all of his dreams have come true, until he comes across a magical lamp and a Genie who grants him three wishes. However, this is panto and the course of true love never did run smooth… Will Aladdin out smart evil Abanazaar and what will his meddlesome Mother Window Twankey have to say?
Written and directed by Paul Kerryson and reuniting the team that brought you Jack and the Beanstalk (2024) and Cinderella (2023), expect masterful music, mesmerising costumes and all the pantomime mayhem you know and love.
“BuxtonOperaHouse’spantomimeshavebecomeamustseeofthefestiveperiod.” – Moorlands Radio on Jack and the Beanstalk 2024
Performances:
Fri 5 Dec 1pm
Sat 6 Dec 1pm
Sat 6 Dec 5.30pm
Mon 8 Dec 10am
Mon 8 Dec 1.30pm
Tue 9 Dec 10am
Tue 9 Dec 1.30pm
Wed 10 Dec 1pm
Wed 10 Dec 5.30pm R
Thu 11 Dec 10am
Thu 11 Dec 1.30pm
Sat 13 Dec 1pm
Sat 13 Dec 5.30pm
Sun 14 Dec 1pm
Sun 14 Dec 5.30pm
Mon 15 Dec 1pm
Mon 15 Dec 5.30pm
Tue 16 Dec 1pm
Wed 17 Dec 1pm
Fri 19 Dec 7pm
Sat 20 Dec 11am
Sat 20 Dec 2.30pm
Sun 21 Dec 11am*
Sun 21 Dec 2.30pm* AD
Mon 22 Dec 11am* Mon 22 Dec 2.30pm*
British Sign Language Interpreted performance R Relaxed performance
CAP Captioned performance AD Audio Described performance
Tue 23 Dec 11am* Tue 23 Dec 2.30pm*
Wed 24 Dec 11am*
Wed 24 Dec 2.30pm* Fri 26 Dec 2.30pm*
Sat 27 Dec 2.30pm* CAP
Sat 27 Dec 7pm* Sun 28 Dec 1pm* Sun 28 Dec 5.30pm* Mon 29 Dec 1pm Tue 30 Dec 1pm
Wed 31 Dec 1pm Thu 1 Jan 1pm
*Premium prices
TICKETS FROM £19.50
Matcham cards: 12% off
Senior/Equal Access/JSA/Income Support/Students/Children under 16: £2 off
School Groups: £15-£17 (one adult free per ten children)
Groups (10+): £21-£23
Children 2 or under: £3.50 (on parents’ knee)
Babies under 12 months: Free (on parents’ knee)
PANTOMIME
Opera House Seating Plan
BUXTON OPERA HOUSE SEATING PLAN
Events Diary
MAY
Thu 1 An Evening with Sir Willard White 7.30pm BOH Fri 2 Alfie Moore 7.30pm PAC Sat 3 Austentatious 3pm & 7.30pm BOH Sat 3 You're Bard 7.30pm PAC Sun 4 The Smyths 7.30pm BOH Sun 4 Diane's Deli 7.30pm PAC Mon 5 Alan Davies & Support 7.30pm BOH Tue 6 Sir Tim Rice 7.30pm BOH
7 Irish Annie's 7.30pm BOH Thu 8 Clearwater Creedence Revival 7.30pm BOH
9 Coffee Concert: Xinyue Zhang 1pm PAC
9 Killer Queen 7.30pm BOH Fri 9 Buxton Buzz Comedy Club 8pm PAC Sat 10 That'll Be The Day 7.30pm BOH
10 Justin Moorhouse 7.30pm PAC Sun 11 James Bond Concert Spectacular 7.30pm BOH Sun 11 Kate Butch 7.30pm PAC
12 Kate Rusby
Tue 17 Rumours of Fleetwood Mac 7.30pm BOH
Wed 18 Jack Dee: Small World SOLD OUT 8pm BOH Thu 19 Coldplace 7.30pm BOH Thu 19 Senior Young Company 7pm PAC Fri 20 Michael Rosen: Getting Through It 7.30pm PAC Sat 21 An Audience With Mark and Lard 7.30pm BOH Sun 22 Strawberry Jack 7.30pm
JULY
AUGUST
BOH
13 Simon Reeve: To The Ends of the Earth 7.30pm BOH
14 Robin Trower 7.30pm BOH
15 Harry Hill 7.30pm BOH
15 –Sat 17 A Midsummer Night’s Dream 7.30pm PAC
Fri 16 Henning Wehn: Acid Wehn 7.30pm BOH
Sat 17 Fastlove: The Tribute to George Michael 7.30pm BOH
Thu 22 Jools Holland 7.30pm BOH
Thu 22 A Shoddy Detective and the Art of Deception 7.30pm PAC
Fri 23 The Young’uns 7.30pm PAC
Fri 23 Dave Spikey: Life in a Northern Town 7.30pm BOH
Sat 24 Top Secret: The Magic of Science 2pm PAC
Sun 25 Emma Kenny’s Killer Couples 7.30pm BOH
Tue 27 Hansel and Gretel See pg.16 BOH
Thu 29 Rory Bremner: Making An Impression 7.30pm BOH
Fri 30 Tommy Blaize 7.30pm BOH
Sat 31 The Shires: The Two of Us 7.30pm BOH
JUNE
Sun 1 Beyond the Barricade 7.30pm BOH
Fri 6 Coffee Concert: Ventis Vocal Ensemble 1pm PAC
Fri 6 Buxton Buzz Comedy Club 8pm PAC
Fri 6 –Sun 8 The Vanishing Elephant See pg.18 BOH Sun 8 Romeo and Juliet 7.30pm PAC Fri 13 Young Company: Double Bill 6.30pm VARIOUS
Fri 13 Love Hurts 7.30pm BOH
Sat 14 Jason Manford: A Manford All Seasons 7.30pm BOH
Sun 15 5 Mistakes That Changed History 7.30pm BOH
SEPTEMBER
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
SPONSOR A BUXTON OPERA HOUSE SHOW
Are you looking for a different way to promote your business? Do you love what we do at Buxton Opera House? Then you are just the sponsors we are looking for!
• Reach new audiences (over 180,000 visitors a year)
• Entertain your clients and reward your staff
• Make a difference whilst you are doing it
For more information contact Hayley Kardahji-Bould on 01298 211866 or at hkardahji@boh.org.uk.
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.
