“A great night out and a must-see show for fans…” FRIENDS! The Musical Parody by Bob and Tobly McSmith, Buxton Opera House By Phil Scown Friends! The Musical Parody begins by breaking the fourth wall. We, the audience, are a […]
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Following the overwhelming success of Evita (2024) and Jesus Christ Superstar (2025), Buxton Opera House is thrilled to announce its 2026 community production is Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s iconic musical, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat. The production will run from Wednesday 29 April – Monday 4 May […]
Buxton Opera House today announces their spellbinding 2026 pantomime Sleeping Beauty, bursting with laughter, festive magic, and fun for the whole family. The production will run from Fri 4 Dec 2026 – Sat 2 Jan 2027. Written and directed by Paul Kerryson and brought to […]
Buxton Opera House and Taylor Emmet Solicitors are delighted to be joining forces in a new venture which sees the local solicitors become a lead partner of the iconic Theatre in The Hills in 2026. Coinciding with the opening of […]
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Buxton Opera House today announces that the world premiere stage adaptation of The Silence of the Lambs will visit the theatre as part of a major UK and Ireland tour from Mon 17 – Sat 22 May 2027. Indigo Productions and Crossroads Live, in association with Curve, […]
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Buxton Opera House announces casting for The Elves and the Shoemaker, their 2025 festive family show
Buxton Opera House today announces the full cast and creative team for their 2025 festive family show The Elves and the Shoemaker which takes place at the Pavilion Arts Centre from Sat 13 – Tue 23 December following a schools tour in early December. Here to spread […]
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Buxton Opera House today shares the news that they have been announced as finalists at the Music & Drama Education Awards 2026 for two BOH Creates projects led by their Learning & Engagement team. Rumpelstiltskin, their 2024 festive show for families, has been nominated for the Excellence […]
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Buxton Opera House today shares the news that their dedicated volunteers have been named as finalists for the Team of the Year Award at the 2026 Peak District, Derbyshire & Derby Tourism Awards. The theatre’s extensive team of over 130 local volunteers, who form the […]
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Peppa Pig Live is back with a brand-new ‘oinktastic’ stage show: Peppa Pig’s Big Family Show! Producers Fierylight, in collaboration with Hasbro, are delighted to announce the cast for the upcoming UK tour which will see the new addition to the […]
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Buxton Opera House today unveils a comprehensive rebrand, introducing a new visual identity which aims to better reflect the organisation’s evolving role as a creative powerhouse and community hub. The transformation is accompanied by a refreshed logo, design language, and brand […]
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Peppa Pig Live is back with a brand-new ‘oinktastic’ stage show: Peppa Pig’s Big Family Show! Which will feature the new addition to the family, baby Evie! The show comes to Buxton Opera House from Wednesday 1 – Thursday 2 […]
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Penned Up, a new play by award-winning playwright Danusia Iwaszko, is coming to the Pavilion Arts Centre in Buxton on Thursday 25 and Friday 26 September at 7.30pm, as part of a world premiere UK tour which also lo visits […]
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High Peak Theatre Trust is pleased to announce that High Peak Borough Council, as owner of the historic Matcham-designed Buxton Opera House, has been awarded a grant of £174,020 from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to undertake vital investigative work into the condition of its historic building. […]
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Buxton Opera House & Pavilion Arts Centre is delighted to announce the return of the legendary, award-winning musical Blood Brothers to Derbyshire. The international smash hit show plays in the Opera House from Tuesday 2 – Saturday 6 September 2025as part of its ongoing […]
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Public Booking for the 2025 Buxton International Festival (10-27 July) is open, with more than 160 events including world-class operas, classical music concerts, jazz gigs and book events to choose from. There are nine operas this year (including four chamber […]
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