Buxton Opera House

Buxton Opera House
Water Street, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6XN
  • Telephone 0845 127 2190
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  • Website www.buxtonoperahouse.org.uk

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AC/DC UK: AC/DC Tribute

Tribute to AC/DC.

Thu 30 May

£17.50 (£15.50) / 0845 127 2190

Ballet Theatre UK: Alice In Wonderland

  • Written by: Christopher Moore

A ballet choreographed by the company's artistic director Christopher Moore, based on Lewis Carroll's novel and set to music by Tchaikovsky.

Sun 2 Jun

£16–£24 / 0845 127 2190

Ben Heason: Talk

The mountaineer gives an illustrated talk about his expedition to Venezuela and his free-climbed ascent of the wall of the Angel Falls, the world's highest waterfall.

Fri 21 Jun

£13 (£11) / 0845 127 2190

Sat 22 Jun

£17.50 (£15.50) / 0845 127 2190

Celtic Fiddle Festival

Traditional fiddle music from Scotland, Ireland and Brittany by the established band consisting of Kevin Burke, Christian Lemaitre and Andre Brunet.

Sun 16 Jun

£16 / 0845 127 2190

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Charley's Aunt

  • Directed by: Ian Talbot
  • Written by: Brandon Thomas

The eccentric Lord Fancourt Babberley is asked to pose as rich Aunt Dona Lucia, by Charley and his friend Jack, for their romantic plans. But Charley's real Aunt arrives, and mayhem descends. Brandon Thomas's comedy features Mathew Horne. Directed by Ian Talbot.

Fri 31 May

£15 concs available / 0845 127 2190

Ed Byrne: Roaring Forties

Observational humour from the Dublin-stand-up and actor about reaching middle age.

Sun 10 Nov

£23.50 / 0845 127 2190

Eliza Carthy & Jim Moray

Contemporary folk and country from the two singer-songwriters and their accompanying musicians.

Mon 27 May

£19–£21 (Children £10.50) / 0845 127 2190

The Hollies

Distinctive vocal harmonies from Tony Hicks, Ray Stiles, Peter Howarth, Steve Lauri, Ian Parker and Bobby Elliott.

Thu 24 Oct

£29 (£27) / 0845 127 2190

Horrible Histories: The Terrible Tudors

A stage adaptation of Terry Deary's book which celebrates an exceptionally gory period in English history, from the fate of King Henry's wives to the defeat of the Spanish Armada. The production features 3D effects.

Wed 5 Jun

£14.50 (£12.50; Children £12.50; £37.50–£50) / 0845 127 2190

Thu 6 Jun

£14.50 (£12.50; Children £12.50; £37.50–£50) / 0845 127 2190

Fri 7 Jun

£14.50 (£12.50; Children £12.50; £37.50–£50) / 0845 127 2190

…and 2 more dates until 9 Jun
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Jack Jones

A true Las Vegas star who has received praise from the likes of Sinatra. Expect wit and smooth vocals in equal abundance.

Tue 28 May

£30.50 (£28.50) / 0845 127 2190

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Jane McDonald

The Wakefield-born singer, best known as a presenter of ITV's Loose Women and performer on The Cruise, plays showtunes and popular ballads.

Sun 24 Nov

£29.50 (£27.50) / 0845 127 2190

Lee Nelson: Live

Comedy rogue and South London tearaway Lee "Nelsy" Nelson is fronting his latest live show, Lee Nelson's Well Good Show. The show involves a little audience participation which sees Nelson waling through the audience sharing mortifying tales and cheeky banter with unsuspecting members assisted by his loyal friend fat…

Sat 1 Jun

£23.50 / 0845 127 2190

The Opera Group/Opera North: The Firework-Maker's Daughter

  • Directed by: John Fulljames (dir)
  • Written by: David Bruce

David Bruce and Glyn Maxw's adaptation of Philip Pullman's popular children's story sees Lila undertake a quest to find out the three rules of firework making, battling tigers and pirates along the way.

Reginald D Hunter: In the Midst of Crackers

The self-proclaimed 'comedian, swashbuckler and scientist' takes his latest and no doubt controversial show on the road.

Wed 13 Nov

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Room on the Broom

Songs, laughs and scary fun for children with stories of witches, cats, dogs, birds and frogs. Ages 3+.

Sun 25 Aug

£12 (Family £33–£44) / 0845 127 2190

Mon 26 Aug

Sarah Millican: Home Bird

You'll know her face from talking about cake and cats on the telly, so here's another chance to see the Millican phenomenon in full flight live onstage.

Sun 18 May 2014

£26 / 0845 127 2190

Stewart Lee: Much A-Stew About Nothing

Typically subversive humour from Lee as he works on material for the latest series of Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle. Please note: this is a work in progress show.

Mon 14 Oct

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