Buxton Opera House

Lovingly restored to its former glory in 2001, Buxton Opera House is an exquisitely beautiful Edwardian theatre and one of the country’s finest examples of Frank Matcham theatre design.

As one of Britain’s leading receiving theatres, Buxton Opera House  presents around 450 performances each year including dance, comedy, children’s shows, drama, musical concerts and opera as well as a lively Fringe Theatre and Community and Education Programme. They also produce their own in house Pantomime every Christmas, as well as numerous community shows throughout the year. Buxton Opera House also proudly co-produce with other regional venues and on number one national tours.  In addition Buxton Opera House hosts the annual Gilbert & Sullivan Festival and Buxton International Festival.

Additionally, Buxton Opera House has a small Matcham Gallery featuring copies of Frank Matcham’s original plans, photographs of the Opera House restoration and early show bills from the period.

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