Archive: this production was scheduled at Buxton Opera House from 31 August to 4 September 2021.

Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story on Stage visited Buxton on its 2021 tour.

The Buxton visit was rescheduled from September 2020.

Performers onstage in Dirty Dancing

The stage show opened at London’s Aldwych Theatre in 2006 and was reported at the time as a record-breaking advance seller. It ran there for almost five years.

Two dancers leaning backwards onstage

Seen by millions across the globe, this worldwide smash hit tells the classic story of Baby and Johnny, two fiercely independent young spirits from different worlds, who come together in what will be the most challenging and triumphant summer of their lives. Featuring the hit songs, including Hungry Eyes, Hey! Baby, Do You Love Me? and the heart-stopping (I’ve Had) The Time Of My Life.

“This stage version is a phenomenon”

Sunday Mirror

“Surpasses all previous productions”

North West End, Blackpool

“The biggest live theatre sensation of all time”

The Observer

Three performers dancing together onstage

After its Australian debut in 2004, the production toured internationally. Its first UK tour began in 2011, followed by a West End run at the Piccadilly Theatre in 2013–14 and further UK tours in 2014–15, 2016–17 and 2018–19.

Dancers performing onstage

Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story on Stage was scheduled at Buxton Opera House from 31 August to 4 September 2021.

For current performances, visit Buxton Opera House.

Buxton Opera House, Water Street, Buxton, SK17 6XN

T: 01298 72190

buxtonoperahouse.org.uk

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