Archive: 2023–24. These are historical recommendations and advertised performances. For current events, see Buxton Opera House’s programme.
In late 2023, Buxton Opera House highlighted the following productions as theatre gift ideas for its 2023–24 season.
The 2023–24 theatre picks
The family pantomime Cinderella was advertised from 8 December 2023 to 1 January 2024.
World class ballet
The guide listed Varna International Ballet’s The Nutcracker and Swan Lake on 7 and 8 January 2024.
Local stories
Keeper of the Books, a community production at Pavilion Arts Centre, was advertised for 27 and 28 January 2024.
Dance and entertainment
Giovanni Pernice’s Let Me Entertain You was advertised for 3 February 2024.
Family fun
Peppa Pig’s Fun Day Out was advertised for 30–31 March 2024.
Musical theatre
The Opera House’s production of Evita, with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice, was advertised for 25–28 April 2024.
The touring musical Sister Act was advertised for 27 May–1 June 2024.
Gift vouchers
For current voucher options and terms, see Buxton Opera House’s gift voucher page.
Advertised 2024 performance times
The following dates and times are reproduced from the original 2023–24 guide.
Varna International Ballet’s The Nutcracker
7th January – 2pm & 5.30pm
Varna International Ballet’s Swan Lake
8th January – 7pm
27th January – 7pm
28th January – 3pm
Giovanni Pernice – Let Me Entertain You
3rd February – 7.30pm
30th March – 1pm & 4pm
31st March – 10am & 1pm
25th – 27th April – 7.30pm
27th April – 2.30pm
28th April – 3pm
The original guide listed 3pm on Sunday; a contemporary review referred to a Sunday evening performance.
27th May – 1st June – 7.30pm
29th May & 1st June – 2.30pm
For the current programme, visit Buxton Opera House.
Buxton Opera House, Water Street, Buxton, SK17 6XN
T: 01298 72190
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