On 30 January 2025, Buxton Opera House received the Excellence in Primary & Early Years award at a ceremony in London.
The team was recognised for Satellite Opera House, an initiative bringing drama and musical theatre to schools in the High Peak. At the time of the award, the scheme supported after-school activities, an Artist in Residence programme with performing arts workshops, and training for school staff.
Hosted annually by Drama & Theatre Magazine and Music Teacher Magazine (part of the Mark Allen Group), the Music and Drama Education Awards celebrate excellence in music and drama education. These awards honour individuals and organisations that have made a significant impact in these fields, highlighting outstanding achievements in teaching, innovation, and leadership.
Other nominees were: Barnet Education Arts Trust, MishMash Productions and Nottingham City Libraries, Performatots Pre-School, Speech Bubbles: Drama for Communication, The Birmingham Rep and Birmingham Early Years Network, and The Grange Festival.
Buxton Opera House & Pavilion Arts Centre received a further nomination for the ‘Outstanding Drama Initiative’ Award in recognition of their annual Work Experience scheme.
Allie Spencer, Head of Creative Learning and Engagement said, “We are delighted to receive this award that recognises the work that Buxton Opera House is doing in the High Peak primary schools. We are grateful to all our practitioners who have contributed to this project and who have instilled valuable social and performance skills into the young people they have worked with.”
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