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What's on at Buxton Opera House
Buxton Opera House & Pavilion Arts Centre, Buxton, Derbyshire

Monday 19-21 March 2018 7.30 pm

20^th Century Boy

The Smash Hit Marc Bolan musical

This hit musical, inspired by the life of rock legend Marc Bolan, returns to the stage to mark the 40th anniversary of the iconic stars untimely death.
Featuring some of the greatest rock songs ever written, 20th Century Boy tells the life story of the legendary Bolan and his band T. Rex. This show exposes some of the myths and takes the audience on a tearful yet feel-good journey through Marc’s fascinating life, cut short by a cruel twist of fate.
At his peak, Bolan was arguably the biggest rock star the UK had ever seen. Rocker, poet, electric warrior, king of glam and godfather of punk Marc Bolan became a superstar and the press dubbed him ‘Bigger than the Beatles’. Before his tragic death in 1977, a few days short of his 30th birthday, Bolan lived life at breakneck speed, creating a series of iconic images, a string of number one hits and an army of obsessive fans. 20th Century is a glorious celebration of glam rock at its colourful best!
£22-32.50

Buxton Opera House
To book, call the Box Office on 01298 72190 www.buxtonoperahouse.org.uk

Thursday 22 March 2018 8 pm

Shappi Khorsandi – Mistress & Misfit

Shappi presents England's unsung heroine, Emma Hamilton.
For too many years she has been known as just ‘Nelson's mistress', a bit of a harlot. (You get ONE job in a brothel and bang goes your reputation.) Women's lib wasn't a 'thing' in Georgian times; Emma moved mountains to haul herself from 'scullery maid' to 'Lady Hamilton'. Yes, she occasionally danced on tables naked to get ahead in life, but who hasn't? As a fellow naked dancer on tables, Shappi is inspired by Emma, although she never wants hair big enough to house mice in.

£17.50

Pavilion Arts Centre

To book, call the Box Office on 01298 72190 www.buxtonoperahouse.org.uk

Friday 23 March 2018 7 pm

NT Live: Encore

Julius Caesar

Ben Whishaw (The Danish Girl, Skyfall, Hamlet) and Michelle Fairley (Fortitude, Game of Thrones) play Brutus and Cassius, David Calder (The Lost City of Z, The Hatton Garden Job) plays Caesar and David Morrissey (The Missing, Hangmen, The Walking Dead) is Mark Antony. Broadcast from The Bridge Theatre, London.
Caesar returns in triumph to Rome and the people pour out of their homes to celebrate. Alarmed by the autocrat’s popularity, the educated elite conspire to bring him down. After his assassination, civil war erupts on the streets of the capital.
Nicholas Hytner’s production will thrust the audience into the street party that greets Caesar’s return, the congress that witnesses his murder, the rally that assembles for his funeral and the chaos that explodes in its wake.

This is a pre-recorded screening.

£15.50

Buxton Cinema Pavilion Arts Centre

To book, call the Box Office on 01298 72190 www.buxtonoperahouse.org.uk

Friday 23 March 2018 7.30 pm

English Touring Opera

Mozart: The Marriage of Figaro

An energetic new production of one of the world’s most beloved operas, Mozart’s classic comedy The Marriage of Figaro.
During the course of one eventful day, Figaro and Susanna must overcome every obstacle put in their way by Count Almaviva and his cronies before they can finally be united as man and wife
Sung in English surtitles.
Pre-Show Talk Friday 23 March: 6.30pm (venue tbc)

£28-£36.50

Buxton Opera House
To book, call the Box Office on 01298 72190 www.buxtonoperahouse.org.uk

Saturday 24 March 2018 7.30 pm

English Touring Opera

Puccini: Il tabarro & Gianni Schicchi

Puccinis one-act operas Il tabarro and Gianni Schicchi could hardly be more different.
One is a moody romance ending in a grotesque murder on a barge in Paris, and the other is a sparkling comedy about a family inheritance in Florence. First performed in 2011 to great critical acclaim, this double bill shows Puccini at his finest as a master of the theatre that speaks to the heart.
Sung in Italian with English surtitles
Pre-Show Talk Saturday 24 March: 6.30pm (venue tbc)

£28-£36.50

Buxton Opera House
To book, call the Box Office on 01298 72190 www.buxtonoperahouse.org.uk

Sunday 25 March 2018 3 pm

English Touring Opera

Rossini: Fireworks

A thrilling concert of highlights from Rossini’s greatest operas â€“ his serious ones!
These were the operas of which Rossini was most proud, and which contain his most brilliant writing for orchestra, and his most challenging vocal fireworks. John Andrews will conduct the full ETO orchestra in exciting scenes from Rossini’s Otello, La donna del lago, Maometto, II Elisabetta and Ermione.
Pre-Show Talk Sunday 25 March 2pm (venue tbc)

£28-£36.50

Buxton Opera House
To book, call the Box Office on 01298 72190 www.buxtonoperahouse.org.uk

Monday 26 March 2018 7.30 pm

Jasper Carrott’s Stand Up & Rock

Stand Up & Rock is back! The 2017 tour will see the legendary Jasper Carrott back with a new stand up show before introducing his musical compatriots that have been 'rockin' audiences all over the world.
Bev Bevan, as well as being Jasper's mate has rock star credentials that most dream of. Founding member of The Move and ELO, Bevan’s band are one of the finest around. Joining them are Geoff Turton from the Rockin’ Berries and Suzi Woo.
So do not miss this unique show that gives the opportunity to see and hear great artistes belt out a night of fantastic songs and Jasper back where he belongs - making us laugh!

£30

Buxton Opera House
To book, call the Box Office on 01298 72190 www.buxtonoperahouse.org.uk

Tuesday 27 March 2018

Royal Ballet Live Screening

Bernstein Centenary

The Royal Ballet celebrates the centenary of Leonard Bernstein’s birth with an all-Bernstein programme from choreographers Wayne Mcgregor, Liam Scarlett and Christopher Wheeldon.
Leonard Bernstein was one of the first classical composers in America to achieve both popular and critical acclaim. He was eclectic in his sources drawing on jazz and modernism, the traditions of Jewish music and the Broadway musical and many of Bernstein’s scores are remarkably well suited to dance. He was particularly associated with Jerome Robbins, their credits together including Fancy Free and West Side Story.
To celebrate the centenary year of the composers birth, The Royal Ballet has united all three of its associate choreographers to celebrate the dynamic range and danceability of Bernstein’s music. The programme includes two world premieres by Resident Choreographer Wayne McGregor and Artistic Associate Christopher Wheeldon, marking each artists first foray into Bernstein.

£15.50

Buxton Cinema Pavilion Arts Centre

To book, call the Box Offic e on 01298 72190 www.buxtonoperahouse.org.uk

Tuesday 27 – Thursday 29 March 2018

Les Petits Theatre Company present

Captain Flinn and The Pirate Dinosaurs 2: The Magic Cutlass

The Magic Cutlass is the hugely anticipated sequel based on the award-winning book by Giles Andreae and Russell Ayto.
When Flinn, Pearl and Tom are in the middle of their school play their old nemesis, Mr T the T-Rex, appears and kidnaps the children forcing them to hunt for the secretive Magic Cutlass; a sword that grants the holder any wish! The children are whisked away for another fantastic adventure to a world of devious dinosaurs, deep sea dangers and smelly sausages! It's all aboard, me hearties, for a real live pirate adventure!
Will fearless Flinn be able to outwit the pirate dinosaurs? Will Pirate Pearl be brave enough to battle the dangerous dinos and will terrified Tom be back in time for Tea? All aboard for a non-stop action packed theatrical experience with live music, puppetry and dastardly dinosaurs.
Brought to life by Les Petits; the exciting children’s theatre company from the team behind internationally acclaimed theatre company, Les Enfants Terribles (Alice’s Adventures Underground).

£13

Buxton Opera House
To book, call the Box Office on 01298 72190 www.buxtonoperahouse.org.uk

Friday 30 March 2018 7.30 pm

Hello Again – The Story of Neil Diamond

Tribute shows, homages, cele brations? There are just so many. Some good, some bad, they come and go in and out of vogue, much like the artist(s) that they are emulating. A very select few however, are just so good, that they become a sensation in their own right, thus becoming a must see, the only show for fans of the original artist.
Hello Again most certainly falls into this category, with a cast that can proudly boast past credits to include Michael Jackson, Kylie Minogue, Take That, Spice Girls, Bay City Rollers, Freddie Starr, Culture Club, The Drifters and many more, it’s no surprise that this show has accelerated itself to becoming the talk of theatre land.

£25-£27

Buxton Opera House
To book, call the Box Office on 01298 72190 www.buxtonoperahouse.org.uk

Saturday 31 March 2018 7.30 pm

Judy and Liza

Judy Garland and Liza Minnelli are still the most loved mother and daughter team in showbiz. Now the two iconic performers are back together again thanks to Judy and Liza, the new musical experience touring the UK.
Set against a background of photographs and movie clips of the two women, this production features performances of all of your favourite hits including Cabaret, Maybe This Time and The Man That Got Away. The audience are taken on an emotional rollercoaster as we discover the uncanny parallels between some of Judy and Liza's most iconic songs and their own personal lives, so often blighted with tragedy and loneliness.
West End star Emma Dears once again takes on the role of Liza Minelli, following a successful UK tour. This is a chance to hear the sensational stories of the lives of two of the world’s most legendary stars of stage and screen and to enjoy some of the most beautiful and popular songs of the last eighty years.
£25

Buxton Opera House
To book, call the Box Office on 01298 72190 www.buxtonoperahouse.org.uk

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