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This page lists all the scheduled events at Buxton Opera House. If you would like to see all the shows between specific dates in the future then please select your preferred start and end date. Alternatively, you may filter by category.
Little Howard and the Magic Pencil of Life and Death
28 March 2:00 PM
Following the success of their TV show Little Howard’s Big Question (BBC1), real human Big Howard and animated six-year-old Little Howard are bringing their family comedy show to Buxton.
Little Howard has discovered the pencil that drew him. But, on the other end of this magical pencil of life is the eraser of death, and a dark force is at large determined to rub the cheeky chap out for good. And, as if that wasn’t enough, Big Howard has had a real-life baby who is getting a little too much attention! Can Little Howard escape his supernatural nemesis? How will he get rid of this pesky new arrival? Who knows … but there will be danger, drama and a lot of laughs on the way.
With interactive stand-up, 3D animation and lots of songs this really is a show that all the family can enjoy.
To see a video of Big Howard and Little Howard telling you about the show, click here. Read more about this event … or
Alice in Wonderland
05 April 3:00 PM
A play with music, for the whole family, based on the book by Lewis Carroll.
Alice’s adventures begin as she abandons her grassy bank one blissful summer’s afternoon to follow a white rabbit down a rabbit hole, where she meets all kinds of strange and wonderful characters, taking tea with The Mad Hatter and playing croquet with The Queen of Hearts.
Expect the unexpected in this delightful and imaginative version of Alice, using physical theatre, puppetry, live music, audience interaction and an explosion of colour to bring to life the original story of Alice’s extraordinary adventures.
Suitable for ages 4+. Read more about this event … or
Space Hoppers
06 April 1:30 PM
Jump into your space suits and take off on an interplanetary adventure! Hurtling through the sky, we hold on tight to the tail of a billowing comet and leave the Earth behind. Together we steer deeper and deeper into the glittering night. Join us, your experienced astronaut guides, as we defy gravity and float through space to discover new planets and their inhabitants! Read more about this event … or
Space Hoppers
06 April 3:30 PM
Jump into your space suits and take off on an interplanetary adventure! Hurtling through the sky, we hold on tight to the tail of a billowing comet and leave the Earth behind. Together we steer deeper and deeper into the glittering night. Join us, your experienced astronaut guides, as we defy gravity and float through space to discover new planets and their inhabitants! Read more about this event … or