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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.
From Here To Absurdity
18 September 7:30 PM
Following its success at last year’s Chicago Sketch Festival, the satirical sketch show comes to Buxton for 90 minutes of dark comedic commentary on the way we live now. In the course of up to 30 sketches, written by Private Eye contributor Richard Kelly, the Absurdity team takes a wry look at divorce, death, deafness, children’s parties, managerialism, devolution, political correctness and state-driven targets … and much else besides.
Suitable for audiences 14+ Read more about this event … or
The Best of British Variety 2010
28 September 7:30 PM
Limited World Cup Offer! Between 11 June & 11 July phone the Box Office on 0845 127 2190 to get £10 off a top-price ticket!
Featuring Paul Daniels, The Krankies, The Grumbleweeds, Syd Little, Dana and special guest host Christopher Biggins
The Best Of British Variety Tour is back for its third consecutive year, uniting the cream of variety entertainment from past decades. The show sees the return, by popular demand, of Paul Daniels and The Krankies, who appear alongside the host for the show, the irrepressible Christopher Biggins, Irish singer Dana, The Grumbleweeds and, for the first time as a solo act, Syd Little of Little & Large fame. Read more about this event … or
Pluck – The Titanic Show
30 September 7:45 PM
Directed by Cal McCrystal
Pluck, the classical string trio with a seriously silly side, presents a tribute to the musicians who played on until the end. Nobody knows what filled the days of those brave few before tragedy struck …
So Pluck have made it up!
Sensitive lead violinist Wally and brutally sincere multi-instrumentalist W’Theodore are joined aboard the fated vessel by stowaway Roger, a strangely small yet enthusiastic young man. As they entertain the guests on board, tensions build as Wally and W’Theodore begin to suspect that Roger is not quite the man he claims to be …
Featuring a real iceberg, one massive porthole and the biggest peanut you may ever see – and NO Celine Dion!! Read more about this event … or
Des O’Connor
01 October 7:30 PM
Des O’Connor is one of the world’s most popular and best-loved entertainers. Since landing his first television series in the UK in 1963 he has starred in a mainstream television show every year since then. Recent TV includes Des O’Connor Tonight specials; an ITV celebration special to mark Des’ 40th year in prime time television; Des O’Connor Comedy Tonight, Today With Des & Mel and Countdown.
Since 1967 he has been a hugely successful recording star. He had his first hit single with Careless Hands, followed by I Pretend which went to No 1. Since then his recording career has produced 35 albums with sales of over 16 million and he has spent 117 weeks in the top ten charts. His current album, is the big selling A Tribute To The Crooners.
Des O’Connor … world-class star and ultimate entertainer. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to see a true show business legend live on stage for a wonderful evening of comedy, laughter and music. Read more about this event … or