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Two women dressed in fleece lined leather jackets stand in front of a spitfire

Spitfire Girls

Tue 17 – Sat 21 Mar

BUXTON OPERA HOUSE

Inspired by remarkable true events, Spitfire Girls is the untold story of the women who dared to fly during WWII.

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Creativity Lives Here

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    Day-time Disco for Grown Ups

    Sat 11 Apr
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  2. St John's Church

    Burbage Band Spring Concert

    Sat 25 Apr
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    St John's Church

    American Rhapsody

    Sun 7 Jun
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  • View of the inside of the opera house from the side of upper circle, the stage curtains are closed and match the green of the seats. Ornate gold plaster work covers the ceiling

    Buxton Opera House

    One of the UK's finest examples of Frank Matcham design, delivering year-round entertainment in a truly iconic setting.
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    Pavilion Arts Centre

    Our intimate venue champions small-scale and new work, and is home to our community and participation programme, BOH Creates.
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Latest News from Buxton Opera House

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    A Fresh New Look and a Flourishing Future!

    22 September 2025
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  2. Two women in pale shirts and black ties sit on a dark stage holding glass tumblers. One wears a newspaper hat looking into the distance while the other looks at her.

    In conversation with Katherine Senior

    12 March 2026
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  3. The Full Monty Returns to Buxton!

    25 February 2026
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