A Fresh New Look and a Flourishing Future!

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Welcome to our new identity: vibrant, contemporary, and full of heart.

At Buxton Opera House, we stand proudly for entertainment, community and heritage. Driven by creativity, our mission is to ignite a thriving, artistic community; building inspiring opportunities with and for our audiences; and creating internationally renowned theatre experiences that impact locally and beyond our ‘Theatre in the Hills’.

For the past year, our dedicated teams have been carefully reimagining how we express who we are. As we continue to grow beyond the local area, through our Created in Buxton productions, professional development pathways, wellbeing-led projects, and creative collaborations, we felt it was time for a brand that better reflects not only what we do, but who we serve: an extraordinary audience as diverse, passionate and creative as the art we share.

As a charity, we exist to spark creativity. From within our two stunning heritage venues to spaces across the High Peak, we are home to more than just fantastic entertainment. We are a powerhouse of artistic energy – a place where talent is nurtured, creativity is cultivated, and everyone is invited to be part of something lasting. This is reflected in everything we do, from our main stage and Arts Centre productions, to the inspiring work of Buxton Opera House Creates, our community participation programme.

We hope this refreshed look invites you in, makes you feel at home, and inspires you to get involved: to create, to learn, to connect, and to grow. Browse our latest programme of shows and participation activities, and step into a world where creativity belongs to everyone.

We are deeply thankful to Arts Council England for their continued support, and recently to The National Lottery Heritage Fund for helping us safeguard the future of our beloved Frank Matcham building. Stay tuned as exciting possibilities unfold!