Matcham Membership Changes
We’re making changes to our Matcham Membership scheme over the next 12 months. Our Membership scheme saves you money and ensures you can secure seats to fabulous theatre, music and comedy and more at Buxton Opera House year-on-year.
From Thu 27 Aug 2026, four pre-existing levels will not be available to renew, and there will be one streamlined Matcham Membership level available to purchase at £35 annually. This was previously known as ‘Matcham Premier Membership’. This is available for purchase on our website here and via the Box Office on 01298 72190.
The following previous Matcham Membership levels will be discontinued:
- Matcham Senior
- Matcham Joint Senior
- Matcham Individual
- Matcham Individual & Senior
This is a first step to streamline our membership scheme. These changes aim to simplify the current membership programme, ahead of a series of further changes that we intend to roll out next year. We look forward to keeping our members informed about all exciting developments to this loyalty programme.
If you are currently a Matcham Premier member, no action is required. Your membership will continue to renew in line with your existing renewal preferences. The only change is that Matcham Premier will now be renamed Matcham Membership.
Why we’re making changes
Our Matcham Membership scheme has supported Buxton Opera House for more than 12 years, and we're incredibly grateful to everyone who has been part of that journey.
As costs, audience expectations and the theatre landscape have changed, it's time for our membership scheme to evolve too. We're making some updates to create a simpler, more sustainable programme that continues to offer great value to members while helping support the future of Buxton Opera House.
These changes are just the first step, with more exciting improvements planned over the coming year. We'll keep members updated as new benefits and opportunities are introduced.
Thank you for your continued support. Every membership helps us bring great entertainment, creative opportunities and community programmes to Buxton and beyond.
Membership Changes FAQS
How to Renew
If you are on a Membership level which will be discontinued:
You will continue to receive your membership benefits according to your previous membership level until its expiration date. You can check when your membership expires by logging into your account and navigating to ‘Memberships’, or by calling the Box Office.
When your membership expires, we would love to welcome you to renew as a revised Matcham Member (£35 annually), ensuring you can continue to benefit from a range of perks for theatre lovers.
Your membership will not automatically renew at the Matcham Member level, so if you would like to renew and continue to support the Opera House as a member, please contact our friendly Box Office team who are always happy to help on 01298 72190, or via boxoffice@boh.org.uk.
If you are already on the £35 annual membership level:
If you are already accessing the benefits of the previous ‘Matcham Premier Membership’ at £35 annually, and your membership is set to auto-renew, your membership will renew automatically and there is nothing for you to do. The only change is that Matcham Premier will now be renamed the Matcham Membership.
If your membership is not set to auto-renew, you will be contacted about renewing your membership in the normal way.
What are the Membership Benefits?
Our membership enables members to access a range of fantastic benefits, including:
- Discounts on a wide range of shows – 4 discounted tickets per performance
- Flexible booking reservations – we’ll hold your seats until one week before the show (or two weeks for high-demand events)
- Priority booking access – be among the first to secure your favourite seats
- Exclusive email updates – stay in the loop with new show announcements and behind-the-scenes content
Currently, membership benefits remain unchanged from the previous membership programme. However, as a Matcham Member for £35 per year, you will be able to access two additional discounted tickets per eligible performance (four in total).
Further Help
If you have any questions or would like support, our Box Office team is always happy to help. Please contact our friendly team on 01298 72190 or email boxoffice@boh.org.uk.