Don’t Miss Simon Butteriss at the International Gilbert & Sullivan Festival
The very model of a modern Major-General!
Watch Simon Butteriss perform the iconic “Major-General’s Song” in this exclusive clip from John Savournin’s acclaimed production of The Pirates of Penzance.
Then experience the full production live at the International Gilbert & Sullivan Festival, 1–15 August 2026. It’s one of this year’s Festival highlights and a performance not to be missed.
See Simon Again in The Best of Gilbert & Sullivan Concert
Simon Butteriss also stars in our ever-popular Best of Gilbert & Sullivan Concert.
Join us for a sparkling evening featuring the National Festival Orchestra, conducted by John Andrews, together with outstanding soloists from the National Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company: Simon Butteriss, Phoebe Smith, Bruce Graham, Gaynor Keeble and Alex Aldren.
And there’s a chance to join in too! Words are provided, so you can help raise the roof of Buxton Opera House by singing along to some of Gilbert & Sullivan’s best-loved choruses.
See one of Britain’s finest Gilbert & Sullivan performers in two unforgettable Festival events!