The National Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company is the G&S Festival's resident professional company. It returns to Buxton with three brand-new productions of all-time favourites, The Mikado, The Yeomen of the Guard, The Pirates of Penzance and the acclaimed, The Best of Gilbert & Sullivan Concert. The Mikado is one of the best-loved and famous of all the Gilbert &...
The fun never ends! Join us after every show in the Pavilion Gardens - just next door to the Opera House for entertainment, food and a late night bar. Tickets on the door. Open until midnight.
Gilbert & Sullivan expert Stephen Turnbull introduces The Mikado with fascinating background information and musical excerpts. Perfect timing for this afternoon’s matinee performance.
The Mikado is one of the best-loved and famous of all the Gilbert & Sullivan operas, and this brand-new production stars Simon Butteriss. Nanki-Poo, the son of the Emperor of Japan, has fled to the town of Titipu to escape a forced marriage with the ugly, elderly Katisha. He falls in love with Yum-Yum, who is engaged to Ko-Ko, the...
The Yeomen of the Guard is set in the Tower of London and is the most emotionally engaging of the G&S canon combining tragedy and despair with W S Gilbert's sharp wit and satire. Colonel Fairfax is doomed to execution on a false charge of sorcery. To avoid leaving his estate to his cousin and accuser, he secretly marries a...
The fun never ends! Join us after every show in the Pavilion Gardens - just next door to the Opera House for entertainment, food and a late night bar. Tickets on the door. Open until midnight.
Secretary of the Sir Arthur Sullivan Society, Stephen Turnbull treats us to a talk about Sullivan’s ballets including L’Ille Enchantée, Victoria and Merrie England, the Thespis Ballet Suite and Pineapple Poll. Delightful.
We are delighted to welcome our first UNIFest production to Buxton since 2013. Newcastle University Gilbert & Sullivan Society have been fantastic supporters of the Festival, and we look forward to their interpretation of this much-loved favourite opera.
The Gilbert & Sullivan Festival welcomes New London Opera Group, competing for the International Festival Trophy sponsored by Theatrical Adventures G&S River Cruises. Founded in 2003, The New London Opera Group (newLOG) is a not-for-profit company dedicated to producing high-quality productions in London and on tour. The rich but witless Alexis is engaged to the beautiful Aline. They are deeply...
The fun never ends! Join us after every show in the Pavilion Gardens - just next door to the Opera House for entertainment, food and a late night bar. Tickets on the door. Open until midnight.
This guided, in-depth, non-strenuous amble around lower Buxton allows you to get up close and personal with the fascinating history and heritage of the lower town and its landmarks. SOLD OUT
The University of Southampton Light Opera Society last performed in UNIFest in Buxton in 2013, and we can’t wait to see them back on stage in the Pavilion Arts Centre. Look out for a folk theme and traditional dances as John Wellington Wells wields his magic potion, and the villagers fall in love with the most unsuitable people!
The Gilbert & Sullivan Festival welcomes Peak Opera, competing for the International Festival Trophy sponsored by Theatrical Adventures G&S River Cruises. Peak Opera was founded in 2005 to perform at the Festival in Buxton – hence the name “Peak” Opera! The Gondoliers is a glorious, sunny opera and one of the most popular G&S operas. It is a tale of...
The fun never ends! Join us after every show in the Pavilion Gardens - just next door to the Opera House for entertainment, food and a late night bar. Tickets on the door. Open until midnight.
G&S expert and Secretary of the Sir Arthur Sullivan Society, Stephen Turnbull introduces The Pirates of Penzance with fascinating background information and musical excerpts. Perfect timing for today’s performances.
Our Coach will whisk you away to one of the most beautiful stately homes in the country. Enjoy a guided tour and time to wander the perfectly manicured grounds before your return journey. You will be back in Buxton by 5pm. Coach departs from outside Buxton Opera House
The National Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company is the G&S Festival's resident professional company. It returns to Buxton with three brand-new productions of all-time favourites, The Mikado, The Yeomen of the Guard, The Pirates of Penzance and the acclaimed The Best of Gilbert & Sullivan Concert. Welcome onboard the pirate ship and join the National G&S Opera Company in a...
The National Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company is the G&S Festival's resident professional company. It returns to Buxton with three brand-new productions of all-time favourites, The Mikado, The Yeomen of the Guard, The Pirates of Penzance and the acclaimed The Best of Gilbert & Sullivan Concert. Welcome onboard the pirate ship and join the National G&S Opera Company in a...
David Wilmore was educated at Newcastle University where he became involved with the restoration of the Tyne Theatre & Opera House. He formed theatresearch in 1986 and has been involved in many theatre restoration projects including the Georgian Theatre Royal, Richmond, Theatre Royal Newcastle upon Tyne, Theatre Royal, Bristol and the Gaiety Theatre & Opera House, Isle of Man.
Come and Dance a Cachucha with York University G&S Society as they bring a sparkling production of the lively and ever-popular The Gondoliers to Buxton.
Enjoy three shows for the price of one with this phenomenal performance by North West Productions, accompanied by The National Festival Orchestra.
The fun never ends! Join us after every show in the Pavilion Gardens - just next door to the Opera House for entertainment, food and a late night bar. Tickets on the door. Open until midnight.
Donald Smith travels from the USA annually to visit the Festival and is a serious collector of G&S memorabilia. Come along and hear about his collection before you visit the Memorabilia Fair tomorrow.
Grosvenor Light Opera Company is one of London’s leading G&S Society and one of the only amateur operatic societies to rehearse and perform in Central London. The Grand Duke, or The Statutory Duel, is the final Savoy opera written by Gilbert & Sullivan.
The National Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company is the G&S Festival's resident professional company. It returns to Buxton with three brand-new productions of all-time favourites, The Mikado, The Yeomen of the Guard, The Pirates of Penzance and the acclaimed The Best of Gilbert & Sullivan Concert. Featuring principal singers from the National Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company, this fabulous programme...
The fun never ends! Join us after every show in the Pavilion Gardens - just next door to the Opera House for entertainment, food and a late night bar. Tickets on the door. Open until midnight.
The Festival Memorabilia Fair is a great place to meet collectors and browse all things G&S, from old recordings, scores, china and much more. If you would like to exhibit, contact sarah@gsfestivals.org. Free entry for visitors.
Join Festival favourite and former D’Oyly Carte member Roberta Morrell for a fascinating talk about Gilbert & Sullivan.
The Yeomen of the Guard is set in the Tower of London and is the most emotionally engaging of the G&S canon combining tragedy and despair with W S Gilbert's sharp wit and satire. Colonel Fairfax is doomed to execution on a false charge of sorcery. To avoid leaving his estate to his cousin and accuser, he secretly marries a...
The Youth Production is one of the highlights of the G&S Festival, and every year we are blown away by the enthusiasm and talent of our cast. If you know any young people between 9 and 18 who want to enjoy this fantastic experience, email sarah@gsfestivals.org for more information.
Join us for a fabulous luncheon in our favourite venue - the Lee Wood Hotel. And we will be bringing some fantastic entertainers along too.
The Opera North Youth Company, the junior performing wing of Opera North, is proud to present the much-loved comic opera Trial by Jury. Join members of the Youth Chorus as they return to Buxton with this hilarious courtroom farce, accompanied by musicians from the Opera North Youth Orchestra.
The Mikado is one of the best-loved and famous of all the Gilbert & Sullivan operas, and this brand-new production Simon Butteriss. Nanki-Poo, the son of the Emperor of Japan, has fled to the town of Titipu to escape a forced marriage with the ugly, elderly Katisha. He falls in love with Yum-Yum, who is engaged to Ko-Ko, the Lord...
The Mikado is one of the best-loved and famous of all the Gilbert & Sullivan operas, and this brand-new production stars Simon Butteriss. Nanki-Poo, the son of the Emperor of Japan, has fled to the town of Titipu to escape a forced marriage with the ugly, elderly Katisha. He falls in love with Yum-Yum, who is engaged to Ko-Ko, the...
The fun never ends! Join us after every show in the Pavilion Gardens - just next door to the Opera House for entertainment, food and a late night bar. Tickets on the door. Open until midnight.
