New to Buxton?

FAQs

I’ve never been to Buxton Opera House before, what can I expect? Buxton Opera House is a beautiful theatre and is one of the finest examples of Frank Matcham theatre design.

Where is everything located in the theatre? Stalls – Ground floor - Small bar, accessible entrance and toilet, two ice cream sales points, merchandise stand, ladies’ and gents’ toilets, and Box Office are all on this level. Dress Circle - First floor - Largest bar, ice cream sales point, ladies’ and gents’ toilets, Matcham Gallery, and the Dress Circle Boxes are all on this level. Upper Circle - Second floor - Bar area, ladies’ toilets and ice cream sales point are on this level. Gallery – Third floor (See the seating plan on page 26)

*Please note there are no lifts to the upper floor

Is there an Induction Loop System or Infra-Red Headsets? There are passive infra-red (PIR) systems in both the Opera House & Pavilion Arts Centre for people with hearing impairments. This works through a special headset rather than your hearing aid and is available from the theatre. Please reserve one when you book your tickets (a £10 cash deposit is required). There is also an induction loop system at both Box Office venues.

Will there be a Utopia Pavilion as in previous Harrogate Festivals? No. There is no space large enough to accommodate a Utopia Pavilion. However, the Pavilion Gardens adjoining the Opera House offer food, drinks, bar and an ice cream parlour. (See Buxton Venues on pages 4 and 5 for more information).

Will there be a Festival Club after the show? Yes, we are pleased to advise that the Festival Club will open at 10 pm every evening after the show in the Opera House, next door in the Pavilion Gardens. The Festival will have exclusive use of this space and there will be a bar, supper and entertainment through to midnight. Entry is £3.00

Will there be a G&S shop and Information Desk? Yes, the Festival will have two portacabins located on the right-hand side of the Opera House. These will be staffed throughout the event.

If you have any additional questions, please email sarah@gsfestivals.org