You Can't Help Falling In Love With The Opera House.
Here I am about to go in to see a Music Hall Show
The great thing about the Buxton Opera House is the diverse and varied programming of the shows, something for everyone in the town and beyond. From Shakespeare's Globe & The Bristol Old Vic's Production Of The Little Match Girl to Hairspray. A Music Hall Show To Hawkwind, Lectures from Adventurers To World Class Comics. There was a Youth Theatre Production of Westside Story which was Brilliant. For the Children Gangster Granny to The Dinosaur Zoo.
Interesting Dance Shows and an Opera Season.
As I am middle aged and back out having fun with money in my back pocket after bringing up Children, Marc Almond to Kim Wilde.
Tell Me More Charles.
Well with a population of 22,000 it is amazing that the Theatre can survive, but the towns people are so proud of the theatre that they make a point of going and the programming gives them all a chance. You get in a Taxi and the lady driving tells you about The Lady Boys From Bangkok she saw there, in the factories you hear the delight of the adventurers, comics and bands. Then you are sat over lunch and hear old ladies excited about a play. I could go on and on, but just have to say Marvellous
I was so impressed with the Little Match Girl but this I find truly amazing; Elvis's Band played two concerts in the UK this year and one of them was at The Opera House. On a sadder note I saw Ken Dodd on his last tour here, May He Rest In Peace.
Summing Up
I feel that I have something in common with everyone in Buxton which is the Love for the Theatre and the Town. The building is splendid, but more importantly it has a heart that opens to all.
