Event Descriptions 2007

Events marked * denote advanced bookings can be made from the Opera House Box Office 0845 127 2190 (or online) from June.

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Comedy

Barrel of Laughs Comedy

Barrel of Laughs Comedy Nights - Underground Events
Underground's sell-out comedy nights return - with three evenings of unpredictable, side-splitting comedy in the Barrel Room. Nationally famous successes such as Steve Day and Norman Lovett are joined by exciting newcomers, including comedy magician Matt Pritchard. All compèred by Buxton's very own Kayleigh MacDonald. Check out www.undergroundvenues.co.uk/comedy for up-to-date info.
Underground Venues - Barrel Room 6, 13, 20 Jul 8:30pm to 10:30pm £7.00 Children £5.00 Concessions £6.00 Review
Direct bookings via 07980 29 29 78 www.undergroundvenues.co.uk/book

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*Beer! by Mark Distin & Stephen Michael Lowe - Kobal Theatre Company
Have you ever been woken from a drunken stupor by a pink elephant telling you to brew your own beer? Hapless dreamer Stan Watkins has. Taking the advice Stan attempts to get his life on track by brewing the perfect pint in this intoxicating new comedy drama. For details visit www.kobaltheatrecompany.co.uk
Nice One-Old Clubhouse 15-18 Jul 9:30pm to 11:00pm £8.00 Children and Concessions £7.00 - not suitable for those under 15 Review
Direct bookings via www.nicevenues.co.uk 07989 670137
Direct Opera House Online Booking

Bill Woolland

Bill Woolland Stands and Delivers - Bill Woolland
A regular at Buxton Buzz this naturally funny man and easy-going raconteur comes back to the Fringe with his sell out stand-up comic alternative look at life from a cornucopia of material. Plenty of new material as well as the usual smattering of healthy banter with the crowd.
Nice One-Old Clubhouse 8 Jul 9:30pm to 11:00pm £7.00 Children and Concessions n/a Review
Direct bookings via 07989 670137 www.nicevenues.co.uk

Tom & Yaz pretending to be in a car

Crash Course - Part 0 of The Transport Trilogy - Three's Company
Tom Crawshaw and Yaz Al-Shaater return as the hapless Mike and Nick in the long-awaited prequel to the award-winning Platformation and Plane of Existence. This anarchic, runaway comedy blends script and audience suggestions to form a series of snowballing sketches bound towards a calamitous catastrophe - which changes every night! www.threescompany.co.uk
Underground Venues - Barrel Room 9-10 Jul 10:00pm to 10:45pm, 13-16 Jul 6:00pm to 6:45pm, 16-18, 21 Jul 10:00pm to 10:45pm £5.00 Concessions £4.00 Review
Direct bookings via 07980 29 29 78 www.undergroundvenues.co.uk/book

Steve Day

Deafy's Island Discs - Steve Day
Radio 4's Steve Day, comedian and actor, hearing-impaired since the age of eighteen, plays and talks about seven records he remembers and misses most. Come along and hear what he can't. **** Chortle. **** Three Weeks. 'Revelatory and very funny'. The Guardian. www.isitmyround.com
Underground Venues - Barrel Room 12, 15-16 Jul 8:30pm to 9:30pm £6.50 Children £5.50 Review
Direct bookings via 07980 29 29 78 www.undergroundvenues.co.uk/book

Just the two of us.

An Evening with... - The Flying Faux Pas
Highly original comedy duo specialising in hilarious comedy songs, sketches and skits. The funniest thing ever to come out of Stoke-on-Trent (and believe me some funny things have come out of Stoke). For more see: www.myspace.com/flyingfauxpas
Hydro Cafe 6 Jul 7:30pm to 9:30pm, Prince of Wales 7, 13 Jul 5:00pm to 7:00pm, Hydro Cafe 20 Jul 7:30pm to 9:30pm £4.00 Children £2.50 Concessions £3.00 Review

Five Go Mad in Buxton - Black Box Theatre School
Lashings of ginger beer! Dick, George, Julian, Anne and Timmy visit sunny Buxton. But... what is the unexplained stupor taking a grip of the townsfolk? Is something amiss in the picturesque town? Our sleuths leave no stone unturned in this parody of / tribute to Enid Blyton.
Underground Venues - Pauper's Pit 19-21 Jul 2:30pm to 3:30pm £6.00 Children £4.00 Concessions £5.00 - Oodles of fun for the entire family! Review
Direct bookings via 07980 29 29 78 www.undergroundvenues.co.uk/book

Andrew O'Neil

Futuristicelectrodeathninja9000 - Andrew O'Neil
Hallucinations of a five-year-old boy undergoing experimental medical treatment, plus stand-up comedy. 'A bit odd, but very funny.' Steve Coogan. 'Everyone around me fell about laughing.' The Scotsman. 'Keeping the true flame of creativity burning bright.' TimeOut. 'Clever comedy for those who like their laughs original, off-kilter and cliche-free.' ****TheList. www.andrewoneill.co.uk
Underground Venues - Barrel Room 18-19 Jul 8:30pm to 9:30pm £6.50 Children £5.50 Review
Direct bookings via 07980 29 29 78 www.undergroundvenues.co.uk/book

Futurology Live! (Credit: Grafx by ClrDwelr - RDimages.com)

Futurology Live! - Lab Monkey Productions
Predicting the past is easy. Predicting the future is not. Join Dr Johnny Façade as he exposits on and demonstrates Futurology - a soothsaying phenomenon sweeping the world with its technological broom. A feast of magic, mentalism and pseudo-science. 'Rapid-fire delivery of jokes and well-rehearsed sleight of hand.' Fringe Review 2006.
Underground Venues - Pauper's Pit 7, 12, 19 Jul 10:00pm to 11:00pm, 22 Jul 5:00pm to 6:00pm £6.00 Children and Concessions £5.00 Review
Direct bookings via 07980 29 29 78 www.undergroundvenues.co.uk/book

Chin Chin.  Make mine a G&T.  Ice and a slice.

The Game of Two Halves - Mediamedea
Pete and Simon are a couple. Tom - Pete's opinionated, homophobic pal - gets tickets for the footy. Simon invites himself along which is fine, except that Tom doesn't know that Pete's gay. A fish-out-of-water comedy about secrets, assumption and football. Best New Writing / Best Director at 2006 Studio Salford awards.
Nice One-Old Clubhouse 11-14 Jul 9:30pm to 11:00pm £8.00 Children and Concessions £7.00 - Strong language Review
Direct bookings via 07989 670 137 or www.nicevenues.co.uk

I, Lear

I, Lear - The Black Sheep
Two of the country's finest thespians revive the gasping corpse of British theatre live on stage, culminating in a two-hand version of King Lear that'll leave you in tears. 'I have never seen anything so funny in a theatre in my life'. BBC. Directed by Cal McCrystal. www.blacksheepcomedy.co.uk
Underground Venues - Pauper's Pit 12-15 Jul 8:30pm to 9:30pm £7.00 Children and Concessions £6.00 Review
Direct bookings via 07980 29 29 78 www.undergroundvenues.co.uk/book

Intelligence - Bill Bruce
Take a pinch of cleverness, add a soupçon of wit and sprinkle generously with laughter. Voila, you're pretentious! And this is the show pour vous. High-definition comedy downloaded right into your face. 'Massively talented. Breathtakingly good.' **** Chortle. 'Utterly hilarious.' Buxton Fringe Review 2006.
Underground Venues - Barrel Room 10-11, 14 Jul 8:30pm to 9:30pm £6.50 Children and Concessions £5.50 Review
Direct bookings via 07980 29 29 78 / www.undergroundvenues.co.uk/book

Written by Rebecca Mahon. Performed by Sally Siner & Rebecca Mahon.

It`s Not Unusual - Central Line Touring
Part play, part stand-up, and a dash of karaoke, It's Not Unusual lifts the lid on a knicker-throwing, Tom Jones-loving obsession. Join Donna and Ceri for unpredictable weekend in Pontypridd. Rebecca Mahon was nominated for Best Newcomer at the 2006 Leicester Comedy Festival awards.
Nice One-Old Clubhouse 6-7 Jul 7:30pm to 8:40pm, 9-10 Jul 9:30pm to 10:40pm £8.00 Children n/a Concessions £7.00 - Age 15 upwards Review
Direct bookings via 07989 670 137 or www.nicevenues.co.uk

Who has the key?

Job #143 - Mediamedea
Angry at life . . . and the wife, Alfie finds himself kidnapped, handcuffed and thrown into a cell. Not long in isolation he is soon joined by another hooded victim. Who is he, why are they both there, who is behind it and why oh why don't they have convincing sound effects?
Nice One-Old Clubhouse 12-14 Jul 5:30pm to 7:00pm £8.00 Children and Concessions £7.00 - some strong language Review
Direct bookings via 07989 670 137 or www.nicevenues.co.uk

Mik Sitting

Mik Artistik's Ego Trip - Mik Artistik
Comedian, poet, singer, and performance artist - 'unpredictable, unnerving and with his tendency to incorporate his audience in the act, impossible to ignore.' The words of his songs quickly invade your mind. Tunes like Two Chickens, 44 Years to Live, Crook-lock, will have you smiling, chuckling, then laughing out loud.
Nice One-Old Clubhouse 19-21 Jul 9:30pm to 11:00pm £8.00 Children n/a Concessions £7.00 - Over 15 Review
Direct bookings via 07989 670 137 www.nicevenues.co.uk

Terry Saunders

Missed Connections - Terry Saunders
A story about lonely people trying desperately to find the stranger they fell in love with on a bus, a girl trying to be other people's strangers, a failed optician and the missed connections that cult storytelling comedian Terry regrets now he's happy. 'Wonderfully written, poignant and quirky...' Chortle. www.terrysaunders.co.uk
Underground Venues - Barrel Room 21 Jul 8:30pm to 9:30pm £6.50 Children £5.50 Review
Direct bookings via 07980 29 29 78 www.undergroundvenues.co.uk/book

Norman Lovett

Norman Lovett's Slide Show - Norman Lovett
The veteran stand-up and Red Dwarf star comes to Buxton for the first time. Norman says: 'If you only go to one show this year, don't bother coming to mine you tight gits! Seriously, it'll be funny!' 'Exquisite stand-up comedy...' The Guardian. 'A natural-born comic.' Edinburgh Evening News. www.normanlovett.co.uk
Underground Venues - Barrel Room 7-9 Jul 8:30pm to 9:30pm £6.50 Children £5.50 Review
Direct bookings via 07980 29 29 78 www.undergroundvenues.co.uk/book

The package: Soulful Pontefract gangster MOFFAT takes a hammering.

The Package - Tam Hinton and Swine Theatre
Comedy/horror/philosophy/swearing - from the winners of 2006's Best Comedy. Mysterious businessman Moffat struggles against twisted wierdoes (machine fancying Sarah; cruel government pervert Mr Glass; gorgeous pouting ghost Miffy; papier mache gangster Midgley). Why does everyone want The Package? What's in it? Come along for't unwrapping and find out... See more at: www.youtube.com/SWiNETHEA
***CANCELLED***

Play on Words by Tom Crawshaw

Play on Words by Tom Crawshaw - Three's Company
The multi-award-winning tragi-comedy returns home - after sell-out success at last year's Fringe - as part of its premiere professional tour. Join Fred and Eddie on a race against time to save their long-lost friend Jen, facing cross words, dried fruit and a theatre technician who thinks he's seen the light. www.threescompany.co.uk
Buxton Infant School 12-18 Jul 8:00pm to 9:15pm £8.00 Children £6.00 Concessions £7.00 Review
Direct bookings via 07980 29 29 78 www.undergroundvenues.co.uk/book

*The Seven Year Hitch - Buxton Young Farmers' Club
One-act play lasting one hour. The play takes place in a farmhouse kitchen. When grandad dies a day early no one could imagine the events that unfold. An award-winning farce written by local farmer Peter Slack and Buxton Young Farmers' Club.
Pavilion Gardens-Paxton Suite 12-13 Jul 7:30pm to 8:45pm £5.00 Children £2.50 Concessions n/a Review
Direct bookings via Through Opera House only
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George Telfer in Stirring Finish

Stirring Finish - The Good Theatre Company
On the eve of his 50th birthday Richard has come to a conclusion. Funerals leave a lot to be desired. Award-winning Buxton Festival actor George Telfer in Tim Elgood's highly poignant comedy about what might have been - what is - and what might yet come to pass. 'Stirring Finish' is directed by Pete Meakin who was the Associate Director at Derby Playhouse for 8 years and is now Head of Arts for Derby City Council.
Underground Venues - Pauper's Pit 6-8 Jul 5:00pm to 6:15pm, 14-15 Jul 2:00pm to 3:15pm, 17-18 Jul 8:00pm to 9:15pm £8.00 Children and Concessions £6.00 Review
Direct bookings via 07980 29 29 78 www.undergroundvenues.co.uk/book

Summat an' Nowt - Delights To Peep Theatre Company
Set in Lancashire, this series of sketches explores the comedy of everyday life. A host of eccentric and colourful characters, including a manic mother, a drunken pensioner, a bizarre zookeeper, a nosy neighbour and a square-bashing PE teacher all tackle life and its misfortunes. www.undergroundvenues.co.uk/nowt
Underground Venues - Pauper's Pit 20-21 Jul 5:00pm to 6:00pm, 22 Jul 2:30pm to 3:30pm £6.50 Children and Concessions £6.00 Review
Direct bookings via 07980 29 29 78 www.undergroundvenues.co.uk/book

*Teechers by John Godber - Crewe Lyceum Theatre Group
Teechers is a comedy based in Whitehall High School. We meet characters that we recognise as ourselves or people we knew at school. A performance with basic ingredients and anything can happen in a drama lesson!
Pavilion Gardens-Paxton Suite 21 Jul 8:00pm to 9:45pm £5.00 Children and Concessions £3.50 - Use of mild language Review
Direct Opera House Online Booking

'To Be Seen: A Wonderful Horse'

To Be Seen: A Wonderful Horse - Drunken Chorus Arts Collective
An introduction to a show that never begins. Two performers attempt to 'warm-up' the audience, easing them in gently to a show that promises wonder and spectacle. Italo Calvino, Johnny Cash and the four horsemen of the apocalypse combine in this painful cabaret parody.
Underground Venues - Pauper's Pit 13-14 Jul 4:00pm to 5:00pm, 16-17 Jul 6:30pm to 7:30pm, 18-19 Jul 5:00pm to 6:00pm £6.50 Children and Concessions £6.00 Review
Direct bookings via 07980 29 29 78 www.undergroundvenues.co.uk/book

Bob's not her uncle

Undiscovered / The Dukes of Hazzard, Me Mum and a Sticky Finger - Bob's not her Uncle, but He's Mine
Two solo stand-up shows offer a mild romp through the relationships we experience in our lives. In Undiscovered, Carys Kaiser is looking for love, or not, as the case may be. In The Dukes of Hazzard, Me Mum and a Sticky Finger, Lou Conran has the hideous realisation of turning 30, again.
Nice One-Old Clubhouse 18-21 Jul 5:30pm to 6:30pm £7.00 Children n/a Concessions £6.00 - Adults only Review
Direct bookings via 07989 670 137 www.nicevenues.co.uk

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Dance

Journalist & Hope

Journalist and Hope - Split Soul Dance Theatre
Poetry meets dance in this moving story - direct from London's ICA. Two women in a cafe - one androgynous and jaded, one soft and loving - who are both very alone. Somehow, despite their differences, they manage to connect. Directed by Eva Liparova, choreography by Sarah Way. www.undergroundvenues.co.uk/journalist
Buxton Infant School 7-8 Jul 1:00pm to 1:30pm, 13, 20-21 Jul 6:00pm to 6:30pm £5.00 Children and Concessions £4.00 Review
Direct bookings via 07980 29 29 78 www.undergroundvenues.co.uk/book

Proprioception - Domod
One woman + five minutes = unique dance. A solo dance telling the story of one woman's experience of hyper-mobile-joint syndrome: the strange symptoms and the long fight for health. Watch the dance and come on her journey to accept her disability and finally live a life without pain. Time approximate, weather permitting.
The Square Courtyard 21 Jul 2:00pm to 2:05pm Free
for further information 07811 404 809

Sensational Salsa's Linval & Justine

*Salsa Ball - Sensational Salsa
Join Sensational Salsa and Jaso Fula Latin band for a spectacular evening of salsa and live music in the opulent setting of the Palace Ballroom. Dress your best (optional black tie), for a very special evening dancing to Jaso Fula's infectious mix of Latin jazz.
Palace Hotel-High Peak Room 13 Jul 8:00pm to 1:00am £15.00 Children and Concessions n/a - Adults only Review
Direct bookings via 07966004810 or sensationalsalsa@yahoo.co.uk
Direct Opera House Online Booking

Siyaya - The Zimbabwean Sensation return...

ThaTha - Siyaya Arts
After selling out the Barrel Room and the Opera House, Siyaya bring their latest sensational show to Buxton. Fresh from Africa, colourful, climactic and bursting with energy, this infectious and uplifting production tells the story of spiritual and political struggle, with traditional dance, costume and heartwarming, toe-tapping songs. www.undergroundvenues.co.uk/siyaya
Buxton Infant School 7 Jul 3:00pm to 4:00pm, 6:00pm to 7:00pm, 15 Jul 3:00pm to 4:00pm, 6:00pm to 7:00pm, 22 Jul 3:00pm to 4:00pm, 6:00pm to 7:00pm £8.00 Children and Concessions £7.00 Review
Direct bookings via 07980 29 29 78 www.undergroundvenues.co.uk/book

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Drama

AWOL

AWOL - Black Box Theatre Company
Selling out your country is unforgivable . . . justifying that action - hopeless. AWOL is a hard-hitting psychological thriller of intrigue and deceit chronicling the events following the abduction of a defector - a scientist / designer of a lethal killing machine, a weapon of mass destruction.
Underground Venues - Pauper's Pit 13-16 Jul 10:00pm to 11:00pm £7.00 Children n/a Concessions £6.00 - Contains material some may find offensive Review
Direct bookings via 07980 29 29 78 www.undergroundvenues.co.uk/book

Alternative Medicine - Gloves Off
Patricia Hartshorne returns with this brand new show from Gloves Off. Naive and repressed, Enid's eyes are opened when she goes to work for Doctor Smythe-Wilkinson. Her confidence grows, as does her infatuation for her employer - but not his patients! Changes are coming. Can she cope? What's the alternative?
Nice One-Old Clubhouse 12-15 Jul 7:30pm to 9:00pm £8.00 Children n/a Concessions £7.00 Review
Direct bookings via 07989 670 137 www.nicevenues.co.uk

YELLOWDOG THEATRE

*Blistered - Yellow Dog Theatre
What if you're stuck 400 feet up? With a slasher? Who's been done for GBH? Who's got a thing about birds? And a knife? And is rather inept socially? This dark comedy from Yellowdog Theatre tells how Marianne, never one for chatting although quite poshly educated, tries to cope.
Buxton Spa Swimming Pool-Activity Room 12-13 Jul 2:00pm to 3:00pm, 14 Jul 2:45pm to 3:45pm, 15 Jul 2:00pm to 3:00pm £6.00 Children and Concessions £5.00 - No young children Review
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*Blood Wedding / A Midsummer's Night Dream - Imagine Theatre Company
Two abridged productions of Lorca's tragedy and Shakespeare's comedy, performed by students from Buxton Community School. These two productions are to run alongside each other to demonstrate the range of talent within the school. Both pieces are directed by a collective group of sixth form students.
Buxton Community School-Drama Studio 7-8 Jul 7:00pm to 9:00pm £6.00 Children £3.00 Concessions £3.50 Review
Direct bookings via 07794060526 / 07951452623
Direct Opera House Online Booking

Event cancelled

Brand by Henrik Ibsen - Ibsen Theatre Company
Scotland's newest, most dynamic professional small-scale touring company present their powerful take on this gripping, visceral epic by Ibsen, 'The Father of Modern Drama'. Before A Doll's House there was Brand - the tragedy of a good man obsessed by fundamentalist passion. Stirring stuff. Five performances only - book early! www.ibsentheatrecompany.co.uk
***CANCELLED***

Trace Theatre

Cringe - Trace Theatre
A series of striking moments - from the confused minds of children to the troubled memories of adults - that challenge all we remember. As a dinner party occurs, irrational stories appear and then disappear and the guests find themselves doing things they shouldn't. 'Marbles anyone?'
Underground Venues - Pauper's Pit 17-19 Jul 4:00pm to 4:30pm £5.00 Children and Concessions £4.00 - Contains nudity and strong language Review
Direct bookings via 07980 29 29 78 www.undergroundvenues.co.uk/book

'From here to somewhere else'

Derbyshire Roots - Corridor Theatre Co.
An evening of Derbyshire People and Derbyshire Places. Both theatre and performance poetry burst out from this evening of original work penned by Corridor.
Underground Venues - Pauper's Pit 20-21 Jul 1:00pm to 2:00pm, 21 Jul 6:15pm to 7:15pm, 22 Jul 1:00pm to 2:00pm £6.00 Children and Concessions £5.00 Review
Direct bookings via 07980 29 29 78 www.undergroundvenues.co.uk/book

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The Dumb Waiter by Harold Pinter - Soapbox Theatre Company
In a dank cellar room two men await instructions. Ben and Gus took their tests together. They've proved themselves. They've always done their job. But now he's playing games. What's the idea? Tension and terror are rife in Pinter's magnificent comedy of menace.
Underground Venues - Pauper's Pit 19-21 Jul 7:45pm to 8:30pm £7.00 Children and Concessions £6.00 Review
Direct bookings via 07980 29 29 78 / www.undergroundvenues.co.uk/book

Funeral Songs - Human Pyramid Theatre Company
A young man watches his own funeral while four friends and relatives - his brother, a clown, a poet and a priest - struggle to make sense of his untimely demise. Funeral Songs explores belief in tragic circumstances, and the often emotionally cathartic, often hysterically funny ways that people deal with death.
Underground Venues - Pauper's Pit 6-7 Jul 6:45pm to 7:45pm, 9-11 Jul 6:30pm to 7:30pm £6.50 Children and Concessions £6.00 Review
Direct bookings via 07980 29 29 78 / www.undergroundvenues.co.uk/book

Godspell

Godspell - The Young Rec Theatre Company
This multi award-winning enthusiastic young company return with a new and vibrant production taking you on an emotional musical rollercoaster full of vitality, imagination and spectacular staging in the entirely apt setting of St John's with what promises to be the biggest show on the Fringe this year. The performance on Monday July 16th will now be a dress rehearsal because of illness to a lead actor. The rehearsal may be interrupted. Admission to the rehearsal will be £4.
St John's Church 16-18 Jul 7:00pm to 9:00pm, 19 Jul 6:00pm to 8:00pm, 20-21 Jul 7:00pm to 9:00pm £8.00 Children £4.00 Concessions £7.00 Review
Direct bookings via 07989 670 137 www.nicevenues.co.uk

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James Dean is Dead (Long Live James Dean) - Dorothy's Friends Productions
A look at the legend: the man behind the myth. An explosive exposé of the secret shocking life of a true Hollywood Icon! '...Skarvellis' script high-speeds it here and there like Dean's car swerving on the highway.' The Stage. 'I was shocked, delighted and mesmerised by this young actor.' Ham&High Express.
***CANCELLED***

Killer

Killer - Das Théatre
das théatre's first internally produced short concerning life, death, and the inconsiderate lack of distinction between the two. Written and directed by Derek Butcher, and featuring Steve Hanna in the title role. With performance poetry from Lucinda Cardey.
Underground Venues - Pauper's Pit 20-22 Jul 4:00pm to 4:30pm £4.00 Children and Concessions £3.00 Review
Direct bookings via 07980 29 29 78 www.undergroundvenues.co.uk/book

Photograph: Natasha Avouris

Ladybird by Vassily Sigarev - Northern Gap Theatre Company
Ladybird follows the events surrounding a group of friends on the eve of 19-year-old Dima's farewell party, before he leaves for the Russian army in Chechnya. This tale of friendship, humour, betrayal and violence is a multi-media production, featuring film and live performance. For more details visit www.northern-gap.co.uk
Nice One-Old Clubhouse 6-7 Jul 9:30pm to 11:00pm £8.00 Children n/a Concessions £7.00 - Contains strong language. Unsuitable for children Review
Direct bookings via www.nicevenues.co.uk or tel. 07989670137

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The Little Girl Who Was Too Fond of Matches - Impetuous Kinship
Marcia Carr (MEN Best Fringe Performer 2000) plays Alice, awaiting her prince in a fairytale-inspired world. Alice awakes to find her father dead, so the story begins... in an unrecognisable world of difficult questions... is the boy her brother? What's the terrifying secret? ...and, who lit the match? **** Scotsman. **** Herald. www.impetuouskinship.co.uk
Underground Venues - Pauper's Pit 7-8 Jul 2:00pm to 3:15pm, 8 Jul 6:45pm to 8:00pm £6.50 Children and Concessions £5.50 Review
Direct bookings via 07980 29 29 78 www.undergroundvenues.co.uk/book

Kaebide Theatre presents Clare McIntyre's "Low Level Panic"

Low Level Panic - Kaebide Theatre Company
A collision of comedy and conflict. Three characters embark on a journey of self-discovery and mutual antagonism. With constantly altering dynamics between them, we come to realise that they may share a flat but not many common experiences, views on the world or resolutions to their problems. www.undergroundvenues.co.uk/panic
Underground Venues - Pauper's Pit 8 Jul 12:30pm to 1:30pm, 9-10 Jul 5:00pm to 6:00pm £6.50 Children n/a Concessions £6.00 - Contains nudity & scenes of a sexual nature Review
Direct bookings via 07980 29 29 78 www.undergroundvenues.co.uk/book

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*Macbeth - 1623 theatre company
Prepare yourself for a lethal combination of witchcraft and murder as Macbeth and his wife conspire to kill the king and seize the crown. The gothic beauty of Shakespeare's sinister masterpiece is matched by the magnificent setting inside Poole's Cavern. A promenade performance from 1623 theatre ('Unusual and entertaining'. British Theatre Guide). It's not only the tone of Macbeth that's chilly ... remember to wrap up warm inside the cavern! More information at: www.1623theatre.co.uk
***CANCELLED***

Anna Beecher & Danny Holme in "The Man I Cure" (Photo: Yaz Al-Shaater)

The Man I Cure - Fat Content
A soldier crashes through the window of a sanatorium and recounts his altercation with Death. As the smell of institutional macaroni wafts down the corridors, memories, sexuality and the characters around him become inexplicably indefinite. He is left to contemplate his corporeal existence... for which there is no cure. www.undergroundvenues.co.uk/man-i-cure
Underground Venues - Pauper's Pit 7 Jul 4:00pm to 4:35pm, 19-21 Jul 9:00pm to 9:35pm £5.00 Children and Concessions £4.00 Review
Direct bookings via 07980 29 29 78 www.undergroundvenues.co.uk/book

Mother's Day - Moving Talent
When Clemency's daughters meet it is not the time for bitterness, anger or recriminations. But is it possible to set aside their differences for a day and present a united front when it is most needed? Local authors Patrick Gordon and Astrid Ayers will keep you guessing to the end.
Nice One-Old Clubhouse 9-11 Jul 7:30pm to 8:25pm £8.00 Children and Concessions £7.00 Review
Direct bookings via 07989670137 or www.nicevenues.co.uk

Penetrator

Penetrator - Das Théatre
Anthony Neilson's dark comedy from 1993 updated for 2007. Max and Alan's doss of a life is interrupted by an old friend on leave who is not only losing his mind, but is aware of a dark secret. Directed by Lucinda Cardey, featuring Derek Butcher, Joseph Ross-Williams and Steve Hanna.
Underground Venues - Pauper's Pit 20-21 Jul 10:00pm to 11:15pm £7.00 Children n/a Concessions £6.00 Review
Direct bookings via 07980 29 29 78 www.undergroundvenues.co.uk/book

Playtime For The Suicidal - Random Productions
A young man, struggling with depression, turns in desperation to a mysterious therapist, with questionable ethics. The scene is set for a gripping psychological drama to unfold, both shocking and darkly comic in equal measure - which leads the increasingly disturbing therapist and patient towards this play's final, explosive showdown.
Underground Venues - Pauper's Pit 16-17 Jul 5:00pm to 6:00pm, 18-20 Jul 6:15pm to 7:15pm £7.00 Children and Concessions £6.00 Review
Direct bookings via 07980 29 29 78 www.undergroundvenues.co.uk/book

Susie Hawthorne as Vivien Leigh

Scarlett Woman - Dotted Line Productions
Susie Hawthorne plays Vivien Leigh, whose ruthless determination to achieve the seemingly impossible won her marriage to the crown prince of British theatre, Laurence Olivier, and the most coveted role in screen history, Scarlett O'Hara in Gone With The Wind. 'Wish for it hard enough and anything can come true...'
Underground Venues - Pauper's Pit 10-11 Jul 8:00pm to 9:15pm, 12-13 Jul 6:30pm to 7:45pm £7.50 Children and Concessions £6.50 Review
Direct bookings via 07980 29 29 78 www.undergroundvenues.co.uk/book

Teechers:  Stephan Bessant, Elise Davison and Helen Blackmore.

Teechers - Blunt Instrument Theatre
Direct from a hugely popular sell-out run in Birmingham, Blunt Instrument Theatre bring this 'fast-paced, slick, highly entertaining and very funny' portrayal of life at Whitewall Comprehensive School to Buxton. It's a fast- paced, high-energy comedy presenting a world constantly on the brink of collapse!
Buxton Infant School 7 Jul 7:45pm to 9:15pm, 8 Jul 2:30pm to 4:00pm, 10-11 Jul 7:45pm to 9:15pm £8.00 Children and Concessions £7.00 - Contains some strong language Review
Direct bookings via 07980 29 29 78 / www.undergroundvenues.co.uk/book

The Trial

The Trial - Bath University Student Theatre Com
A terrifying psychological trip into the life of Joseph K - an ordinary man who finds himself accused of a crime he did not commit. An exciting new production of Berkoff's inspiring play, adapted from Kafka's classic text, using surrealism and physicality and inspired by the paintings of Magritte. www.undergroundvenues.co.uk/thetrial
Buxton Infant School 14, 16-18 Jul 5:30pm to 7:00pm £7.00 Children and Concessions £6.00 Review
Direct bookings via 07980 29 29 78 www.undergroundvenues.co.uk/book

Under The Dirt

Under The Dirt - Vista Theatre and Trickster Theatre
'Hurt people, hurt people'. Four lives lived at the extremes, beyond 'normal'. Burrowing under the surface of the face we present to the outside world, 'Under the Dirt' by Claire Berry, is a powerful, blacker than black comedy about the dark side of human nature.
Underground Venues - Pauper's Pit 8-9 Jul 8:30pm to 9:30pm, 11-12 Jul 5:00pm to 6:00pm £6.00 Children n/a Concessions £5.00 - Contains adult content Review
Direct bookings via 07980 29 29 78 www.undergroundvenues.co.uk/book

Yesterday @  Nice One 16 -  21 July 7:30pm

Yesterday - Black Box Theatre Company
Ian Moore's award-winning black comedy, an exploration of fear, courage, heartache, humour and Jenga. Premiered at the 2006 Festival, receiving the Best Young Performer Award. 'Black Box . . . a company well-worth watching'. Marjorie Bates-Murphy - The Stage. 'A gem in the flickering embers of the 2006 Festival'. Festival Review.
Nice One-Old Clubhouse 16-21 Jul 7:30pm to 8:30pm £8.00 Children and Concessions £7.00 - None Review
Direct bookings via Nice Venue Box Office 07989 670137 or www.nicevenues.co.uk

Yesterday, When I Was Young

Yesterday, When I Was Young - Hope Theatre Company
'Outstanding...a hilarious, moving and enthralling piece of theatre.' Outnorthwest. The outrageous true story of Josie Pickering - housewife, lesbian, dominatrix, legend! This new comedy follows one woman's journey into a world of whips, basques and bondage to find her true calling as a dominatrix madam.
Underground Venues - Pauper's Pit 6, 9-10, 17-18 Jul 10:00pm to 11:00pm £7.00 Children and Concessions £6.00 Review
Direct bookings via 07980 29 29 78 www.undergroundvenues.co.uk/book

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Film

Sunday Shorts... new films on the fringe

Sunday Shorts - Underground Events
Buxton's one and only cinema is showcasing new independent films this Fringe! Experience our pick of the best shorts, from mini-comedies to short art-house films. Your ticket provides an eclectic collection from the most exciting new directors across Britain. A must for lovers of film and visual arts. www.undergroundvenues.co.uk/film
Underground Venues - Pauper's Pit 8, 15 Jul 4:00pm to 4:40pm £5.00 Children and Concessions £4.00
Direct bookings via 07980 29 29 78 www.undergroundvenues.co.uk/book

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For Families

FairLy Tales

FairLy Tales - The Black Sheep
Whose Line Is It Anyway? meets Jackanory in this improvised comedy for the whole family. Armed with a suitcase of props, a famous author spins stories on the hoof after his assistant destroys his books. 'Instant stories acted out hilariously'. Daily Mail. 'Children snort with delight'. Scotsman. www.blacksheepcomedy.co.uk
Underground Venues - Pauper's Pit 12-13 Jul 12:30pm to 1:30pm, Buxton Infant School 14 Jul, Underground Venues - Pauper's Pit 15 Jul 11:00am to noon £6.00 Children £4.00 Concessions £5.00 Review
Direct bookings via 07980 29 29 78 www.undergroundvenues.co.uk/book

Howard Read and Little Howard

Little Howard - Little Howard
Award-winning man-and-cartoon double-act Big and Little Howard come to Buxton with a show for all the family. As seen on The Slammer and Beat The Boss (CBBC), as well as Comedy Cuts (ITV). 'Genius creation'. Metro. 'I defy you not to be helplessly charmed'. Telegraph.
Buxton Infant School 21-22 Jul 1:30pm to 2:30pm £7.00 Children £5.00 Concessions £6.00 Review
Direct bookings via 07980 29 29 78 www.undergroundvenues.co.uk/book

Event cancelled

Mudfinger - John Steven
Mudfinger is a superhero who can turn people into mud with a kitchen roll, and is a comedy suitable for both children and adults. Mudfinger wears a brown costume and throws mud pies at people. Bring soap to throw at him, but beware, he'll turn you into mud. Watch out!
***CANCELLED***

Just 25% of our floor space. approx 20,000 bargain titles in stock

Outer Fringe Environmental Zone - Bookstore Brierlow Bar
A fortnight of events featuring environmental and ecological subjects. Find out about climate change, organic growing, energy sustainability, prospects for the future of the world's wildlife etc. Participants include Friends of the Earth, Green Party, local & national wildlife organisations etc. Weekend days child friendly. Details on .www.bookstore-derbyshire.co.uk. Events free - except for evening performances in The Dome (£5, £4 concessions).
Derby University Buxton-Lecture Theatre 9 Jul 7:00pm to 10:00pm, Brierlow Bar Bookstore 10-15 Jul 10:00am to 5:00pm, Derby University Buxton-Lecture Theatre 16 Jul 7:00pm to 10:00pm, Brierlow Bar Bookstore 17 Jul 10:00am to 4:00pm, 18-21 Jul 10:00am to 5:00pm Free Children and Concessions n/a Review
for further information Information from 01298 71017

Roman votive plaque (replica)  Credit: Derbyshire County Council

Roman Thank Yous - Buxton Museum and Art Gallery
Join artist Penny Kill to make your own votive plaque - thank you 'cards' that Romans gave to their local gods for answering their prayers. Using a selection of materials and a smattering of Latin, create a plaque to take home.
Buxton Museum and Art Gallery 21 Jul 11:00am to 1:00pm, 2:00pm to 4:00pm Free - Booking essential; not suitable for under-5s. Review

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Music

Gill Sweeting

Blue-mooning and Love-spooning - Gill Sweeting and The Blue Cheese Tarts
A confection of sweet songs with the word blue in them - jazzy songs of love and longing. Blues vocalist Gill is surrounded by musicians of surprising calibre for this year's designer charity concert. The 2006 performances sold out, so don't be a disappointed last-minute-banana - book now!
Railway Hotel 19-20 Jul 8:30pm to 11:00pm £6.00 Children and Concessions £5.00 Review
Direct bookings via Bestsellers Bookshop or call Gill on 0776 341 4581

Both Sides Now

Both Sides Now: Ruby Paul and Stan Graham - Ruby Paul and Stan Graham
Two songwriters who topped the finals in an International Song Competition sing their numbers to mellow vibes of guitar and piano and ponder the unanswerable: what makes a great song? As seen on BBC, ITV and Radio Two. 'Two truly gorgeous voices...moving and thought provoking'. Yorkshire Post.
Railway Hotel 14 Jul 3:00pm to 4:30pm, Underground Venues - Barrel Room 15 Jul £6.00 Children and Concessions £5.00 Review
Direct bookings via 01904 784624

St Paul's Cathedral c 1505

*Civitas mundi, civitas Dei - Aitone
A whistlestop early music 'Grand Tour' of European cities in song contrasted with a more sedate pilgrimage through musical imagery of the heavenly city. And all for less than the cheapest budget airline!
Buxton Methodist Church-Church 20 Jul 7:30pm to 9:30pm, St James the Less 21 Jul £7.00 Children and Concessions £5.00 Review
Direct bookings via http://www.aitone.org.uk
Direct Opera House Online Booking

Down Trodden String Band

The Club Acoustic Open Marquee - Buxton Club Acoustic
Perfect way to spend a summer's day or evening listening to fantastic live music. Drop in, chill, drink or dine al fresco whilst some great musicians entertain you with exciting music from the contemporary to the traditional. Fringe brews, 30 real ales, five sexy lagers and mouth-watering meals.
Club Acoustic Open Marquee - Buckingham Hotel 6 Jul 6:00pm to 8:00pm, 7-8 Jul 2:00pm to 5:30pm, 12 Jul 8:00pm to 11:30pm, 13 Jul 6:00pm to 8:00pm, 14-15 Jul 2:00pm to 5:30pm, 19 Jul 8:00pm to 11:30pm, 20 Jul 6:00pm to 8:00pm, 21-22 Jul 2:00pm to 5:30pm Free
for further information Direct bookings via 01298 70481 - c/card sales

Route 66

The Club Acoustic Roots Room - Buxton Club Acoustic
World class, semi-formal concerts every Fringe Fri & Sat eve as follows: Fri 6, Jon Brindley + Martin Willingham Sat 7, Guitarists - Pete Smith & Chris Williams + support Fri 13, Musical comedy - Dom Collins + Jolly Jok Sat 14, Dave Wood + Tom Doughty + Mike Dunnigan Fri 20, Aaron Paul + Josh Whitten + Charlie Barker Sat 21, tbc
Club Acoustic Roots Room - Buckingham Hotel 6-7, 13-14, 20-21 Jul 8:15pm to 11:15pm £5.00 Children and Concessions £4.00 - Adults and quiet children only
Direct bookings via Direct bookings via 01298 70481 - c/card sales

High Peak Orchestra at St John's Church, Buxton

*Concert - High Peak Orchestra
The highly acclaimed High Peak Orchestra will be performing an exciting programme. The programme will feature the well-known Mozart Sinfonia Concertante for Violin and Viola - soloists Louise Carter and Andrew Hodkinson; Shostakovich's Symphony No 10, and Glinka's Russlan & Ludmilla. Conductor - Andrew Hodkinson.
St John's Church 14 Jul 7:30pm to 10:00pm £8.00 Children Free Concessions £5.00 Review
Direct bookings via Contact Peter Aggett on 01663 719400
Direct Opera House Online Booking

Don't Fret... chill out on Saturdays.

Don't Fret - The Chillout Sessions - Underground Events
Three Saturdays of relaxed and eclectic music, where UK-wide professionals mix with popular local acts. The 7th features world and folk music while the 21st ends the Fringe in style with jazz and blues... or escape the chaos of carnival day with a chilled acoustic afternoon on the 14th. www.undergroundvenues.co.uk/dontfret
Underground Venues - Barrel Room 7, 14, 21 Jul 1:00pm to 6:00pm £2.00 Review
Direct bookings via 07980 29 29 78 www.undergroundvenues.co.uk/book

Full Metal Waistcoat

Folk Concert - Full Metal Waistcoat
Folk trio Full Metal Waistcoat have been performing in and around Oxford for the last year, and finally decided to venture further north. Expect an enthusiastic blend of heartfelt ballads, vigorous instrumentals, analytical social history in the form of music, and songs all about beer.
Underground Venues - Barrel Room 16 Jul 7:15pm to 8:00pm £4.00 Children n/a Concessions £3.00 Review
Direct bookings via 07980 29 29 78 www.undergroundvenues.co.uk/book

Celloscope - 'From Bach to the Beatles - A Cello Extravaganza'

From Bach to the Beatles - A Cello Extravaganza - Celloscope
Celloscope, a group of five cellists from the Halle and BBC Philharmonic Orchestras, will play a thrilling range of music from Bach to the Beatles. In this concert they will also be joined by participants from a cello workshop held during the day. You are strongly advised to book in advance for this special and unique event. Tickets from Derbyshire Building Society, Union Rd, New Mills or from 01663 746074
St James the Less 15 Jul 7:30pm to 9:30pm £6.50 Children £3.50 Concessions £4.50 Review
Direct bookings via 01663 746074 or Derbyshire Building Society, Union Rd, New Mills

James Rippingale - Classical Guitarist

Guitar Recital - James Rippingale - Classical Guitarist
Classical guitarist James Rippingale will play at Buxton and New Mills with an exciting and varied programme of solos by Bach, Dowland, Ponce, Harrison, Yoch and York. For details and ticket reservations call 07934 386701or 01332 781026.
St James the Less 7 Jul 7:30pm to 9:30pm, Buxton Methodist Church-Church 19 Jul 1:30pm to 3:30pm £6.00 Children and Concessions £4.00 Review

Kim Edgar: live acoustic set - Kim Edgar
'A must-see for anyone who appreciates skilled songwriting in the Joni Mitchell, Suzanne Vega, Everything But The Girl mould...Greatness assuredly awaits her'. Glasgow Evening Times. Live acoustic set from Edinburgh-based Kim Edgar, featuring recent songwriting collaborations with Chris Difford, Karine Polwart and Emma Pollock. More information: www.kimedgar.com
Underground Venues - Barrel Room 13 Jul 7:15pm to 8:00pm £6.00 Children and Concessions £5.00 Review
Direct bookings via 07980 292978 www.undergroundvenues.co.uk/book

Lazy Lunches... relax in style! (Picture: Yaz Al-Shaater)

Lazy Lunches - Underground Events
Take a break from the heat and hurry of the day with a musical lunchtime in the Old Hall's beautiful vaults. Relax and enjoy 90 minutes of top-class classical and jazz music - for just £5. A full bar and special lunchtime menu is also available as the perfect accompaniment.
Underground Venues - Barrel Room 6, 10-11, 13, 15, 18-19 Jul 1:00pm to 2:30pm £5.00 Children and Concessions £4.00 Review
Direct bookings via 07980 29 29 78 www.undergroundvenues.co.uk/book

*Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque Music - Partita
Partita: Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque music of England and Europe for voice, lute, theorbo, baroque guitar, viol, cello, and recorder. Including music by Monteverdi, Vivaldi, Bach and Handel.
Buxton Methodist Church-Church 18 Jul 7:30pm to 9:30pm £8.00 Children and Concessions £6.00 Review
Direct Opera House Online Booking

Gemolade Vocal Group

Music Past & Present - Gemolade Vocal Group
Gemolade are a four-piece vocal group who will be performing a collection of songs catering for almost everybody - ranging from jazz, Motown, soul, rock, pop through to present day chart music.
Prince of Wales 13-14 Jul 8:00pm to 11:00pm Free Children n/a Review

Music from the heart - Hojo
Local favourite, Hojo, returns for a second year with his inimitable brand of beautiful melodic folk. Intimate and moving. Hojo is also peforming at The George, George Street on Friday 13th July from 8.30pm and as part of the Fringe Float on Carnival Day, Saturday July 14th from 2pm and during the evening of Sunday 15th at The Eagle.
Underground Venues - Barrel Room 11-12 Jul 7:15pm to 8:00pm £5.00 Children and Concessions £4.00 Review
Direct bookings via 07980 29 29 78 www.undergroundvenues.co.uk

Umdumo Wesizwe - Nqi Ngco

Nqi Ngco - Umdumo Wesizwe
The long-awaited Zimbabwean accapella group finally make it to the Fringe. These eight young man - singing songs of love, hope, worship, hardship and courtship - will mesmerize and delight you with their harmonies and tip-toe dance routines. 'Fresh, young, exuberant and ready to touch the world.' Bulwayo Chronicle.
Underground Venues - Barrel Room 8 Jul 1:00pm to 2:00pm, 6:00pm to 7:00pm, 12 Jul 1:00pm to 2:00pm, 6:00pm to 7:00pm, 17 Jul 1:00pm to 2:00pm, 6:00pm to 7:00pm, 20 Jul 1:00pm to 2:00pm, 6:00pm to 7:00pm £7.00 Children and Concessions £6.00 Review
Direct bookings via 07980 29 29 78 www.undergroundvenues.co.uk/book

Diana Milner, ex-Principal Bass, Halle

*Orchestral Concert - Amaretti Chamber Orchestra
The Amaretti Chamber Orchestra is a small string orchestra with a reputation for sensitive performances. Conductor: Louise Latham. Programme: Tchaikovsky, Serenade; Gordon Jacob, Double Bass Concerto - soloist Diana Milner, ex-Principal Bass, Hallé; Patrick Jones, The Grass Grows Tall; Lennox Berkeley, Serenade for Strings. 'Very fine orchestra...superb rich sound.' Fringe 2006 Review.
St John's Church 21 Jul 2:30pm to 4:30pm £8.00 Children Free Concessions £7.00 Review
Direct bookings via 01663 719400
Direct Opera House Online Booking

*Renaissance and Baroque Lute Songs - Accordes
Accordes: songs to the lute, theorbo, and baroque guitar. Holly Marland - contralto; Roger Child - lute, theorbo, baroque guitar.
Buxton Methodist Church-Church 9 Jul 7:30pm to 9:30pm £8.00 Children and Concessions £6.00 Review
Direct Opera House Online Booking

Sam Dunkley - Yorkshire Music
After a successful debut last year - and a nomination for a Fringe Award in the Best Musical Event category - Sam brings his own blend of 'traditional, acoustic, pop' back to Buxton. Traditional, new and funny songs presented by a natural performer with great humour. One not to miss!
Underground Venues - Barrel Room 8, 14-15 Jul 7:15pm to 8:00pm £6.00 Children and Concessions £5.00 Review
Direct bookings via 07980 29 29 78 www.undergroundvenues.co.uk/book

Photo: Yaz Al-Shaater

Sean McKenna - Sean McKenna
With a sound drawn from many points into an idiosyncratic style, Sean McKenna has played venues across the country. Whilst often described as being a folk musician, this rooting is melded with genres often outside of its borders. The performance will feature original songs and arrangements of other's music
Underground Venues - Barrel Room 6, 20 Jul 7:15pm to 8:00pm £5.00 Children and Concessions £4.00 Review
Direct bookings via 07980 29 29 78 www.undergroundvenues.co.uk/book

Songs of the Fringe - The Falconi Duo
Musical favourites and rarities: satirical revue, Japanese Art Songs and Modern Jazz are among the delicious offerings... Featuring special guests from the West End, Scottish Opera and Buxton International Festival. Experience outstanding international artists in an intimate setting as never before. The true spirit of the fringe: serendipitous, scrumptious, superb.
Buxton Infant School 19-20 Jul 7:30pm to 9:30pm, 21 Jul 3:30pm to 5:30pm, 7:30pm to 9:30pm £8.00 Children and Concessions £6.00
Direct bookings via 07890 29 29 78 / www.undergroundvenues.co.uk/book

simon

Summer Concert - Manchester Recorder Orchestra
The MRO, a Fringe regular, is a group of over 50 players and recorders from sopranino to contrabass. The programme features Three Cities by Michael Sammons with a tuba soloist, plus a variety of other original works for recorder orchestra - something for everyone. Free soft drinks and snacks.
Trinity Church 21 Jul 7:30pm to 9:30pm £7.00 Children Free Concessions £6.00 Review
Direct bookings via 01298 71368 or pagenine@btinternet.com

Summer Serenade - King Edward Musical Society Orchestra
We sandwich two delightful serenades (the wonderful wind serenade by Dvorâk and Elgar's beautiful string piece) with two great little symphonies, to give you an evening packed with musical vitality and melody. The complete programme is: Beethoven Symphony No 2, Elgar Serenade for Strings, Dvorâk Serenade Op 44 for Wind and Prokofieff Classical Symphony.
Trinity Church 17 Jul 8:00pm to 9:30pm £8.00 Children £2.50 Concessions n/a Review
Direct bookings via 01625 423029 nicola.bright@virgin.net

The Choir in Concert at the Buxton Opera House

Tideswell Male Voice Choir in Concert - Tideswell Male Voice Choir
Choral singing by the Tideswell Male Voice Choir.
St John's Church 10 Jul 7:30pm to 9:30pm £5.00 Children Free Concessions n/a Review

Vanity Press

Vanity Press - Vanity Press
Vanity Press create a hauntingly beautiful sound using electronic composition with acoustic and electric instruments. Their live shows are described as mesmerising events with Bourne's sultry stage presence oozing beauty and pain, grabbing the listener from the first note. A band like few others and one that must be experienced!
Underground Venues - Barrel Room 18-19 Jul 7:15pm to 8:00pm £5.00 Children and Concessions £4.00 Review
Direct bookings via 07980 29 29 78 www.undergroundvenues.co.uk/book

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Spoken Word

Fringe Readings - Fringe Promotion
A series of readings of favourite pieces from local actors and Fringe celebrities. Enjoy a peaceful 20 minutes or so and listen to - whatever our readers choose.
Old Hall Hotel 13 Jul 2:00pm to 2:30pm, 3:00pm to 3:30pm, 14 Jul 2:00pm to 2:30pm, 3:00pm to 3:30pm, 15 Jul 2:00pm to 2:30pm, 3:00pm to 3:30pm, 20 Jul 2:00pm to 2:30pm, 3:00pm to 3:30pm, 21 Jul 2:00pm to 2:30pm, 3:00pm to 3:30pm Free Concessions n/a Review

F. PHILIP HOLLAND

*Poetry and Piano - F. Philip Holland
Philip Holland gives a performance of his poetry - a blend of free verse, sonnets, ballads and rhyming poems - descriptive, dramatic, reflective, romantic, comic and dialect - all punctuated with a little piano. Enjoy listening to a relaxing hour of spoken word and music.
Old Hall Hotel 7, 15, 21 Jul noon to 1:00pm £5.00 Children and Concessions £4.00 Review
Direct bookings via 01298 27644
Direct Opera House Online Booking

Cynthia Fuller

*Poetry at the Packhorse - Packhorse Poets
Home-grown Dove Valley group brings together two distinguished poets from different parts of the country. Cynthia Fuller (County Durham) reads from Jack's Letters Home, her award-winning fourth collection. Internationally renowned Roy Fisher (Earl Sterndale, just round the corner) makes a rare guest appearance. Evening concludes with open mic session.
The Packhorse Inn, Crowdecote 18 Jul 8:00pm to 10:00pm £5.00 Children and Concessions £3.00 Review
Direct Opera House Online Booking

A motley crewe!

Poetry, Prose and Performance - Writers' Reign
Poetry, prose and performance by students at the University of Derby, Buxton campus. Free - cheese and wine included!
Derby University - The Dome 13 Jul 2:00pm to 3:30pm Free Review

The Poetry Trio

Songs of Colour and Light - The Poetry Trio
A 50-minute spoken recital of poetry on the theme of paintings and painters, given by one of Britain's most experienced poetry-reciting groups. Featured poets include Auden, Keats, Kipling, Walter de la Mare, U.A. Fanthorpe, Wendy Cope, Fleur Adock and Moniza Alvi.
Underground Venues - Pauper's Pit 18 Jul 2:00pm to 2:50pm £6.00 Children and Concessions £5.00 Review
Direct bookings via 07980 29 29 78 www.undergroundvenues.co.uk/book

Wyn Hobson

Wyn Hobson - A Solo Recital of Poetry - Wyn Hobson
The winner of the Lockwood West Poetry Speaker's Award in 2003 gives a 45-minute recital of classic and modern poems (ranging all the way from Ozymandias, Milk for the Cat, Kipling's If-- and Dulce et Decorum Est to a couple of his own).
Underground Venues - Pauper's Pit 19 Jul 1:00pm to 1:50pm £6.00 Children and Concessions £5.00 Review
Direct bookings via 07980 29 29 78 www.undergroundvenues.co.uk/book

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Street Theatre

The Shakespeare Jukebox

The Shakespeare Jukebox - Buxton Drama League
Back for a 3rd year! Is your favourite bit of Shakespeare in the 'jukebox'? Make a selection and it will be performed for you (but not necessarily as you might have expected). In front of the Opera House - weather permitting. Donations shared between Buxton Drama League and Samaritans.
Buxton Opera House Forecourt 10, 12, 16-17, 19-21 Jul 6:15pm to 7:00pm Free Review

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Visual Arts

'Farm worker' by Rachel Slaney (pen and ink)

10th Anniversary Exhibition - Burbage Art Group
Burbage Art Group celebrates 10 years of its popular classes (Wednesday evenings at the Burbage Institute during school term times). The group is open to all and members experiment in a variety of media and styles, from collage to cartoons. Free refreshments, cakes and children's quiz. Further information Rachel Slaney 01538 266220.
Burbage Institute 21 Jul 11:00am to 1:00pm Free Review

Clare Yarrington, Silver Shafted Moon, Winner, Derbyshire Open 2006

The Derbyshire Open 2007 - Buxton Museum and Art Gallery
The Derbyshire Open exhibition is an annual highlight. Professional and amateur artists of all ages have submitted work for consideration by a panel of independent judges. Derbyshire County Council, Tarmac Central and the Friends of Buxton Museum and Art Gallery are among the sponsors.
Buxton Museum and Art Gallery 6 Jul 9:30am to 5:30pm, 7 Jul 9:30am to 5:00pm, 8 Jul 10:30am to 5:00pm, 10-13 Jul 9:30am to 5:30pm, 14 Jul 9:30am to 5:00pm, 15 Jul 10:30am to 5:00pm, 17-20 Jul 9:30am to 5:30pm, 21 Jul 9:30am to 5:00pm, 22 Jul 10:30am to 5:00pm Free Review

Rock of my Life

Finding the Thread - Laleesh Fine Art & Ingrid Karlsson-Kemp
A visual art exhibition by two Peak District Artists, offering an intriguing, textural and rich range of media, including paintings, textile works and mixed media creations. Finding the Thread has an underlying narrative theme, sometimes integrating words or found objects.
Project X 6 Jul 8:00am to 11:30pm, 7 Jul 8:00am to 11:59pm, 8 Jul 9:00am to 10:30pm, 9 Jul 8:00am to 10:30pm, 10 Jul 8:00am to 11:00pm, 11-13 Jul 8:00am to 11:30pm, 14 Jul 8:00am to 11:59pm, 15 Jul 9:00am to 10:30pm, 16 Jul 8:00am to 10:30pm, 17 Jul 8:00am to 11:00pm, 18-20 Jul 8:00am to 11:30pm, 21 Jul 8:00am to 11:59pm, 22 Jul 9:00am to 10:30pm Free Review

Carola Colley, Shifting Shorelines

Following The Line - Carola Colley
Carola Colley's work is about the journey. Echoing her own experience she investigates feelings of belonging, location, dislocation, assimilation. She explores ideas of cyclical forces, physical interactions of landscape elements and the ritual of daily life. She uses a broad spectrum of media including oil, watercolour, pencil, print, collage, sculpture.
Buxton Museum and Art Gallery 6 Jul 9:30am to 5:30pm, 7 Jul 9:30am to 5:00pm, 8 Jul 10:30am to 5:00pm, 10-13 Jul 9:30am to 5:30pm, 14 Jul 9:30am to 5:00pm, 15 Jul 10:30am to 5:00pm, 17-20 Jul 9:30am to 5:30pm, 21 Jul 9:30am to 5:00pm, 22 Jul 10:30am to 5:00pm Free Review

Alan Bailey - Wild Moor, watercolour

Paintings of the Peak District - Alan Bailey
An exhibition of approximately 60 paintings of the Peak District - mainly watercolours. Winner of the coveted Watercolour Prize of the Derbyshire Open Exhibition - 2006.
The Knoll, 134 Green Lane 6-8, 13-15, 20-22 Jul 11:00am to 5:00pm Free Review

Smoke Fired Pots by Andy Phillips

Pump Room Art & Craft Exhibition - High Peak Artists' & Craft Workers' Association
Large display of work by 36 artists including paintings, ceramics, photography, textiles, contemporary jewellery and printmaking, all housed in historic building. See the artists at work in daily programme of free demonstrations plus free children's drop in workshop on July 21st. Exhibition of portraits by guest artist Stephen Ashurst.
The Pump Room 7-20 Jul 10:30am to 4:30pm, 21 Jul 11:00am to 3:00pm, 22 Jul 10:30am to 4:30pm Free Review

Duncan Pass, Mam Tor

Travelling Through Landscape - Duncan Pass
For Duncan Pass drawing and painting are a means of exploring, and understanding, the Peak District. In large-scale oils, he creates a great deal of far distance - wide skies and open horizons - to represent the spirituality of landscape, giving viewers a sense of stepping into and travelling through the landscape.
Buxton Museum and Art Gallery 6 Jul 9:30am to 5:30pm, 7 Jul 9:30am to 5:00pm, 8 Jul 10:30am to 5:00pm, 10-13 Jul 9:30am to 5:30pm, 14 Jul 9:30am to 5:00pm, 15 Jul 10:30am to 5:00pm, 17-20 Jul 9:30am to 5:30pm, 21 Jul 9:30am to 5:00pm, 22 Jul 10:30am to 5:00pm Free Review

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Other Events

Vivien Leigh book launch

*Book launch - A Season with Vivien Leigh - Anecdotes Publishing
The official launch of new book A Season with Vivien Leigh: The Search for Sanity, a celebration of the life and work of the actress. Author Dilys Gater will be available for discussion and to sign copies. Wine and refreshments included. Enquiries visit Anecdotes Publishing at www.anecdotespublishing.co.uk
Old Hall Hotel-Shrewsbury Room 21 Jul 2:30pm to 3:30pm £3.00 Children n/a Concessions £2.50 - Adults only Review
Direct bookings via 01538 373227 or anecdotespublishing@btinternet.com
Direct Opera House Online Booking

Guitarist Hojo and friends on the float

Buxton Carnival Float - Buxton Festival Fringe
The Fringe will be taking to the streets of Buxton in its own inimitable style as part of this year's Buxton Carnival procession. Look out for the orange and white float complete with Fringe fairies!
Around the Town 14 Jul 2:00pm to 4:00pm Free

magician chris stevenson up to his tricks

Close Up Magic Evening - Manchester Circle of Magicians
A return visit of a show that was hugely successful and popular in 2005. These magicians will perform for small groups at their tables. You will be amazed. A great night out - book early, this show will sell out quickly!
Pavilion Gardens-Paxton Suite 19 Jul 8:00pm to 11:00pm £7.50 Children and Concessions n/a - 12yr and above Review
Direct bookings via 01298 83868

Orange is the colour by Haroun Al-Shaater

Fringe Awards Ceremony - Buxton Festival Fringe
The prestigious Fringe Awards Ceremony is open to all entrants and Friends of the Fringe.
Derby University - The Dome 22 Jul 2:00pm to 3:00pm Free - Friends and Entrants

Fringe Launch Party - Underground Events
Join us for the official launch of the 2007 Fringe! Meet the performers, the producers and the people behind the Fringe itself - and get a sneak preview of what's to come. With live music, free previews and special events all evening. What better way to start the festival period?
Underground Venues - Fringe Club 5 Jul 7:30pm to midnight Free
for further information 07980 29 29 78 www.undergroundvenues.co.uk/book

Open air fun at Fringe Sunday

Fringe Sunday - Buxton Festival Fringe
Come and celebrate the Fringe at this free outdoor event featuring street performers, face-painting and artists and companies from this year's Fringe performing extracts from their shows. Bring a picnic; bring the family! With thanks to the Pavilion Gardens.
Pavilion Gardens-Bandstand 8 Jul 2:00pm to 4:30pm Free

Guided Walk - Vera Brittain's Buxton - Jennie Ainsworth - Blue Badge Guide.
A leisurely walk to follow the story of Vera Brittain's life in Buxton 1904-1915 and to see some of the locations mentioned in her book Testament of Youth. Distance approx 1 mile, duration 2 hours. Start in the Pavilion Gardens Foyer at the Vera Brittain plaque.
Pavilion Gardens-Foyer 7-8, 11, 13-15, 18, 20 Jul 2:00pm to 4:00pm £2.00 Children £1.00 Concessions n/a Review

King Sterndale Slides with Music - King Sterndale Slides with Music
Slides of Madeira accompanied by Pink Floyd's Wish You Were Here. After the interval (tea/coffee/biscuits) music will accompany slides of Humber Bridge, Algeria, Hong Kong, Calanques and Copenhagen.
King Sterndale Parish Hall 10, 12 Jul 8:00pm to 9:30pm £3.00 Concessions n/a Review

One Minute Festival... Bitesized plays for all! (Photo:Yaz Al-Shaater)

One-Minute Theatre Festival - Underground Events
The best deal on the Fringe: Seven or more, individual, fully-formed new plays for just £3! A host of talented artists from across the Fringe and beyond, compete for the Sixty Second Salver - voted for by the audience. Don't miss England's smallest ever Festival in England's smallest theatre! www.undergroundvenues.co.uk/oneminute
Underground Venues - Pauper's Pit 13-15 Jul 5:30pm to 5:50pm £3.00 Children and Concessions £2.50 Review
Direct bookings via 07980 29 29 78 www.undergroundvenues.co.uk/book

St Anne's Flower Festival - Margaret Robinson
Flower Festival based on the theme of Feasts and Festivals. The lovely old Catholic Church of St Anne on Terrace Road is holding its first Flower Festival. It will feature a selection of large displays plus a series of smaller Japanese inspired arrangements. Refreshments are available.
St Anne's RC Church, Terrace Rd, Buxton 18-21 Jul 10:00am to 5:00pm Free Review

The Wall

The Wall - Poetry Slam - Nice Venues
Drop into Nice Venues and write or vote for a new poem on The Wall any day during the Fringe. The ones voted the best works will be performed at a poetry slam on the final Saturday of the Fringe. Daily Prizes! Free. Except Sat 21st performance £5.00. Details www.nicevenues.co.uk
Nice One-Old Clubhouse 6-19 Jul 2:00pm to 9:00pm, 21 Jul 2:00pm to 3:30pm Free Review
for further information www.nicevenues.co.uk 07989670137

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