Event Descriptions 2025

FRINGE AT THE CARNIVAL - Buxton Festival Fringe
Expect fancy dress and a few surprises as the Fringe takes to the streets with its award-winning orange float. Thanks to Lomas Distribution and the Well Dressing and Carnival team for organising this highlight in the town's calendar. Wear orange and give us a wave as we go by!
Around the Town 12 Jul 2pm to 4pm Free, Please be aware of road closures in Buxton on Carnival Day, Donations: Give generously to the Well Dressing Charities Comments

FRINGE AWARDS 2025 - Buxton Festival Fringe
Performers, Fringe Friends, Fringe committee members and reviewers are among those invited to our Fringe Awards ceremony. Enjoy a drink with us in relaxed, open-air surroundings with the polytunnel also available. We see this as a celebration of everyone who supports our fantastic Fringe.
Serpentine Community Garden (107) Map 27 Jul 5pm to 6:30pm Free, Open to groups stated and by invitation. Comments

FRINGE ON FRIDAY - Buxton Festival Fringe
Buxton Fringe performers offer free extracts from their shows. Please support them. It is a brilliant way to enjoy a sneak preview of the many excellent shows on offer. The Bandstand offers shelter if it rains. Note, event may run shorter than an hour depending on performers' availability.
Pavilion Gardens – Bandstand (33a) Map 11 & 18 Jul 5pm to 6pm Free Comments

FRINGE SUNDAY - Buxton Festival Fringe
Join us for our traditional, family-friendly Fringe showcase in the park. Buy some Derbyshire ice cream and we'll provide the entertainment! Expect dance, music, singing, comedy, magic and more! Pick up a Fringe programme or become a Fringe Friend. Mingle with the stars at this fabulous outdoor party!
Pavilion Gardens – Bandstand (33a) Map 13 Jul 2pm to 4pm Free Comments

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COMICS VS KIDS - Art of Comedy
Comedian and kids' entertainer Nik Coppin hosts a show full of jokes, fun, interaction and special guests. Have a laugh with him and his comedy friends and maybe win some prizes to see who is funnier and smarter: comedians or kids! 'An absolute joy of a show' ***** LagoonFest
Underground at Spring Gardens (10) Map 9 Jul - Dates & times to be confirmed £8 (Child £5, Conc £7), Ages 5+
 Bookings via underthefringe.com Info: 0208 144 0070. Students and low income £3 off. Comments

THE GREAT BUXTON BILBERRY BUMBLEBEE HUNT - BCHT and Friends of Buxton Station
Embark on a woolly bee shop hunt daily throughout the Fringe - collect a map from the Pump Room and return for a bee-themed prize. Let's celebrate and learn about these vital pollinators together!
The Pump Room (84) Map 9-27 Jul 9:30am to 5pm Free, Ages All, Donations: Very welcome. Gallery
Further information: No need to book Comments

GRIMM'S FAIRER TALES - Stories Alive / Sweet Productions
Wolves, witches and goblins! Interactive storyteller Eden reimagines The Brothers Grimm classic tales for a contemporary audience. When the audience takes part in the story, maybe Little Red Riding Hood won't have to wait for the woodcutter to save her... 'Fantastic stories which engage both children and adults' Royal Armouries
Underground at Spring Gardens (10) Map 9 Jul - Dates & times to be confirmed £9 (Child £5, Conc £8), Ages 5+
 Bookings via underthefringe.com Info: 0208 144 0070. Students and low income £4 off. Comments

IRISH STORYTELLING FOR CHILDREN - Neysa Killeen
Join storyteller Neysa Killeen for a relaxed sharing of Irish folklore for children. Including legends like Oisín in the Land of Youth and other weird and wonderful tales, these stories will delight and inspire children and their grown-ups. Saturday 11am and Sunday 1pm: 7-9 years, Saturday 2pm: 10-12 years (New Writing)
Scrivener's Bookshop (11) Map 26 Jul 11am to noon, 2pm to 3pm, 27 Jul 1pm to 2pm £5 (Conc £3), Ages 7-12 Gallery
 Tickets on the door. Comments

SCHOOL'S OUT COMEDY CLUB - Philip Simon
A hilariously silly, award-winning joke show where children (and maybe even a few parents) take the mic to tell their favourite gags. Expect silliness, cheeky laughs and almost certainly a few references to poo! Seriously, it's like herding cats! Morecambe Fringe Best Kids' Show. Buxton Fringe Children's Event Award winner
Underground at Spring Gardens (10) Map 9 Jul - Dates & times to be confirmed £8 (Child £5, Conc £7), Ages 5+
 Bookings via underthefringe.com Info: 0208 144 0070. Students and low income £3 off. Comments

TALL TALES - REC Youth Theatre
Get lost with the members of REC Youth Theatre as they enthrall, enchant and entertain with a selection of spectacular stories. Expect lowly heroes, cruel villains, innocent travellers and magical beings, presented by a cast of cheerful cheeky characters.
Grinlow Woods – at Poole's Cavern (94) Map 12, 13 Jul 11am to 12:30pm, 2pm to 3:30pm. Buxton Community School – Drama Studio (02a) Map 17, 18 Jul 7pm to 8:30pm £7 (Child and Conc £5), Ages 4+
 Bookings via recyouththeatre@gmail.com or 07970 596 782 Comments

TINY! HOUSES IN TINY! WORLDS - Stone and Water
Join us under the oak tree and create your own world: a house, a castle, a forest, underground, outer space. Add people or creatures or wonderful aliens. Tiny! is back for its 16th year of laughter and cheerful creativity. Materials provided, no tickets needed, a free event, just bring smiles.
Pavilion Gardens – Playground (33m) Map 13 Jul 10:30am to 3:30pm Free, Ages 3+ Comments

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500 BODY BAGS.... - Graham Winter
.... and other tales from the auction room. In hard times we all need a little side hustle. Your host shares his sometimes tragic, sometimes incredulous and sometimes hilarious roller coaster journey into buying and selling. Just buy cheap and sell high, right? How hard can it be? (New Writing)
The Palace Hotel – Peveril Room (32c) Map 11 Jul 5pm to 6pm, 19 Jul 11am to noon £7 (Child and Conc £5), May contain strong language, Ages 16+
 Bookings via graham.winter@outlook.com Comments

ABC OF ONE-LINER JOKES - Kevin O'Brien
A hilarious one-hour alphabetical journey in the medium of quick-fire one-liner jokes. The material is both insightful, clever and funny from one of the best emerging one-liner comics in the North of England.
Beer & Bean Café Bar (135) Map 11, 12 Jul 7pm to 7:55pm Free, Some mildly adult themes, Ages 18+ Comments

ABIGAIL ROLLING - SH*T LAWYER - Abigail Rolling
After 30 years in criminal defence, Sh*t Lawyer returns to assist the government in its quest to speed up justice and keep streets safe. Can Abby's outrageous and unorthodox suggestions reverse the crisis in our courts?
Lee Wood Hotel – Pendennis 2 (91b) Map 19, 20 Jul 4:30pm to 5:30pm £10, references to self-harm, suicide, strong language, Ages 16+
 Bookings via Opera House 01298 72190 Comments

ACOMEDYTAPAS - Jesters Dublin
AComedyTapas is a fast-paced mixed-bill show with a variety of acts that has entertained folks all over the UK and Ireland. Presented by Chris O'Neill.
Beer & Bean Café Bar (135) Map 18 Jul 9:30pm to 10:30pm. Lee Wood Hotel – Pendennis 2 (91b) Map 19 Jul 1:30pm to 2:30pm. Beer & Bean Café Bar (135) Map 19 Jul 8pm to 9pm. Lee Wood Hotel – Pendennis 2 (91b) Map 20 Jul 1:30pm to 2:30pm Free, Some strong language, Ages 16+, Donations: £5 suggested Comments

ALASDAIR BECKETT-KING: KING OF CRUMBS - Alasdair Beckett-King
New jokes from the crumbliest comedian in the game. ABK is a multi-award-winning comedian and (occasionally) an internet sensation. As seen on 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown and on Mock the Week immediately before the BBC cancelled it. 'Either a genius or a very silly man' Rolling Stone
Underground at the Working Men's Club (51b) Map 9 Jul - Dates & times to be confirmed £10 (Conc £9)
 Bookings via underthefringe.com Info: 0208 144 0070. Students and low income £3 off. Comments

ALEX KEALY: THE FEAR - Alex Kealy
After a five-star, sell-out run at the Edinburgh Fringe, the 'almost sexily cerebral' **** (Daily Telegraph) Alex Kealy is taking his new show on tour. A prolific writer for TV including Mock The Week, Alex has supported Jack Dee on tour, and co-hosts Gig Pigs podcast with Ivo Graham.
Underground at the Working Men's Club (51b) Map 9 Jul - Dates & times to be confirmed £12 (Conc £10)
 Bookings via underthefringe.com Info: 0208 144 0070. Students and low income £3 off. Comments

ALEX LEAM: TONY SLATTERY AND ME - Alex Leam
The true story of how an unknown comedian from the East Midlands (who never meets celebrities) became friends with a comedy legend. Proceeds from this show will be donated to charities that Tony supported. 'Alex is very dangerous, in a good way' Tony Slattery (New Writing)
Lee Wood Hotel – Pendennis 2 (91b) Map 19 Jul 7:30pm to 8:30pm £8, Ages 14+
 Bookings via Opera House 01298 72190 Comments

ANGELA BRA: SECRET DIARY OF A BINGO CALL GIRL - Angela Bra
Get your dabbers ready for playful parodies, polished puns and surreal stories from the front line of Angela's party bingo circuit. With on-screen sing-along karaoke lyrics, audience interaction and an actual game of bingo it's unlike any other show you'll see! Buxton Fringe Comedy Show Award Nominee 2024 and 2023.
Underground at the Working Men's Club (51b) Map 9 Jul - Dates & times to be confirmed £9 (Conc £8)
 Bookings via underthefringe.com Info: 0208 144 0070. Students and low income £2 off. Comments

ANNA HALE: CONTROL FREAK (WORK IN PROGRESS) - Anna Hale
The 2024 Musical Comedy Awards Audience Favourite presents her glitzy musical comedy debut. She's a socially anxious extrovert with 60 minutes to solve all her problems. The real challenge is doing it without letting anyone else have a go. 'Undeniable vocal pyrotechnics' Chortle. 'Natural charisma' Beyond The Joke
Underground at Spring Gardens (10) Map 9 Jul - Dates & times to be confirmed £9 (Conc £8)
 Bookings via underthefringe.com Info: 0208 144 0070. Students and low income £2 off. Comments

ARTIFICIALLY INTELLIGENT PROCRASTINATING PUNDIT - Denzil de Cristo
Denzil uses pedantry, puns and parodies to ponder the future. Jokes about robots, relationships and religion. What was the very first dad joke ever told? What might happen when he dies? Whimsical tales jam-packed with one-liners. 'His wit is on point' BBC Radio Derby. 'Innovative' Queens Comedy, Hull
Lee Wood Hotel – Pendennis 2 (91b) Map 20 Jul 6pm to 7pm £7.50 (Conc £5), Strong language, adult themes, jokes about religion and death, Ages 16+ Gallery
 Bookings via Opera House 01298 72190 Comments

BARREL OF LAUGHS - Underground
Join us for three more Friday nights of festival mayhem, showcasing the finest comedy talent from the UK circuit - now at Buxton Working Men's Club (working women and lazy men also welcome). Complete sell-out, now in its 20th year! 'The best bargain of the Buxton Fringe' Buxton Fringe Review
Underground at the Working Men's Club (51b) Map 9 Jul - Dates & times to be confirmed £10 Gallery
 Bookings via underthefringe.com Info: 0208 144 0070. Comments

THE BEAUTY OF BEING HERD - Ruth Berkoff
You’re invited to Hannah's Big Goodbye Party! She's going to live as a sheep. A heartfelt comedy with sheep facts and a rave, nominated Best Newcomer and Best New Writing, Manchester Fringe 2024. 'Bonkers!' *****Fairypowered Productions. 'Iconic' *****West End Best Friend. 'Side-splittingly funny'****Forge Press (New Writing)
Underground at Spring Gardens (10) Map 9 Jul - Dates & times to be confirmed £10 (Conc £9)
 Bookings via underthefringe.com Info: 0208 144 0070. Students and low income £3 off. Comments

BEHIND THE LAUGHTER & LIFE LESSONS OF A GRANDFATHER - Laugh For Life Comedy
Laugh For Life Comedy (L4LC) are bringing two WIP's to Buxton for one night. Come and see how stand-up comedy improves mental wellbeing. L4LC teaches a comedy course that helps individuals via social prescribing. Also see Henry Churney's Life Lessons of a Grandfather. These shows are going to the Edinburgh Fringe. (New Writing)
High Peak Bookstore and Cafe (30) Map 13 Jul 7:30pm to 10pm £8 (Child £5, Conc £6), Ages 16+
 Bookings via Opera House 01298 72190 or buytickets.at/laughforlifecomedycic/1645826 Comments

BENNET KAVANAGH: WORK IN PROGRESS (IN C MAJOR) - Bennet Kavanagh
Award-winning musical comedian Bennet Kavanagh tries out some new material for his upcoming Edinburgh show. Expect jokes, songs and a few terrible ideas that may never be repeated. 'Unique and charmingly chaotic' TheReviewsHub. Winner: Bath Comedy Festival New Act of the Year 2021. As seen on Britain's Got Talent. (New Writing)
Underground at Spring Gardens (10) Map 9 Jul - Dates & times to be confirmed £9 (Conc £8)
 Bookings via underthefringe.com Info: 0208 144 0070. Students and low income £2 off. Comments

BLACK LIVER'S GAME SHOW SHOW - Black Liver
The Buxton Fringe favourites, as heard on Radio 4, return with a banging quiz night of trivia, poetry and parody all about our home towns. Two teams use their knowledge to win the Game Show Show-Off Trophy. Come and be part of a night of silliness, satire and social history.
Underground at the Working Men's Club (51b) Map 9 Jul - Dates & times to be confirmed £10 (Conc £9)
 Bookings via underthefringe.com Info: 0208 144 0070. Students and low income £3 off. Comments

CRUDI DENCH: SOMEONE HELP HER! (WORK IN PROGRESS) - Crudi Dench
Drag menace Crudi Dench's new telly show is broadcasting live and she needs your help to help her help you (help her). An hour of stand-up, audience interaction and picking up a camp telephone. Star of award-winning Buxton Fringe shows Drag Queens Vs Zombies and Drag Queens Vs Vampires.
Underground at the Working Men's Club (51b) Map 9 Jul - Dates & times to be confirmed £10 (Conc £9)
 Bookings via underthefringe.com Info: 0208 144 0070. Students and low income £3 off. Comments

DAN NICHOLAS: HAUNTING IN THE ARCADE - Ingenious Fools Ltd
Daniel Nicholas's new interactive comedy, set in Scargill's Haunted Arcade, invites the audience to join ghostbuster Danny Nix in ridding the town of ghouls. It's a thrilling mix of Five Nights At Freddy's and Taskmaster, showcasing Nicholas's unparalleled talent for audience engagement. 'A rip-roaring experience' Buxton Fringe Review
Underground at Spring Gardens (10) Map 9 Jul - Dates & times to be confirmed £9 (Conc £8)
 Bookings via underthefringe.com Info: 0208 144 0070. Students and low income £2 off. Comments

DAVE BIBBY: HASTA LA VISTA... BIBBY! - Dave Bibby
Amused Moose Edinburgh Comedy Award winner, Dave Bibby, is trapped in his latest comedy show and needs to get Back to the Future! A hilarious hour of songs, sketches and multi award-winning stand up. 'Truly sums up the fun that a Fringe show should be' ***** BroadwayWorld (New Writing)
Underground at the Working Men's Club (51b) Map 9 Jul - Dates & times to be confirmed £9 (Conc £8)
 Bookings via underthefringe.com Info: 0208 144 0070. Students and low income £2 off. Comments

DOM HUTCHINS: POLITICS - Dom Hutchins
Dom takes the audience through the everyday highs and lows of living with cerebral palsy - from accidentally getting elected as a parish councillor to confronting a Conservative MP. Blending sharp satire with insightful critique of how society often misunderstands the needs of people with disabilities. (New Writing)
Underground at Spring Gardens (10) Map 9 Jul - Dates & times to be confirmed £9 (Conc £8)
 Bookings via underthefringe.com Info: 0208 144 0070. Students and low income £2 off. Comments

EDY HURST: PICK UP THY BOW AND SWIM! OH MIGHTY KING OF ITHACA (WIP) - Edy Hurst
Odysseus, King of Ithaca, took what many would say is 'too long' to get home. Watch how comedian Edy Hurst tries to make this one about himself as we set sail on the Odder-sea via the most appropriate form of storytelling - late 2000's electro-punk. 'Bursts with Comedic Joy' The Skinny (New Writing)
Underground at Spring Gardens (10) Map 9 Jul - Dates & times to be confirmed £9 (Conc £8)
 Bookings via underthefringe.com Info: 0208 144 0070. Students and low income £2 off. Comments

THE ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM - Leamprov
A quick-fire family-friendly improvised sketch show packed with fast-paced performing and short comedy sketches. The Elephant in the Room is that we have no idea what the show will be about! Everything is crafted from audience suggestions made up completely on the fly, full of giggles, games and silliness.
Underground at Spring Gardens (10) Map 9 Jul - Dates & times to be confirmed £9 (Conc £8), Ages 10+
 Bookings via underthefringe.com Info: 0208 144 0070. Students and low income £4 off. Comments

GEORGE COPPEN - UNDER THE BOARDDWARF - George Coppen
George has been treading the boards of acting for some time now but how did he get there? Join George as he takes you through his life; school to panto, and how he lives day to day meeting different types of people. Let's just say he's not short on stories.
Lee Wood Hotel – Pendennis 2 (91b) Map 19 Jul 6pm to 7pm £8 (Conc £6), Strong language, Ages 18+
 Bookings via Opera House 01298 72190 Comments

HAYLEY ELLIS: SILLY MARE (WORK IN PROGRESS) - Hayley Ellis
Hayley literally just celebrated her 35th birthday five years ago... now she's navigating middle age. Everyone agrees the middle is the most delicious part (excluding donuts, avocados and plane seats). True crime obsession, the joys of remaining (mostly) happily unmarried and the horrors of later-in-life contraception. 'Brilliantly funny' Sarah Millican (New Writing)
Underground at the Working Men's Club (51b) Map 9 Jul - Dates & times to be confirmed £10 (Conc £9)
 Bookings via underthefringe.com Info: 0208 144 0070. Students and low income £3 off. Comments

I AM MYCOCK - Dr Andy Mycock
Andy Mycock's daily life is punctuated by people making comments about and laughing at his surname. After a series of sell-out shows across Manchester, he returns to his hometown of Buxton to present a comedic lecture (à la Dave Gorman) about his personal journey to find peace with Mycock.
The Palace Hotel – Cavendish Room (32e) Map 19 Jul 7:30pm to 9pm £8, Adult themes, strong language, Ages 18+
 Bookings via www.tickettailor.com/events/mycockproductionslimited/1565305 Comments

IMAGINARY PORNO CHARADES - Sweet Productions
The triumphant return of unstoppable panel show mayhem. Featuring teams of performers from across Buxton ready to charade their audiences good and hard. Porno puns, sexy semaphore, and outrageous observations to keep you up all night. 'One of the best late night shows at the Fringe' ***** The Wee Review
Underground at the Working Men's Club (51b) Map 9 Jul - Dates & times to be confirmed £9 (Conc £8)
 Bookings via underthefringe.com Info: 0208 144 0070. Students and low income £2 off. Comments

IMPROMPTU SHAKESPEARE - Impromptu Shakespeare Improv Company
Hold onto your doublets, ruffs and trunk hose. The Bard is back! With story and verse improvised in the moment, enjoy a riotous new Shakespeare play every time. Performed by a whip-smart cast. Winner: Buxton Fringe Comedy Event Award 2021. 'Simply sublime' ***** Broadway Baby
Underground at the Working Men's Club (51b) Map 9 Jul - Dates & times to be confirmed £10 (Conc £9), Ages 12+
 Bookings via underthefringe.com Info: 0208 144 0070. Students and low income £3 off. Comments

IT'S NOT CLUEDO - Chris Neville-Smith
There's been a murder! And we have one hour to solve it! Choose your own six suspects, six weapons and nine locations. The comedy game show with a panel of Fringe performers comes to Buxton. Comedy nominee, 2024 Scarborough Fringe. (New Writing)
The Cheshire Cheese (93) Map 15 Jul 7:30pm to 8:30pm Free, Audience interaction, Donations: welcome after the show Comments

JAMES BECKETT: STUTTER ISLAND - ZFS Comedy
In Stutter Island, James Beckett explores navigating life as somebody with a stutter and his 12-year break from the comedy scene. SYTYF and Laughing Horse New Act semi-finalist. Beat the Frog and Mr Bens Winner. ‘An engaging and memorable performance' Rockcentral Promotions (New Writing)
Lee Wood Hotel – Pendennis 2 (91b) Map 19 Jul 9pm to 10pm £8 (Conc £5), Adult themes, strong language, Ages 18+
 Bookings via Opera House 01298 72190 or james.beckett@derbycomedy.co.uk Comments

JEST JULIA: SONGS OF JOY AND JUSTICE - Pepita Productions / Sweet Productions
Award-winning singer and multi-instrumentalist, Julia Knight shares her collection of quirky comedy songs highlighting life's joys, absurdities and injustices in equal measure. Find out why she loves avocados but avoids extreme sports. Expect songs about journalist George Monbiot, gin, and billionaires. 'Julia plays a mean piano' British Theatre Guide
Underground at Spring Gardens (10) Map 9 Jul - Dates & times to be confirmed £9 (Conc £8)
 Bookings via underthefringe.com Info: 0208 144 0070. Students and low income £2 off. Comments

JOZ NORRIS: YOU WAIT. TIME PASSES - Joz Norris
Comedians' Choice Award-winner Joz Norris has completed his life's work, and he's finally ready to unveil it to the world. But what will he do next? A new show about closure, from the creator and star of BBC Radio 4's The Dream Factory and A Small Talk On Small Talk.
Underground at Spring Gardens (10) Map 9 Jul - Dates & times to be confirmed £10 (Conc £9)
 Bookings via underthefringe.com Info: 0208 144 0070. Students and low income £3 off. Comments

LATE NIGHT DIRTY SCRABBLE - WITH ROB ROUSE & FRIENDS - Rob Rouse & Underground
The sensational sell-out cult hit of Buxton and Edinburgh Fringes... the most fun possible at the festival with your clothes on! Buxton Fringe Comedy Award Winner Rob Rouse and guests compete for double-entendres and Double Word Scores. Hilarious, puerile, and inclusive gameshow, putting the dick in dictionary. Guaranteed belly laughs!
Underground at the Working Men's Club (51b) Map 9 Jul - Dates & times to be confirmed £10 (Conc £9)
 Bookings via underthefringe.com Info: 0208 144 0070. Students and low income £3 off. Comments

LESLIE BLOOM'S NO MORE MURDERS IN THE VILLAGE - Sweet Productions
With your help, Leslie Bloom Solved a Murder (***** Voice Mag). Now, as the national spotlight fades, we are whisked back to Toddlingham to meet fresh characters and hear new stories, as silly as ever. Sit back, relax, and let Leslie bring the village and its secrets to you. (New Writing)
Underground at Spring Gardens (10) Map 9 Jul - Dates & times to be confirmed £10 (Conc £9)
 Bookings via underthefringe.com Info: 0208 144 0070. Students and low income £3 off. Comments

ME TIME - The Feather Fixer
An hour of hilarity from the winner of the Buxton Fringe Comedy Stand-Up Award 2024. Maura Jackson returns to take a look at the daft ways we relax and unwind and how far we will take it. (New Writing)
Beer & Bean Café Bar (135) Map 17, 18 Jul 7pm to 8pm £5, Swearing and adult themes, Ages 18+
 Bookings via www.trybooking.com/uk/DFON Comments

NATHAN CASSIDY: IT'S NOT THE END OF THE WORLD - Nathan Cassidy
Multi-award-winning star of three Amazon comedy specials with an eviscerating new show about the whole world and one man. In a world this awful, how can we can come together to find hope? Cassidy delivers yet another compelling and hilarious stand-up hour. 'Star in waiting' **** The Times
Underground at Spring Gardens (10) Map 9 Jul - Dates & times to be confirmed £9 (Conc £8)
 Bookings via underthefringe.com Info: 0208 144 0070. Students and low income £2 off. Comments

NATHAN CASSIDY: PIRACY - Nathan Cassidy
Multi-award winning Fringe legend and nine times Comedy Show Award Nominee at the Buxton Fringe, Nathan Cassidy - with a genre-busting stand-up show about love and stealing. How do I know the jokes are good? Because I've stolen them. 'A master of the genre' **** One4Review 2024
Underground at Spring Gardens (10) Map 9 Jul - Dates & times to be confirmed £9 (Conc £8)
 Bookings via underthefringe.com Info: 0208 144 0070. Students and low income £2 off. Comments

NIK COPPIN'S COMEDY WORLD - Art of Comedy
The fun, affable and inimitable comedian makes a long-awaited return to Buxton with hilarious anecdotes, observations and humorous banter based on his many travels around the planet. 'Fast and funny... The audience loved it... Sweetly, wildly hilarious' **** Rip It Up, Adelaide Fringe. 'Fun and amazing' **** Melbourne Comedy Festival
Underground at the Working Men's Club (51b) Map 9 Jul - Dates & times to be confirmed £9 (Conc £8)
 Bookings via underthefringe.com Info: 0208 144 0070. Students and low income £2 off. Comments

PHIL GREEN: A BROKEN MAN'S GUIDE TO FIXING OTHERS - Phil Green
Having definitely 100% totally recovered from a breakdown, Phil now brings us a show that can save all men from a mental health crisis (well, maybe not all men). Following back-to-back sold-out Edinburgh Fringe runs and multiple award nominations, Phil brings us a brand new life-changing show.
Underground at Spring Gardens (10) Map 9 Jul - Dates & times to be confirmed £9 (Conc £8)
 Bookings via underthefringe.com Info: 0208 144 0070. Students and low income £2 off. Comments

PHILIP SIMON: SHALL I COMPERE THEE IN A FUNNY WAY? - Philip Simon
Award-winning comedian Philip Simon presents a hilarious mix of jokes and spontaneous chat. His one-liners (I saw a squirrel with man boobs, though thinking about it they may have been chestnuts!) and interactions (hello!) will keep you entertained. Winner: 2023 Pegasus Comedy Best Compere Award. 'Never less than hilarious' Stage
Underground at Spring Gardens (10) Map 9 Jul - Dates & times to be confirmed £9 (Conc £8)
 Bookings via underthefringe.com Info: 0208 144 0070. Students and low income £2 off. Comments

A POLITICAL BRUNCH - Jesters Dublin
The very popular, usually sold out show, A Political Brunch, returns to Buxton for the fourth time at a great new venue. A lighthearted take on politics, which is needed more than ever!
Lee Wood Hotel – Pendennis 2 (91b) Map 19, 20 Jul noon to 1pm £10, Ages 12+
 Bookings via Opera House 01298 72190 Comments

RICHARD PULSFORD: THE SHORT JOKE TELLER RETURNS - Richard Pulsford
A show packed full of quality one-liners, wordplay and puns. UK Pun Championships Winner 2022. Nominated for Buxton Fringe 2023 Stand-Up Award. Top Ten Jokes of Edinburgh Fringe 2019, 2021 and 2022. As seen on Channel 4's Steph's Packed Lunch. 'An assured performer... quick, original and funny' **** Broadway Baby (New Writing)
Underground at the Working Men's Club (51b) Map 9 Jul - Dates & times to be confirmed £9 (Conc £8)
 Bookings via underthefringe.com Info: 0208 144 0070. Students and low income £2 off. Comments

ROB ROUSE & TOM WRIGGLESWORTH: THE UNLIKELY WEIGHTLIFTERS - Rob Rouse & Tom Wrigglesworth
Award-winning comedians Rob Rouse ('Genuinely funny bones' Sunday Times) and Tom Wrigglesworth ('A rare talent' Time Out) premiere a live version of their cult podcast. Glorious nonsense from these two absolute clowns whose weightlifting podcast isn't really about weightlifting at all; it's about pure silliness and friendship. Sell-out show 2024.
Underground at the Working Men's Club (51b) Map 9 Jul - Dates & times to be confirmed £10 (Conc £9)
 Bookings via underthefringe.com Info: 0208 144 0070. Students and low income £3 off. Comments

SAMANTHA DAY: THE GREAT BRITISH MENU (OF PETTY COMPLAINTS) - Samantha Day
It's always whine o'clock in Britain. The weather's too hot. Or cold. Or rainy. Sometimes it's so bad we have to go abroad to complain about the climate there! 2025 Leicester Comedy Festival Award Winner Samantha Day returns. A gameshow treating problems with the seriousness they deserve. 'Just brilliant' Arthur Smith (New Writing)
Underground at Spring Gardens (10) Map 9 Jul - Dates & times to be confirmed £9 (Conc £8)
 Bookings via underthefringe.com Info: 0208 144 0070. Students and low income £2 off. Comments

STUART THOMAS: BAD FATTY (WIP) - Stuart Thomas
Welshman Stuart Thomas embraces body positivity whilst grabbing diet culture by the scruff of the neck. British Comedy Guide Poster Award Shortlist. Frog and Bucket World Series Finalist. 'A big fat star in the making' Sofie Hagen. 'Made me laugh a lot' Scotsman (New Writing)
Beer & Bean Café Bar (135) Map 26 Jul 7:30pm to 8:30pm Free, Adult themes, strong language, Ages 18+ Comments

SUNDAY SERVICE - Matt Drapper
Matt Drapper’s stand-up routine uses Biblical stories to satirise his extraordinary religious childhood. The son of a street preacher, he was home-schooled and taught the ancient Bible texts. Now he’s asking questions and observing absurdity as he brings Sunday Service up to date. Can I get an amen? (New Writing)
Lee Wood Hotel – Pendennis 2 (91b) Map 20 Jul 3pm to 3:45pm £8 (Conc £5)
 Bookings via Opera House 01298 72190 Comments

TELLING TINDER TALES - Jesters Dublin
Telling Tinder Tales is a fun show with audience participation about dating and romance in no way approved by Tinder... or Bumble... or Grinder... or? It will contain always interesting, surprising and sometimes uplifting and optimistic stories. Everyone has a story.
Beer & Bean Café Bar (135) Map 19 Jul 9:30pm to 10:30pm Free, Some strong language, Ages 16+, Donations: £5 suggested Comments

THE TOTALLY IMPROVISED MUSICAL - The Totally Improvised Company
Every night is opening night as these top improvisers compose brand-new comedy musicals from your title suggestions. If you like musicals and you like comedy, then you'll love The Totally Improvised Musical! Nominated Best Variety Show at Leicester Comedy Festival 2024. Sell-out show Buxton Fringe 2023 and 2024!
Underground at the Working Men's Club (51b) Map 9 Jul - Dates & times to be confirmed £10 (Conc £9)
 Bookings via underthefringe.com Info: 0208 144 0070. Students and low income £3 off. Comments

TRISTAN WOLFE: BREAK:OUT - Most Curious Productions / Sweet Productions
Have you ever been on the edge, unsure whether you'll fall or fly? A darkly funny, deeply personal, queer comedy about navigating the space between breaking down and breaking free. The story of a boy whose dream of being on stage is crushed by a family who couldn't understand him.
Underground at Spring Gardens (10) Map 9 Jul - Dates & times to be confirmed £9 (Conc £8)
 Bookings via underthefringe.com Info: 0208 144 0070. Students and low income £2 off. Comments

WE'LL LET YOU KNOW - Dreamshed Theatre
After a period of 'resting', seasoned actor Bobby Roberts turns up for an audition. This one, however, presents some unexpected challenges! Come and join Bobby as he navigates the unpredictable world of show business.
St Anne's Community Centre – Hardwick Room (39b) Map 24-26 Jul 7pm to 8pm £5, Ages 16+
 Bookings via Opera House 01298 72190 Comments

WILL & NOAH: TOO MUCH TIME ON THEIR PHONES - Will & Noah
Will & Noah's attention spans are so eroded that they can't even get to the end of their... whuh... huh... oh yeah we're doing a sketch show!! 'A must-see for all sketch comedy lovers' ***** EdFringeReview. Nominated Buxton Fringe Comedy Show 2024 (for The Last Gun) (New Writing)
Underground at Spring Gardens (10) Map 9 Jul - Dates & times to be confirmed £9 (Conc £8)
 Bookings via underthefringe.com Info: 0208 144 0070. Students and low income £2 off. Comments

WILL BF: MOON TEAM IIIV - Will BF
Everybody loves the original Moon Team, but loves to hate its 1999 reboot. Hold onto your space-hats (technical term) for a sketch comedy odyssey through the DVD age with Buxton Fringe Comedy Award 2024 Nominee: Will BF. Like nothing you've seen before, unless you saw The Last Gun last year.
Underground at Spring Gardens (10) Map 9 Jul - Dates & times to be confirmed £9 (Conc £8)
 Bookings via underthefringe.com Info: 0208 144 0070. Students and low income £2 off. Comments

THE WORST RECORD COVERS IN THE WORLD! - Steve Goldman
The Worst Record Covers in the World is a selection of the most crazy, exotic, tasteless, funny, peculiar, inept and mind-boggling sleeves ever produced. 'The room is full of people howling with laughter; it’s great' Mark Radcliffe. See it in several venues around Buxton - details at the Fringe Information Desk
Around the Town 9-27 Jul all day Free Gallery Comments(1)

WRITERS' BLOCK - Dreamshed Theatre
Two actors wish to capitalise on their theatrical longevity by staging a new 'comeback' show that challenges what they see as contemporary comedy stereotypes. The snag is they don't yet have a show! They are determined to overcome 'Writers' Block'! (New Writing)
St Anne's Community Centre – Hardwick Room (39b) Map 24-26 Jul 4:30pm to 5:30pm £5, Occasional strong language, Ages 16+
 Bookings via Opera House 01298 72190 Comments

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BUXTON DAY(S) OF DANCE 2025 - Chapel-en-le-Frith Morris
Our 50th anniversary year extravaganza will run for two days and include up to 30 different Morris sides. Traditional dancing from around the country will fill the streets of Buxton with all the music, colour, passion, energy and humour that the Morris brings.
Around the Town 19 Jul 10:30am to 4:30pm, 20 Jul 10:30am to 3:30pm Free Comments

VINYL DISCO EXTRAVAGANZA - Retro Mike
Charity event in the luxurious, spacious Chatsworth Suite. All proceeds to Blythe House Hospice. Great hits from the Seventies, Sixties and rock ‘n’ roll Fifties. Life size Elvis and Marilyn Monroe plus a few surprises for your selfies! Drinks and food available to purchase. Let’s boogie. Fancy dress optional.
The Palace Hotel – Chatsworth Room (32d) Map 16 Jul 7pm to 10pm £6 (Child and Conc £5) Gallery
 Bookings via Opera House 01298 72190 Comments

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BURBAGE WORKS - HEART OF BRASS - Burbage Band (Buxton)
Created by Ben Whalley, award-winning producer/director for BBC and Sky TV, this documentary follows the origins of Burbage Brass Band, their successful Training Band and the year-long Burbage Works project. Includes interviews, original music and story, and the long journey to its unique performance in the Stoller Hall, Manchester. (New Writing)
Burbage Institute, Nursery Lane, Buxton SK17 6UL (53) Map 13 Jul 7pm to 9pm Free, Ages 7+, Donations: If desired to Burbage Band (Buxton) Comments

BUXTON SHORTS 2025 - Buxton Film
We're back with another exciting exhibition of moving, beautiful, funny and clever short films from filmmakers with a connection to Buxton and the Peak District. You'll get to vote on your favourite from our selection screened on the day in the Pavilion Gardens Arts Centre cinema.
Arts Centre – Auditorium (74b) Map 27 Jul 2pm to 4pm £5 (Child £1), Ages 12+
 Bookings via Opera House 01298 72190 Comments

HITCHCOCK'S SILENT FILM BLACKMAIL WITH LIVE MUSIC - Brief Encounter Duo
A date gone wrong, a frenzied stabbing and a very dead artist! Blackmail (1929) is Hitchcock’s last silent film with his trademark style of romance, deceit, suspense and thrills. Fringe Film Award 2024 Winners, Brief Encounter Duo, performs live accompaniment conjuring up the magic of cinema as it used to be.
Lee Wood Hotel – Pendennis 1 (91a) Map 17, 18 Jul 7:30pm to 9:30pm £15, Ages 16+ Gallery
 Bookings via Opera House 01298 72190 Comments

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AFTERNOON ARIAS - Katy Allan
Buxton's own award-winning soprano, Katy Allan (RNCM, City of Manchester Opera), returns to the Fringe with an afternoon of her favourite arias from opera, sacred works, and old shows, accompanied by pianist Tim Kennedy (RNCM, University of Cambridge). Mozart, Handel, Puccini, Donizetti, The King and I, Calamity Jane, and more!
Buxton Methodist Church – Church (06a) Map 15 Jul 2pm to 3:30pm £9
 Tickets on the door. Comments

AN AFTERNOON OF SONGS - Katja Ebrigens and Jonathan Ellis
An afternoon of popular songs, from classical to shows
United Reformed Church – Purple Room: Church (55a) Map 18 Jul 3:30pm to 4:30pm £10 (Child £8)
 Bookings via Opera House 01298 72190 Comments

BE BEGUILED! - High Peak Orchestra
Let Rimsky-Korsakov's Sheherazade captivate you, after swinging along to Walton's Orb and Sceptre Coronation March and admiring the heroics of Richard Strauss' horn concerto No 1, soloist Simon Twigge, conductor Patrick Gundry-White.
St John's Church (40) Map 12 Jul 7:30pm to 9:30pm £12 (Child Free)
 Bookings via Opera House 01298 72190 or www.ticketsource.co.uk/high-peak-orch Comments

BEST OF STAGE & SCREEN WITH BURBAGE BRASS BAND - Burbage Band (Buxton)
An evening of magical music from stage and screen with fabulous melodies from the world of musicals and film. All presented by the top class Burbage Band (Buxton) under its musical director Steve Critchlow. The band will be joined by a vocal artist to further enhance your evening's enjoyment.
Buxton Methodist Church – Church (06a) Map 19 Jul 7:30pm to 9:45pm £10 (Child £8), Ages 7+
 Bookings via Opera House 01298 72190 Comments

BIG BAND BREWERY BONANZA - High Peak Big Band
High Peak Big Band returns to the Fringe with an evening of jazz, swing, Latin and the classic big band sound. The popular 20-piece ensemble presents music ranging from favourites of the ballroom and musical theatre to exciting arrangements of contemporary compositions.
Trackside @ Buxton Brewery SK17 9RZ (133) Map 21 Jul 7:45pm to 10pm £10 (Child £5, Conc £8)
 Bookings via Opera House 01298 72190 Comments

BOB HALL & HILARY BLYTHE - Jazz ('n' Blues) at the Junction
Internationally acclaimed, award-winning songwriter-pianist Bob Hall and his partner Hilary Blythe provide a unique entertainment combining homespun folk songs and blues, old-time country and gospel, through to majestic boogie-woogie. Multi-instrumentalists, they provide sparkling accompaniments to beguiling vocals on piano, guitar, bass and mandolin.
High Peak Bookstore and Cafe (30) Map 16 Jul 7pm to 10:30pm £15 Gallery
 Bookings via buytickets.at/thejunction1/1593319 Comments

CHAMBER DELIGHTS - Cheshire Chamber Collective
An evening of chamber performances from the strings and winds of Cheshire Chamber Collective, previous winners of the Buxton Fringe Large and Small Ensemble Awards. We are exploring American influences including pieces by Gershwin and Charles Griffes, and then combining forces for a chamber rendition of Wagner’s Siegfried Idyll.
The Palace Hotel – Cavendish Room (32e) Map 11 Jul 7:30pm to 9:30pm £12 (Child £0, Conc £10)
 Bookings via Opera House 01298 72190 or cheshirechambercollective@outlook.com Comments

CHRIS MILNER - JOURNEYMAN - Chris Milner
Folk star singer-songwriter Chris Milner-Journeyman brings two great shows back to Buxton URC. Expect another flawless performance of songs and stories. On the Saturday night he will be joined by another great artist, Beth Burrows, who performs a cappella at it's best. Not to be missed!
United Reformed Church – Purple Room: Church (55a) Map 18 Jul 6pm to 8pm, 19 Jul 8pm to 10pm £6.60 (Child and Conc £5) Gallery
 Bookings via Opera House 01298 72190 Comments

CLASSICAL GUITAR JONATHAN PRAG - Jonathan Prag Classical Guitar
Jonathan, Fringe 2024 Solo Instrumental Award Winner, returns with more glorious music: preludes by Bach and Gerschwin, a gorgeous study by Sor, and Italian influenced Irish music by O'Carolan. The gripping Pulsar by Lindsey Clark ends his thrilling programme. ‘Absolutely recommended’ Glasgow Herald. 'exquisite, intricate music’ Dave Fargnoli, Three Weeks
United Reformed Church – Purple Room: Church (55a) Map 11, 12 Jul 6:35pm to 7:25pm, 13 & 18-20 Jul 1:05pm to 1:55pm £10 (Child £5, Conc £8)
 Bookings via Opera House 01298 72190 Comments

DARREN, TRISH & THE FASCIST REGIME - Darren & Trish
Trisha Plant has a debilitating health condition, Darren Poyzer wants to raise a righteous racket. Trisha wants to crochet, Darren needs more cowbell. Domestic compromise and new-world technology unites an unlikely couple for musical adventures, angsty anthems, sharp banter, and spinning yarns. 'One of my Fringe highlights' Buxton Fringe Review (New Writing)
Underground at Spring Gardens (10) Map 9 Jul - Dates & times to be confirmed £8 (Conc £7)
 Bookings via underthefringe.com Info: 0208 144 0070. Students and low income £2 off. Comments

DAVE BERRY: 60 YEARS ON THE ROAD - The Man in the Hat Presents...
Dave Berry, with stories from the Sixties through to his many Top 20 hits during an eventful six decade career, featuring encounters with the Beatles, Stones, etc, world tours and European superstardom. Hosted by David McPhie with his account of the Chesterfield music scene and his hand in Joe Cocker’s career.
The Palace Hotel – Cavendish Room (32e) Map 23 Jul 7:30pm to 10:30pm £15
 Bookings via buytickets.at/thejunction1/1593319 Comments

DAZZLE CAMOUFLAGE - Midnight + The Patio Chairs
Midnight + the Patio Chairs are an exciting and talented, new and original folk band coming out of Macclesfield. (New Writing)
High Peak Bookstore and Cafe (30) Map 24 Jul 7pm to 9pm £5 (Child and Conc £1)
 Bookings via Opera House 01298 72190 or ian.dovaston@googlemail.com Comments

DESTINATION MOON - Basin Street Jazz & Blues
Let yourself be transported to a musical heaven on an intimate time-travelling planetary voyage. An evening of the very best of jazz and blues in the company of this renowned much loved quartet featuring the velvety vocals of Jules M Scott.
Trackside @ Buxton Brewery SK17 9RZ (133) Map 11 & 18 Jul 7:30pm to 10pm £12 (Child £6, Conc £10)
 Bookings via Opera House 01298 72190 Comments

ECHOES OF ART AND EARTH - KEMS Contemporary Ensemble
A concert celebrating sculpture, imagery and environment. KEMS Contemporary Ensemble presents works by Phil Cashian, John Cage, Eleanor Alberga, Paul Burnell, Robert Howard, Mark Hendriks and Howard Jones.
The Pump Room (84) Map 26 Jul 7:30pm to 8:40pm £8 (Child £1)
 Bookings via Opera House 01298 72190 or www.kems.org.uk/ensemble.php Comments

GIFTS FROM CROWS - Gifts From Crows Trio
Returning for their third Fringe appearance with new music and a surprise or two, composer Richard Laurence's hypnotic piano motifs, Helen Southall's soulful saxophone and Garfield Southall's jazz-influenced percussion conjure 'Echoes of minimalist composers such as Ludovico Einaudi and Philip Glass'. 'Three very talented and consummate musicians' Buxton Fringe Reviews
The Pump Room (84) Map 17 Jul 7:30pm to 9:30pm £10 (Child £5, Conc £8)
 Bookings via Opera House 01298 72190 or garfield.southall@mac.com Comments

HANNAH BRINE LIVE AT THE BUXTON FRINGE - Hannah Brine
Singer-songwriter Hannah, Buxton Fringe Solo Vocal Award 2024, brings gorgeous songs from her new album Blue Sky Now to share with you. Inspired by the Great American Songbook, and likened to Carole King and Rumer, Hannah performs lush ballads and lively jazz anthems, all destined to be modern classics. (New Writing)
United Reformed Church – Purple Room: Church (55a) Map 11 & 24 Jul 8pm to 9pm £14 (Child and Conc £10) Gallery
 Bookings via Opera House 01298 72190 Comments

JOE BAYLISS - Joe Bayliss duo
21st-century, folk inspired music. Influenced by John Martyn and Damien Rice. Weaving humorous back-stories with sensitive, thought-provoking songs, soothing melodies and imaginative metaphors, interspersing carefully crafted lyrical pictures. You will be laughing at the intro and crying three minutes later from the beauty of an emotional experience.
High Peak Bookstore and Cafe (30) Map 23 Jul 7pm to 9pm £7 (Conc £5) Gallery
 Tickets on the door. Comments

JUDY DUNLOP ACCOMPANIED - Judy Dunlop
A folk singer of distinction, Judy will showcase her forthcoming album, joined by her national award-winning mystery guest. 'One of my greatest inspirations' Jackie Oates. 'Perfect combination of vocal control and soulful delivery' Hannah James. 'It's been my pleasure to work and listen to Judy - enjoy!' Simon Nicol
High Peak Bookstore and Cafe (30) Map 22 Jul 7:30pm to 9:30pm £10 (Child £7.50), Ages 10+
 Bookings via dottydunlop@yahoo.co.uk or 07792 217682 Comments

L'HEURE BLEUE - Take Two
Join musical duo Take Two for 'the blue hour' between day and night. Relax and reset with keyboard player Colin and singer Janette as they perform jazz, pop and blues classics - including a little French 'je ne sais quoi'.
The Pump Room (84) Map 12 Jul 7:30pm to 10pm £10
 Bookings via Opera House 01298 72190 Comments

LIVE AND UNCONVENTIONAL TOUR... - Peter Buxton solo
Singer-songwriter multi-instrumentalist Peter Buxton returns again to the Fringe bringing a brand new solo show. An entertaining hour of varied music, sometimes thoughtful, sometimes wry and humorous, but always innovative. Acoustic steel slide and electric guitar, harmonica and bass combine to create a really varied experience. (New Writing)
Lee Wood Hotel – Pendennis 2 (91b) Map 12 Jul 6:30pm to 7:30pm, 9pm to 10pm, 13 Jul 4pm to 5pm, 8pm to 9pm £15 (Child £10, Conc £12) Gallery
 Bookings via Opera House 01298 72190 or Republicofbuxton@gmail.com Comments

LIVE NUGGETS - Up-Psychled
Three-piece psychedelic band, featuring Fringe stalwarts Will Hawthorne and Adrian Sherwood, focusses on the classic anthology Nuggets. A handful of numbers from the Lenny Kaye compiled album showcasing American Garage and Psychedelia inspired by the 1960s' British Invasion. A smattering of British classics will be added to provide context.
Buxton Working Men's Club - upstairs (51a) Map 10 & 24 Jul 9pm to 10:15pm £8 (Child and Conc £6)
 Bookings via Opera House 01298 72190 Comments

LULLABY OF HARLEM:BIRTH OF THE BLUES - ARKangel
A powerful narrative; haunting music. Violin, guitar, vocals, spoken word. From a Gambian slave hub to the brutal Caribbean; from the isolated, infested plantations of Louisiana to a vibrant and challenging new life in Harlem; from a uniquely Black Folk Art, born of oppression, to the World Stage. ‘Spellbinding’
The Pump Room (84) Map 19 Jul 7:30pm to 9:15pm £15 (Child £10, Conc £12), Powerful themes, Ages 12+
 Bookings via Opera House 01298 72190 Comments

MOSAIC - Adrian Lord
Join Cheshire composer and pianist Adrian Lord for a very special evening featuring his brand new album Mosaic, with a handpicked selection of music from across his albums. At the beautiful Pump Room, with an especially hired acoustic grand piano. 'A must watch piano performance' Pianist Magazine (New Writing)
The Pump Room (84) Map 24, 25 Jul 7:30pm to 8:30pm £12 Gallery
 Bookings via www.adrianlordpiano.com Comments

MRO AT THE FRINGE - Manchester Recorder Orchestra
MRO is back once more with a wide-ranging programme of music for large recorder ensemble. Contemporary pieces are mixed in with some Prokofiev and Verdi to guarantee something for everyone's musical taste - there's even a clarinet solo!
Trinity Church (45) Map 19 Jul 7:30pm to 9:30pm £9 (Child Free, Conc £8), Ages 8+
 Tickets on the door. Comments

PARTITA - RENAISSANCE AND BAROQUE MUSIC - PARTITA
Award-winning ensemble Partita plays Renaissance and Baroque music for voice, lute, vihuela, baroque guitar, harpsichord, cello and recorder.
Buxton Methodist Church – Church (06a) Map 24 Jul 1pm to 2:20pm Free, Donations: Voluntary collection for charity Comments

PIANO RECITAL - Jonathan Ellis
A concert of favourites by Mozart, Beethoven, Chopin, Debussy and others!
Buxton Methodist Church – Church (06a) Map 18 Jul 7:30pm to 9:30pm £12 (Child Free, Conc £10)
 Bookings via Opera House 01298 72190 Comments

THE SHOWS WE USED TO KNOW - Robert Hazle & Helena Northcote
Celebrate the forgotten favourites and fabulous flops of British musical theatre with songs and stories of Noël Coward, Jessie Matthews, Lionel Bart, Elisabeth Welch, Anthony Newley, and many more! Formidable cabaret duo Hazle & Northcote returns to Buxton for a third year. Buxton Fringe 2024 Music Award - Show.
United Reformed Church – Purple Room: Church (55a) Map 22-24 Jul 3pm to 4pm £12 (Child Free, Conc £10) Gallery
 Bookings via Opera House 01298 72190 Comments

SIMPLY A CAPPELLA - Ordsall Acappella Singers
Join us for an hour of a cappella singing, with a repertoire that ranges from classical to classic rock, upbeat pop and lullabies, traditional and newly composed pieces. We’ve performed at the Fringe since 2010. It’s our highlight of the year. Come and share the joy!
United Reformed Church – Purple Room: Church (55a) Map 19 Jul 11am to noon. St Mary's Church (41) Map 19 Jul 3pm to 4:30pm £5 (Child and Conc £3) Gallery
 Bookings via www.ticketsource.co.uk/ordsallsingers Comments

SINGING FOR HIS SUPPER - Charlie Moritz
Warmly received at last year’s Fringe and hotfoot from recording his third album, this talented guitarist/singer-songwriter returns with original songs, some brand new, and a few well-loved covers. Contemporary and trad, funny, serious and touchingly sad - a set carefully chosen to make for an engaging, tuneful hour. (New Writing)
United Reformed Church – Purple Room: Church (55a) Map 19 & 26 Jul 6:30pm to 7:30pm £10
 Bookings via app.tickettailor.com Comments

SINGING UP A STORM - Buxton Community Choir
Buxton Community Choir is Singing Up a Storm – a joyful concert of seasonal hits celebrating spring, summer, autumn, and winter. Enjoy an uplifting mix of classics and contemporary songs, all brought to life with the power of choral harmony. A musical journey through the year that you won’t forget!
The Palace Hotel – High Peak Room (32a) Map 27 Jul 7pm to 9pm £12.50 (Child £10)
 Bookings via Opera House 01298 72190 Comments

SONGS FOR A SUMMER'S NIGHT - Chapel-en-le-Frith Ladies Choir
With a successful 50th anniversary year in 2024, our choir with guest artist and a gloriously varied repertoire, is back at the Fringe with a bang! 'This concert was a delight from start to finish and was deservedly completely sold-out' Fringe Review 2023
United Reformed Church – Purple Room: Church (55a) Map 25 Jul 7:30pm to 9:30pm £10 (Child Free)
 Bookings via chapelladieschoir@gmail.com or Halls Mica Hardware, Chapel-en-le-Frith Comments

SOUND ON SOUND SESSION WITH WILL AND DAVE - Will Hawthorne and Dave Goodway
Expect reel-to-reel recorders, tape loops, samples and live overdubbing demonstrations. Local songwriter (and Fringe stalwart) Will will sing and play while experienced audio engineer Dave mans the machines. Original songs will be performed alongside recreations of classics going back to the beginning of creative sound recording. (New Writing)
Buxton Working Men's Club - upstairs (51a) Map 15 & 22 Jul 8:30pm to 10:15pm £8 (Child and Conc £6)
 Bookings via Opera House 01298 72190 Comments

SWEET PICK 'N' MIX - Polydoci
Polydolci is a group of musical friends who are delighted to be making their first Fringe appearance. They play recorders of different sizes and pitches, viol and keyboard. Their concert will offer an eclectic mix of repertoire ranging from the 15th century to the present day.
The Pump Room (84) Map 11 Jul 5:30pm to 6:30pm £10 (Conc £8)
 Bookings via Pump Room buxtoncrescentexperience.com/whats-on/ Comments

TELLYFULL OF SONGS: FINGERS ON THE BUTTON - Fred Up
Fred Up returns for the second time with a sparkling fresh update of its award-nominated show. Expect more comic mayhem as they tour the world of multi-channel TV and its associated musical themes. Maybe this time you will make sense of their infamously manic quiz. They can't! (New Writing)
Underground at Spring Gardens (10) Map 9 Jul - Dates & times to be confirmed £8 (Conc £7)
 Bookings via underthefringe.com Info: 0208 144 0070. Students and low income £2 off. Comments

THIS ISN'T GOING TO HURT - TAKE TWO - Dr Stuart Bootle
One-time GP and accomplished pianist, Stuart builds on his sold-out 'immensely therapeutic show' at last year's Fringe. Singing original songs from his forthcoming EP, covers by well-known artists together with more mirthful medical anecdotes, Stuart explores how music can bring us together and help make us smile!
United Reformed Church – Purple Room: Church (55a) Map 20 Jul 6pm to 8pm £12
 Bookings via Opera House 01298 72190 Comments

VIRTUOSO CLASSICS FOR GUITAR - Ed Billingham
This year's recital includes the 3rd Lute Suite by JS Bach, Cuban composer Leo Bouwer's Decameron Negro, Barrios' Sueno en la Floresta, Rodrigo Fandango. 'Ed is able to bring out the range of tone and voicing of the guitar as a musical medium for all occasions' Buxton Fringe Review
Burbage Institute, Nursery Lane, Buxton SK17 6UL (53) Map 12 Jul 6:30pm to 8:30pm Free, Ages 8+, Donations: Very welcome
Further information: ed-67@hotmail.co.uk Comments

A WALK THROUGH VERSAILLES GARDENS WITH LOUIS XIV - Mr Simpson's Little Consort
In 1704 Louis XIV wrote 'How to show the gardens at Versailles'. We follow in his footsteps through this manuscript, and have selected music appropriate to the deities, shady groves and fountains. 'They perform at a professional standard, all being seasoned experts' Buxton Fringe Review
Eyam Parish Church, Eyam S32 5QH (97) Map 13 Jul 3pm to 5pm £10 (Child Free) Gallery
 Tickets on the door. Comments

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800 YEARS AND COUNTING - Chapel Arts Creative Writing Group
The acclaimed Chapel-based writing group, featuring award-winning, published writers led by author Mark Henderson, celebrates the 800th anniversary of St Thomas Becket Church and Chapel-en-le-Frith. Enjoy two different performances of their stories, folk-tales, poems, monologues, mini-plays and more. A booklet will be on sale; proceeds to local charity, Little Cherubs. (New Writing)
Rems Café Bar & Restaurant, Chapel-en-le-Frith SK23 0HP (131) Map 10 Jul 7:30pm to 9pm, 13 Jul 2pm to 3:30pm £5 (Child and Conc £4.50), Possible strong language Gallery
 Bookings via www.ticketsource.co.uk/chapelarts/e-jqvzvy Comments

AND OTHER CREATURES - Polis Loizou
In the West, there are things that go bump in the cold dark night. Elsewhere, there are girls who transform into demon fox spirits. Join the award-winning Cypriot storyteller Polis Loizou for an hour of chilling folktales from hot countries. 'A masterful spinner of yarns' The Wee Review (New Writing)
Underground at Spring Gardens (10) Map 9 Jul - Dates & times to be confirmed £9 (Conc £8)
 Bookings via underthefringe.com Info: 0208 144 0070. Students and low income £2 off. Comments

THE BEAT GOES ON - The Glummer Twins
The irrepressible Glummer Twins are back with another irreverent trawl through the eight decades that made them what they are today. Old. Stand-up spoken word comedy and music from the Beat Generation. 'A perfect double act' Chris Neville-Smith. 'Seriously clever and very funny' Buxton Fringe Review
Underground at Spring Gardens (10) Map 9 Jul - Dates & times to be confirmed £9 (Conc £8)
 Bookings via underthefringe.com Info: 0208 144 0070. Students and low income £2 off. Comments

A BOY CALLED THUNDER, A SERIES OF GHOST STORIES - Ian Gregory
Join us to hear four chilling, original ghost stories from a popular Fringe regular. Ian has enjoyed good reviews at two recent Buxton Festival Fringes. (New Writing)
Scrivener's Bookshop (11) Map 12 Jul 2:30pm to 3:30pm Free, Ages 14+ Comments

BUCKETS OF BLOOD - FAIRY TALES NOT FOR KIDS - Stories Alive / Sweet Productions
Join Eden Ballantyne for an award-winning collection of darker tales from the Grimm Brothers, with all the gore restored! What was Red Riding Hood really running from? Why was Cinderella's glass slipper full of blood when she got it back? 'Ballantyne's renditions are a joy' **** Broadway Baby
Underground at Spring Gardens (10) Map 9 Jul - Dates & times to be confirmed £9 (Conc £8)
 Bookings via underthefringe.com Info: 0208 144 0070. Students and low income £2 off. Comments

DOCTOR COPPELIUS - Chris Neville-Smith
Everyone knows of the doll Coppelia, but few speak of the creator. Now, hear his tale of the sinister wandering people. With dehumanisation and humanity, scaremongering and understanding, revenge and forgiveness, despair and hope, it is time for the tragic villain to give his side of the story. (New Writing)
Scrivener's Bookshop (11) Map 9, 10 & 15, 16 Jul 5:30pm to 6:30pm £8 (Child and Conc £6) Gallery
 Bookings via Opera House 01298 72190 Comments

EXCERPTS FROM UNDER MILK WOOD - Buxton Spoken Words
Buxton Spoken Words is proud to present their interpretation of Under Milk Wood by Dylan Thomas for a second year. Local writers will also be presenting a selection of their own poems and stories.
United Reformed Church – Purple Room: Church (55a) Map 13 Jul 3pm to 5pm, 7:30pm to 9:30pm Free, Donations: Gratefully received Gallery Comments

MARY QUEEN OF SCOTS: ELIZABETH AND THE END - Jane Collier
After sell out performances in the UK, Jane Collier returns to present the fascinating sisterhood’ of the Two Queens as The End of their turbulent relationship finishes violently at Fotheringhay. Captivating and convincing insight; mesmerising; and a masterful portrayal of the life of the tragic Queen. Q&A session.
The Crescent - Buxton Crescent Experience (59b) Map 15 & 17 Jul 7pm to 8:30pm £15, Adult themes, Ages 12+
 Bookings via Opera House 01298 72190 Comments

MEET LOCAL NOVELIST, ALEC INGHAM - Alec Ingham aka Pete Brown
Join Pete Brown to talk about his debut crime novel, Artefact, published under the pen name of Alec Ingham. Signed copies will be for sale.
Scrivener's Bookshop (11) Map 19 Jul 11am to 11:45am Free, Ages 16+ Gallery
Further information: pete.br.brown@gmail.com Comments

OUR ANXIOUS MEASUREMENTS - Dean Tsang
Is it OK to lose control? A wheel of poems decide. Featured in Loud Poets: Best of Fringe series, the set explores anxiety and its many different perspectives using 14 units of measurement. 'A very clever show' ***** Lancaster Guardian
Scrivener's Bookshop (11) Map 17 Jul 5:30pm to 6:30pm £9 (Conc £7), Strong language, distressing themes, Ages 18+
 Bookings via Opera House 01298 72190 Comments

VERA BRITTAIN AND BUXTON – A DIFFERENT STORY - Kathryn Ecclestone & BCHT
Kathryn Ecclestone’s new biography challenges the idea that Vera Brittain disliked her Buxton upbringing. Drawing from Brittain’s letters and unpublished diary, Ecclestone reveals a different story about her early years in the town, offering fresh insights into the experiences that shaped the renowned writer and political figure.
The Pump Room (84) Map 10 Jul 6:30pm to 7:30pm £12 (Child £8)
 Bookings via buxtoncrescentexperience.com/whats-on/ Comments

WHAT IT IS TO BE BLUE - Dreamshed Theatre
Lifelong Manchester City fan, Bill Cronshaw, shares his views on supporting football in general and City in particular. Sometimes the highs are as good as the lows! A lot has happened since 1955 when he first ventured into Maine Road! (New Writing)
St Anne's Community Centre – Hardwick Room (39b) Map 25 Jul 2:30pm to 3:30pm £7.50 (Child £5), Ages 10+
 Bookings via Opera House 01298 72190 Comments

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THE SHAKESPEARE JUKEBOX - Buxton Drama League
The Shakespeare Jukebox celebrates its 20th anniversary, performing scenes and speeches from the Bard’s most famous plays in its own unique style – all chosen by you for a charity donation! Whether this is your first time, or you’ve seen them before, join in the fun with this Buxton legend!
Pavilion Gardens (33) Map 13, 18-20 & 25, 26 Jul 6:15pm to 7pm Free Comments

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1 KING, 2 PRINCES, AND SHAKESPEARE'S LIE - Slade Wolfe Enterprises Limited
Shakespeare made Richard III a villain. But was he? Richard III returns to challenge the myths, the lies, and the Bard himself. In this electrifying one-man performance, fact and fiction collide. Journey through power, betrayal, and legacy with a multi-award-nominated company. The final verdict? That's for you to decide. (New Writing)
Underground at Spring Gardens (10) Map 9 Jul - Dates & times to be confirmed £10 (Conc £9)
 Bookings via underthefringe.com Info: 0208 144 0070. Students and low income £3 off. Comments

3 MINUTES INSIDE MY BRAIN - Jennifer Jordan
Get ready to be shrunk down and taken on a whirlwind adventure inside Jennifer's brain. It's weird in there - but probably also familiar. An ingenious, interactive comedy science show exploring the wonders of our wrinkly grey matter through very real facts, very cute puppets, and a very scientific ball pit. (New Writing)
Underground at Spring Gardens (10) Map 9 Jul - Dates & times to be confirmed £10 (Conc £9)
 Bookings via underthefringe.com Info: 0208 144 0070. Students and low income £3 off. Comments

ALMOST FAMOUS BY ANDY MOSELEY - NoLogoProductions
The multi-award-nominated Fringe veterans return with a new play. Emily Benton comes back to the UK after an illustrious Broadway and Hollywood career. So why is she auditioning for a Fringe production? Maybe there's a secret that Emily's not revealing. 'Adroitly constructed and beautifully performed' **** AllEdinburghTheatre.com on Make-up (New Writing)
Underground at Spring Gardens (10) Map 9 Jul - Dates & times to be confirmed £10 (Conc £9)
 Bookings via underthefringe.com Info: 0208 144 0070. Students and low income £3 off. Comments

ALMOST HAUNTED - Northern Powerhouse Theatre
Welcome to Spectre Quest - thrilling investigations of supernatural occurrences. As darkness descends, our brave team delves into the enigmatic world of the unexplained, guided by its quirky hostess-with-the-mostest. What secrets lurk in the shadows? From a multi-award-winning company. Best Drama, Best Comedy and Best Performer at Greater Manchester Fringe.
Underground at the Working Men's Club (51b) Map 9 Jul - Dates & times to be confirmed £10 (Conc £9)
 Bookings via underthefringe.com Info: 0208 144 0070. Students and low income £3 off. Comments

THE BAKER STREET LADIES - Slade Wolfe Enterprises Limited
Three ladies find themselves drawn to 221b Baker Street, but Sherlock is not at home this evening? Multi-award-winning actor and writer Lexi Wolfe ('an unforgettable performance' Get Your Coats On) brings to life the iconic characters of Mary Morstan (Mrs Watson), the indomitable Mrs Hudson, and the mysterious Irene Adler. (New Writing)
Underground at Spring Gardens (10) Map 9 Jul - Dates & times to be confirmed £10 (Conc £9), Ages 8+
 Bookings via underthefringe.com Info: 0208 144 0070. Students and low income £3 off. Comments

BARD EDUCATION - ICA Company of Fools
Why do we have to study Shakespeare? Are you honestly telling me in 400+ years, no one has written anything good we can read instead? A group of students take a whirlwind tour of Shakespeare's greatest hits, discovering why his plays are still relevant in the 21st century. (New Writing)
St Anne's Community Centre – Main Hall (39a) Map 12 Jul 3pm to 4:30pm £10 (Child and Conc £5)
 Tickets on the door. Comments

THE CANTERVILLE GHOST: THE MUSICAL - Magpie Theatre
A musical re-imagining of Oscar Wilde’s beloved story, featuring an original score and soundtrack. When a modern American family moves into an old English mansion, the resident spook determines to scare them off. Instead, the family torments the ghost in this hilarious and family-friendly Oscar Wilde tale.
United Reformed Church – Green Room: Hall (55b) Map 12, 13 Jul 5:30pm to 6:30pm £10.50 (Child £7.50, Conc £8.50)
 Bookings via Opera House 01298 72190 Comments

DAYDREAM EXTREMER - Mike Raffone
The Buxton Fringe Award Winner returns to tell his life story - about how, at nearly 60, he discovered he had ADHD. A witty, ironic and deeply personal tale of survival, acceptance and ultimately triumph. A celebration of those who think differently. 'I urge you to get tickets' Buxton Fringe Review, 2018. (New Writing)
Underground at Spring Gardens (10) Map 9 Jul - Dates & times to be confirmed £10 (Conc £9)
 Bookings via underthefringe.com Info: 0208 144 0070. Students and low income £3 off. Comments

DEATH OF THE AUTHOR - GAP Theatre
In need of publicity, a failed writer fakes his own disappearance, but he can’t do it alone. Plenty of twists and turns in this debut thriller by new local author, Peter Sleigh. World premiere. (New Writing)
The Palace Hotel – Peveril Room (32c) Map 11 & 18, 19 Jul 7:30pm to 8:30pm £10 (Child and Conc £8), Ages 14+ Gallery
 Bookings via petesleigh1@gmail.com Comments

DESTINATION: 'OLD HAG' - (uncredited) presents
Set in a theatre broom cupboard, next to the building's only toilet, Destination: 'Old Hag' is (possibly) the world's first Situation-Operatic-Comedy! So, join the Ladies of the Chorus as they chart the ups and downs of life in the world of opera with humour, heart, and live opera singing!
United Reformed Church – Purple Room: Church (55a) Map 19 Jul 2:30pm to 3:25pm £10 (Child and Conc £8), Ages 12+ Gallery
 Bookings via www.ticketsource.co.uk/destinationoldhag/t-ojdaddj Comments

DR KORCZAK'S EXAMPLE BY DAVID GREIG - Shadow Syndicate
The multi-award-winning company stages a provocative and haunting production of David Greig's powerful play. One man defiantly resists oppression within the Warsaw Ghetto in 1942, by shielding Jewish youngsters in an orphanage. An unbearable power and pathos emerges through simple humanity. 'Hard-hitting, issue-led drama' Buxton Fringe Review
Underground at the Working Men's Club (51b) Map 9 Jul - Dates & times to be confirmed £9 (Conc £8)
 Bookings via underthefringe.com Info: 0208 144 0070. Students and low income £2 off. Comments

THE EASY WAY OUT - Eli Yim
A musician, a doctor, and a traumagenic personification of God walk into A&E. They conduct a mental health crisis assessment and absolutely nothing happens. Tale as old as time. Eli Yim debuts their autobiographical one-person show, combining musical theatre with stand-up comedy to narrate their offbeat yet powerful almost-death story. (New Writing)
Underground at the Working Men's Club (51b) Map 9 Jul - Dates & times to be confirmed £10 (Conc £9)
 Bookings via underthefringe.com Info: 0208 144 0070. Students and low income £3 off. Comments

FICTION ROMANCE - Fetch Theatre
Twelfth Night's Antonio falls for the half-drowned Sebastian and finds himself in a painful journey of unrequited love. 'Wonderfully, richly written, covering a lifetime's experience of the outsider in the tale, bursting with love, sex, anger and forgiveness.' Mark Bunyan. 'Not just a play, but an emotional rollercoaster' ***** BroadwayBaby
Underground at Spring Gardens (10) Map 9 Jul - Dates & times to be confirmed £9 (Conc £8)
 Bookings via underthefringe.com Info: 0208 144 0070. Students and low income £2 off. Comments

FLAT 4 - Isabel Songer
A captivating one-woman show delving into the joys and complexities of female friendship. Combining theatre and spoken word poetry, this performance unveils the dramas of two young women navigating life under one roof. 'Had the audience laughing one minute and then sat stunned in silence the next' **** Voice Magazine
Underground at Spring Gardens (10) Map 9 Jul - Dates & times to be confirmed £10 (Conc £9)
 Bookings via underthefringe.com Info: 0208 144 0070. Students and low income £3 off. Comments

FLORA MACDONALD AND ZOMBIES BY DEBBIE CANNON - Sweet Productions
Join Flora, Jacobite heroine and ferocious zombie-slayer, for a rollicking and completely untrue adventure into Scotland's past, featuring war, romance, some very hungry megalomaniacal undead, and messy descriptions of zombie evisceration. A new solo show by Debbie Cannon, creator of Green Knight. 'An enthralling show **** Broadway Baby
Underground at Spring Gardens (10) Map 9 Jul - Dates & times to be confirmed £10 (Conc £9)
 Bookings via underthefringe.com Info: 0208 144 0070. Students and low income £3 off. Comments

FRESH AIR - ICA Riot Grrls Drama Crew
A haunting one-act play first performed at the National Theatre Connections Festival.
Harpur Hill Village Hall SK17 9JS (138) Map 19 Jul 3pm to 4pm £7.50 (Child and Conc £5), Some swearing, Ages 11+
 Bookings via eliciagardner@gmail.com Comments

GRANDMA'S SHOP - Julie Flower / The Specialist Generalist
Clothes, cats and counter-culture. Sheffield, 1989. Loveable, eccentric septuagenarian, Hilda, has run a second-hand clothes shop for decades. She does it to make money to feed 30 stray cats. One day, a journalist from The Guardian walks in... Edinburgh Fringe 5-star hit! A solo play about family history subverting expectations.
Underground at the Working Men's Club (51b) Map 9 Jul - Dates & times to be confirmed £10 (Conc £9)
 Bookings via underthefringe.com Info: 0208 144 0070. Students and low income £3 off. Comments

I BELIEVE IN ONE BACH - Two Foolish / Sweet Productions
Music was his career, Bach was his passion. As his career falls apart, an ageing musician finds solace in Bach's sublime B Minor Mass? but is this obsession or madness? A dark psychological drama. 'This slick psychological drama rings with passion' **** Binge Fringe
Underground at the Working Men's Club (51b) Map 9 Jul - Dates & times to be confirmed £10 (Conc £9)
 Bookings via underthefringe.com Info: 0208 144 0070. Students and low income £3 off. Comments

IT'S THE ECONOMY STUPID BY JOE SELLMAN-LEAVA WITH DYLAN HOWELLS - Worklight Theatre
Back for one performance only, armed with boxes and an old board game, this critically-acclaimed show unpacks how economics shapes our lives. Follow one family's journey through the Nineties' recession. Entertaining and enlightening, across the board! 'Smart, sharp' The Stage. 'Achieves the impossible' Playbill
Underground at Spring Gardens (10) Map 9 Jul - Dates & times to be confirmed £12 (Conc £10)
 Bookings via underthefringe.com Info: 0208 144 0070. Students and low income £3 off. Comments

JOE AND DYLAN SAVE THE WORLD - Worklight Theatre
Award-winners Joe Sellman-Leava and Dylan Howells put the world to rights in two work-in-progress comedies with bite. First, they jointly tackle apocalypse anxiety through mindfulness and disaster-prepping. Then, Dylan's solo piece unravels the horrors of growing up in a haunted DIY nightmare. From the team behind It's The Economy, Stupid! (New Writing)
Underground at Spring Gardens (10) Map 9 Jul - Dates & times to be confirmed £8 (Conc £7)
 Bookings via underthefringe.com Info: 0208 144 0070. Students and low income £2 off. Comments

LIV: SAPPHIC SHAKESPEARE - Headache Creative Productions
A reimagining of Twelfth Night where the two heroines Olivia and Viola fall in love with each other. The play deals with loss, grief and coming to understand and accept your queerness. A retelling of Shakespeare's tale from Tanieth Kerr. 'Captivating new play' ***** Theatre Village (New Writing)
Underground at Spring Gardens (10) Map 9 Jul - Dates & times to be confirmed £10 (Conc £9)
 Bookings via underthefringe.com Info: 0208 144 0070. Students and low income £3 off. Comments

MAEVE AND HOWARD - SUDS
New Yorker Offices 1950. Maeve Brennan, the enigmatic Irish-born journalist and closeted poetry editor Howard Moss find mutual solace in their unlikely friendship. A story of love, loss and the universal search for home. A new play by Clara Nel Haddon (When Kurt Met Thora) (New Writing)
Underground at Spring Gardens (10) Map 9 Jul - Dates & times to be confirmed £10 (Conc £9)
 Bookings via underthefringe.com Info: 0208 144 0070. Students and low income £3 off. Comments

MARIE LLOYD STOLE MY LIFE - Blue Fire Theatre Company
Scandal, stardom and song! Meet Nelly Power and discover the discrimination, domestic violence and press intrusion rife in the Victorian Music Hall. They don’t seem such 'good old days' now, do they? All together now… 'Not to be missed' Mark Aspen Reviews. 'Left us wanting more' Broadway Baby
The Pump Room (84) Map 23 & 27 Jul 7pm to 8pm £12 (Child and Conc £10), Ages 12+ Gallery
 Bookings via Opera House 01298 72190 Comments

MURMURATION - Steve Vertigo
Isolated in a data-drenched world, a tech junkie finds escape in the beauty of a murmuration. But with escape threatened by those he trusted most, and AI taking over the world, The Murmuration must rise. A joyful, surreal tale of avian adventure, AI and 38,000 starlings. 'Beautiful writing' John Higgs
Underground at Spring Gardens (10) Map 9 Jul - Dates & times to be confirmed £10 (Conc £9)
 Bookings via underthefringe.com Info: 0208 144 0070. Students and low income £3 off. Comments

THE TEMPEST - Buxton Opera House Youth Fringe Company
Our Work Experience 2025 team (ages 14-18) presents a 40-minute version of Shakespeare's The Tempest. Exiled Prospero lives on an island with daughter Miranda, slave Caliban and spirit Ariel. As he conjures a mighty storm, confusion breaks out. But will Love conquer Revenge and will Caliban regain his island?
Harpur Hill Primary School and Nursery SK17 9LP (140) Map 9 Jul 6:15pm to 7pm. Buxton Community School – Drama Studio (02a) Map 11 Jul 6:15pm to 7pm £6 (Child and Conc £4), Ages 8+
 Bookings via Opera House 01298 72190 Comments

THERE IS A LIGHT AND A WHISTLE FOR ATTRACTING ATTENTION - Play Nicely Theatre
In the beginning there were stories... of girls and women and men and Love. So when she meets him she's ready. But things are going wrong - she needs to rewrite her part. So she can be seen. New writing from the OffComm-winning company behind Splinter (***** London Pub Theatres) (New Writing)
Underground at the Working Men's Club (51b) Map 9 Jul - Dates & times to be confirmed £10 (Conc £9)
 Bookings via underthefringe.com Info: 0208 144 0070. Students and low income £3 off. Comments

TRIAL BY JURY - Utopia Unlimited
Utopia Unlimited presents Trial by Jury, Gilbert and Sullivan’s hilarious one-act comic opera. A jilted bride takes her ex to court, but chaos ensues in this witty tale of love and legal mayhem. Performed by our inclusive youth theatre, this lively production promises laughter, charm, and musical fun!
St Anne's Community Centre – Main Hall (39a) Map 13 Jul 3pm to 4pm, 7pm to 8pm £5
 Bookings via Hello@UtopiaUnlimited.com or 07846 049465 Comments

THE UNKNOWING HERO - Clickers and Benders Drama Group
The village of Eyam has fully prepared for King Edward VII's Coronation in 1902 but when the Coronation is cancelled due to the King's illness, the village council decides to save the day's celebration by giving a massive hero's celebration for a returning soldier from the Boer War. (New Writing)
The Palace Hotel – Haddon Room (32b) Map 20 Jul 6:30pm to 7:30pm, 25 Jul 7pm to 8pm £13 (Child £8, Conc £10)
 Bookings via leslieoldfield362@yahoo.co.uk Comments

A UTOPIA STORY - Late Arrival Arts
'Everything you touch is literally gold'. What is Utopia? Where does the idea come from? How long has it been around? Perhaps for the entirety of human history. Are you tending the garden? An interdisciplinary journey, weaving history and philosophy with storytelling, film, and original live music. (New Writing)
Underground at Spring Gardens (10) Map 9 Jul - Dates & times to be confirmed £10 (Conc £9)
 Bookings via underthefringe.com Info: 0208 144 0070. Students and low income £3 off. Comments

WAITING FOR ELVIS - plush tiger productions
March 3rd, 1960. Returning from military service, Elvis's flight lands at Prestwick Airport for refuelling. In the lounge, Margaret Rutherford, the definitive Miss Marple, awaits her London connection and Elvis fan, Albert, hopes to glimpse the King. A new play by Clara Nel Haddon. (When Kurt Met Thora) (New Writing)
Underground at Spring Gardens (10) Map 9 Jul - Dates & times to be confirmed £10 (Conc £9)
 Bookings via underthefringe.com Info: 0208 144 0070. Students and low income £3 off. Comments

WHAT A KNIGHT! - One Night Only
Tickets booked, bags packed - join Lynn and Marie, super fans of ageing pop icon Sir Bobby Rock. Attending every date of every tour, they chase their dream of meeting their idol face to face. With humour and heart, this play explores the fine line between fandom and obsession. (New Writing)
The Palace Hotel – Haddon Room (32b) Map 10-12 Jul 6pm to 7:20pm £10 (Conc £8), Reference to historic sexual assault - no detail. Occasional swearing, Ages 16+
 Bookings via Opera House 01298 72190 or beckymatter1@gmail.com Comments

WUMMY - Charis King
A whirlwind one-woman comedy play about a wannabe yummy mummy. Performed by Charis King, featured on BBC. Direction and dramaturgy by Octavia Gilmore. 'I would pay to watch Charis drink a cup of tea - let alone perform a show' Sophie Winkleman (Peep Show) (New Writing)
Underground at Spring Gardens (10) Map 9 Jul - Dates & times to be confirmed £10 (Conc £9), Ages 12+
 Bookings via underthefringe.com Info: 0208 144 0070. Students and low income £3 off. Comments

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ART AT THE CRESCENT - PEAK DISTRICT ARTISANS - Peak District Artisans
Showcasing an exciting exhibition of contemporary artwork from some of the best professional artists and makers in the Peak District. An opportunity to meet the artists and purchase something totally unique, this diverse exhibition features paintings, prints, ceramics, jewellery, photography and textiles.
The Crescent - Assembly Rooms (59a) Map 19, 20 Jul 10am to 5pm Free Gallery Comments(1)

ART IN THE OCTAGON - High Peak Artists
Don’t miss this Fringe Award-nominated art extravaganza! Over 30 exhibition stands. Meet award-winning artists and makers from the High Peak Artists group with a special guest artist, Carl Longmate. Demonstrations in oils, pastels, watercolours, urban sketching, silk painting, wood turning, photography, printmaking, jewellery, ceramics, textiles and lots more.
Pavilion Gardens – Octagon (33d) Map 14-16 Jul 10am to 5pm Free Comments

BUXTON FLOWERPOT TRAIL - Funny Wonders
Head to where you see the dots; can you find the flowerpots? Family fun around Buxton, this year celebrating The Billerettes. Trail maps available from the Pump Room and Poole’s Cavern. Cost £1. Or download a copy for free from www.funnywonders.org.uk. Donations welcome. #BuxtonFlowerpotTrail
Around the Town 9-27 Jul all day £1
 Bookings via hello@funnywonders.org.uk Comments

BUXTON PHOTO CHALLENGE 2025 - High Peak Photography Club
Come and join Buxton's own photomarathon - a photography challenge to take six photos on six themes in six hours. All you need is your camera with empty memory card or phone. Arrive between 10am and 11am to get your themes then off you go! Everyone welcome.
The Old Clubhouse - Downstairs (21b) Map 26 Jul 10am to 4pm £5 (Child £3.50)
 Tickets on the door. Comments

PEOPLE OF THE WORLD IN PICTURES; CUT UP - Hugo Edwardes and Craig Carpenter (soundtrack)
Photographs from a century ago portray a diversity of humanity, narrated by captions that reflect an Empire mindset. Presented as a slideshow with the cut up book available to leaf through, and original soundtrack of meditation waves, nature sounds and international rhythms.
The Bungalow, Lightwood Ave, Buxton SK17 7AZ (98) Map 11-13, 20 & 25-27 Jul noon to 6pm Free Comments

POP UP ART IN THE GARDEN - Catherine Serjeant and Suzanne Pearson
Two afternoons only in a relaxed setting: an exhibition of art for sale by two local artists. Subjects include holiday adventures, Buxton and Peak District, people and places. Mixed media, acrylics, pastels, textiles, woodcuts and painted furniture. Families welcome. This event is outside and weather dependent.
29 Holmfield, Burbage, Buxton SK17 9DF (142) Map 15, 16 Jul noon to 6pm Free Comments

SIP, SIT AND SKETCH - Buxton Crescent Heritage Trust
During the Fringe, the Pump Room transforms into a sketcher's haven. Buy a drink and borrow sketching and painting materials to capture the moment. Artistic inspiration flows where drinks and creativity mingle.
The Pump Room (84) Map 9-27 Jul 9:30am to 5pm Free, Donations: Very welcome, but the cost of a drink will allow you to borrow the materials.
Further information: No need to book Comments

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CASPAR THOMAS: THE ART OF CLOSE-UP MAGIC (VOLUME 2) - Caspar Thomas
Stunning magic. Unbelievable skill. Elegant performance. Amazing feats incorporating coins, newspapers, magnetised playing cards, an insolvable mystery, repeated translocations, divinations and restorations. Buxton Fringe Award Nominee 2023 and 2024. 'You won't see this level of skill anywhere else in the world. He should be charging £100 per ticket' Jerry Sadowitz
Underground at Spring Gardens (10) Map 9 Jul - Dates & times to be confirmed £12 (Conc £10)
 Bookings via underthefringe.com Info: 0208 144 0070. Students and low income £3 off. Comments

CHELMORTON FESTIVAL - Chelmorton Festival Committee
A long weekend of village events including craft fair, dog show, local history talk, village sports, quizzes, wildlife walk and much much more. There will be a printed programme of events and their venues and more information will be available on the Chelmorton Festival Facebook page.
Chelmorton Institute, Chelmorton SK17 9SH (80) Map 18 Jul 7pm to 8:30pm, 19 Jul 10am to 2pm, 2:30pm to 5pm, 7:30pm to midnight, 20 Jul 10:30am to 12:30pm, 2pm to 4:30pm, 5pm to 5:45pm, 6:30pm to 7:30pm, 21 Jul 9pm to 10:30pm Free
Further information: debbierace@outlook.com Comments

THE FUCHSIA'S BRIGHT - Serpentine Community Garden
Come along and find out about our exciting plans for the future whilst enjoying craft workshops, face painting, plant sales, raffle, splat the rat, tea and cakes, mocktails, music throughout the afternoon, garden tours and more.
Serpentine Community Garden (107) Map 27 Jul noon to 4pm Free Comments

HIGH PEAK PRIDE PICNIC - High Peak Pride
A summer afternoon, fancy hats, wonderful cakes, fabulous people: Buxton’s (High Peak) Pride Picnic is back for another summer feast, a celebration of the town’s LGBTQ+ community. Join us for laughter, conversation, new friends, old tarts… bring your own picnic and maybe a cake for our Big Gay Bake Off.
Pavilion Gardens – Swimming Pool Lawns (33n) Map 26 Jul 2pm to 5pm Free Comments

THE TELEPATH AND THE CONJUROR - The Oberons
Prepare to be captivated by The Telepath and The Conjuror - a spellbinding blend of mind-reading, magic, and impossible illusions that will leave you amazed, astounded, and questioning the boundaries of reality. An unforgettable experience full of intrigue, and edge-of-your-seat excitement as the ordinary transforms into the extraordinary before your eyes.
Underground at the Working Men's Club (51b) Map 9 Jul - Dates & times to be confirmed £10 (Child £7, Conc £9)
 Bookings via underthefringe.com Info: 0208 144 0070. Students and low income £3 off. Comments