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Buxton Opera House

Water Street, Buxton SK17 6XN, England
0845-1272190
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Ranked #1 of 17 attractions in Buxton
Type: Operas
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Vienna, Austria
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33 reviews 33 reviews
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17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

A surprise for me who is living in Vienna where gold-gilded and ornaments and stuccos are overflowing in Vienna´s operas and theatres! The whole building is a wonderful example of Victorian architecture with hints of art deco! Even the toilets looked like directly from Victorian era and I was afraid to pull a the rope for the flushing water, hoping... More

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Hope Valley
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9 reviews 9 reviews
3 attraction reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

A place to visit. Great location, amazing interior. Old world service, and I mean that as a compliment.

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lincolnshire
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29 reviews 29 reviews
6 attraction reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Wow what a wonderful building, we were privaleged to have a tour behind the scenes, under the stage. It was interesting to see the dumb waiters in the ladies toilets, as years ago ladies were not allowed in the bars so their drinks were put in the dumb waiters. Book in to see whatever is playing well worth a visit,... More

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middlesbrough
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27 attraction reviews
Reviews in 45 cities Reviews in 45 cities
79 helpful votes 79 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

We were due to visit this place twice in our stay but on the first night the preformance was cancelled (at short notice). The manager apologised as we got there and a refund was given. The next night for some reason we were left queueing a corridor before we entered the auditorium which alot of us found frustrating. It was... More

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Doncaster, United Kingdom
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Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013

Fantastic building inside,although we were not over keen with the show that was on, but that's our taste.

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6 reviews 6 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013

Buxton Opera house is such a pleasure to visit we are so lucky to have it in Buxton. i would highly recomend a visit and you can have an ice cream @ the intival thats always a novelty. Xx

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Preston, United Kingdom
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013

We saw a ,most enjoyable performance of COSI FAN TUTTE with a very good cast, including a most competetent understudy whose services were required at the last minute. The production of SIMON BOCCANEGRA was not the best we have experienced and, updated to the 1970's with dress of that period, it was never going to make the impact that the... More

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Hattiesburg,MS
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13 attraction reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2013

It's a beautiful building and would make a lovely night out especially for anyone who appreciates architecture, visit the lovely gardens while you are here.

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South Wingfield, United Kingdom
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105 reviews 105 reviews
65 attraction reviews
Reviews in 43 cities Reviews in 43 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2013

This is a real theatre, in a small town, built a little over 100 years ago, and contains mainly original features. Been to many things here. The biggest problem is the lack of legroom.

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Derby, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2013

Hard to believe so many top performers / performances keep coming, almost on a weekly basis Beautiful theatre and super traditional theatre ambience. -- bet that's why the old troupers still enjoy coming. Still recovering from a late night with Ken Dodd - bless him Bars and loos probably could benefit from a makeover [especially on a KD marathon night... More

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