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Peak Photography Competition 2012 The Peak Photography Competition 2012 is now open. Our theme in this special Olympic year is 'Welcome to Britain'. Download the entry pack here for more information and to find out how to enter
Audition for peachy role in community production We're seeking a young male singer with an unbroken voice to play the lead role of James in our upcoming community production of James and the Giant Peach, based on the well-loved Roald Dahl story. This is a wonderful opportunity for a young singer to perform a solo role alongside a community cast from local primary and secondary schools, a youth choir and a professional band and creative team. James and the Giant Peach will be the highlight of the Festival's community programme and this will be an exciting experience for an aspiring and talented young singer hoping to develop their skills - support and coaching will be available. The show will be performed on 9 and 11 July and the chosen singer must be available on these dates, and for rehearsals on 5 and 6 July, as well as other dates to be agreed. Auditions will be held in Buxton on 25th January. If you would like to audition please call Claire Rhodes on 01298 70395 to book a slot.
Festival Assistant placements available for 2012 Every year Buxton Festival offers a number of Festival Assistant placements to young people who would like to work in the arts and events industries. Being a Festival Assistant can be a hugely rewarding experience that will help you on your way to a job in the arts. Previous Festival Assistants have gone on to work in some great places including Wembley Arena and The Lowry Theatre. Click here to find out more
Buxton Festival Chief Executive to retire Buxton Festival’s Chief Executive, Glyn Foley, will retire in August 2012 after 14 successful years in post. The Festival’s Board of Trustees will now begin the recruitment process for a replacement for this pivotal role. Read more
Buxton Poetry Competition 2012 now open! Buxton's fifth annual poetry competition is now open and this year's theme is Welcome to Britain. Poets of all ages are welcome to enter – there are three categories: Open Poetry for poets aged 19 and over, Young People's Poetry for budding poets between 12 and 18, or Children's Poetry for those aged 11 and under. Read more
E-news Audience Survey 2011 results Many thanks to all who replied to our e-news audience survey in August. The Festival team has read your comments and we are looking into how we can make improvements for next year. Festival and Friends Newsletter Read the latest newsletter here
Buxton Festival has won a prestigious silver prize in the 'Best Event' category at the national Enjoy England Awards for Excellence. Read more Festival receives increased funding from Arts Council England Buxton Festival has survived Arts Council England's spending cuts, and has in fact secured increased funding for the next three years. Chief executive, Glyn Foley, said: 'It was a great relief to receive the news that our funding from Arts Council England remains intact. It is a vital source of income for us, ensuring our ability to produce high quality opera and to continue to bring international talent to Buxton. We know ACE has had to make a 15% cut, so we are thrilled that they have been able to increase their investment in this area. We have great sympathy with those organisations which have not been so fortunate.' Read more
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ABOUT US Buxton Festival is as good as an arts festival gets Competitively priced tickets offer an ideal opportunity to enjoy a broad range of events and particularly encourages young people to explore the arts without unreasonable expense. Fine productions at good prices in a lovely setting – why isn't everyone at Buxton? It is one of the only Festivals to specialise in producing rarely performed operas by major composers - each opera is staged uniquely for the Buxton audience and the intimate Opera House. In addition to the Festival's own productions several touring operas feature on the programme each summer. Buxton is a very nice place to be, and with all this (opera, music and literature) on tap it approaches cultural heaven |
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CONTACT US Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm Administrator: Lee Barnes Business & development officer: Claire Rhodes Marketing and media officer: Jenny Welch Literary series manager: Louise Potter Accounts manager: Mary Jarvis Chief Executive: Glyn Foley
'Gripping stuff...' The Guardian 4 stars in the Guardian - read the review here
4 stars from the Guardian - read the review here 4 stars from The Mail on Sunday
4 stars from The Telegraph - read the review here Do you have a review you'd like to submit? We love to hear what our audiences think about Buxton Festival events. You can have your say by leaving a comment on our blog
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2011 Buxton Festival brochure - click here
THREE DECADES OF OPERA
A LITERARY SERIES OF DISTINCTION
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'Of all the UK's summer opera venues, Buxton must be the most relaxing and the least pretentious.' 'Launching a series of eigtht operas, Buxton Festival is surely the most ambitious opera festival in the UK.' 'The Peak District hills host a friendly cowd of opera, music and literature lovers from all over the country during July's Buxton Festival... a rich and unique cultural experience.' 'Buxton Festival has made county-town opera up north every bit as good as country-house opera down south.'
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