Designed by theater architect Frank Matcham in 1903 and restored in 2001, Buxton's gorgeous opera house hosts a full program of drama, dance, concerts and comedy. Guided backstage tours lasting 90 minutes can be booked via the website. Its neighboring Pavilion Arts Centre also hosts performances and has a 360-seat cinema.
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