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Opera at Buxton on the Northern Belle
From US$0 per person
Buxton Opera House is the beautifully restored venue for this stirring performance of Handel's 1743 oratario, 'Samson' - the biblical story of the Israelite who possessed Herculean strength.
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Please note: All timings shown are for your guidance only. Confirmed timings will be supplied with your travel documents.
What's Included
The Northern Belle will exclusively be holding seats in the Stalls for this performance in the beautifully restored and intimate Matcham Theatre. Includes dinner with wine and champagne on outward journey and supper on your return journey.
Your Journey | Board the Northern Belle and enjoy a delicous three course dinner with wine and champagne as your journey through the stunning setting of the Peak District to Buxton.
On arrival at Buxton make the short walk across the road to the Opera House. Relax and enjoy a fine performance of Samson by Handel. The opera, written in 1741, charts the downfall of the biblical figure that loses his power when he loses his locks. This dramatic opera, while rarely performed, is widely acknowledged to be one of Handel's finest works.
The Northern Belle will exclusively be holding seats in the Stalls for this performance in the beautifully restored and intimate Matcham Theatre.
After the performance make the short journey back to the station where you will rejoin the Northern Belle and enjoy a light supper on your return journey home.
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What to Wear | Smart evening wear is appropriate, please do not wear jeans or trainers.
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Access | This journey is rated as reasonable for passengers with special access needs. Buxton station is a short walk from the opera house. Buxton's streets and path are quite hilly and this should be kept in mind for those with walking difficulties. The Opera House is an Edwardian building and only partially accessible to wheelchair users. There are four wheelchair spaces in the Stalls (ground floor level) and a specially adapted toilet. Unfortunately, the Stalls bar is not accessible, but a member of staff will gladly bring refreshments to your seat.
The Foyer and Box Office counter are not wheelchair accessible.
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