News and Blog

Director Kimberley Sykes talks breaking into the industry, uncovering women’s stories and directing The Land of Might-Have-Been, a Buxton International Festival and Norwich Theatre production that premieres this July. 

Our upcoming world premiere of the new musical The Land of Might-Have-Been, inspired by the early life of Vera Brittain, is built around the songs of Ivor Novello. A giant of the early 20th century stage and screen, the composer and actor, was one of the most popular entertainers of his day – but who

‘Buxton 2023 is full to the brim with daring and excellence’ – Michael Williams, BIF’s CEO

Book Festival director Vicky Dawson gives us a sneak preview of what to expect in 2023. In the run up to our brochure launch later this month, here are a few of our BIF 2023 participants to look out for.

Introduce someone new to BIF to be in with a chance of winning a small-boat cruise in Croatia

BIF has announced its public booking dates, with early bird prices available until Tuesday 18 April.

The top five books to give to the discerning reader this Christmas, chosen by BIF’s Book Festival Director, Vicky Dawson.

Buxton International Festival is delighted to announce that its status as a National Portfolio Organisation continues from 2023 to 2026, with annual funding of £122K from Arts Council England.

Forget the Ball, Cinderella’s Off on Tour! Buxton International Festival’s sell-out production of Pauline Viardot’s miniature operetta, Cinderella, is to tour in February 2023, the festival’s first ever touring production.

Buxton International Festival 2022 has been a delight!  145 events over 17 days with audiences totalling 28,747.  We had critically acclaimed operas plus a 5 star musical, sell out concerts and book talks, along with a stellar jazz series and our ever popular Festival Walks.