Cahoots NI and Buxton Opera House present The Sorcerer’s Apprentice, a spectacular, dramatic and fun-filled theatrical adventure for the whole family featuring original music, magic and mayhem this June.
Once, there was a wooden village, nestled at the edge of a dark and magical forest.
Beyond the trees lay a sparkling world of ice and snow, where the northern lights danced across the sky in all their colourful majesty. It was in this land that Gunda was born.
Gunda believed she was an ordinary schoolgirl. She didn’t yet know the extraordinary power hidden within her – a power believed to be possessed only by the great Sorcerer who lives deep in the forest, speaking with owls, wolves, and bears. One day, Gunda discovers that the Sorcerer is searching for an apprentice.
Sparks fly when she realises she has competition for the role, and she is plunged into an exciting and dangerous adventure to save her family – and her right to become… The Sorcerer’s Apprentice!
Cast Details for The Sorcerer’s Apprentice
Returning to Buxton Opera House are Jennifer Hague (The Elves and The Shoemaker, Sleeping Beauty, Sweeney Todd) as Marit, Philippa O’Hara (The Vanishing Elephant) as Gunda, James Grimm (The Vanishing Elephant) as Dad, and Iris Schmid (The Vanishing Elephant) as Puppeteer. Making their Buxton debuts are Orla Gormley as Mum, Nimshi Kongolo as The Sorcerer, and Christina Nelson as Miss Fumble.
Creatives
The creative team includes Charles Way (Writer), Paul Bosco McEneaney (Director), and Helen Foan (Puppetry Designer and Director), with music produced by Score Draw, songs composed by Fiona O’Kane, and a score by Fiona O’Kane and Neve Hutchinson.
The production is designed by Diana Ennis (Set and Costume Design), Guy Barrett (Illusion Design), Simon Bond (Lighting Design), and David Morgan (Prop and Set Design). The technical and production team includes Bethany Tays (Audio Engineer), Ross McDade (Production Manager), Amy Smyth (Stage Manager), and Declan King (On Stage Technician).
How much are the tickets for The Sorcerer’s Apprentice?Â
Tickets are on sale now, priced from £15 to £25.50.Â
How do I book tickets to watch The Sorcerer’s Apprentice?
Booking info: You can book tickets online, in person at the booking office or by phone. Call the Opera House on 01298 72190 or visit buxtonoperahouse.org.uk.
The booking office is normally open from 10am to 6pm on weekdays. When there is a performance, it is open until 8pm on weekdays, also 12pm to 6pm on Saturdays and 4pm to 8pm on Sundays.
How long is the show for and what are the timings?
The performance will be running from Tuesday, 2 June until Saturday, 6 June 2026 at 7pm with matinee shows on Wednesday at 1pm, Saturday at 2.30pm at Buxton Opera House. The show has a running time of 90 minutes.
Where is Buxton Opera House?
Water street
Buxton
Derbyshire
SK17 6XN
boxoffice@boh.org.uk
Parking/Drinks
There are plenty of pay-and-display off-road parking spaces available round the venue (but please make sure that you avoid the Residents Parking Scheme areas), but these get taken fairly quickly. There are free parking after 6pm in the car park behind Pavilion Gardens, a short walk from both venues. Alternatively, you can park in the large two-storey car park off Burlington Road and take a pleasant five-minute walk down to the venue past the Pavilion Arts Centre, or through the park. Electric car charging is available at The Lee Wood Hotel and The Old Manse Guesthouse at the discretion of the guesthouse/hotel.
Drinks are available from one of the bars at the Opera House. Ice creams are also usually served. Just outside the Opera House is the Old Club House, where you can get food. There is also a selection of bars and restaurants nearby.
The train station is also a ten minute walk from the Opera House and operates a regular service from Manchester Piccadilly calling at all stations to Buxton.
About Buxton Opera House
Buxton Opera House is a beautiful Edwardian theatre in Buxton, Derbyshire, England, designed by Frank Matcham. Opened in 1903, this Edwardian Baroque style building was later restored in 2001, It is one of the finest examples of his theatre design and is a key part of Buxton’s thriving cultural scene. The theatre hosts a diverse range of performances, including opera, musical concerts, comedy, and more.Â
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Photo Credit: Buxton Opera House
