These magnificent seven productions are lining up for International Gilbert and Sullivan Festival in Buxton

Organisers have released the programme which will be performed by three companies at the Opera House from July 31 to August 7, 2021.

The line-up is as follows:

July 31, matinee and evening – The Mikado, performed by National G&S Opera Company.

August 1, matinee and evening – The Pirates of Penzance, performed by National G&S Opera Company.

August 2, evening – Patience, performed by National G&S Opera Company.

August 3, evening – The Gondoliers, performed by Trent Opera.

August 4, matinee – HMS Pinafore, performed by National G&S Opera Company.

August 4, evening – The Pirates of Penzance, performed by National G&S Opera Company.

August 5, evening – Patience, performed by National G&S Opera Company.

August 6, evening – HMS Pinafore, performed by National G&S Opera Company.

August 7, matinee – Ruddigore, performed by Charles Court Opera.

August 7, evening – Iolanthe, performed by Charles Court Opera.

Tickets range from £21 to £38. Discounts available for group bookings. Call 01422 323252 for further information.

The coronavirus pandemic forced the cancellation of this year’s festival, which has run annually since 1994.

Buxton hosts the festival in the week before the biggest event of its kind in the world has its main showcase in Harrogate.

The family-run festival was founded by the late Ian Smith and is now organised by his wife Janet and sons Neil and Oliver.