The thirty-first international Gilbert and Sullivan Festival will take place in and around Buxton Opera House from 2-16 August 2025. The National Gilbert and Sullivan Opera Company presents The Pirates of Penzance (2 Aug 2.30 & 7.30, 9 Aug 2.30, 13 Aug 7.30, 16 Aug 2.30); Iolanthe (3 Aug 2.30 & 7.30, 10 Aug 7.30, 13 Aug 2.30, 16 Aug 7.30); and Princess Ida (6 Aug 2.30 & 7.30, 9 Aug 7.30, 10 Aug 2.30, 15 Aug 7.30). In addition there is a Best of G&S concert on 15 Aug (2.30). Charles Court Opera present The Mikado (8 Aug 2.30 & 7.30). There will be six full-scale amateur shows in the international competition, as well as the usual intensive programme of daytime and late night events. More details later. www.gsfestivals.org; 01422-323252.