Festival and Events
Bath is a thriving, vibrant city with a year round calender of festivals, theatrical, musical and sporting events. For Jane Austen fans enjoy the festival dedicated to her in September or attend a show at the local Theatre something that Jane herself loved to do.
The Jane Austen Festival
In September 2007, the seventh Jane Austen festival will be launched with a colourful costumed parade through the city centre, now the biggest Regency costume promenade in Europe. The week-long programme includes talks and productions, readings and tours and draws Jane Austen fans from around the world.
Theatrical Highlights
The theatre that Jane Austen loved to attend opened in Orchard Street in 1750. In 1768 it was distinguished by being the first theatre outside London to be protected by a royal patent. This theatre drew superstars of the time like Sarah Siddons and today the Theatre Royal dating from 1805 attracts pre-West End shows and top name performers.
For a full listing of events and to find out what's on during your visit click here, or for further advice and expert suggestions call our Tourist Information Centre on:
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