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Theatre Royal Bath, Saw Close, Bath, BA1 1ET

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One of the UK's oldest and most beautiful theatres

About

Built in 1805, the Georgian Theatre Royal was beautifully refurbished in 2010. The Main House offers a year-round programme of top-quality drama, including many West End productions, opera, comedy, dance and frequent Sunday concerts.

The Theatre Royal also houses the Egg Theatre for children, young people and their families, and the Egg Café; the cutting-edge Ustinov Studio, which produces nationally acclaimed seasons of UK premieres, interspersed with contemporary drama, comedy and music from visiting companies; and the historic Garrick's Head Pub.

The Theatre Royal's many regular events include the Summer Season and a traditional family pantomime at Christmas.

Accessibility Information

- Wheelchair users: £10 tickets are available for wheelchair users in the Main House and The...Read More

About

Built in 1805, the Georgian Theatre Royal was beautifully refurbished in 2010. The Main House offers a year-round programme of top-quality drama, including many West End productions, opera, comedy, dance and frequent Sunday concerts.

The Theatre Royal also houses the Egg Theatre for children, young people and their families, and the Egg Café; the cutting-edge Ustinov Studio, which produces nationally acclaimed seasons of UK premieres, interspersed with contemporary drama, comedy and music from visiting companies; and the historic Garrick's Head Pub.

The Theatre Royal's many regular events include the Summer Season and a traditional family pantomime at Christmas.

Accessibility Information

- Wheelchair users: £10 tickets are available for wheelchair users in the Main House and The Egg.

- Audio-description: £10 tickets are available to eligible patrons when attending an audio-described performance.

- BSL Sign Language: £10 tickets are available to eligible patrons when attending a signed performance.

- If you find it challenging to hear the dialogue during the performances, infrared headphones are available free of charge from any of the Theatre bars to increase the dialogue level for you. Please note, there is no hearing loop accessible via patrons’ own hearing aids.

- There are adapted toilets located across the three auditoriums, which also have baby changing facilities.

- Assistance dogs are welcome

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Facilities

Accessibility

  • Accessible to Wheelchair Users
  • All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors - There is now a platform lift taking patrons from the foyer to the Stalls and Royal Circle levels.
  • Assistance Dogs
  • Facilities for Disabled Visitors
  • Facilities for Hearing Impaired Visitors
  • Facilities for Visually Impaired Visitors
  • Guide Dogs Permitted
  • Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
  • Ramp/Level Access
  • Toilets for Disabled Visitors

Catering

  • On-Site café/restaurant
  • Restaurant

Children & Infants

  • Facilities for children

Establishment Features

  • Air-conditioning throughout
  • Conference facilities
  • Event venue
  • Toilets

Key Features

  • Celebrity connection
  • In town/city centre
  • Indoor Attraction
  • No Smoking Attraction
  • Of historic, literary or architectural interest

Parking & Transport

  • On Bus Route

Payment Methods

  • American Express accepted
  • Diners Club accepted
  • MasterCard accepted
  • Special group rates
  • Switch accepted
  • Visa accepted

Specialist Features

  • Family Fun
  • Marketed towards children
  • Marketed towards families
  • Marketed towards senior citizens
  • Marketed towards student/youth

Tours and Demonstrations

  • Educational Visits Accepted
  • Guided Tours Available for Groups
  • Guided Tours Available for Individuals

Venue Facilities

  • Groups Accepted

Show Facilities

Opening Times

Opening 2 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025

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Events

Saturday, 22nd March 2025 - Saturday, 12th April 2025

Man with director boardAlfred Hitchcock Presents The Musical at Theatre Royal BathA unique theatrical journey inside the mind of Alfred Hitchcock, one of cinema’s legendary characters, the creative genius behind iconic movies including Psycho, Vertigo, North by Northwest, Rear Window, The Birds and many many more.
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Sunday, 13th April 2025 - Sunday, 13th April 2025

Man looking at the camera in a suitNigel Havers: Talking B*ll*cks at Theatre Royal BathIn his first solo show, Nigel Havers shares the stories behind his rise as fresh-faced newcomer to star of stage and screen, with his signature wit and charm.
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Monday, 14th April 2025 - Saturday, 19th April 2025

Women celebrating in a Georgian housePride and Prejudice* (*sort of) at Theatre Royal BathDirect from its triumph in the West End where it won the Olivier Award for Best Comedy and the Evening Standard Award, Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of) is a unique and audacious retelling of Jane Austen’s most iconic love story.
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Monday, 14th April 2025 - Saturday, 19th April 2025

A group of women dressed in period costume. Three are at the bottom of a staircase grouped around a piano, while the other two are on the staircase, wPride and Prejudice* (*sort of) at Theatre Royal BathMen, money and microphones will be fought over in this irreverent but affectionate adaptation where the stakes couldn’t be higher when it comes to romance.
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Thursday, 17th April 2025 - Thursday, 17th April 2025

A painting on Jane Austen Austen's Arcadia at Theatre Royal BathJane Tapley follows the life of one of the earliest and greatest writers of the 18th century.
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Wednesday, 23rd April 2025 - Saturday, 26th April 2025

Four teenagersCruel Intentions at Theatre Royal BathFollowing sell-out seasons in London and New York, the brand-new smash hit musical Cruel Intentions is coming to Bath.
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Monday, 28th April 2025 - Saturday, 3rd May 2025

Woman in roman empress clothingPlayhouse Creatures at Theatre Royal BathAnna Chancellor stars in this new production of April de Angelis' bawdily funny and deeply poignant play.
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Monday, 5th May 2025 - Saturday, 10th May 2025

A cupcake and balloonsJust Between Ourselves at Theatre Royal BathLondon Classic Theatre, who brought you Abigail's Party and What The Butler Saw, return with their new production of Alan Ayckbourn's classic comedy.
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Tuesday, 13th May 2025 - Saturday, 17th May 2025

A couple dancingThe Mikado at Theatre Royal BathOpera della Luna returns to Bath with its most colourful and popular production ever, The Mikado.
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Tuesday, 20th May 2025 - Saturday, 24th May 2025

Three pairs of legsThe Midnight Bell at Theatre Royal BathMatthew Bourne's New Adventures company return in 2025 with The Midnight Bell, set in the pubs and fog-bound streets of Soho and Fitzrovia.
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Tuesday, 27th May 2025 - Saturday, 31st May 2025

Illustration of man runningNorth By Northwest at Theatre Royal BathWise Children return following the success of Blue Beard as theatre legend Emma Rice takes on film legend Alfred Hitchcock in this riotously funny reworking that turns the original thriller on its head.
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Thursday, 5th June 2025 - Saturday, 14th June 2025

Queen Elizabeth II facing away from view, with a hand and measuring tape along the rear of her jacketBy Royal Appointment at Theatre Royal BathBy Royal Appointment is a funny, poignant and celebratory new play about the kind of power that only a Queen can wield – she charms the world through coats and admonishes her family through a carefully chosen hat.
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Tuesday, 17th June 2025 - Saturday, 21st June 2025

Painting of a woman in a framePicture You Dead at Theatre Royal BathSuperintendent Roy Grace is back in a brand new Peter James stage adaptation and world premiere of the bestselling Picture You Dead.
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Friday, 27th June 2025 - Saturday, 19th July 2025

Head shot of man in front of red backgroundGrace Pervades - Ralph Fiennes Season at Theatre Royal BathThe opening production of The Ralph Fiennes/Theatre Royal Bath Season sees global star of stage and screen Ralph Fiennes playing the legendary actor Henry Irving in the world premiere of David Hare's new play, Grace Pervades.
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Thursday, 24th July 2025 - Saturday, 26th July 2025

one male and one female ballet dancerLondon City Ballet: Momentum at Theatre Royal BathLondon City Ballet, the former resident company of Sadler's Wells, returns after relaunching at the Theatre Royal Bath last summer and subsequent global tour.
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Tuesday, 29th July 2025 - Saturday, 2nd August 2025

Three peopleDo I Love You? at Theatre Royal BathFrom the legendary writer of comedy classics Bouncers, Teechers and Up'N'Under, join twenty somethings Sally, Nat and Kyle in this hilarious comedy as they develop a love for Northern Soul
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Tuesday, 5th August 2025 - Saturday, 9th August 2025

Death Comes to Pemberley at Theatre Royal Bath Death Comes to Pemberley at Theatre Royal BathThe world premiere stage adaptation of P.D. James’s best-selling novel comes to Bath this summer, a tale of love, betrayal, and intrigue in Regency England. 
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Friday, 15th August 2025 - Saturday, 6th September 2025

2 woman in separate photographsAs You Like It - Ralph Fiennes Season at Theatre Royal BathThe Ralph Fiennes/Theatre Royal Bath Season continues with William Shakespeare's timeless comedy
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Thursday, 11th September 2025 - Saturday, 20th September 2025

Emma at Theatre Royal Bath Emma at Theatre Royal BathThe 250th anniversary of Bath’s favourite writer is celebrated in fitting style with a new stage adaptation of Jane Austen’s comedy of manners, Emma.  
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Thursday, 18th September 2025 - Thursday, 18th September 2025

Jane Austen:Fact or Fiction with Gill Hornby at Theatre Royal Bath Jane Austen:Fact or Fiction with Gill Hornby at Theatre Royal BathGill Hornby, author of three novels based on Jane Austen themes and a biography for young readers will be in conversation with Jane Tapley, Special Events Organiser at the theatre as part of the Jane Austen Festival celebrations for the 250th anniversary of Austen’s birth.
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Tuesday, 23rd September 2025 - Saturday, 27th September 2025

Family in a picture frameThe Addams Family at Theatre Royal BathThis new musical features an original story that is every father's nightmare...
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Friday, 3rd October 2025 - Saturday, 18th October 2025

Man looking at cameraSmall Hotel at Theatre Royal BathThe final production in the Ralph Fiennes / Theatre Royal Bath Season is this powerful new drama by Rebecca Lenkiewicz.
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Tuesday, 21st October 2025 - Saturday, 25th October 2025

Boat on the river NileDeath on the Nile at Theatre Royal BathAs secrets that have been buried in the sands of time finally resurface, can the world-famous detective, Hercule Poirot, untangle the web of lies and solve another crime?
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Tuesday, 28th October 2025 - Saturday, 1st November 2025

Looking at the back of a woman's hair pinned up with a fountain penLittle Women at Theatre Royal BathStep into the world of sisterhood, courage, ambition and follow the sisters as they progress into womanhood.
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Monday, 3rd November 2025 - Monday, 3rd November 2025

Woman holding necklaceEnglish Touring Opera: The Rape of Lucretia at Theatre Royal BathBenjamin Britten's The Rape of Lucretia was written in the aftermath of the Second World War and reflects a world wondering how to remake itself after enormous suffering and destruction.
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Tuesday, 4th November 2025 - Tuesday, 4th November 2025

Woman with a statueEnglish Touring Opera: The Elixir of Love at Theatre Royal BathEnglish Touring Opera bring Donizetti's sparkling The Elixir of Love to Bath in a new production from Martin Considine, Artistic Director of the pioneering Streetwise Opera.
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Thursday, 6th November 2025 - Saturday, 8th November 2025

Three dancers forming a triangle shapeRambert: Kismet at Theatre Royal BathRambert return with KISMET, a double bill bringing together two heartfelt works that reflect upon the unpredictable and deeply human experience we all share.
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Tuesday, 11th November 2025 - Saturday, 22nd November 2025

Court RoomTo Kill A Mockingbird at Theatre Royal BathSuccessful lawyer Atticus Finch encourages kindness and empathy in his children, but is pushed to the limits of these qualities himself when he resolves to uncover the truth in a town that seems determined to hide it.
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Tuesday, 25th November 2025 - Sunday, 30th November 2025

Letters fallen onto the floorChristmas Carol Goes Wrong at Theatre Royal BathThe Cornley Amateur Drama Society are back with tidings of chaos and joy, ready to tackle the Charles Dickens classic, A Christmas Carol.
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Tuesday, 2nd December 2025 - Saturday, 6th December 2025

Man with a bowler hatThe Woman in Black at Theatre Royal BathThe legendary production of Susan Hill's chilling ghost story returns to Bath.
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Tuesday, 13th January 2026 - Saturday, 17th January 2026

Buddy HollyBuddy: The Buddy Holly Story at Theatre Royal BathThis sensational multi award-winning West End show first opened in 1989 and has been thrilling audiences around the world ever since. Now it triumphantly visits Bath to as part of its 2025/26 UK Tour.
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Monday, 19th January 2026 - Saturday, 24th January 2026

digital clock display2:22 A Ghost Story at Theatre Royal BathFollowing seven West End seasons, a record- breaking UK and Ireland tour and twelve productions across the globe, the stage phenomenon 2:22 A Ghost Story now returns to Bath following a sell-out visit in 2023.
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Map & Directions

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Road Directions

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Bath is operating a charging Clean Air Zone. Owners of all higher emission vehicles – except private cars and motorbikes – will need to pay to drive in the city centre. To check if you need to pay or to apply for an exemption or discount, go to bathnes.gov.uk/BathCAZ

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What's Nearby

  1. The Egg
    The Egg

    Theatre Royal Bath's young people's theatre complex.

    0.03 miles away
  2. Ustinov Studio
    Ustinov Studio

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    0.03 miles away
  3. Live audience
    Komedia Bath

    Award-winning venue presenting the best in comedy, live music and cinema.

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Map and Directions

Click here to view map

Road Directions

Find out about the latest on the roads and get travel directions from TravelWest.info
Bath is operating a charging Clean Air Zone. Owners of all higher emission vehicles – except private cars and motorbikes – will need to pay to drive in the city centre. To check if you need to pay or to apply for an exemption or discount, go to bathnes.gov.uk/BathCAZ

Public Transport Directions

For comprehensive information about getting here by public transport, please visit TravelWest
or go to our Public Transport page
  

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Ustinov Studio Ustinov Studio, Central BathA cultural, contemporary theatre, part of Theatre Royal Bath, the Ustinov Studio presents highly acclaimed programmes of world and UK premieres, alongside the best in small-scale touring theatre, comedy, music and dance.

The EggThe Egg, Central BathTheatre Royal Bath's young people's theatre complex.

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