Lively entertainment and contemporary culture complement Bath’s rich history and heritage to bring vibrancy and energy to its elegant Georgian façades. Ideal for keen theatre-goers, housed in beautiful, historic buildings, Bath's award-winning performance venues offer fantastic year-round programmes perfect for an entertaining evening in the city.
Theatre Royal Bath is one of the oldest and most historic theatres in the country. The Main House hosts a varied programme of top-quality drama, opera, comedy, dance and musicals. Their many regular events include the Summer Season and a traditional family pantomime at Christmas. Their upcoming programme incudes a wealth of dramas, comedies, thrillers, musicals, dance and pantomime, featuring award-winning actors and famous personalities. From reimagined classics such as The Hound of the Baskervilles, to the world premiere stage adaptation of The Da Vinci Code, the varied programme will offer audiences an exciting, ever-changing theatrical experience.
For cutting-edge performances book tickets to the Ustinov Studio which specialises in eclectic plays in an intimate environment, staging regular UK and world premiere seasons of new and previously little-known works. Take the whole family to the award-winning egg theatre, a theatre dedicated to children and young people, with an extravaganza of performances every weekend and throughout school holidays, as well as interactive workshops and courses.
The Rondo Theatre offers a diverse programme of shows, including community theatre and professional tours. The focus here is on adventurous theatre, with an emphasis on new writing and emerging theatre companies.