Theatre Royal, Bath

Theatre Royal, Bath is a theatre with three performance spaces: the main house with 888 seats, the Ustinov Studio, and the Egg children's theatre. The buildings also bear traces of their history, including reconstruction work after a major fire.

The theatre was built in 1805 by architect John Palmer and has shaped the city's cultural life since then. A major fire in 1862 led to substantial reconstruction by Charles J. Phipps, which gave the building much of its present form.

The main auditorium displays Georgian architectural details with ornamental plasterwork and painted ceilings from that era. These features shape how the space feels when you walk in and create an elegant setting that sets the tone for performances.

The theatre offers accessible seating, infrared hearing systems, and adapted facilities to meet different visitor needs. The programme changes regularly between classic plays, contemporary productions, and various other performance types.

Many London West End productions test their performances here before moving to the capital's stages. This role makes the theatre a testing ground for plays before they reach a wider audience.

Location: Bath and North East Somerset

Inception: 1805

Architects: John Palmer

Official opening: 1805

Capacity: 888

Address: Sawclose, Bath, Avon, BA1 1ET,England

Website: http://theatreroyal.org.uk

GPS coordinates: 51.38210,-2.36290

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:24