Theatre Royal (Bath)

 theatre, Georgian (architecture), 1800s construction, Grade II* Listed (UK)

The Theatre Royal original house was built circa 1720 by Thomas Greenway - The Garrick's Head Tavern at present, rebuilt in 1805 by George Dance The Younger, supervised by John Palmer. Following fire of 1862 theatre interior rebuilt to designs of John Phipps and foyer added to Saw Close front in 1863. Substantially restored in 1982 by Dowton & Hurst Architects, with interior designer Carl Toms.
It is one of the most important theatres in the United Kingdom outside London, with capacity for an audience of around 900 visitors, and
one of the oldest theatre royals in the country.
Present theatre complex contains three performance spaces. The Main house, hosting in house productions and national tours. The Ustinov, hosting arthouse plays and comedy. The Egg, hosting childrens and youth shows.
The Theatre Royal Main House is grade II* listed building.

Saw Close
Bath
Somerset
BA1 1ET

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