Rondo Theatre
ENTRY
from £12
WHERE
Bath
What it’s like
A small, proper theatre in Larkhall doing family shows, with step-free access to the front row and a strict no outside food rule.
This is a proper theatre rather than a big commercial venue, tucked into Larkhall, and it does family and pantomime shows alongside its usual programme. Tickets sit around £12 to £14 depending on whether you count as a concession, and there's a £1.50 restoration levy added per ticket, which stings a bit when you're buying for the whole crew.
Doors open half an hour before curtain up, not before, so there's no point turning up early hoping to sit in the warm. Latecomers may not get in at all, which is a proper faff if you've got a toddler who's decided that shoes are the enemy right as you're leaving the house. The front row is flat, useful if a buggy or wheelchair needs to be close, but every row behind it has a shallow step, and the staircase at the back for leaving mid-show is steep.
Food-wise, they keep it simple: the bar does drinks and snacks, and you're not allowed to bring your own in except water, so grab a sandwich in Larkhall beforehand rather than smuggling crisps in your coat. It's card only, no cash, which catches people out. Parking is the other catch: there's no car park on site, on-street spaces are free after 7pm but tight before that, and the nearest pay option is a ten minute walk at Morrisons.
Book online or by phone, or in person once the box office opens half an hour before the show. If you need a wheelchair space, book that ahead too, seats A9 to A11 come with a free companion seat.
Facilities
Need to know
- Parking
- On-street parking free after 7pm
- Food
- Theatre bar sells alcoholic/non-alcoholic drinks and bar snacks
- Wheelchairs
- Wheelchair spaces bookable online, seats A9-A11 with free companion, accessible toilet, flat front row with steps at back
- Getting there by bus or train
- First Bus 7 regular service from city centre
- It's card only, no cash accepted anywhere on site
- Under-ones don't need a ticket as long as they're on a lap
- Concessions need proof of status at the door
- Bus 7 and Bus 3 both stop within a few minutes' walk if you'd rather skip the parking hassle
Plan your visit
How much are tickets?
Around £14 for an adult and £12 for a child or concession, plus a £1.50 restoration levy added to each ticket.
Do we need to book?
Book online or by phone ahead of time, or in person once the box office opens half an hour before the show starts.
What time should we arrive?
The theatre opens half an hour before each show, and show start times vary a fair bit, so check your actual ticket rather than assuming.
Can we bring snacks in?
No food or drink other than water is allowed inside, you will be asked to finish it or bin it before you go in. The bar sells drinks and snacks instead.
Is it accessible for a wheelchair or buggy?
The front row is flat and wheelchair spaces can be booked online with a free companion seat, but every row behind has a shallow step and the exit staircase at the back is steep.
Where do we park?
There is no car park at the theatre. On-street parking is free after 7pm but limited earlier, and Morrisons on York Place is about ten minutes on foot if you need a pay space.
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