The Egg Theatre
BEST FOR
Ages 0-6
ENTRY
from £14
SETTING
Indoors
WHERE
Bath
What it’s like
Puppet shows and Christmas classics for little ones, with a few seats close enough to touch the props.
This is a proper theatre, not a soft play with a stage bolted on, and it shows in the sort of shows they put on. Beneath the Snow is puppet and tissue paper work aimed at the very youngest, just 40 minutes including some stay and play at the end, which is about the right length before anyone starts wriggling. A Child's Christmas in Wales runs an hour, and A Christmas Carol is the big one at nearly two hours, so that's really one for the older end of the age range rather than a first trip to the theatre.
For some performances kids get to sit on stage close to the actors and props, which is the bit they'll be talking about on the way home. Babes in Arms shows let you bring a baby under 12 months and walk about or step out when you need to, and there are separate Relaxed Performances with the house lights up and doors open, so nobody's stuck if a child needs to move. A Touch Tour lets kids handle the props and costumes before curtain up, though you need to book that one specifically.
Prices are proper theatre prices rather than pantomime-at-the-village-hall money. Beneath the Snow is £14 across the board, but A Christmas Carol is £39.50 for an adult and £19.50 for a child, with a family ticket at £92 for four that works out cheaper than buying separately. Booking is required for everything here, there's no turning up on spec.
The building itself is properly sorted for access, with lift access to all levels and a maximum wheelchair size of 800mm x 1400mm. There's a café on site, and staff will look after assistance dogs during the performance if you'd rather they weren't in the auditorium with you.
Facilities
Need to know
- Best for
- 0 to 6, with Babes in Arms shows for under-12-months
- Wheelchairs
- Lift access to all levels. Maximum size 800mm x 1400mm
- Dogs
- Assistance dogs welcome in all performance spaces
- Touch Tours let kids handle the props and costumes before the show, but need booking for specific performances.
- A Christmas Carol is nearly two hours, so it suits the older end of the age range rather than a first theatre trip.
- The family ticket for A Christmas Carol (£92 for four) beats buying adult and child tickets separately.
- There's a café on site if you want to make an afternoon of it.
Plan your visit
How much are tickets?
Beneath the Snow is £14 for anyone. A Christmas Carol is £39.50 for an adult and £19.50 for a child, with a family ticket for four at £92.
Do we need to book in advance?
Booking is required for all performances, so this isn't one to turn up to on the day.
How long do the shows last?
Beneath the Snow is 40 minutes including stay and play. A Child's Christmas in Wales is an hour, and A Christmas Carol runs 1 hour 50 minutes.
Is it suitable for a baby or toddler?
There are Babes in Arms performances specifically for babies under 12 months, where you can walk around or come and go as needed. Beneath the Snow is aimed at the youngest end too.
What if my child struggles with sitting still or loud noises?
Relaxed Performances keep the house lights on and doors open, with adjusted lighting and sound and extra wheelchair spaces. Sennheiser headsets are also free to borrow if you need the sound turned up rather than down.
Is the theatre wheelchair accessible?
There's lift access to all levels, with a maximum wheelchair size of 800mm x 1400mm.
Can we bring our dog?
Assistance dogs are welcome in all performance spaces, and staff can look after them during the show if you'd prefer. Worth having a word with staff beforehand about anything in the play that might affect your dog.
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