by Silvia C Di Frisco A children’s story about parents being too busy to listen might feel even more relevant today than when Not Now, Bernard was first published in 1980. More than four decades later, David McKee’s much-loved picture book has arrived at The Egg in a wonderfully playful adaptation that had its young...
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Family favourite Not Now, Bernard comes to The Egg Theatre in Bath
Families in Bath can enjoy a new stage adaptation of David McKee’s much-loved picture book Not Now, Bernard this autumn, complete with physical comedy, live music and one enormous purple monster. Created by Bristol and North Somerset-based Roustabout Theatre, the production opens at The Egg in Bath from 26 September to 4 October, before continuing...
Ratty’s birthday party at the egg
It’s Ratty’s birthday, and we are all invited to her party, but will she get everything ready in time? Join Ratty and friends for a fun, relaxed participatory theatre session with with play-along storytelling, music, puppetry, theatre games, movement, and lots of imaginative play. Performances at 10am, 11:30am and 1pm. Suitable for ages 2-6 years.
Free theatre tickets available for local schools through Theatre Royal Bath Wonderfund
Local schools, colleges and nurseries are being invited to apply for free tickets to performances at The Egg in Bath this autumn through Theatre Royal Bath’s Wonderfund. Since launching in 2021, the Wonderfund has provided more than 19,000 free theatre tickets to children from over 230 local schools, colleges and nurseries, helping more young people...
Beneath the Snow at the egg
An immersive, playful and enchanting adventure with beautiful music and lighting where two figures dressed in white walk on a white carpet made of lots of tissue paper. Hear the sound of the wind and the snow crunching under their feet and watch as they awaken what lay dormant, opening the doors to the imagination...
Arthur at the egg
It’s Winter Solstice 2026. Grace is in A&E with Lego stuck up her nose, waiting for someone to notice her. It’s Summer Solstice 526AD. Arthur is setting out on the journey of a lifetime: tasked with retrieving the sword for the future King. Overlooked and wanting to be taken seriously, Grace encounters the mysterious Merlin...
Codetta at the egg
Codetta is a 12 year old girl. Her favourite band is The Daffodils, her best friend is called Suzie an she is searching for her lost toy, Pig. Then, without warning, she begins to experience strange sexual awakenings, arguments with her mother and an apocalypse of uncertainty. As Codetta’s world is ending, The Daffodils are...
Flotsam at the egg
When a curious child discovers a mysterious camera washed up on the beach, the photos inside reveal a chain of children linked across time and space and an extraordinary underwater world. Turtles carry cities, starfish dance, octopi read by lamplight – but who took the pictures and where will the camera travel next? Blending music,...
Myth Monster at the egg
Part performance, part headphone experience about us, our ancestors, and the ancestors we will become featuring sound, original music, and the chance to move, dance and get involved. Suitable for ages 8+ years.
Rapunzel at the egg
Trapped in a tower by a wicked witch, Rapunzel must seize her destiny and plan her own escape with music, magic, and madcap schemes in a fresh theatrical adventure with no prince in sight! Suitable for ages 3+ years; performances at 11:30am and 3pm.
The Hideout at the egg
When a fallen tree becomes their secret playground, together, they turn this simple hideout into a world of daring climbs, risky jumps, and unexpected discoveries. A mix of circus, parkour and storytelling that captures the highs and lows of making a new friend navigating the balance of trust, boundaries, competition, and connection. Suitable for ages...
Adventure in Hidden History at the egg
Interactive show celebrating the lives, stories, and imaginations of Global Majority trailblazers across time. Blending oral history, live music and imaginative storytelling, the show invites audiences of all ages to explore hidden histories and dream forward into the dazzling realms of Afrofuturism. A tribute to our past, celebration of our present, and an invitation to...
Not Now Bernard at the egg
A story about being heard, getting noticed, and what happens when grown-ups are just too busy told with comedy, imagination, and plenty of mischief. Bernard’s got a problem. There’s a monster in the garden… but his mum and dad are far too busy to notice. So Bernard does what any sensible child would do —...
Tiny Planet at the egg
Imagine a whole world no bigger than a house. A planet that can be explored in a matter of minutes, yet it is the centre of a galaxy. With puppetry, original live folk songs and earthy percussion, uncover the mysteries that keep this little globe turning. Live camera projection brings this tiny world to life...
Mavericks at the egg
A fast-paced ensemble-led adventure comedy, exploring what it means to stand out in a world desperate to fit in. Celebrate individuality and discover that heroes come in all shapes, sizes and voices. Suitable for ages 6+ years; performances at 2pm and 6pm.
The Egg Theatre to celebrate 21st birthday with magical new production of The Secret Garden
The Egg Theatre in Bath is marking its 21st birthday with a major new adaptation of Frances Hodgson Burnett’s classic children’s story The Secret Garden, alongside a series of creative wellbeing initiatives designed to support children and young people across the region. Running from Thursday 2 to Sunday 26 July at The Egg Theatre in...
A summer of creativity and confidence at The Egg Theatre
A summer of creativity, confidence and new friendships awaits young people in Bath, as The Egg Theatre unveils its exciting programme of summer schools for 2026. Designed for ages 5 to 18, the much-loved theatre’s holiday activities offer everything from fun, week-long introductions to theatre-making to an ambitious three-week production project. Whether your child is...
Summer Company at the egg
Three-week residency working as a company guided by industry professionals to bring a brand-new play to life. Whether you’re drawn to acting, stage management, design, tech, or you’re unsure this is the opportunity to explore in an environment where you can be yourself. The show will be a fast-paced, ensemble-led adventure comedy that explores what...
Play in a Week at the egg
Led by a theatre-maker and director, explore a range of theatre-making, devising and acting techniques. You will experiment with storytelling and language to build worlds through movement and performance and create your own play to perform on stage. 27-31 July: ages 5-7 years (9:30am-1pm) and 8-10 years (1:30-4:30pm); 3-7 August: ages 10-12 years (10am-4pm).
Toto Kerblammo! at the egg
Poor Effy. Sent to live with her aunt and uncle in a block that won’t allow dogs. What’s a girl to do? She smuggles her furry friend in, of course. Keeps him under a blanket. Feeds him biscuits. Ssh Toto, quiet. But it can’t last forever. Effy needs saving. And Toto is up to the...
Blooom at the egg
Meet Gargadenia, a curious girl who, like Alice, stumbles into a mysterious and surprising world of nature. Like the flowers around her, she wants to take root and find her place. But what does it really take to conquer a strange world? Suitable for ages 5+ years