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Festival and Events

Bath is a thriving, vibrant city with a year round calender of festivals, theatrical, musical and sporting events. For Jane Austen fans enjoy the festival dedicated to her in September or attend a show at the local Theatre something that Jane herself loved to do.

The Jane Austen Festival

In September 2009, the nineth Jane Austen festival will be launched with a colourful costumed parade through the city centre, now the biggest Regency costume promenade in Europe. The week-long programme includes talks and productions, readings and tours and draws Jane Austen fans from around the world.

Theatrical Highlights

The theatre that Jane Austen loved to attend opened in Orchard Street in 1750. In 1768 it was distinguished by being the first theatre outside London to be protected by a royal patent. This theatre drew superstars of the time like Sarah Siddons and today the Theatre Royal dating from 1805 attracts pre-West End shows and top name performers.

» For a full listing of events and to find out what's on in Bath and beyond during your visit see our main listings on visitbath.co.uk - the official tourism website.

» For advice and suggestions call Bath Tourist Information Centre;
UK Callers - 0906 711 2000 (50p / min)
Overseas callers - +44 844 847 5257

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