Built on its current site in 1805, the Theatre Royal Bath is one of the oldest working theatres in the country. In 1805 The original Theatre Royal – the Orchard Street Theatre – closed, to be converted into a Catholic church in 1809. Today it is a Masonic Hall. The Main House produces a year-round programme of the best theatre, comedy, opera, dance and pantomime. The Ustinov Studio has themed seasons of world and UK premieres, plus the best in small scale touring theatre. Finally, the egg is a centre for creativity, innovation and young people at the heart of Theatre Royal Bath.