A Dandy Evening

Join Theatre Royal Bath, WIG! and author of The Gay Street Chronicles, William Keeling for an evening of games, readings and romanticism. Come and party in our historic and exclusive 1805 rooms! 

Enjoy a Victorian parlour party at Theatre Royal Bath. With raucous parlour games and partying hosted by Bath Drag House WIG! legends Mother and Yugi Hoe, and a reading from The Gay Street Chronicles by author William Keeling. Just like any other Dandy, William’s character Belle Nash had no other concern than to cultivate ideas of beauty and satisfy their passions, feelings and thoughts!

DRESS CODE is Dandy Chic!

Complimentary sparkly drink on arrival and a private bar available through the night.

All proceeds go towards building Venue 4, a brand new community theatre venue at the heart of Theatre Royal Bath.

Acclaim for The Gay Street Chronicles.

“Funny, clever, silly and strangely moving. I love the alt-Regency Bath-universe William Keeling has built”
Jeanette Winterson, author

“Perfect weekend reading”
Sir Ian McKellen, The Times

The House is Open at Theatre Royal Bath!
This Winter we are throwing open our doors like never before.

You can experience rare backstage access this Winter, in celebration of David Copperfield: A Life – a once-in-a-generation community play on Theatre Royal Bath’s Main Stage in February 2026, starring over 120 local people and directed by Sally Cookson. All proceeds are in aid of building project Venue 4.
 
We couldn’t possibly put all of you on stage, but we can sprinkle a bit of stardust across the city…..with a little help from our friends!