Robbie 'wanted' to perform at his 'smallest venue'

Robbie Williams will perform in Bath

People who live in Bath's famous Royal Crescent say they are excited to host Robbie Williams for two live gigs this weekend.

A large stage has been erected with the historic row of homes as a backdrop to welcome 30,000 people over Friday and Saturday nights.

Crescent resident Michelle Maguire said. "It's got that whole community vibe going on here ... it feels like a bit of a privilege. I've never lived anywhere where this kind of thing has ever happened before."

Both nights are sold out and people are being advised to use public transport or the city's park and ride to attend.

Royal Crescent residents Michelle, Yve, and Inma are very excited for the concerts outside their front doors

Mrs Maguire first saw the Angels singer 30 years ago, when he performed with Take That, with her daughter and both will be together in the crowd this weekend.

"She's 39 now, yes she's super excited and she's arriving on Saturday," she said.

The gigs have been arranged by the crescent's residents, including Colin Clarkson-Short, along with Bath and North East Somerset Council and promoter Senbla.

"It's the result of two and a half years of planning. We knew the name for well over a year and couldn't tell anyone who it was," said Mr Clarkson-Short.

"Robbie wanted to do this, it's the smallest venue that he's got and he was just very interested in it and said yes right at the beginning."

The singer will stop in Bath before continuing his Brit Pop European tour in Copenhagen.

Colin Clarkson-Short from the Royal Crescent Society said years of planning has got to this point

Robbie follows The Three Tenors and Michael Buble who have performed in the setting in previous years.

Mr Clarkson-Short and the other residents hope to continue to bring the same calibre of performers in the coming years.

The stage and speakers have been chosen to avoid the sound disturbing neighbours in nearby streets

The weather for the event is still unpredictable with some forecasts suggested it could be unsettled and wet.

There is a strict no umbrella policy within the site and people are being urged to bring waterproof clothing instead.

Promoters Senbla said the green is well-drained and the prolonged dry weather has helped but the situation will be "constantly monitored".