The Theatre Royal, Dumfries was built in 1792 and is the oldest working theatre in Scotland.

The Theatre is owned by the Guild of Players who bought it in 1959, thereby saving it from demolition.

The Theatre is run on a voluntary basis by the members of the Guild of Players.

The Theatre is funded entirely by Guild membership subscriptions, and by Box Office receipts. It does not currently receive any grant-aid towards running costs.

The Guild's aim is to promote the tradition of live theatre in Dumfries, for the enjoyment of members and the public alike.

In recent years the Theatre has been re-roofed and the outside refurbished to restore it to its former glory.

It is the venue for the Guild of Players' own productions and for performances from visiting companies. These include: Scottish Opera, TAG, the Royal Lyceum and Wildcat.

In addition it is used extensively as a venue for Dumfries and Galloway Arts Festival, and for Dumfries Music Festival and the Dumfries Operatic Society.

Bars and Catering
The licensed bar is open in the Hopkin Room before the show and during the interval. Orders for the interval may be placed in advance. Tea and coffee is also served during the interval.

Hire of Theatre
The Theatre may be hired by other organisations for rehearsals, shows and conferences. For more information please Sheila Howat on 01387 265 423 or e.mail shielah4@btinternet.com

Wardrobe Hire
Costumes and fancy dress outfits from the Guild's vast wardrobe of clothes and accessories are available for hire.

Wednesdays 7.30pm - 9pm
(closed July & August)

Entrance to the wardrobe department is down the basement steps in the yard beside the main Theatre entrance in Shakespeare Street.

Theatre Souvenirs
On sale in the Hopkins Room during productions:

Coffe Mugs ............................................................
Theatre Royal Notelets (pack of 10) .......................
Tea Towels ............................................................
Pens & badges .......................................................
Sweatshirts (to order only........................................
T-shirts (to order only) ............................................
Signed, framed, limited edition Hugh Bryden prints of the Theatre Royal ....................................................
As above - tinted .....................................................
Jewellery .................................................................

  £4.00
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£15.00
£10.00

£80.00
£90.00
sundry
prices

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