Super User Omeka MetsExport Plugin The software used to generate this document is called Omeka MetsExport, which operates as a plugin for Omeka. Documentation can be found at http://github/MetsExport/ Theatre Royal Dumfries <p>The oldest theatre in Scotland, the Theatre Royal is in the heart of Dumfries and first opened its doors in 1792. It has strong associations with the renowned Scottish poet Robert Burns, who wrote several pieces specifically for its stage.</p><p> </p><p>The Theatre saw multiple changes of ownership during the first half the of 20th Century, before being bought by the Guild of Players in 1959. </p><p> </p><p>The Guild managed to secure support from new sources and instead of planning on building new facilities upwards, they looked towards expanding outwards. Adjacent buildings were purchased, and renovation work began in 2014, completed by the end of 2015. The newly refurbished building includes several new spaces while maintaining many of the historic features, ushering Scotland’s oldest theatre into the 21st Century.</p><p> </p><p>Attend one of the touring productions presented throughout the year, which includes live music, stand-up comedy and theatrical dramas. The Guild of Players presents a regular season of four shows, as well as a family-friendly Christmas pantomime.</p> 1792 Museum 1163 current,55.06825,-3.607529; 66 - 68 Shakespeare Street Dumfries 10521 No Thomas Boyd (1792), Charles J. Phipps (1876), Colin Morton (1959), Gordon Fleming (2013) 7/9/2019 8/9/2019 10 am to 5 pm 1 pm to 5 pm <p>Backstage tours</p><p>Exhibition</p><p>Vintage costumes for sale</p><p>Rehearsed readings</p><p><a href="http://theatreroyaldumfries.co.uk/" target="_blank">www.theatreroyaldumfries.co.uk/</a></p><p>Office/Archive will not be open.</p><p>Photographs by Graham Edwards and Andrew Jardine</p><p> </p><p> </p> Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No Yes DG1 2JH