The Guild of Players, Theatre Royal Dumfries

23/06/2026

🎭 Now on Sale!
The Guild of Players return this October with a powerful and moving drama set in 1964.

Mary Adams is 19, unmarried and pregnant. Sent to a church-run mother-and-baby home in secrecy and shame, she finds friendship, resilience and hope through the music she shares with the other young women. But when she's told she must give up her baby for adoption, Mary begins a desperate fight for her future.

📅 7–10 October 2026
🎟️ Book now and don't miss this unforgettable production. https://www.theatreroyaldumfries.co.uk/whats-on/guild-players-presents-be-my-baby-amanda-whittington

10/06/2026

Pantomime Auditions

It’s audition time – oh yes it is!

The Guild of Players are delighted to be performing Robin Hood and the Babes in the Wood by Alan P Frayn, this year directed by Rachel Reekie.

The Pantomime will run from Friday 4th to Saturday 19th December (16 performances in total). If you are unable to attend all performance dates, please do not audition. The youngest age to be involved this year is 12 years of age.

Auditions will be held in the Theatre Royal on Saturday 27th June from 9.30am to 1pm and Sunday 28th June from 6pm-8pm. There will be a further audition date the following week (week commencing 29th June) for those who can’t attend at the weekend. When you audition, you will be measured for a costume at the end of your audition. Please note that if you are not cast, these measurements will be destroyed.

There are a number of parts available: Robin Hood, Maid Marian, Sheriff of Nottingham, Nurse Nellie Nickerlastic (Dame), Snivel and Grovel (comedy duo), Ella and Sam (King John’s niece and nephew), King Richard and of course, The Merry Men (Little John, Friar Tuck, Will Scarlet, Much the Miller and Alana Dale). There are also various small parts available for chorus members.

If you are interested in auditioning and would like further information, please contact Rachel – [email protected]

02/06/2026

Join us at the end of the month for A Festival of New Writing! https://www.theatreroyaldumfries.co.uk/whats-on/guild-players-presents-festival-new-writing

🎭 A Festival of New Writing at the Theatre Royal Dumfries 🎭

Join the Guild of Players for a weekend of fresh, original, and thought-provoking theatre as we showcase new work from emerging and established writers.

📅 Friday 26 June, Saturday 27 June & Sunday 28 June
🕢 7:30pm (Friday & Saturday) | 3:00pm (Sunday)
📍 Theatre Studio 🎟️ Tickets: £6

Experience work-in-progress plays and script-in-hand rehearsed readings, meet the creators behind the stories, and help shape new theatre with your feedback.

Every ticket sold supports our Keep Theatre Live campaign. Book your tickets and be part of the creative journey.
https://www.theatreroyaldumfries.co.uk/whats-on/guild-players-presents-festival-new-writing

20/05/2026

🎭✨ Two fantastic productions from The Guild of Players Youth Theatre are coming this June!

🐇 Adventures in Wonderland
Follow Alice down the rabbit hole in a magical family adventure packed with curious characters, imagination, and fun!
📅 Sat 6 June 2026 — 2:30pm & 7:00pm
📅 Sun 7 June 2026 — 2:30pm

👞🎶 Footloose Jr.
Get ready to cut loose with this energetic musical filled with big songs, dancing, and feel-good fun!
📅 Sat 13 June 2026 — 2:30pm & 7:00pm
📅 Sun 14 June 2026 — 2:30pm

https://www.theatreroyaldumfries.co.uk/whats-on

19/05/2026

🎤 NOW ON SALE!
Andrew Twigg returns to the Theatre Royal for a third time following his unforgettable performances in 2023 and 2025. Expect a fantastic evening of powerhouse vocals, comedy, and entertainment from one of the theatre’s long-time supporters.

Andrew has performed at Scotland’s oldest working theatre for over 20 years, and this special night will help support the future of the beloved venue. ❤️

All profits from the show will go directly to The Guild of Players, helping keep Theatre Royal Dumfries thriving for generations to come.

📅 Saturday 19 September 2026 🕢 7:30pm
https://www.theatreroyaldumfries.co.uk/whats-on/andrew-twigg-theatre-royal-command

18/05/2026

🎭 We’re Hiring: Marketing & Communications Officer 🎭

Theatre Royal Dumfries (est. 1792), Scotland’s oldest theatre, is looking for a creative and motivated Marketing & Communications Officer to join our small team.

You’ll lead on marketing, social media, website content, advertising, audience development, and promotion of our professional, community, and youth work.

📅 Closing date: 10am, Mon 15 June 2026
🎤 Interviews: 24–25 June 2026
📩 Apply: https://www.theatreroyaldumfries.co.uk/vacancies

11/05/2026

11/05/2026

🎭 AUDITIONS: Be My Baby 🎭
Join us for auditions on Sunday 7th June, 4pm–6pm in the Studio.

📅 Performance Dates: 7th–10th October
📖 Readthrough: 16th August, 4pm
🎬 Rehearsals begin 17th August
(Mon–Thurs, 7pm–9pm)

Set in 1964 in a Mother & Baby home in the north of England, Be My Baby is a moving, funny and heartfelt play exploring friendship, resilience, and young motherhood.

We’re casting:
✨ 4 younger women (late teens–mid 20s)
✨ 2 older women (40s–60s)

This is an all-female cast, with fantastic roles that give every performer a chance to shine.
🎵 Younger cast members should be comfortable with a small amount of singing.
🗣️ Accents are not required at audition stage.
Come along and get involved!

05/05/2026

✨ THANK YOU ✨

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us last week for the Guild of Players presents Alan Bennett's Talking Heads. It was a joy to be back on stage.

📸 Dumfries Camera Club

29/04/2026

Get ready for the Guild of Players annual pantomime! This year, join us for Robin Hood and the Babes in the Wood by Alan P Frayn. Directed by Rachel Reekie. 💘🏹✨🌳

Legend combines with rip-roaring comedy as Robin and his trusted band of Merry Men try to outfox the baddie we love to hate – the Sheriff of Nottingham. Meanwhile, Nurse Nellie Nickerlastic is desperately trying to protect the Babes from the clutches of the Sheriff’s bungling henchmen, Snivel and Grovel.

Cram-packed with comedy, this true pantomime version offers oodles of Chorus involvement, audience participation and honest-to-goodness family fun!

❕Relaxed Performances: Wednesday 9th Dec (19:00) & Saturday 12th Dec (16:00)
❕BSL Performance Saturday 12th Dec (12:00) 📲 Contact us on 01387 254209 or [email protected] to book for this show.

🎟 www.theatreroyaldumfries.co.uk/whats-on/guild-players-presents-robin-hood-and-babes-wood-alan-p-frayn