Theatre Royal Dumfries

23/06/2026

🎭 This Weekend!

Join the Guild of Players for a weekend of fresh, original and thought-provoking theatre, featuring work-in-progress plays and script-in-hand rehearsed readings.

From dystopian futures and civil war romance to historical icons, family chaos and big moral questions, there's something different every day.

📅 26–28 June
🎟️ Book now and support new writing brought to life on stage. https://www.theatreroyaldumfries.co.uk/whats-on/guild-players-presents-festival-new-writing

🎭 New writing. Fresh voices. Big ideas.

Join the Guild of Players for a weekend of original theatre, featuring work-in-progress plays and rehearsed readings from emerging and established writers.

From dystopian futures and impossible utopias to royal romance in a time of civil war, an extraordinary Victorian tea party, and a delightfully chaotic birthday celebration, there's something to spark every imagination.

📅 26–28 June
Come and discover the stories before they reach the stage.
https://www.theatreroyaldumfries.co.uk/whats-on/guild-players-presents-festival-new-writing

23/06/2026

🎭 Celtic Da’s
📅 Fri 4 Sept 2026 | 🕢 7:30pm

The hilarious new play from Phil Differ, starring Bruce Morton & Raymond Mearns.

Pat and Danny are lifelong Celtic pals whose matchday routine sparks a darkly funny journey through football, friendship, politics and growing older. Sharp, heartfelt and packed with laughs.

⭐ “Brilliant! With an even better twist at the end than The Sixth Sense” – Tam Cowan
⭐ “Outstanding performances” – Billy Sloan
Book now! https://www.theatreroyaldumfries.co.uk/whats-on/celtic-da’s

20/06/2026

🌈 Experience the music of Pink Floyd like never before.
MacFloyd – Scotland’s Pink Floyd – return with their spectacular new show, Between The Heavens. Featuring over two hours of classic songs spanning five decades, performed completely live, this unforgettable concert experience combines stunning musicianship with an immersive light and visual show.

From soaring anthems to timeless favourites, join MacFloyd on a journey through one of rock's greatest catalogues.

📅 Saturday 22 August 2026, 7.30pm
🎶 Live music. Incredible visuals. A night to remember.
https://www.theatreroyaldumfries.co.uk/whats-on/macfloyd-between-heavens

19/06/2026

☀️ The party of the summer is coming to town!
Get ready for The Ultimate Summer Shindig — a feel-good live music spectacular packed with iconic hits, powerhouse vocals and an electric festival atmosphere.
Featuring unforgettable songs made famous by Bruce Springsteen, Dolly Parton, U2, Blondie, The Proclaimers, Bryan Adams and many more, this high-energy celebration is guaranteed to have you singing along from start to finish.

🎶 Big anthems. Live music. Non-stop entertainment.
📅 Wednesday 29 July 2026, 7.30pm
Don't miss the most foot-stomping, crowd-pleasing night of the summer!
https://www.theatreroyaldumfries.co.uk/whats-on/ultimate-summer-shindig

18/06/2026

JUST ADDED!
A promise. A friendship. A lifetime of memories.

Because We Said We Would follows Jeanie and Tam from childhood through the decades, bound by a pact to meet every five years, same time, same place. Set against a backdrop of changing music, dreams of stardom, love, loss and loyalty, this heartfelt new play explores a friendship that defies easy definition.

Told in a unique whiteboard world where scenes and characters are drawn into existence, this moving and humorous story is one not to miss.
📅 Friday 31 July 2026, 7.00pm
https://www.theatreroyaldumfries.co.uk/whats-on/because-we-said-we-would

17/06/2026

🎶 Call me... because this is one night you won't want to miss!

Join The Blondie Experience for a spectacular live theatre show celebrating the music of Blondie. Featuring all the iconic hits including Heart of Glass, Atomic, Sunday Girl, The Tide Is High and One Way Or Another, this electrifying tribute captures the energy, style and sound of one of music's most legendary bands.

Sing along, dance in your seat and relive the soundtrack of a generation.
📅 Friday 10 July 2026, 7.30pm
https://www.theatreroyaldumfries.co.uk/whats-on/blondie-experience

16/06/2026

🎭 New writing. Fresh voices. Big ideas.

Join the Guild of Players for a weekend of original theatre, featuring work-in-progress plays and rehearsed readings from emerging and established writers.

From dystopian futures and impossible utopias to royal romance in a time of civil war, an extraordinary Victorian tea party, and a delightfully chaotic birthday celebration, there's something to spark every imagination.

📅 26–28 June
Come and discover the stories before they reach the stage.
https://www.theatreroyaldumfries.co.uk/whats-on/guild-players-presents-festival-new-writing

15/06/2026

NOW ON SALE 📣

We're delighted to welcome Alan Carr to the Theatre Royal Dumfries this November! Join Alan as he warms up ahead of his brand-new tour.

📅 Thursday 19 November 2026, 7.30PM, £20

Book your tickets now!
https://www.theatreroyaldumfries.co.uk/whats-on/alan-carr-work-progress

15/06/2026

Performed by Ken O’Hara, this acclaimed one-man show brings the legendary writer to life using Twain’s own words. Journey from his boyhood on the Mississippi to his days as a riverboat pilot, and enjoy the wit, wisdom and stories that made him one of America’s greatest authors.

Directed by Isi Nimmo.
📅 Sat 25 July 2026, 7.30pm
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Excerpts from a live performacne of Mark Twain In Person performed ...

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