The Theatre Royal in Dumfries 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 Guild's aim is to promote the
tradition of live theatre in Dumfries. It is the venue for the Guild of
Players' own productions and for performances from visiting companies. In
addition it is used extensively as a venue for the Dumfries and Galloway Arts
Festival, the Dumfries Music Festival and the Dumfries Musical Theatre Company.
Completed at a cost of £800, what was then known simply as
The Theatre or the New Theatre, opened on Saturday 29 September 1792. At that
time, the auditorium could hold up to 600 people, many of whom would have owned
a subscriber’s token. This token granted
the bearer entry to any performance as a thank you for helping fund the
theatre’s construction.
The theatre has been further renovated and extended in the
21st century, with the help of a grant from The Holywood Trust, and reopened in
December 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.
Ferco were engaged by the Theatre to provide 190 seats for the main auditorium. The Primera Atlantic seat was chosen for its traditional aesthetic, providing levels of comfort and versatility beyond its compact size.
The Atlantic comes in a variety of seat centres, meaning
that maximum capacity can be achieved, without compromising on layout.
The seat is durable and virtually maintenance free, with
removable seat covers to extend the life of the installation.
Contact the Sales Team to discuss your next theatre seating
project
Photos courtesy of The Theatre Royal, Dumfries
