The curtain opens tomorrow on the latest production by The Guild of Players at Dumfries Theatre Royal.
And the homegrown thespians, who are hoping for strong local support, have been putting in final rehearsals for their production of Noel Coward’s classic, Blithe Spirit.
It is being directed by Rachel Reekie who was behind the pantomime, Snow White, at the Theatre Royal in December.
Rachel, with support from Sandy McDougall, has been putting the cast through their paces and making sure the crew has everything in hand for opening night.
The play is also being staged at 7.30pm on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Tickets are available from www.theatreroyaldumfries.co.uk, the Midsteeple and on the door from 7pm each performance night.
The cast incudes: Ali Donowho as Charles Condomine; Joady Earle, Ruth Condomine; Anne Aldridge, Madame Arcati; Emily Kelly, Elvira; Charlie Porter, Dr Bradman; Rhona Marshall, Charlie Porter; and Maeve Reekie as Edith.
Rachel said: “Described as an improbable farce, Blithe Spirit is set in a large country house where novelist Charles Condomine is researching his latest book. To aide him with his research, Charles and his second wife Ruth have invited a local medium Madame Arcati to hold a séance at his house.
“Joining Charles and Ruth at the séance are Dr and Mrs Bradman and all is going well until Madame Arcati manages, rather unexpectedly, to summon the ghost of Charles’ first wife Elvira who only Charles can see.
