Small, friendly arthouse cinema in Dumfries. The Robert Burns Centre Film Theatre is passionate about bringing great films to Dumfries.

Facility Information

The Film Theatre is run by Dumfries and Galloway Council to provide an alternative film-going experience to people in the region. It plays a major role in the cultural life of the town, and beyond, by providing a rich and diverse programme that aims to stimulate, entertain and inform, and screens world cinema, foreign language films, low-budget independent films, documentaries, short films, archive and animation films as well as mainstream blockbuster films. The cinema often arranges for speakers to introduce films, and it offers a range of film-related workshops and courses.

On average 130 titles are shown in the single screen, part-time 69-seater cinema each year. The cinema is open in the evenings, Tuesday to Saturday and there are occasional daytime screenings, such as the special screenings for parents and babies, and the popular coffee club on Thursday mornings where, for a modest £6.30 (or £4.80 concession) you can enjoy a cup of good coffee, a cake and watch a great film.

The cinema received a full technical up-grade in April 2000, and has professional 35 mm, 16 mm and digital projection facilities, Dolby Surround sound, comfortable seats with plenty of legroom, organic ice-cream and hand-made chocolates for sale in the foyer, and friendly and helpful staff.

The cinema is available for group hire, school and community group screenings: please e-mail Alice Stilgoe Film Officer phone 01387 263094.

 Robert Burns Centre Film Theatre Programme May - July 2010 [2Mb]

 Robert Burns Centre Film Theatre Programme August - October 2010 [907kb]

Opening Times

Tues - Sat Late Afternoon & Evening Showings as Advertised
Please phone 01387 264808 for credit/debit card bookings & information

Admission Charges

Adult £5.80
Concession £4.30
Family (2 adults + 2 children, or 1 adult + 3 children) £16.80

Concession tickets apply to full-time students, claimants, senior citizens, children under 16 and disabled people. Please bring ID when purchasing a ticket.

Advance Bookings

All performances are bookable in advance by coming into the RBC in person or calling 01387 264808. Please bring your credit/debt card when collecting tickets for ID purposes. Postal bookings should be accompanied by contact details and a cheque made payable to Dumfries & Galloway Council. Please phone before making a postal booking.

Refunds

Tickets cannot be refunded, unless the screening is cancelled. Tickets can be exchanged if 48 hours' notice is given, subject to availability.

Gift Vouchers

Available from Box Office

Mailing List

To receive listings of screenings, events, special offers and updates, register at Robert Burns Centre Film Theatre. Alternatively, to join the postal mailing list, please leave your contact details at the Box Office

Seat Reservations

All seats are unreserved. If you require seats together, please arrive in plenty of time to book a seat of your choice using a seat minder. The auditorium is open 1 hour before the start of the first screening of the day, and for approximately 15 minutes for subsequent screenings.

Access

The auditorium is fitted with the loop receiver device which is suitable for people with hearing aids with a T switch. The RBC has easy wheelchair access, and an adapted WC. The RBC accepts the CEA Card (CEA Card). Please call the Box Office for full access information and staff will be happy to help you.