The Arts In Berwick -- Theatre
Romeo and Juliet in the Town Hall

Captain John Dawson (1727-69) of Brunton, gives us our first glimpse of a performance in the newly opened Guildhall.

In May 1761 he records seeing there in the space of just a few days: "Romeo and Juliet", Ramsey's pastoral "The Gentle Shepherd" and a 60 year old comedy, ideal for a military town, Farquhar's "Recruiting Officer".

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