Author: onfiferelevant
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What Makes a Theatre?

From the pit to the gods Do you know what a vomitory* is? From proscenium arches to prompt corners, the world of traditional theatre is full of interesting terms. If you’ve attended many shows over the years, worked in some, or perhaps performed yourself, you might be able to name the different areas and features…
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Poll #1 – Results

The first set of polls ran from the 16th Nov to the 30th Nov. In total 65 people took the poll, see their answers below. (All polls will reopen in a single mega poll later next year to allow anyone who missed out to have their say. Stay tuned for further updates.)
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Make It Relevant

Where worthwhile things happen With its redevelopment work making good progress, the Adam Smith Theatre is steadily approaching its grand reopening in 2023. But how will the new version of this old favourite go down with everyone? It’ll be easy to react to its fresh design and decor, but its value will be about more…
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Our History

The Adam Smith Theatre story goes back to 1889 when then Provost Michael Beveridge called for a memorial to Kirkcaldy’s most famous son, Adam Smith, who is known as the father of modern economics. To make it happen, he left a sizeable bequest in his will of £50,000 (the equivalent of £7 million today!) to…
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The Story So Far

The echoes of a lively cultural hotspot The bustle around the box office in the main foyer, as friends and family rendezvous, and tickets are collected with one eye on the clock. The clink of glasses and the buoyant chatter emanating from the café bar whose patrons are enjoying a hot drink, or a sharpener,…
