Category: Discussion
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The Revival of the Adam Smith Theatre: A Community-Driven Transformation
Vision Statement ‘Our goal is to transform Adam Smith Theatre into a lively cultural centre for Kirkcaldy and beyond. More than just a venue, it’s a place where everyone can find entertainment, inspiration, and a sense of belonging. Through community engagement, we’ll not only offer desired programmes, but also build strong connections with local businesses, enhancing Kirkcaldy as a whole.…
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Good to be back!
Reactions last weekend as the Adam Smith Theatre reopened its doors – although just for two days – were a mixture of “phew, we made it” from OnFife team members and “wow, look at the difference” from everyone else. But the unanimous verdict was: “It’s great to be back!” The reason for the relief among…
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Help shape the future of the Adam Smith Theatre!
*** UPDATE*** 6th May We’re disappointed to share that the Relevant: Adam Smith Creative Workshops due to take place over the next few weeks at Kirkcaldy Galleries have been postponed and will be rescheduled to give us more time to gather participants. For these workshops to be successful, we require a minimum of 12 people.…
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Behind the Scenes
Pulling back the curtain In that famous old film The Wizard of Oz, there’s the well-known scene where Toto reveals who ‘the wizard’ really is. When it comes to the theatre, do you ever wonder what you’d see if you could pull back the curtain? About what the cast does while out of sight of…
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Update – What’s in a name?
When OnFife asked you for feedback on a proposal to amend the name of the Adam Smith Theatre ahead of its reopening this autumn (Here), the response prompted a rethink. “We undertook a consultation exercise on our proposal to reopen as The Adam Smith with a supporting tagline that would express how the building was coming back as more than a…
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Co-creating with our Community
Putting community engagement centre stage Most of us who visit theatres and shows do so because we want to be entertained in some way. We rely on others – actors, singers, comedians, musicians, production staff and more – to bring the magic, provoke thought and provide a bit of pizzazz. But the rise of community…
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Theater School
A numbers game Picture the average theatre audience. Who do you see? Chances are that you’re imagining people of an older age bracket. Largely speaking, that’d make sense. According to research conducted by the Audience Agency in 2016, the biggest theatre audience age group was between the ages of 65 and 74. The average member’s…
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What’s in a name?
In the creative realm, less is often more. There’s an exciting new chapter ahead for the Adam Smith Theatre and part of the planning for this has involved considering the name itself. Does ‘theatre’ still fit with its wider remit following Fife Council’s major investment in its redevelopment? While remaining a place for performance, it…
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Encore
Same again, please Have you ever been at a concert or show and shouted ‘encore’ at the end, in the hope of further entertainment? If it was a music gig, you may have heard the equivalent cry of ‘one more tune’. It’s a simple request, really. An extra bit of performance. A repeated song. A…
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Theatre Therapy
Putting mental health in the spotlight As the famous twin-masked symbol suggests, tragedy and comedy are equal parts of the picture in the world of theatre. Those two faces, one laughing, one crying, show that theatres have the power to move us. They can raise smiles, bring tears, make us think. It follows that theatres…
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The Theatre as a Creative Hub
Becoming the place to be If you have been following this blog, you may have noticed the use of a particular phrase about the renovated Adam Smith Theatre. We’ve been describing it as a ‘creative hub’. But what is that? Broadly speaking, a creative hub is a place where creative, cultural and enterprising things happen, the…
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Town – Cultural Centre
Culture matters – and it matters more than ever. The long closure of the Adam Smith Theatre for a complete transformation hit home for the many groups which see it as their home, and folk who eagerly await its seasonal brochures to book shows. It’s incredible to think the last time I was at a…
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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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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,…
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