Adam Smith Theatre, Kirkcaldy
Located in Kirkcaldy's town centre, the Adam Smith Theatre is a popular venue in a traditional setting, well-loved for its high-quality shows, full-scale cinema and long history as the heart of the local arts scene. The theatre café is open during the day for hot food, snacks, and home baking, with the bar open on performance nights. The outside of the building remains the same as when it first opened in 1889, looking out onto historic Kirkcaldy's peaceful Memorial Gardens.
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Getting Here
On foot
Adam Smith Theatre is located in Kirkcaldy town centre, just a few minutes' walk from the shops and train station.
By car
Take the Kirkcaldy West exit off the A92, and follow signs for the town centre. Look out for the brown signs in the centre, which will guide you to the Theatre. Limited car parking is available at the theatre, with additional spaces available nearby at the train station.
By public transport
The main bus terminal is in Kirkcaldy town centre, a few minutes' walk from the theatre. The Adam Smith Theatre is five minutes' walk from Kirkcaldy station, which is on the East Coast and Fife Circle train lines.
Accessibility
The Adam Smith Theatre is fully accessible, with: ramped access to theatre building an induction loop in main auditorium, accessible adapted toilet facilities in foyer, a lift for travel to the upper floor, four wheelchair spaces and disabled parking spaces available. Guide dogs are welcome at all our venues.
Concerts at Adam Smith Theatre, Kirkcaldy
The greatest American jazz composer, Duke Ellington; Fife’s greatest jazz export, Joe Temperley; and the compelling Fife JO (directed by master drummer, Tom Gordon) come together for a gala night of great tunes and exceptional musicianship. Joe Temperley’s meteoric career saw his golden-toned baritone saxophone replacing Harry Carney in Duke Ellington’s Orchestra and when Wynton Marsalis founded the Big Band widely regarded as the best in the world (Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra) there was only one non ... + more
Dir Martin Scorsese, 1977 / 164 Minutes / PG Starring Robert de Niro and Liza Minnelli, this splashy, flashy musical spectacular is Scorsese’s valentine to Hollywood and the Big Band era of the forties. An egotistical saxophone player and a young singer meet on V-J Day and embark upon a strained and rocky romance, as their careers begin a long uphill climb. See The Fabulous Baker Boys as well for £5 If you pre order a ... + more
Dir Steve Kloves, 1990 / 115 Minutes / 15 Michelle Pfeiffer atop a grand piano seducing Jeff Bridges with “Makin’ Whoopee” is the show stopper in this tale of friendship, family and following your dreams. The Boys, a brotherly duo of lounge pianists, play for a living and move from one drab job to another. Then they hire the singer Susie Diamond to liven up their act –– tensions mount as romance blossoms and one brother is ... + more
