Adam Smith Theatre – Full Technical Refurbishment

The Requirement

As one of the largest and busiest venues in Fife Council’s portfolio, the Adam Smith Theatre in Kirkcaldy underwent a major refurbishment as part of a wider investment in cultural facilities across the region. The aim was to modernise the venue’s technical infrastructure to support a wider variety of events, from traditional theatre and pantomime to live music, conferences, and community programming.

The theatre features a traditional end-on layout with a high throughput of productions. Quick changeovers and operational flexibility were key requirements. The venue needed a modern audio system, a refreshed lighting infrastructure, and a robust stage engineering solution that would allow technical teams to work safely and efficiently under tight timelines.

In addition, there was a clear need for building-wide audio and video systems to serve multiple spaces, including conference rooms, function spaces, dressing rooms, and the café bar.

Creative Hub (Design Suite)

Used for workshops and design sessions, this space features a simple but high-quality AV setup. QSC AD-C6T speakers and Biamp DX-IC10SUB subwoofers provide background and presentation audio, controlled via a local TSC-50-G3 touchscreen.

Café/Bar

The café bar functions as both a hospitality space and a small event venue.

Audio reinforcement is delivered via QSC AD-C6T ceiling speakers, AD-S282H loudspeakers, and AP-121sw subwoofers, powered by CX-Q 2K4 and Powersoft Mezzo 602AD amplifiers. Video is supported with a Panasonic 86” CQE1W display, with source distribution managed through the same IP250UHD system used elsewhere in the building.

A QSC TSC-70-G3 touchscreen allows staff to select audio and video sources independently from other zones.

Beveridge Suite

This flexible space supports meetings, live performance, and private events.

The room features QSC AD-S8T loudspeakers and a Mezzo 602AD DSP amplifier for distributed audio. For high-output events, L-Acoustics 108P loudspeakers and SB15P subwoofers provide full-range coverage. A SQ5 digital mixer and DX168 stage rack allow operators to mix complex setups.

Lighting includes Chauvet Ovation P-56FC and Reve E-3 fixtures, with control via an ETC Colorsource 20AV console and Chauvet Net-X II node.

Projection is handled by a Panasonic PT-MZ880 projector and Sapphire screen, and video is routed via the building-wide Blustream system. Room dressing includes a motorised Triple E curtain track and custom coloured velvet velour drapes.

Conference Room

Designed with hybrid meetings in mind, the conference room includes a Panasonic TH-86CQE1W display, QSC AD-S802T column speakers, AD-C4T ceiling speakers, and a Sublime subwoofer. Audio amplification is handled by a Mezzo 604AD.

A Sennheiser TeamConnect Ceiling 2 microphone provides high-quality voice pickup, and a QSC NC-12X80 PTZ camera enables video conferencing, paired with a Logitech Tap bundle. The space is controlled via a TSC-50-G3 touchscreen, with all processing handled by a QSC Core Nano.