FOR half a century, Kirkcaldy's Auld Kirk Players have been entertaining generations of drama-loving Fifers.
Their annual autumn performance in the town's Hunter Hall is an occasion not to be missed for stage fans who love the group's diverse range of shows, professionalism, humour and quality.
And as final touches are put to next week's performance of 'Entente Cordiale', audiences look unlikely to be disappointed as the Auld Kirk Players prepare to mark 50 years in business as only they can.
"We are really looking forward to the show - our 50th anniversary performance," said president Isabel Coventry, also writer of the production.

'And This Was Odd'... the cast of the 1965 production, back from left: Margaret Lamont, Michael Paterson, Dalene Anderson, Jim Muir, Betty Melville and Bob Griffiths. Front: Jenny Gregor, Kitty Sinclair, Nessie Ednie and Dorothy Hogg.
Although the group officially formed in 1957, the Auld Kirk Players can trace their roots back to the 1920s when, also in connection with Kirkcaldy's Old Kirk, a drama group began under the name of 'The Old Kirk Literary and Debating Society'.
Reflecting social changes of its time - the acceptance that drama was no longer merely for the 'common classes' - the group formed to allow the wider community celebration of the stage.
A poster for the group's 'The Old Lady Shows Her Medals' and three other productions in November 1928, shows admittance was a mere two shillings for adults and one for juveniles.
Such reasonable prices and generous choice of entertainment was typical of the group which consistently received favourable reviews in The Fife Free Press.

'Lloyd George Knew My Father'... performed in 1982 by, back from left: George Benedetti, Jenny Greenaway, Billie Clelland and Jimmy Houston. Front: Alex Petrie, David Livingstone, Nessie Ednie and Margaret Lamont.
However, in 1933 records show the group called it a day with its last performance on January 30. A firm explanation for its demise is unknown, yet suggestions include the Depression which would have made the cost of putting on a show, and people buying tickets, incredibly difficult.
But then, in 1957, 10 people met in the Old Kirk's Hunter Hall on March 5 to reform a church drama group after it was brought to officials' attention that there was much unharnessed talent within the church's circle. The rest is history...
Today, as the Auld Kirk Players reflect on their past, they cite strong friendships as the reason behind their success.
Isabel (72) said: "It's the camaraderie of the group that makes it what it is. We're great friends.
"People come out to watch us perform on a cold, dark November night and they want a laugh. We have been told that many times. That's what we try to give."
But that is not to say there have not been unexpected hiccups along the way - failed lights, shaky sets, collapsed furniture, knocked off wigs and once, a vacated hall due to a bomb scare.
"It's our proud boast that we have never yet had a total flop though," said secretary David Potter (59).
"There have been mistakes and forgotten lines, missed cues and late entrances, but never have the loyal audience left the Hunter Hall feeling cheated or deprived of their night's entertainment."
'Entente Cordiale' runs at the Hunter Hall on November 8, 9 and 10. Books celebrating 50 years of the Auld Kirk Players, by David Potter, are now available priced £3.
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