Silverburn Park in Leven is hosting a week-long theatrical extravaganza on November 19.
The 99…100 event is the culmination of a nine-month community and education project under the Celebrating Fife 2010 banner.
It brings thousands of residents together to celebrate Fife’s history through performance, interactive installations and exhibitions.
Guests will be taken on a journey through time to remember Fife’s forgotten stories and local legends. The inspiration comes from 100 stories offered by locals. There will be interactive installations in the park, and the formerly derelict Silverburn House will host an exhibition.
Those who have played a part in the creative development of the project include Dunfermline artist and hairdresser Alan Grieve, who has been giving free haircuts in exchange for stories, and photographer David Cruickshanks, who has been working on a portfolio of Fifers.
Students from Adam Smith College in Kirkcaldy and Carnegie College in Dunfermline, and pupils at Woodmill High in Dunfermline and Glenwood High in Glenrothes have been involved in the organisation of the event. Primary pupils from Thornton, Kennoway, Mountfleurie, East Wemyss, Coaltown of Balgonie and Balcurvie have also played a part.
The event will feature contributions from Fife artists and community group. They include Anstruther musicians The Fence Collective, writer Gregory Burke, Dunfermline Athletic FC’s community teams, Methil Hill Pipe Band, Buckhaven and Methil pipe bands, Lochgelly Pipe Band, the Lismore Day Care Centre, and the Alan Court Day Care Centre.
Simon Sharkey, director of 99…100 from the National Theatre of Scotland, said, “The people of Fife have been extremely generous in sharing their stories with us for 99…100.
“There has been so much investment by the people of Fife over this nine-month period, and I am extremely grateful to everyone who has taken part and contributed to the project.
“We are looking forward to celebrating the culmination of 99…100 at Silverburn Park and hope the community of Fife will join us for this event.”
The event has been organised by the National Theatre of Scotland in conjunction with Arts and Theatres Trust Fife, schools and other bodies. It is supported by ScottishPower, Fife Council, the Russell Trust and the Scottish Government.