Thieves of Dunfermline

Painting the town Jim Leishman plays the part of an old timer

Thieves of Dunfermline is a light hearted and fast paced hour’s entertainment featuring tales from Dunfermline and West Fife’s past - some well known, some less familiar. Some of them are even true.

It will be performed from 3-7 December in the intimate setting of the Long Gallery at Abbot House by a cast of talented local musicians and performers including Fife Provost Jim Leishman.

The story is told through drama, humour and some cracking original songs. The show is suitable for the whole family. Tickets are £10 and are available from Abbot House in Dunfermline.

Two painters - one an old timer from Fife and one a young man from Poland –are painting the ceiling of a medieval house in Dunfermline. As they work they talk of the history of the town and scenes from Dunfermline’s past come to life: Malcolm Canmore choosing Dunfermline as his royal seat, the town’s prominent role in witch hunting, Margaret Carnegie reflecting on the loss of her infant daughter, the daring act of industrial espionage that brought damask weaving to Dunfermline - there are many stories to tell.