Opinion
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Opinion
The Skinny on... Johnny McKnight
As he limbers up for a run as Widow McTwank in Macrobert's Aladdin, Scotland's foremost pantomime writer, director and dame takes on the Q&A Read more »| 29 Nov 2023 -
Festivals
The Best Theatre Shows at Edinburgh Fringe 2023
Looking for the best theatre at the 2023 Edinburgh Fringe? We'll be collating all of our four- and five-star reviews on this page Read more »| 02 Aug 2023 -
Opinion
Pantomime's Racism Problem
Our theatre editor looks at pantomime's long-running issues with racist depictions of Asian characters, and the need for real change Read more »| 06 Dec 2022 -
Theatre
Laurie Sansom on James IV: Queen of the Fight
Director Laurie Sansom discusses racism and royalty in James IV: Queen of the Fight on the eve of its Scottish tour Read more »| 07 Nov 2022 -
Opinion
Theatre on a budget: a short guide
The cost of living crisis means that going to the theatre can feel like a luxury we can't all afford. Here's how to do it on the cheap Read more »| 09 Jun 2022 -
Music
Beldina Odenyo Onassis: A Tribute
Following the heartbreaking news of her passing on 5 November, we've brought together a collection of tributes to remember the iconic Beldina Odenyo Onassis, aka Heir of the Cursed Read more »| 29 Nov 2021
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Intersections
A fairer Edinburgh Fringe is still possible
As the Edinburgh Festival Fringe returns to in-person venues for the first time in two years, we assess the festival's past problems, whether anything has changed, and what a fairer Fringe could look like in the future Read more »| 31 Jul 2021 -
Opinion
What's Next for Scotland's Theatres?
Pubs, restaurants, gyms and indoor leisure centres have all opened up for business again this summer. It is essential that theatres, bound by strict social distancing stipulations, don't get left behind Read more »| 28 May 2021 -
Opinion
Watch our Future of Theatre livestream
We're hosting a live conversation on the future of theatre following the pandemic – here's how to get involved Read more »| 16 Mar 2021 -
Festivals
The Best Theatre Shows of Edinburgh Fringe 2019
Our review team's favourite theatre from this year's Edinburgh Fringe – find our four- and five-star reviews here Read more »| 01 Aug 2019 -
Opinion
How can the Edinburgh Fringe become more Accessible?
The second instalment of our Fairer Fringe series looks at how accessible Edinburgh's Festival Fringe is for audiences with disabilities Read more »| 24 Jun 2019 -
Travel
Berlin Theatre: A Beginner's Guide
We take a look at three of Berlin's most exciting theatre spaces and groups Read more »| 14 May 2019 -
Opinion
A Critic's Guide to Cheap Theatre Tickets
We all know that theatre tickets are too expensive, so how do you see shows for less? Here's a quick guide Read more »| 16 Apr 2019 -
Theatre
Brexit, Stage Left: Scottish Theatre and Europe
With weeks to go until the UK plans to withdraw from the EU, The Skinny asks theatremakers from around Scotland what Brexit could do to Scottish theatre, and wonders what impact Brexit has already made on the industry Read more »| 12 Mar 2019 -
Opinion
Theatre in Dark Times
2018 was a difficult year for many people for many reasons – Brexit, the Windrush Scandal, Trump and whatever the hell is happening with the UK Government right now. So how can theatre support us and keep us going in these strange days? Read more »| 07 Jan 2019