Theatre
With hundreds of venues and thousands of shows from around the world, The Skinny's Edinburgh Fringe theatre previews and reviews provide the insight you need to make the most of your Fringe experience.
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TheatreThe Singer @ Traverse Theatre
Cora Bissett's latest gig theatre production blends song, spoken word, sign language and a strong storyline into a joyous, jubilant whole Read more »| 21 Aug 2026 -
FestivalsScaramouche Jones @ Assembly Rooms
Scaramouche Jones brings the tragedy of the clown to the fore in an expertly written and performed retrospective on the 20th century Read more »| 20 Aug 2026 -
TheatreProphets @ Assembly Roxy
Jack MacGregor's two-hander is a bleak tale of power and conspiracy at the edge of the world Read more »| 20 Aug 2026 -
TheatreOur Seventh String @ The Space at Venue 45
This new Australian folk musical about artistry and change is filled with heart Read more »| 20 Aug 2026 -
TheatreShotgunned @ Assembly George Square
Matt Anderson's romantic two-hander returns for a second run at the Edinburgh Fringe, reminding us of the messy, vulnerable nature of young relationships Read more »| 20 Aug 2026 -
TheatreBoogie on the Bones @ Summerhall
In Boogie on the Bones, when young people stop recognising their own country, they yearn for ideals set by another Read more »| 19 Aug 2026
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TheatreAfter Party @ Traverse Theatre
Entertaining and empathetic, Morna Young’s new play is a celebration of life – and a view of how Western cultures handle death Read more »| 18 Aug 2026 -
TheatreCathy @ Traverse Theatre
Eilidh Loan's social comedy, marking Elaine C. Smith's return to the Scottish stage, is a pleasing study of loss Read more »| 17 Aug 2026 -
TheatreDracula: Lucy's Dream @ Pleasance at EICC
A hypnotising experience, Lucy's Dream centres around the unravelling of Dracula's most overlooked victim Read more »| 17 Aug 2026 -
TheatreQFWFQ @ Summerhall
QFWFQ is an ambitious, atmospheric and frequently hilarious outing in which the audience becomes the protagonist Read more »| 17 Aug 2026 -
TheatreMoth and Dog Are Dying to Get Out @ Pleasance Dome
Two young adults’ exploration of sexuality becomes a statement about the shackles of modern masculinity Read more »| 17 Aug 2026 -
TheatreBull / Fight @ Summerhall
Bull / Fight's retelling of the tragic final days of Federico García Lorca is a breathless contest between brutality and beauty Read more »| 17 Aug 2026 -
TheatreMAJENIN – A Palestinian Love Story @ Pleasance Dome
MAJENIN is a spectacle of a show about the struggle between external pressure and internal longing Read more »| 17 Aug 2026 -
TheatreThe Plot @ Summerhall
Emma Howlett's latest production is a wordy whirlwind with brilliant performances Read more »| 16 Aug 2026 -
TheatreThe Besties 2026: Week One winners
Elf Lyons, Eva Peroni and Xhloe and Natasha are among the first-week winners at our Edinburgh Festivals awards Read more »| 15 Aug 2026