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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TheatreMeek @ Traverse Theatre
Penelope Skinner’s dystopian drama looks impressive, but doesn’t do a whole lot we haven’t seen before Read more »| 08 Aug 2018 -
TheatreA Joke @ Assembly Rooms
When you dissect a joke, you slaughter it. So surely the same can be said if we delve into the heart of humour? Perhaps not… Read more »| 08 Aug 2018 -
TheatreOn the Exhale @ Traverse Theatre
A mother’s grief sends her down a dark and terrible path in this play responding to the American gun violence epidemic Read more »| 08 Aug 2018 -
TheatreWar With the Newts @ Summerhall
An almost absurd satirical sci-fi novel from the 1930s is an unexpectedly perfect lens through which to view our current, turbulent times Read more »| 08 Aug 2018 -
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What Girls Are Made Of @ Traverse
Sugar. Spice. All things nice? Cora Bissett's new play is a candid, punchy and exhilarating piece of autobiography Read more »| 08 Aug 2018 -
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The Fishermen @ Assembly George Square
Two towering performances bring a Booker-shortlisted Nigerian novel to vivid, unforgettable life Read more »| 08 Aug 2018
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Theatre in the Age of #MeToo
Following the rise of the #MeToo movement, and its effects on the entertainment industry, we speak to three artists about creating work that challenges and questions Read more »| 07 Aug 2018 -
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Bottom @ Summerhall
A funny, scrappy and deeply moving show exploring gay sexual politics and the anxiety of online dating. Read more »| 07 Aug 2018 -
Festivals
Edinburgh Fringe 2018: The Best Afternoon Shows
Looking for an Edinburgh Fringe show this afternoon? We've got you covered with our round-up of what's good while everyone's at work. This page will be updated regularly with new shows throughout August. Read more »| 07 Aug 2018 -
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Waiting for Godot @ Royal Lyceum Theatre
Druid's take on Samuel Beckett’s 1953 breakthrough play and existential masterpiece Waiting for Godot is a cruel and comic delight Read more »| 07 Aug 2018 -
Festivals
The Best Free & PWYW Shows at Edinburgh Fringe 2018
The very best free and pay-what-you-want shows at this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe, as reviewed by our writing team. This page will be updated regularly with new shows throughout August Read more »| 07 Aug 2018 -
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Nina’s Got News @ Pleasance Dome
Awkward staging and laddish gags let down Frank Skinner's first foray as a playwright Read more »| 07 Aug 2018 -
Festivals
The Best Shows of Edinburgh Fringe 2018
An at-a-glance guide to the best-reviewed comedy and theatre at this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe, as reviewed by our writing team. This page will be updated regularly with newly reviewed shows. Read more »| 03 Aug 2018 -
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Theatre Words and Terms: A Glossary
What theatre do you like? How do you know? What do all the theatre words mean? We demystify some theatrical jargon to help you get the most out of the Fringe Read more »| 03 Aug 2018 -
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(No) Blurred Lines: Consent & Immersive Theatre
Immersive theatre invites the audience in. Here’s how to be a good guest. Read more »| 03 Aug 2018