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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TheatreWhen the Friendship has Sailed @ C Aquila
When the Friendship has Sailed is a heart-warming piece that isn't perfect but made us smile from beginning to end Read more »| 31 Aug 2018 -
TheatreA Generous Lover @ Summerhall
La John Joseph's A Generous Lover artfully draws on Classical myth to examine big ideas such as identity and relationships Read more »| 31 Aug 2018 -
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Mad Women in My Attic! @ PQA Venues, Riddle's Court
Sexy, dark and totally captivating – yet with some exploration of feminist and mental health issues – Mad Women in My Attic! is a pretty unique cabaret Read more »| 31 Aug 2018 -
TheatreReally Want to Hurt Me @ Assembly Hall
Blocking out bullies, a red satchel graffitied with the names of their favourite performers all whilst dealing with the isolation from your peers - sound familiar? Read more »| 31 Aug 2018 -
TheatreCloser Than Ever @ PQA Venues, Riddle's Court
Closer Than Ever is a whimsical and really rather heart-warming piece of musical theatre Read more »| 31 Aug 2018 -
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Prehistoric @ Summerhall
Elbow Room Productions' show is a moving and funny look at Brisbane's music scene in the 1970s Read more »| 31 Aug 2018
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Jumpers for Goalposts @ theSpace on the Mile
Jumpers for Goalposts is a good-natured but bittersweet play Read more »| 30 Aug 2018 -
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Love Song to Lavender Menace @ Summerhall
This isn't simply a love letter to the Edinburgh LGBT bookstore, it's an exposed piece about identity and the growth of communities from awakening to acceptance Read more »| 30 Aug 2018 -
TheatreA Midsummer Night’s Droll @ theSpace on the Mile
The Owle Schreame’s irresistibly ridiculous A Midsummer Night’s Droll is a history lesson as well as a strong post-dinner laugh Read more »| 30 Aug 2018 -
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The Turn of the Screw @ Underbelly Cowgate
Great dramatic horror has always appreciated the chilling balance of patience, dread and eventual payoff. The Turn of the Screw is proof this formula still stands Read more »| 30 Aug 2018 -
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Kill the Beast: Director's Cut @ Pleasance Courtyard
Kill The Beast's new show is a ridiculous, well-timed, triumphant comedy horror Read more »| 29 Aug 2018 -
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Forbidden Stories @ The French Institute
Ludens Ensemble's story of Cyprus past and present is ambitious but occasionally confusing Read more »| 29 Aug 2018 -
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It's Not Cute Anymore @ Underbelly Cowgate
Bel Knight and Clare Hoey's new play is an imaginative take on the corrupting power of ambition Read more »| 29 Aug 2018 -
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The Canterville Ghost @ Pleasance Courtyard
Tall Stories have managed to abridge a tale not only with mirth, they've shown up most of the other acts at the Fringe by proving they can pull out every trick conceivable Read more »| 29 Aug 2018 -
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Honey's Happening @ Greenside, Infirmary Street
What occurs at Honey’s Happening is meant to happen, but that doesn’t mean you won’t be surprised Read more »| 24 Aug 2018