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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TheatreUntil the Flood @ Traverse Theatre
A much-needed post-Ferguson dialogue, Until the Flood is anchored by an incredible set of performances from Dael Orlandersmith Read more »| 06 Aug 2019 -
TheatreEnough @ Traverse Theatre
An explosive, humourous production looking at two female flight attendants who tire of the expectations placed upon them Read more »| 06 Aug 2019 -
TheatreDNA @ Assembly George Square
The Casus Circus ensemble pull off a slick, seamless and jaw-droppingly risky performance Read more »| 06 Aug 2019 -
TheatreBurgerz @ Traverse Theatre
In their play Burgerz, Travis Alabanza takes the mundane burger and turns it into a vehicle for exploring issues of gender, race and transphobia Read more »| 06 Aug 2019 -
TheatreThe Desk @ Summerhall
Exploring concepts of mind control, power structures and hierarchy, Reeta Honkakowski’s wordless physical theatre piece The Desk makes for an uneasy yet rather thought-provoking hour Read more »| 05 Aug 2019 -
TheatreThe 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
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FestivalsEdinburgh Fringe 2019: The Best Free & PWYW Shows
The best free and pay-what-you-want shows at this year's Edinburgh Fringe, according to our comedy and theatre teams Read more »| 01 Aug 2019 -
FestivalsSage Nokomis Wright on Kanata Cabaret Hour
Sage Nokomis Wright, the Managing Producer of Indigenous Contemporary Scene, introduces Kanata Cabaret Hour, part of this year’s CanadaHub line-up at King’s Hall Read more »| 01 Aug 2019 -
FestivalsAn Introduction to Indigenous Contemporary Scene 2019
Indigenous Contemporary Scene Artistic Director Émilie Monnet introduces this year’s programme Read more »| 01 Aug 2019 -
FestivalsLacey Hill on Deer Woman
Singer songwriter Lacey Hill composed the music for Deer Woman and accompanies the performance each night; we talk to Hill Read more »| 01 Aug 2019 -
FestivalsWritten on the Body: Lara Kramer interview
Choreographer and multidisciplinary artist Lara Kramer speaks about the use of 'state of body practice', her pivot to artistic realism and decision to navigate intergenerational trauma through performance Read more »| 01 Aug 2019 -
TheatreCreating Space: Fringe of Colour
Fringe of Colour is working to make the Fringe as accessible as possible for young people of colour. The scheme’s pioneer, Jessica Brough, speaks to performers Rachael Young and Kemah Bob about how the scheme impacts artists of colour as well as audiences Read more »| 29 Jul 2019 -
TheatreTravis Alabanza on Burgerz
Performance artist and poet Travis Alabanza speaks to the Skinny about the importance of creating a trans theatrical canon, and the stage as a safe(r) space to explore identity Read more »| 26 Jul 2019 -
TheatreThe Reality of Bringing a Show to the Edinburgh Fringe
In the third part of our series on building a Fairer Fringe, we look at the realities of bringing a show to Edinburgh in August Read more »| 24 Jul 2019 -
TheatreLife After Prison: Solitary and America is Hard to See
The US is known for its high incarceration rate, locking up more people than anywhere else in the world. Two New York-based companies heading to the Fringe this summer linger on the question: what happens when they get out? Read more »| 24 Jul 2019