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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TheatreTheatre 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 -
TheatreBottom @ 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 -
TheatreWaiting 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 -
Theatre
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
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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 -
TheatreTheatre 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 -
Theatre
Edinburgh Fringe 2018: Queer Theatre round-up
Looking to celebrate the range of human sexualities in theatre, but don't know where to begin? Here's a helpful guide to help you find the show that's best for you Read more »| 03 Aug 2018 -
Theatre
Circus at the Fringe – 250 Years in the Making
2018 is the 250th birthday of circus as an art form, so what's in store for it this year at the Fringe? Read more »| 30 Jul 2018 -
TheatreThree Fringe Shows Which Use Tech to Get Personal
We speak to three theatre makers whose Fringe shows use technological innovations – some sensational, some simple – to get closer to their audiences Read more »| 30 Jul 2018 -
Theatre
Edinburgh Fringe Highlights at Summerhall
We’ve picked the brains of some of Summerhall’s residents and staff for a pick of the events happening in their home building which they're most looking forward to. Read more »| 24 Jul 2018 -
Festivals
Edinburgh Fringe programme 2018 announced
This year’s Fringe is as huge and sprawling as ever, with the future of the NHS and sex and consent in the age of #MeToo among the themes emerging from the programme of over 3500 shows Read more »| 06 Jun 2018 -
Festivals
Fringe 2018: Final Pleasance shows announced
Shows on Brexit, late night shenanigans, a tribute to Spike Milligan, and TapeFace live on Facebook are just some of the highlights in the Pleasance's final show announcements for Fringe 2018 Read more »| 17 May 2018