Theatre
The Skinny theatre guide to plays, musicals, and theatre festivals throughout Scotland. We bring you the latest news in Scottish theatre, with highlights and reviews. Get backstage access with The Skinny's exclusive playwright, director, and festival curator interviews.
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ShowsScottish Theatre Highlights: July 2025
As Scotland's capital braces for the festival season, there are still plenty of places to see theatre this month Read more »| 01 Jul 2025 -
ShowsThe Croft @ Festival Theatre, Edinburgh
The Croft, directed by Alastair Whatley, is a claustrophobic Highland ghost story to get lost in Read more »| 30 Jun 2025 -
ShowsThe Mountaintop @ Royal Lyceum, Edinburgh
Rikki Henry's staging elevates Katori Hall's highly theatrical and dramatic script to an overwhelming night at the theatre Read more »| 16 Jun 2025 -
ShowsMeme Girls @ Òran Mór, Glasgow
Despite knockout performances by its stars, this one act musical alienates its own subjects Read more »| 12 Jun 2025 -
ShowsThe Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe @ Festival Theatre, Edinburgh
A new adaptation of C.S. Lewis's classic story is compelling and uplifting Read more »| 03 Jun 2025 -
InterviewsSpice of Life: The Neighbourhood Variety Show returns to Glasgow
Glasgow-based community project The Neighbourhood Variety Show celebrates a rich tapestry of local talent – we catch up with its creator Eoin McKenzie Read more »| 28 May 2025
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ShowsScottish Theatre Highlights: June 2025
June brings a slate of urgent, relevant work to Scotland's theatres, speaking to our past and present precarity Read more »| 26 May 2025 -
ShowsKELI @ Royal Lyceum, Edinburgh
Martin Green's KELI features some dazzling performances but feels overcrowded Read more »| 19 May 2025 -
ShowsWee Man @ The Studio, Edinburgh
Barrowland Ballet's Wee Man is a must-see for any man, and those who know them Read more »| 19 May 2025 -
FestivalsSummerhall Arts reveals 2025 Fringe programme
There's a new dawn at Summerhall as Summerhall Arts launches its inaugural Fringe programme. Drag icon Jonny Woo, playwright Ellie Keel, comedian Mark Thomas, Russian anarchists Pussy Riot and absurdist clown Mr Chonkers are among the highlights Read more »| 07 May 2025 -
FestivalsHere & Now unveil 2025 Edinburgh Fringe showcase
Here & Now returns to the Edinburgh Fringe with another showcase of bold, personal and political performance created in England. Khalid Abdalla, Ramesh Meyyappan, SERAFINE1369 and Sutara Gayle are among the artists involved this year Read more »| 06 May 2025 -
InterviewsMonumental: The new show commemorating Edinburgh's invisible women
"We want people to feel the city differently after Monumental" – we take a look at F-Bomb's new feminist project Read more »| 06 May 2025 -
ShowsScottish Theatre Highlights: May 2025
May is full of ambitious productions, including tours, new plays, and brand new companies across Scotland Read more »| 28 Apr 2025 -
ShowsCalamity Jane @ Festival Theatre, Edinburgh
Whether you’re a die-hard musical lover or not, this production of Calamity Jane is sure to have you line-dancing your way home Read more »| 17 Apr 2025 -
InterviewsAll Guns Blazing: Scottish Opera's The Merry Widow
We speak to John Savournin, director of Scottish Opera's new productions of The Merry Widow and Trial by Jury, on the updating of classic operetta for modern audiences and the experience of translating a piece through time Read more »| 15 Apr 2025