Interviews
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FestivalsScottee: The Worst of
When so many people at the Fringe are trying to impress, why showcase your worst moments? As Scottee brings his debut solo show to Edinburgh, he explains what he's up to Read more »| 30 Jul 2013 -
FestivalsFringe Fever at 24:7 Theatre Festival
For a decade, 24:7 theatre festival has been giving young playwrights and theatre-makers a platform on which to develop their skills. Executive producer David Slack looks forward to a tenth edition that includes a fiery site-specific show Read more »| 08 Jul 2013 -
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Work in Progress: Quarantine’s Richard Gregory on The Dyas Sisters
We speak to Quarantine theatre company's artistic director Richard Gregory about its ambitious new show, The Dyas Sisters Read more »| 02 Jul 2013 -
InterviewsArt of the Thriller: New Work at The Royal Lyceum
The Royal Lyceum in Edinburgh is gearing up for a very special, thriller-packed new season, featuring world premieres of new works by Ian Rankin and David Haig Read more »| 06 Jun 2013 -
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Looking Back to the Future
Cooking up a new dish with old ingredients Read more »| 16 May 2013 -
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Body Language: Liverpool Physical Fest
From Pina Bausch to Zambian street dance, serious masterclasses to the art of the circus, Liverpool's Physical Fest offers a packed programme of workshops and performances in an effort to promote the often misunderstood disciplines of physical theatre Read more »| 04 May 2013
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Rory Mullarkey & Michael Longhurst: Physical Theatre
Playwright Rory Mullarkey and director Michael Longhurst discuss the challenges of bringing Cannibals to life Read more »| 02 Apr 2013 -
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Jo Strømgren and Victor Quijada: Scottish Dance Theatre
Our Theatre editor talks to Jo Strømgren and Victor Quijada about their upcoming shows for Scottish Dance Theatre Read more »| 01 Apr 2013 -
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Quiz Master: Rob Drummond
Playwright, actor and 'amateur cosmologist' Rob Drummond has two new plays coming up – Quiz Show and The Riot Of Spring premiere in April and May this year. We caught up with him to talk about life, the universe and wrestling Read more »| 28 Mar 2013 -
FestivalsNew Writing at the Arches: Behaviour
Jackie Wylie of The Arches discusses the new programme for Behaviour, featuring new works by Gary McNair, Kieran Hurley, Rob Drummond and Nic Green Read more »| 27 Mar 2013 -
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Richard O'Brien: Still Rocking
The Skinny talks to Richard O'Brien, author of The Rocky Horror Show, on the eve of a fortieth anniversary tour Read more »| 07 Mar 2013 -
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Manipulate Theatre Festival – Who's Pulling the Strings?
Puppet Animation Scotland's manipulate theatre festival kicks off in February with a thrilling mix of physical theatre, animation, and of course, puppetry. The Skinny got an exlusive preview from manipulate's Artistic Director, Simon Hart Read more »| 14 Jan 2013 -
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Panto in Focus: The McKnight Before Christmas
Pantomime has a fairly bad reputation – at least amongst those who regard themselves as the keepers of the theatrical flame. But is panto okay for sophisticates now? Read more »| 07 Dec 2012 -
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21 Years in The Arches
Jackie Wylie, artistic director of The Arches, looks back over the illustrious history of the multi-discipline arts space, and tells us what's in store for the birthday celebrations Read more »| 16 Oct 2012 -
FestivalsMorgan and West: Lying, Cheating Scoundrels
Victorian duo Morgan and West have become part of the magic furniture at the Fringe. Famed for their slick performance and well-mannered loquacious humour, they chat about their craft and the two shows they’re bringing to the Fringe Read more »| 16 Aug 2012