Interviews
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InterviewsJo 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 -
InterviewsQuiz 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 -
Festivals
New 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 -
InterviewsRichard 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 -
FestivalsManipulate 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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Interviews21 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 -
Festivals
Morgan 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 -
Festivals
Miriam Margoyles: A National Treasure
More than two decades after its Edinburgh Festival debut, Miriam Margolyes returns to Scotland with one-woman show Dickens' Women Read more »| 30 Jul 2012 -
Festivals
Dance Dance Revolution: Big Dance Edinburgh 2012
The Scottish Government have challenged the nation to get fit by dancing; Dance Base have responded with the mini-festival Big Dance Edinburgh Read more »| 07 Jun 2012 -
Interviews
Whatever Gets You Through The Night: Black Magic
This month, a stellar array of authors, musicians, actors and playwrights bring a uniquely collaborative project to the Arches. Some of those involved give us a peek at the intricate structure of Whatever Gets You Through The Night Read more »| 30 May 2012 -
Interviews
Breakin' Convention: Hip Hop for the Masses
Tony Mills – b-boy and contemporary dancer, MC of the Castle Rocks street dance competitions and wild style fashion originator – takes up his familiar co-host role at Breakin' Convention 2012 Read more »| 04 May 2012 -
Festivals
Camille O'Sullivan & the RSC: The Cat Looks at the Bard
Cabaret star Camille O'Sullivan returns to Edinburgh with a unique collaboration, jumping from the Fringe to the EIF to work with the Royal Shakespeare Company on The Rape of Lucrece Read more »| 03 May 2012 -
Festivals
Mayfesto 2012: Get Engaged
The forward-thinking theatre festival sets out its stall for 2012 Read more »| 02 May 2012 -
Festivals
Juilliard School: New Dance Generation
August sees New York's world famous Juiliiard School arrive in Edinburgh with a triple bill of performances introducing the dance stars of tomorrow Read more »| 02 May 2012