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FestivalsEdinburgh Fringe 2018: Masculinity in Theatre
What makes a man? What is masculine? We talk to four theatre makers about masculinity, and how their work questions what it means to be a man Read more »| 17 Aug 2018 -
FestivalsBirds of Paradise on My Left / Right Foot – The Musical
Just before they celebrated their 25th anniversary, Birds of Paradise lost their Creative Scotland funding. Then they got it back. The Skinny talks to Robert Softley Gale and Mairi Taylor about their rollercoaster year, and their latest work Read more »| 08 Aug 2018 -
FestivalsEdinburgh 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 -
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The Anatomy of the Fringe
With the Fringe and the NHS now 70 years young, how healthy is the festival? Would it get a clean bill of health? Or would it need to be put in special measures? Read more »| 02 Aug 2018 -
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Three 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 -
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The Month in Scottish Theatre: July 2018
With the Fringe just a month away, Scotland’s theatre calendar is looking busy, so whether you’re looking forward to the festival, or not, here is a quick guide to the month in Scottish theatre before the month to end all months Read more »| 11 Jul 2018
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Critics Award for Theatre in Scotland: Rhinoceros wins big
Edinburgh International Festival's revival of Eugène Ionesco's anti-fascist play wins four awards at the 2018 Critics Award for Theatre in Scotland Read more »| 10 Jun 2018 -
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The Month in Scottish Theatre: June 2018
Much like the end of May, June is also home to other events and productions that deserve not just a mention but a place in Scotland’s cultural calendar Read more »| 31 May 2018 -
FestivalsTraverse Theatre announce Fringe 2018 shows
The full Edinburgh Fringe line-up from the new writing theatre is here Read more »| 17 May 2018 -
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Edinburgh Fringe 2018: What to see at the Big Four
With the release of the 'big four' Edinburgh Fringe venues' full programmes, we've picked a recommended comedy and theatre show each from Assembly, Gilded Balloon, Pleasance and Underbelly Read more »| 17 May 2018 -
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MagicFest: 'We see magic as the art of the impossible'
As Edinburgh’s MagicFest approaches its ninth year, moving to May for the first time, The Skinny chats to festival founders Kevin and Svetlana McMahon about the festival, the nature of magic and why this is a theatrical art form Read more »| 08 May 2018 -
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Scottish Theatre Highlights: May 2018
The Scottish theatre calendar springs into action and moves with the times as stages across the country heat up Read more »| 27 Apr 2018 -
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McLuckie's Line: A Love Letter to Scottish Theatre
The Skinny talks to playwright Martin Travers and actor Martin Docherty about the upcoming premiere of their one-man show McLuckie’s Line, acting, and the class divide in Scottish theatre Read more »| 16 Apr 2018 -
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The Month in Scottish Theatre: April 2018
If you thought March was busy, then April will take your breath away. Here’s a quick guide to just some of the shows on offer this month, featuring the ‘F’ word Read more »| 03 Apr 2018 -
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Little Light: The Scottish-Jordanian Puppet Show
The Skinny chats to Symon MacIntyre from Vision Mechanics and Razan Mbaideen from Haya Cultural Centre, Amman about their first collaboration, a new children’s show called Little Light, now touring across Scotland Read more »| 02 Apr 2018