Shows
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FestivalsWar With the Newts @ Summerhall
An almost absurd satirical sci-fi novel from the 1930s is an unexpectedly perfect lens through which to view our current, turbulent times Read more »| 08 Aug 2018 -
FestivalsWhat Girls Are Made Of @ Traverse
Sugar. Spice. All things nice? Cora Bissett's new play is a candid, punchy and exhilarating piece of autobiography Read more »| 08 Aug 2018 -
FestivalsThe Fishermen @ Assembly George Square
Two towering performances bring a Booker-shortlisted Nigerian novel to vivid, unforgettable life Read more »| 08 Aug 2018 -
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Theatre 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 -
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Bottom @ Summerhall
A funny, scrappy and deeply moving show exploring gay sexual politics and the anxiety of online dating. Read more »| 07 Aug 2018 -
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Waiting 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
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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 -
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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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 -
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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 -
Reviews
The Last Ship @ Festival Theatre, Edinburgh
Sting’s musical docks in the Scottish capital, bringing Geordie sunshine before finding a sunset into which to sail, leaving us all the better for the experience Read more »| 19 Jun 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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Baba Yaga @ Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh
Windmill Theatre and Imaginate's new take on the classic Slavic fairytale is bright, colourful and totally absurd Read more »| 08 Jun 2018