Shows
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ReviewsSunshine on Leith @ King's Theatre, Edinburgh
This new revival of the Edinburgh-set, Proclaimers-scored musical is an infectious and joyous production, featuring illuminating performances and very familiar tunes Read more »| 08 Jun 2018 -
PreviewsThe 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 -
Reviews
Ma, Pa and the Little Mouths @ Traverse Theatre
This collaboration between the Tron Theatre and the National Theatre of Scotland has produced a dark, surreal and excessively absurd play. Read more »| 18 May 2018 -
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Gut @ Tron Theatre, Glasgow
Frances Poet's first full-length play packs a visceral punch, taking on issues of trust, fear and creeping unease Read more »| 17 May 2018 -
Festivals
Traverse Theatre announce Fringe 2018 shows
The full Edinburgh Fringe line-up from the new writing theatre is here Read more »| 17 May 2018 -
FestivalsEdinburgh 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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Reviews
Creditors @ Lyceum, Edinburgh
David Greig's adaptation of August Strindberg's Creditors is a surprisingly current look at the pain that relationships can cause Read more »| 10 May 2018 -
Previews
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 -
ReviewsWar Horse @ Festival Theatre, Edinburgh
Reader, I’ve fallen in love... with a horse called Joey, in the National Theatre's thunderous production of War Horse Read more »| 08 May 2018 -
PreviewsScottish 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 -
Previews
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 -
Previews
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 -
Previews
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 -
Shows
Scottish Youth Theatre set to remain open
Scottish Youth Theatre looks to be saved, for a short time at least, thanks to a mix of government funding and private cash Read more »| 20 Mar 2018 -
Festivals
Edinburgh International Festival: The 2018 programme
The EIF programme for 2018 features cutting-edge theatre and dance, and a huge array of contemporary music Read more »| 14 Mar 2018